Cherionna Menzam-Sills, Ph.D., is a somatic pre- and perinatal therapist, Continuum (somatic inquiry) teacher, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist with a doctorate in prenatal and perinatal psychology. Informed by extensive study with perinatal pioneers William R. Emerson and Ray Castellino and Continuum founder Emilie Conrad, Menzam-Sills has taught internationally, often with her husband, Biodynamics pioneer Franklyn Sills. Menzam-Sills is the author of The Breath of Life and Spirit into Form. She lives in Devon, UK.
Foreword by Antonella Sansone
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Emerging from the Shadow
1 What Is Prenatal and Birth Shadow
and Why Does It Matter?
Trauma and Separation from Feminine Wisdom
2 Exploring Early Consciousness
The Path to Embodiment
Exploration: Implantation
3 Orienting to Our Original Embryological Potential
Return to Stillness, Fluidity, and Inherent Health
through Somatic Inquiry
Exploration: Locating the Continuum
4 The Experience of Being Born in Modern Society
Hospitals, Doctors, Midwives, and Prenatal Echoes
Exploration: Layers of Support
5 Maternal Influences
Effects on the Prenate and Newborn
Exploration: Working with Umbilical Affect
Exploration: Newborn Bonding (Postpartum)
6 Shining the Light on Prevention and Healing
Healing the Collective
Notes
Bibliography
Index
