A pocket guide to your pregnancy:
How to become your own Birth Doula
A Gentle Guide from a Birth Doula
Pregnancy insights and tips from a mother, wellness coach and experienced birth doula.
With compassion and warmth, author Lucy Bear empowers you to grow with your baby during
your pregnancy and the early newborn months. She encourages you to adopt healthier
behaviors, practices and attitudes for a better outcome for you and your baby.
Between the Earth and Stars
Embark on a captivating journey seamlessly weaving humanity’s profound connection with the natural world. Within these pages, readers enter a realm were introspection and connection blend harmoniously. Nature transforms into a patient mentor, offering unwavering presence and inspiring exploration.
Shifting from a mere backdrop, the natural world becomes a living entity, imparting timeless wisdom. Whispers of wind and snowflakes mirror human experiences, while the river’s wisdom brings comfort amidst change. Seasons metamorphose into characters, each personifying distinct traits and imparting invaluable lessons about cyclic existence and transformative beauty.
Through thought-provoking themes, the narrative celebrates the emergence of wisdom as we embrace life’s ever-evolving masterpiece, reminding us that, akin to seasons, our inner landscapes change.
This book joyfully honors the allure and wisdom found in embracing life’s unceasing evolution. I invite you to celebrate the uncertainty and joy, where miracles twirl like fireflies in the twilight, awaiting to enchant us.
The Way Finds You
Sometimes, the best way to find yourself… is to get completely lost.
When Lily’s picture-perfect life falls apart—cheating husband, dramatic exit, and two bewildered kids in tow—she does the only sensible thing: packs up and drives until the road runs out. That road leads her to Martha’s Mountain—a town as quirky as it is comforting, where the general store doubles as a therapy office and personal growth comes with a side of homemade pie.
Thrown into a world of unexpected friendships, cozy cider nights, and laughter she didn’t know she’d been missing, Lily slowly begins to piece herself back together. She never planned to stay. But the longer she’s on the mountain, the more she realizes the messiest detours often lead to the most beautiful destinations.
Grab a blanket, pour a mug of something warm, and come meet the mountain where second chances grow wild and free.
Beneath The Broken Sky
Beneath the Broken Sky is a poignant tale of love, resilience, and hope in the midst of war. From the quiet desert town of Zarifa to the bustling streets of Paris, Nasser, Maya, and Rashida draw strength from one another and the bonds that unite them. In the face of uncertainty and loss, their courage and shared love light the way, showing that even in the darkest times, renewal and connection can thrive. This powerful story explores the profound impact of human connection, the power of dreams, and the courage to face the unknown—offering a celebration of survival, homecoming, and the enduring light of love.
This powerful story shows that no matter how heavy the world may feel, beauty and growth always await just beyond the pain. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a celebration of the unbreakable resilience of the human spirit.
Reviews
“Having recently become a grandparent for the first time, I enjoyed reading “How to become your own birth doula” immensely. The sub-title, “A pocket guide to your pregnancy” is very apt – it is a book any expectant mother can pick up, immerse herself into and benefit from at any stage of her pregnancy, containing many universal truths and insights. It also provides helpful exercises and reflects on many aspects of pregnancy, including the emotional, spiritual, physical and social aspects of inhabiting one’s new role. Lucy Bear’s advice is inspiring, without being prescriptive. She has written a perceptive, compassionate, intuitive, but also practical guide to build confidence in expectant mothers to prepare them for this exciting and wonderful life event.” – Dr. Franci Cantatore
“Lucy Bears Buch hat mich zutiefst beeindruckt und wird mir eine große Hilfe sein, auf meinem Weg zur Mutterschaft.” (Lucy Bear's book made a deep impression on me and will be of great help on my journey to motherhood.) – Josephin
“‘How to become your own Birth Doula, a pocket guide to your pregnancy’ is an easy to read book. It gives both mothers- and fathers-to-be plenty of tips so their pregnancy and the birthing process can become a more pleasant adventure. Lucy clearly knows what she is talking about. Throughout the book you can not only profit from her skills as a doula, but you will sense her wisdom and feel her loving approach and support.” – Ariëtte, founder of Heart Soulutions
"作者用简洁易懂文字讲述了备孕，孕期，分娩，产后各个时期的知识。读懂了这本书，就如书开头说的，你就是专家。" (“The author uses concise and easy-to-understand words to describe the knowledge of pregnancy preparation, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. After reading this book, as the beginning of the book said, you are an expert.”) – Lily
"This book is kind, insightful and easy to read with helpful information. This is a great book for Moms, Dads and grandparents. An honest companion for the journey!" Anna Michaels, CA
"A true companion for the journey - tender, practical and deeply useful" Sophie and Ricky Lee
"Lucy takes her readers on a journey through both the harshness and great beauty of life. The power of her words brings forward a mixture of emotions, and the positive messages that are imbued into every short story are like a healing balm that helps us to move forward and leave the past behind. Her writing brings to life the pain and challenges that are faced by many people, yet she reminds us that the treasures we seek are always within ourselves. That the love we crave can be found by believing in ourselves and by connecting to our heart and allowing the energy of our heart to show us the real power of love." Janet Lawson, Teacher of Angels, Ascension & Lemurian Planetary Healing with the Diana Cooper Foundation. Qualified Usui Reiki Therapist.
"Lucy has an amazing ability to transmit frequency in such a way that you truly experience yourself as all aspects of creation, the wind, and trees, flowers and bees, anger and joy, love and sadness, man and woman. All equally magnificent in what they bring and add to the collective consciousness of light. Without judgment, simply accepting ALL THAT IS." – Anrita Melchizedek
"Lucy unfolds with great beauty the interconnectedness of all life, and the language of the heart and awakening of the soul. Her colorful language captures the reader in her stories that can be read on many levels, and her deeply moving and honest words teach us about the dance of life and the song of the soul." – Annmarie Bremer
"The Shifting currents between us"
“This is a book that believes in the transformative power of love, kindness and in the promise of new growth after devastation.”
Michael A. Wild, Writer
“This book unearths the way that love, suffering and the need to belong connect to shape each individual.”
Andrew Wolfe, Author
‘Life does Not Need Your Consent’ by Lucy Bear, is a beautiful love story that has lots of positive messages and guidance that the reader will be able to relate to and understand. Lucy Bear writes in a way that transports the reader into the energy of the story, making it easy to visualise the actions and feelings of the characters.
Janet Lawson. Teacher of Angels, Ascension & Lemurian Planetary Healing with the Diana Cooper Foundation. Qualified Usui Reiki Therapist.
"Life does not need your consent"
"A heart-moving tale of love succeeding all difficulties put in its way. An enjoyable tale with a happy ending. Well done Lucy Bear."
Shirley Battle. Author
"Life does not need your consent"
"A beautifully crafted tale. This book is a masterful testament to how our outer world is a reflection of our inner world. Gabriel believes that the war has stifled life in his homeland and yearns for better life in Paris for him and Laila. He travels without Laila, planning for her to join him soon. This outward journey also marks an inner journey as they explore the importance of love, community and friendship. In Paris, Gabriel also meets Lana, a struggling widow from his homeland, who strength and grace greatly inspires him on his journey."
Raphael