books, videos, and podcasts Discover birthing from within
The Birthing From Within programs all have their roots in the original book written by Pam England in 1998. Pam's philosophy and approach to childbirth preparation and support has inspired more books written by Pam England and other Birthing From Within authors that document her dynamic and ever-expanding perspective.
Regardless of where or how you’re hoping to give birth, this book will take you beyond the external noise, advice, stories, and dogma around childbirth to holistically prepare your mind, body, and heart to be initiated through birth. Within the pages of this journal you will build a pain coping mindset, identify limiting beliefs, cultivate self-love, connect with your partner and community, engage in ritual and ceremony, find your voice, foster resilience, develop psychological flexibility, gain clarity on your internal and external resources, and access inner wisdom to prepare for birth as a rite of passage.
This book is written in inclusive language, and embraces all birthing people and birthing families.
Here is a holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound rite-of-passage not as a medical event but as an act of self-discovery. Exercises and activities such as journal writing, meditation, and painting will help parents analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy.
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is a process of continuous learning and adjustment; Birthing From Within provides the necessary support and education to make each phase of birthing a rewarding experience.
While this book contains enormous wisdom, it is not written in inclusive language.
The timeless and powerful symbol of the labyrinth forms the core of this collection of 12 simple meditations and ceremonies designed to transform the experience of childbirth.
This handbook presents a variety of labyrinths, including four childbirth-related labyrinths from the Hopi and Papago cultures in the American Southwest and two others from India. Instructions for drawing a classic labyrinth, ideas for personalizing the design, and labyrinth "seeds"—start-up patterns for six variations of labyrinths—are also included.
While this book contains enormous wisdom, it is not written in inclusive language.
The integrative model of childbirth described in this book will provide expectant parents with the information needed to prepare for birth, how to think and feel about labor, and how to tell their story. During their childbearing years, birthing people traverse two paths at once: an inner path of psychological and spiritual awareness and an outer path of practical approaches to birth in modern culture.
The underlying message throughout is not to strive for a perfect birth but to be mindful of the mythic journey and of all the parents who have come before—an awareness that leads not only to the birth of a child but to the birth of a new self.
While this book contains enormous wisdom, it is not written in inclusive language.
Podcasts + Interviews
Birthing From Within has been featured and discussed on a variety of podcasts. Listening to these is a great way to learn about our philosophy and get to know us! Interested in an interview with someone on our team? Use the button below to reach out!
Getting to the Heart of Birth
An interview with Nikki Shaheed by The BirthCircle
Preparing for an Empowering Birth
An interview with Erika Primozich by The BirthCircle
Processing Your
Birth Story
An interview with Nikki Shaheed by Yoga|Birth|Babies
Journey Into the Unknown
An interview with Nikki Shaheed by Birth Words
Birthing From Within by Jamie Mossay
An interview by LezBeMommies
The Birthing From Within Perspective
An interview with Mentor Koyuki Smith by Wild Womb
An Ancient Map for Modern Childbirth
An interview by the Yoga | Birth | Babies podcast
Healing Birth
Story Trauma
An interview by the Birthful
podcast
WTF is Mindful Birth? by Rebecca Peterson.
An interview by the Femtastic
podcast
The Positive Sharing of Birth Stories
An interview with Pam England by PBB Media
Giving Birth as a Hero's Journey
An interview with Pam England by PBB Media