A Mother’s Attitude During Pregnancy

Being pregnant is not as simple as just remembering to take the prenatal tablets. Pregnancy can be a mixed bag of strong emotions; both positive and negative, especially if it’s the first time. Experts have long proclaimed that a pregnant woman’s thoughts have a physical connection to her unborn child. This means that for nine months a pregnant woman has to deal with those emotions such as fear of the unknown, anxiety and stress mixed with excitement. This is why there is great motivation to have a godly attitude throughout pregnancy. A mother’s attitude during the time of pregnancy should be connected or turned toward the giver; the protector of all life – God. This book, therefore, is much more a spiritual support to pregnant women than a scientific or medical guide, in which abounds many proposed samples of prayers based on the Word of God that will allow the future mother to spend nine months in meditation, in prayer and in the presence of God.
About the author

Dr Cecile Kanda is a Congolese medical doctor. She is married and a mother of three children. She is the founder of Focus on our Community, a non-profit organisation based in Durban. She obtained a master’s degree in gender studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is currently a PhD candidate in health sciences (family medicine) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She has a passion for gender, health and family (especially mother and child). She also has a strong interest in building healthy and trustworthy relationships and marriages by promoting family values, and by motivating and empowering women and youth on how to be effective in their choices.