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Birth can be scary. Prior to the global pandemic in 2020, it was estimated that 10 to 15 percent of women in the United States had a fear of childbirth so strong that it impacted their daily functioning. That number rose to 62 percent during the pandemic.

That’s why childbirth psychology expert Samantha Vaive, Ph.D., published a new book, MIND-BODY, BIRTH, a research-based, easy-to-understand and inclusive guide designed to help pregnant women achieve their best birth. Birth doesn’t have to be something women suffer through just to get to the good part—birth can be the good part.

In this book, readers will learn how to move beyond the fear of childbirth, allowing them to have a joyful birth experience that they are excited about.

“This glorious, beautiful thing we have literally been doing since the dawn of humans was crushing people around me,” says Vaive. “Birth should not be devastating.”

MIND-BODY, BIRTH breaks down what actually makes childbirth painful (it’s not what people think) and offers strategies to reduce that pain. Readers will learn the barriers that get in the way of an awesome birth experience.

The book also explores traditional and non-traditional ways to enhance the birth journey and improve outcomes for women and their babies. The book guides readers through activities, and journaling prompts them to deepen their understanding while exploring the path to their best birth.

Vaive is founder of Sound Birthing LLC and creator of the Mind-Body, Birth approach. Her doctoral research explored improving the childbirth experience and birth outcomes. She is passionate about making anxiety-free childbirth accessible to everyone. She holds a master’s in social work from the University of Denver and a postgraduate certificate in sex therapy and sexual health education from the University of Michigan. Additionally, she has completed over 500 hours of Yoga teacher training and is a certified sound therapist. 

“This book will give you the tools you need to take control and birth better,” says Vaive.

As the book comes to an end, readers will use these activities to build their personal birth toolkit—a comprehensive resource that will guide them toward a joyful birth.

Whether this is a person’s first time giving birth or they are looking to improve upon past experiences, MIND-BODY, BIRTH equips them with the knowledge and confidence to feel prepared and excited about their upcoming birth.

“This book is here to support you,” says Vaive. “To help you have your best birth. Not to tell you how you should be.”

Learn more by visiting the author’s website at  www.sound-birthing.com.

(NewsUSA) - “The Amalfi Secret” by Dean and Catherine Reineking 

When Gabe Roslo arrives in Amalfi, Italy, a long-awaited reunion with his grandparents takes a tragic turn. His beloved grandfather is dead — and a cryptic diary left behind is Gabe’s only clue to the mystery surrounding his sudden death. But what starts as a personal tragedy quickly spirals into a high-stakes international puzzle. 

Teaming up with Anna, a resourceful Roman local, Gabe follows a trail of hidden truths that stretches from the stunning Amalfi coast to the corridors of global power. Secret codes, powerful enemies, and a legacy of deception pull them into a world where nothing is as it seems. With each twist, they are forced to question their allies and uncover dark secrets that could shift the global balance of power. 

Will Gabe and Anna decipher the mystery and reveal the sinister forces at play? Or will they become the next victims of The Amalfi Secret? 

Purchase at https://amzn.to/3HwWiwI. 

“Nobody’s Legend” by Jason Ferguson 

Let Go of Who You Were, Rewrite Your Story, and Take Back Your Life. 

What if everything you thought defined you — your past, your failures, your struggles — wasn't the end of your story, but just the beginning? “Nobody's Legend” is a raw, unfiltered journey through adversity, transformation, and the fight to reclaim identity. This is more than a memoir — it's a battle cry for anyone who's ever felt lost, underestimated, or stuck in their own narrative. 

From the highs of athletic success to the darkest depths of addiction and self-doubt, Ferguson lays bare his journey with gripping honesty. Through moments of triumph and despair, he shows that even the hardest setbacks don't define us — it's how we rise from them that does. If you've ever felt like life was slipping away, like the odds were stacked against you, this book will prove that transformation isn't just possible — it's yours for the taking. 

Purchase at https://amzn.to/47D5Lx0. 

“The Heart of Bennet Hollow” by Joanne Bischof DeWitt 

In this historical retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” an Appalachian farmer’s daughter and a wealthy businessman find a surprising love but must reckon with what divides them. Lizbeth Bennet longs to preserve her family’s farm, a difficult task in their Appalachian coal mining town. But when the mine is put up for sale, a contingent of coal barons descends on the town, among them a young man rumored to be a very rich, eligible bachelor. William Drake arrives focused on business and keeping his distance from the townspeople. As Lizbeth and William continue to cross paths, Lizbeth questions her first impression of the man she believed to be proud and indifferent. Lizbeth must confront her own prejudices ... and decide whether the future she’s always imagined is the one her heart truly wants most after all. 

Purchase at http://bit.ly/3IhttEK. 

“Hibernation” by S.J. Epps 

The world has flipped upside down as a new class of citizens has arisen from hibernation and rejects the heterosexual idealism and culture. 

In the aftermath of legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S., two pastors are pulled into a new kind of civil war — those who vehemently oppose the new ruling and those who embrace it wholeheartedly. Lawsuits run rampant. Ministers are imprisoned. Riots ignite. Church doors are shuttered and chained. 

Pastor Sams attends the public rallies and even makes appearances in the courtroom to show his solidarity in standing with Pastor Charles. However, there is a constant fear that threatens their cause and their friendship. As new developments arise and new rebellions crop up, the fabric of America they once relied on starts to shred. The church appears to be losing its voice as the LGBTQ community lunges forth out of hibernation. 

Purchase at https://sjepps.com.