The Foundational Guide for Birth Prep
“Getting Ready for Birth” is a short and empowering guide to labor in any setting.
“Even though I’m not pregnant yet, I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can to prepare—and this book made such a difference. Getting Ready for Birth gave me and my fiancé a solid foundation and made the whole idea of birth feel way less intimidating. The author is a doula, and you can really tell—she brings both expertise and heart to every chapter. It’s not just full of helpful info, but also super comforting and easy to digest. I feel so much better equipped for whenever that next chapter begins!”
—Kenna R.
About the Book
Birth is one of the most profound thresholds in a woman’s life physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Yet many women enter it feeling overwhelmed, underprepared or disconnected from their own intuition.
I wrote Getting Ready for Birth inspired by the consultations I have with my doula clients. This book exists to help women approach birth with clarity, confidence and support.
“Getting Ready for Birth is such a great book. It’s informative, real, helpful, and inspiring. I can’t thank Maris Young enough for her brilliant writing. Definitely recommend!”
—Nakavia C.
What You'll Find Inside
This book includes the kind of “insider” insight that doulas share with families about what to expect, how to navigate options and how to stay grounded through one of life’s most sacred experiences.
Inside this minibook, you’ll learn how to:
♥️ Shift your perception of labor
♥️ Identify labor signs and stages
♥️ Train your mind for birth
♥️ Create a meaningful Birth Vision
♥️ Explore alternative birth scenarios with calm clarity
♥️ Make informed decisions to advocate for respectful care
“If there was a book like this available for me to read when I was becoming a father for the first time, I would have felt much more secure in my position as a father-to-be.”
—Carl Y.
Who This Book is For
This book is for you if:
♥️ You’re about to start trying to conceive
♥️ You’re a first-time mother
♥️ You’re a seasoned mother interested in approaching birth with greater confidence and calm
♥️ You’re someone’s Birth Partner
♥️ You’re a birthworker