02/10/2025
A few ladies from afar have their say!
Divya (India/Australia) Review for Powerfully Pregnant
"Donna is a wealth of knowledge, warmth and wisdom. The tips and techniques she teaches in her book help us prepare, stay calm and be confident for labour, birth and beyond. It provided me with the tools that made my birthing experience a positive one and allowed me to go into labour naturally. All of the skills learnt in this process assisted us to feel ready, and I found it just as empowering.. This book is a must.. Would recommend her to every pregnant woman to get ready for the big day! "
Charuka (Sri Lanka/Staten Island. NY) Website review
"My husband and I were born in Sri Lanka and moved to the US as adults. We had our first baby in California. Following my doctor’s advice, I gained too much weight and did not feel good. At 43 weeks I was induced with pitocin and the labor was very difficult with numerous complications.
When living in Utah. Years later, we consulted a midwife who used the Powerfully Pregnant book so I bought that in 2014 and in 2020 I bought it again and have followed the lifestyle. I called Donna when I was pregnant with my second baby in 2020. We talked for an hour and after the call I felt at ease. After that night, Donna has been involved in my life on an ongoing basis.
We had moved to Staten Island and the hospital closest to me had the second highest rate in cesarean surgeries in the nation. So I chose to go to another hospital a few minutes farther away. The doctor thought I had miscalculated and came to the conclusion that I got pregnant 2 weeks later than I had because I was not as big as some of the other ladies.
Very near my estimated due date, I went into labor at home spontaneously. I had mild contractions for a few hours and then called Donna. She stayed with me for a while and gave support then, when the contractions got more intense and closer together, told me it was time to go to the hospital.
I delivered my 7lb 8oz son within 45 minutes after arriving at the hospital in a very controlled and natural birth without any medication. It went so well that one nurse told me I could have had the baby at home. I highly recommend Donna."
Ana (South Africa) email
"Thank you very much for all your support during my pregnancy. I’m almost back to my pre-pregnancy weight. I still have a small pouch but haven’t started any exercise except for walking with baby in a carrier.….
Thank you for everything. We are so so grateful.
Sending you lots of hugs."
Joni (Texas/Mexico) Book review
"The only thing I didn’t like about this book is that I found out about it on my 6th pregnancy and not before my first.
Everyone that plans to get pregnant or is pregnant should read this, this book and hypnobirthing are absolutely amazing.
I learned how important our diet is for morning sickness and that it’s not normal to feel sick or to gain too much extra weight during pregnancy.
Donna Young, the author also gives private coaching and she is the one that helped me figure out why I struggled so much in all my pregnancies, all my Doctors said I just had rib pain, she immediately told me it was my gallbladder and liver, I got it tested and she was 100% correct.
I can write all day about how great this book is, just buy it and follow it. You will be so grateful."
Therese (United Kingdom) Book review
"This is one of the best books I ever bought as a mum. This book was my bible throughout my 2nd pregnancy. I followed most of the advice and had a quick and natural birth after having a Cesarean delivery for my 1st baby. Highly recommended if you want a healthy pregnancy and quick delivery."
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