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"""Reading Pearls of Wisdom was such a joy. Tessa gives wonderful insight into this unique time of your life, offering a wealth of knowledge, practical suggestions including resources, effective exercises, birth stories and much more. Whether this is your first, second or multiple pregnancy, you will discover hidden gems and truths in this aptly named nugget of a book. It is an absolute must read for women who wish, to empower and prepare themselves, and their birth partners in preparation for labour and birth. If like me you like to keep your books in pristine condition, I suggest you purchase a second copy!"" Callie Fontain (Doula, Secondnurture.co.uk) ""Every birth story is unique and amazing, this is your opportunity to read several in one go and to appreciate the thread of common humanity that links all of us. A space to reflect which will help support mothers' mental health at this turning point in their lives."" Jessica Hottinger (CBT therapist, BABCP accredited) ""I loved reading the birthing stories. Not only do they illustrate beautifully the benefits that can be derived from practicing yoga, breathing techniques and yoga nidra during pregnancy but they are also heart warming. The parents Tessa has supported through their pregnancies bring us into their homes & hospitals so we can live with them their extraordinary births - all birth feels extraordinary to me! We come to understand through their sharing how wonderful this rite of passage deserves to be for every parent."" Julia Davis, Finchley Yoga and Founder of Yoga Teachers Forum ""This book changed my views on epidural and pain relief since coming to classes and reading book l would like to have as natural a birth as possible. This book and my pregnancy has made me reflect on my mum's journey. I was born during a power cut during a cold Dec 1973. My mum said there was loads of people in the room as it was twins and my sister was breech. We were also massive so l'm grateful to her as it was not an easy birth. I used the Golden Breath technique when l had a panic attack this week (I felt couldn't breathe with a cold) with a positive affirmation 'All is well'. I think it can be all to easy to focus on the clinical side of birth. But this book has made me more in tune with the mindfulness side and being in tune with your own body. A very uplifting read that celebrates women and birth but also includes the role of the partner and family and friends."" Liz Arnold (Expectant mum and teacher) ""It is a very insightful book that touches in a lot of important questions in modern medicine and around women, not only in pregnancy. I love 'your vision' at the end of the book; a very discerning view of the changes needed in society to become more human, healthy and connected. It certainly helped me navigate this life changing experience called pregnancy as a first time mum, not only to understand the process, but to make me stop and look inside me, answer some difficult questions and have confidence in following my instincts."" Marina Sevilla (Expectant mum and dentist)"

Reading Pearls of Wisdom was such a joy. Tessa gives wonderful insight into this unique time of your life, offering a wealth of knowledge, practical suggestions including resources, effective exercises, birth stories and much more. Whether this is your first, second or multiple pregnancy, you will discover hidden gems and truths in this aptly named nugget of a book. It is an absolute must read for women who wish, to empower and prepare themselves, and their birth partners in preparation for labour and birth. If like me you like to keep your books in pristine condition, I suggest you purchase a second copy! Callie Fontain (Doula, Secondnurture.co.uk) Every birth story is unique and amazing, this is your opportunity to read several in one go and to appreciate the thread of common humanity that links all of us. A space to reflect which will help support mothers' mental health at this turning point in their lives. Jessica Hottinger (CBT therapist, BABCP accredited) I loved reading the birthing stories. Not only do they illustrate beautifully the benefits that can be derived from practicing yoga, breathing techniques and yoga nidra during pregnancy but they are also heart warming. The parents Tessa has supported through their pregnancies bring us into their homes & hospitals so we can live with them their extraordinary births - all birth feels extraordinary to me! We come to understand through their sharing how wonderful this rite of passage deserves to be for every parent. Julia Davis, Finchley Yoga and Founder of Yoga Teachers Forum This book changed my views on epidural and pain relief since coming to classes and reading book l would like to have as natural a birth as possible. This book and my pregnancy has made me reflect on my mum's journey. I was born during a power cut during a cold Dec 1973. My mum said there was loads of people in the room as it was twins and my sister was breech. We were also massive so l'm grateful to her as it was not an easy birth. I used the Golden Breath technique when l had a panic attack this week (I felt couldn't breathe with a cold) with a positive affirmation 'All is well'. I think it can be all to easy to focus on the clinical side of birth. But this book has made me more in tune with the mindfulness side and being in tune with your own body. A very uplifting read that celebrates women and birth but also includes the role of the partner and family and friends. Liz Arnold (Expectant mum and teacher) It is a very insightful book that touches in a lot of important questions in modern medicine and around women, not only in pregnancy. I love 'your vision' at the end of the book; a very discerning view of the changes needed in society to become more human, healthy and connected. It certainly helped me navigate this life changing experience called pregnancy as a first time mum, not only to understand the process, but to make me stop and look inside me, answer some difficult questions and have confidence in following my instincts. Marina Sevilla (Expectant mum and dentist)

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