Pregnancy and birth are intimate. They begin in a beautiful moment where two become one flesh.
A closeness shared; intimacy. Souls and flesh are intertwined.
Nine months a new life grows. A body blossoms with child. And His face becomes frozen in awe at the first heartbeat and first time baby kicks his hand.
And then one day mama feels her womb begin to squeeze and contract. Working hard to bring a new life into the world. Together mama and baby share this musical drama being played out before those surrounding them.
Childbirth is such a personal time. It's also a vulnerable time as we open and allow ourselves to take part in the process of birthing a new blessing.
It's also something that can be a wonderful bonding time between a woman and her husband. Being free to do what we need to do.
What an amazing experience for Daddy as his son or daughter comes out into his hands. The first touch on baby's skin!
Childbirth should be shared with those close to us. Who we choose at our birth matters. Allowing people to be there who may cause tension or stress to the laboring mama isn't wise. This can actually stall labor and make things much longer and harder for her.
The neighbor, friend you met 3 days ago, your sister's brother's best friend who doesn't agree with your birth choices is probably not going to be of benefit during birth.
Choose those people who will support your choices and do what you need done. Those who are willing to do any sort of task just to be helpful. Choose those people who love you and have shown their support through your entire pregnancy.
Create an atmosphere that is going to benefit you the most. Go over your birth plan or what music you want played. Where you want them and where you don't. How much noise your comfortable with. Let them know how you plan to give birth and exactly what you need from them when things get tough. Lay it all out and be sure they are accepting of your choices before you allow them to be at your birth.
It's your birth and should be what you want. It should be beautiful and a memory that you look back upon with peace and joy.
How you birth and where you birth matters! It is something that lives with you for years and years and years. Things happen sometimes in birth that are outside of our control but you can do everything you can to make your birth what you want it to be!
A closeness shared; intimacy. Souls and flesh are intertwined.
Nine months a new life grows. A body blossoms with child. And His face becomes frozen in awe at the first heartbeat and first time baby kicks his hand.
And then one day mama feels her womb begin to squeeze and contract. Working hard to bring a new life into the world. Together mama and baby share this musical drama being played out before those surrounding them.
Childbirth is such a personal time. It's also a vulnerable time as we open and allow ourselves to take part in the process of birthing a new blessing.
It's also something that can be a wonderful bonding time between a woman and her husband. Being free to do what we need to do.
What an amazing experience for Daddy as his son or daughter comes out into his hands. The first touch on baby's skin!
Childbirth should be shared with those close to us. Who we choose at our birth matters. Allowing people to be there who may cause tension or stress to the laboring mama isn't wise. This can actually stall labor and make things much longer and harder for her.
The neighbor, friend you met 3 days ago, your sister's brother's best friend who doesn't agree with your birth choices is probably not going to be of benefit during birth.
Choose those people who will support your choices and do what you need done. Those who are willing to do any sort of task just to be helpful. Choose those people who love you and have shown their support through your entire pregnancy.
Create an atmosphere that is going to benefit you the most. Go over your birth plan or what music you want played. Where you want them and where you don't. How much noise your comfortable with. Let them know how you plan to give birth and exactly what you need from them when things get tough. Lay it all out and be sure they are accepting of your choices before you allow them to be at your birth.
It's your birth and should be what you want. It should be beautiful and a memory that you look back upon with peace and joy.
How you birth and where you birth matters! It is something that lives with you for years and years and years. Things happen sometimes in birth that are outside of our control but you can do everything you can to make your birth what you want it to be!
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