Nine Months With God and Your Baby: Spiritual Preparation for Birth

by Eline Landon

Amidst the doctor visits, the showers, and the physical and emotional changes that come with pregnancy, it s easy to forget to prepare yourself spiritually to welcome your newborn into the world. That's why Éline Landon crafted for you these maternal reflections and gathered these gentle Scripture passages to help you prayerfully live each month of your pregnancy according to God s loving plan. As the birth of your child approaches, turn to these loving pages to refresh your soul, strengthen your faith, and gain inspiration from the example set by the many expectant couples in Whether you are hoping and praying for the conception of a child or are already expecting, this beautiful book will open your eyes and your heart to the grandeur of God's plan for your family and to the unfathomable love with which He cares for those who trust in Him.

Genres: Catholic, Parenting

120 pages, Paperback

Published February 21, 2019

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a great read. When there is already so much to do to prepare for a baby, it was nice that this book was not too long that it didn’t take a lot of time to read each month. Yet it was not too short either. Each month’s reflection was just long enough to put me in a good frame of mind, to stop and think about my pregnancy on a spiritual level. I may go back and reread portions of the book while I wait the final few weeks for my baby to come as some sections really spoke to me.

[Genevieve Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t recommend this book enough to other pregnant women! Deep Scriptural reflections are offered that not only affirm the journey of pregnancy but also raise her eyes higher to God’s call, as his beloved daughter and as a mother. Each reflection encouraged me and deepened my prayer and it was such a blessing to find during this pregnancy.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was gifted this book by my mom, and I’m so very grateful for it! I had fallen very far behind in reading it month-to-month, so I found myself restarting it 2 days before my due date. I finished it in one sitting, and I think it was exactly what I needed to spiritually prepare myself for bringing my baby into this world. I feel ready, calm, excited, and like I have the Lord helping me through this journey. This was a great read!

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful devotional! I would love to read it again, since it provided me so much peace during this new season and journey of pregnancy. I couldn't recommend this book enough to other pregnant women! Such a blessing to find this book as a FTM because God keeps encouraging me through prayer and the Scripture reflections found on this devotional. In fact, the best advice I could give any woman and marriage expecting a baby in their family: Do not read all the 1,000 books you find on parenting and motherhood, even if you hear about them from friends and family, just go get this one and trust me, your pregnancy experience will be awesome and amazing fact: you won't feel overwhelmed!

[Anna Claxton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my third pregnancy having this book on my shelf, but the first time I’ve actually read the whole thing. The reflections are short, which is good because during pregnancy it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information. So much time goes by between the months that I can see how this book can easily get forgotten, but if you stick with the reflections month after month, this book really gives you some good things to consider about the spiritual side of bringing a baby into the world.

[Kassie R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give this between 3.5/4 stars as it isn’t normally a book I would have picked up, but I was given it as a gift. I liked the scripture, reflections and prayers for the 9 months of pregnancy/welcoming your baby. There were definitely things I hadn’t thought of before or considered. I will keep it on myself for encouragement during other pregnancies.

[Lydia Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book with short meditations and prayers for each month from desire to have a child to the dedication after the birth. A great way for mamas to intentionally enter into the amazing miracle God is weaving together in your womb.
I will worship through it each pregnancy (if the LORD should bless us with another) and tell my sisters about it!

[Alexandria Aucoin · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! 1000/10⭐️

I highly recommend it to anyone pregnant (no matter it be baby #1 or #5) or desiring a child. I don’t know what type of woman I would be without having read these monthly meditations throughout my pregnancy. The fruits of this book are so sweet!!

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice read. It definitely helped putting things in perspective and providing some things to meditate on. Some chapters were more thought-provoking than others.

[MiaM · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really loved the prayers between the sections.

[Carlee Loehr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really beautiful devotional! I really liked the end notes and plan to read them from time to time.

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect monthly devotional for pregnancy. Provided me a lot of peace and comfort ❤️

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to spiritually prepare for a baby, whether it's your first or 5th.