A Mother’s Attitude During Pregnancy
By Cecile Kanda
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About this ebook
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.
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A Mother’s Attitude During Pregnancy - Cecile Kanda
A MOTHER’S ATTITUDE DURING PREGNANCY
From conception to delivery
Cecile Kanda
Copyright © 2019 Cecile Kanda
Published by Cecile Kanda Publishing at Smashwords
First edition 2019
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Published by Cecile Kanda using Reach Publishers’ services,
Edited by Vanessa Finaughty for Reach Publishers
Cover designed by Reach Publishers
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Reminders
1.1. How to calculate fertile periods or ovulation period
1.2. Some definitions
2. Prayer for Pregnant Women
3. The First Trimester of Pregnancy (The First Three Months)
3.1. Conception
3.2. The second month
3.3. The third month
4. The Second Trimester of Pregnancy
4.1. The fourth month
How to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection during pregnancy?
4.2. The fifth month
4.3. The sixth month
5. The Last Trimester of Pregnancy (The Last Three Months)
5.1. The seventh month
5.2. The eighth month
5.3. The ninth month
6. Labour and Delivery
What are the warning signs of labour?
Energy surge
When to go to hospital
What should I do if there is no sign of labour at 40 weeks of pregnancy?
Conclusion
About the book
About the author
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the most high God who has granted me the strength to write this book.
I am grateful to my supportive and faithful husband, Jean-Didier Kanda, who encourages me to always maximise my potential.
To all my family for great support and love.
Many thanks to my mentor couple Apostle LUKOLA, for watering the gift in me by their teachings.
Lastly, but not least, to all of you who have helped me and motivated me to transform my thoughts into a manuscript.
Introduction
The idea of writing this book was born from the desire to assist migrant women who conceived for the first time, far from their families or far from any possible guidance and who have chosen the church as their only support.
You cannot imagine how depressing this could be for someone who is lonely and pregnant for the first time. I remember when I conceived my first daughter, I was far from my family and friends; far from people who could really help or assist. Thank God that I had a clear knowledge of what was going on in me (being a medical doctor); despite that, it’s my God that strengthened me throughout the process and the support I was receiving from my husband that helped me not to be depressed.
This book will also help any other