This Year, I was honored to serve 12 families as their Birth Doula. I served them in their homes and in transferring to the hospital. I am pleased to welcome; Grail, Isla, Noah, Kellen, Bella, Elise, Raeghan, Ignatious, Cooper, Charley, Ripley and Barret.
I am always amazed when I hear Pregnancy, Labor and Birth being placed in a box. Birth is not a one size fits all topic, folks. Of the 22 births I have attended, None have come close to being similar. This isn't hundreds or even thousands. I realize what medical provider’s experience, prior to ending residency.
I have to say, I believe each and every Woman is Uniquely prepared for her experience, most women, without the necessity of medical interventions. The couple has to decide what is right for them, in the most intense moments of doubt and insecurity, in the transition of labor, she prepares to leave pregnancy (being two souls) and becoming 1 soul again, the act of Parturition is the end of Gestation.
I was honored to serve as a support, a witness, a counsel, a teacher, a doctor, a sister, a friend, a coach, an advocate, a bodyguard but most importantly a person who believes in their right to CHOOSE, holding unbiased thought for their decisions.
My Role as a Birth Doula is Indescribable. Being present at Birth is amazing.
Arriving at the hospital and having them say, "your a nine."
Watching a mother who has had prelabor for 2weeks, with contractions every 10- 25minutes around the clock, who has been in active labor for 24hours and who
has pushed for 4.5hrs, give birth to a sweet beautiful girl without tire, without
intervention, at home.
To have clients who are Nurses, Vascular Surgeons, Anesthesiologist, and
Pharmacists choose you because they KNOW the danger of Drugs and want the
best for their families, and sought me because of my knowledge in Natural
Modalities.
To see new life come to fruition.
To see the father cry at the sight of his seed, 9 months in the making.
To watch the mother say, "Oh My God, It was so worth it to do it natural." and
"I can't wait to do it again!"
To watch the baby be put to breast for the first time.
To see the unbreakable bond of family be created in the first 60 minutes
postpartum.
To watch these families grow.
This is what MOVES me to do what I do, To be away from my family for days, To be awake for days, To fast (not Eat) for days while supporting a couple. I say its
so worth it to see Life Enter this World.
I would be a Liar however if I said this year as a Doula did not include traumatic
experiences for me. There is desensitization in birth process by the medical community, with many interventions and in believing these interventions create no harm.
Observing the a Screw to an IFHM be placed into the unborn baby’s scalp, only
to have a bow glued onto the wound
Observing the use of a vacuum extractor to pull out a baby in one swift move,
this baby may have neck or spinal concerns later
Observing an induction take 72hours, because the baby was going to be huge . . .
7lb baby was born, obviously premature because of the length of induction
Supporting a mom in the course of a 5day labor
Observing a Home Birth Transfer because Fetal Heart tones dropped, baby had a
nuchal cord 3x and Compound Presentation
Watching a Mother create a 3rd degree tear pushing, because she was numb and
on her back, being told to push harder
These are not normal occurrences in Birth. We create problematic situations because we interfere with the course of Nature. Allow yourself to be Truly Educated for the Pregnancy, Labor and Birth Experience you wish to achieve. It will take more than the trust of your doctor. Consider Natural Childbirth Education classes outside of the Hospital or Hiring a Doula or Both.
I am always amazed when I hear Pregnancy, Labor and Birth being placed in a box. Birth is not a one size fits all topic, folks. Of the 22 births I have attended, None have come close to being similar. This isn't hundreds or even thousands. I realize what medical provider’s experience, prior to ending residency.
I have to say, I believe each and every Woman is Uniquely prepared for her experience, most women, without the necessity of medical interventions. The couple has to decide what is right for them, in the most intense moments of doubt and insecurity, in the transition of labor, she prepares to leave pregnancy (being two souls) and becoming 1 soul again, the act of Parturition is the end of Gestation.
I was honored to serve as a support, a witness, a counsel, a teacher, a doctor, a sister, a friend, a coach, an advocate, a bodyguard but most importantly a person who believes in their right to CHOOSE, holding unbiased thought for their decisions.
My Role as a Birth Doula is Indescribable. Being present at Birth is amazing.
Arriving at the hospital and having them say, "your a nine."
Watching a mother who has had prelabor for 2weeks, with contractions every 10- 25minutes around the clock, who has been in active labor for 24hours and who
has pushed for 4.5hrs, give birth to a sweet beautiful girl without tire, without
intervention, at home.
To have clients who are Nurses, Vascular Surgeons, Anesthesiologist, and
Pharmacists choose you because they KNOW the danger of Drugs and want the
best for their families, and sought me because of my knowledge in Natural
Modalities.
To see new life come to fruition.
To see the father cry at the sight of his seed, 9 months in the making.
To watch the mother say, "Oh My God, It was so worth it to do it natural." and
"I can't wait to do it again!"
To watch the baby be put to breast for the first time.
To see the unbreakable bond of family be created in the first 60 minutes
postpartum.
To watch these families grow.
This is what MOVES me to do what I do, To be away from my family for days, To be awake for days, To fast (not Eat) for days while supporting a couple. I say its
so worth it to see Life Enter this World.
I would be a Liar however if I said this year as a Doula did not include traumatic
experiences for me. There is desensitization in birth process by the medical community, with many interventions and in believing these interventions create no harm.
Observing the a Screw to an IFHM be placed into the unborn baby’s scalp, only
to have a bow glued onto the wound
Observing the use of a vacuum extractor to pull out a baby in one swift move,
this baby may have neck or spinal concerns later
Observing an induction take 72hours, because the baby was going to be huge . . .
7lb baby was born, obviously premature because of the length of induction
Supporting a mom in the course of a 5day labor
Observing a Home Birth Transfer because Fetal Heart tones dropped, baby had a
nuchal cord 3x and Compound Presentation
Watching a Mother create a 3rd degree tear pushing, because she was numb and
on her back, being told to push harder
These are not normal occurrences in Birth. We create problematic situations because we interfere with the course of Nature. Allow yourself to be Truly Educated for the Pregnancy, Labor and Birth Experience you wish to achieve. It will take more than the trust of your doctor. Consider Natural Childbirth Education classes outside of the Hospital or Hiring a Doula or Both.