Giving Birth in Good Conscience

The Initiatory Dimension of Birth

A plea for natural birth, a veritable rite of passage for which women can prepare themselves through spiritual and practical exercises.

What would the world be like if all babies were born in a gentle way? If all women emerged from childbirth initiated, aware of their strength, and guided by their instincts and intuition? Convinced that this is a major issue for humanity, the author invites women to prepare themselves for pregnancy and birth in full confidence.

Aurélie Païno shares her two transcendental experiences of birth, supporting scientific studies, and reflections on pain during delivery. She also covers the trance and ecstasy that certain women experience, and many other subjects that challenge the norms and common preconceptions about maternity.

This book also proposes practical exercises to guide women as they prepare for initiatory childbirth, such as drum journey, songs, dance, and different rituals.