A weekly pregnancy journal honoring the inward path to motherhood.
“When I was pregnant with my first child, I wanted a place to record my inner transformation but I didn’t find what I was looking for in bookstores. So I created this journal as a guide and now I’m thrilled to share it with you!
My hope is that the journal helps expecting moms feel less alone and supports them in their emotional and spiritual quest over 40 weeks. ”
The journal includes writing and drawing prompts, meditations, quotes from a diverse group of inspiring moms, simple self-care practices and tips, including:
Setting Up Your Altar
Creating Your Council of Mamas
Planning Postpartum Care
Drawing a Body Map
Setting Boundaries
Nourishing the Spirit
Shifting Identity
Dream Log
About the Author
Dorothee Sophie Royal is a writer and the creator of Moonwise, a podcast and online community celebrating feminine wisdom. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, son and daughter. Follow her on Instagram @dorotheeroyal.
Excerpt from “Rooted: The Inward Path to Motherhood”
I created this workbook in my own journal while I was pregnant with my first child because I wanted a place to record my inner transformation over the course of 40 weeks. While physical growth is very obvious during pregnancy, I found myself intrigued by the emotional and spiritual growth I was experiencing. I longed for a resource that would help me explore the subtle and momentous shifts happening within.
For me, pregnancy revealed itself as a great teacher that was as much about death as about new life. It contained rich lessons about shadows and blessings, fear and joy. I learned that pregnancy can be as complex as life itself and as different as each person is unique.
In a constantly evolving landscape of family and gender roles as well as social media pressures, I’ve found that rooting into my own experience and definitions of motherhood have been both calming and rewarding.
This workbook is laid out in a weekly format to help guide your own personal inquiry, with plenty of free space to express your individual experience. I’ve included words of wisdom from mothers of different backgrounds who inspire me as well as tips that I’ve learned along the way. Note that I use the term “mother” here to refer to the birthing person. I use the term “partner” to be inclusive of all types of relationships, identities and genders.
My greatest hope is that you make this journal your own. Use the sections that feel most supportive for your discovery process and don’t stress about completing the prompts in a certain timeframe or order. Use the dream log in the back of the journal to record interesting dreams or thoughts that you’d like to remember. Doodle, write and draw on any blank pages or areas as you wish.
Remember, this journal is about YOU.
With love, Dorothee Sophie Royal
Dream log download, meditations and recommendations for pregnancy
Endorsements
★★★★★
"Thank you for this exquisite space to travel inward. It's still bringing tears to my eyes and warmth to my heart. You have offered such tender invitations."
— Sarah Dickey, Perinatal Educator and Women’s Empowerment Coach
”I ordered three copies. I can not wait!!! This journal has been such a gift for my pregnancy and I’m excited to share with others.”
— Dr. Alexandra Joy Scott, Licensed Psychologist
"To all my mama friends and to all my new mama friends, please check out this amazing book."
— Tara Rae, Creative and Mother of 3
“It has wonderful quotes and questions for reflection. It’s so thoughtful and lovely. I love that it focuses on the soul stretching parts of the journey.”
— Sofia Cabrera Jacobsen, Founder, The Mother Seed
"Such a beautiful offering...gift to a pregnant friend in your life."
— Becca Piastrelli, Author, “Root and Ritual”
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