by Kim Barker
First published 2008
Kim Barker presents pregnancy as both physical journey and spiritual awakening. Most pregnancy guides focus on medical milestones and practical preparations. Barker argues that the nine months of carrying a child offer unique opportunities for prayer, reflection, and divine connection. She shows how expectant mothers undergo their own formation alongside their developing babies. The book provides concrete approaches to embracing the sacred aspects of pregnancy. Barker treats childbearing as one of life's most ordinary miracles while acknowledging its mysterious dimensions. She offers expectant mothers tools for engaging with the spiritual challenges and excitement that pregnancy brings. The guide addresses how women can grow in faith and understanding during this transformative period.
Genres: family, christian, religion, parenting, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-transformation
256 pages · Paperback · Upper Room