Birth Support Matters
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I didn’t have any close friends or siblings who had given birth recently. I did plenty of research on my own and made a detailed birth plan that felt right to me. When I mentioned my birth plan and the fact that I was thinking about doing it unmedicated- I was laughed at and encouraged to change my plans (or forget having any type of plan!). I did. I got an epidural out of fear- and that’s literally the only reason. Most of the other things on my birth plan were ignored by the doctors and nurses.
The birth of my first baby was a beautiful experience that I very much enjoyed, but ultimately I did not feel supported by many to do what I wanted in birth. My original birth plan changed because of comments of some, and the rest of it was ignored by my doctor and nurses. I did lots of research, but I didn’t stand up for myself in my preparation or in birth.
After becoming a mother- I realized the importance of standing up for and doing what I feel is right for me and my family. I continued to research birth and it became a huge passion of mine! I read as many birth books as I could and was constantly thinking about birth. I learned as much as I could and knew exactly what I wanted for my next birth.
The birth of my second baby was absolutely unimaginably beautiful. It was exactly what I wanted (and no, that doesn’t mean everything went according to plan!). I took the time to find providers that supported me and my birth plan, hired a doula, and put all my confidence in my body, myself, and God’s perfect design of childbirth. The birth of my son was the most empowering, spiritual, and powerful moment of my entire life. The feelings were truly indescribable.
I want to help you become educated and feel supported in your journey of childbirth because that’s what I needed in my first pregnancy. I needed someone who understood me, supported me, and helped me to have confidence in what I felt was right for me. I want to be that for you!
If you ever have a question, something doesn’t make sense, don’t know what to do, or need support in any way- hit me up. Seriously. Nothing would make me happier than supporting you in your preparation for and journey of childbirth.