06/23/2024
There’s some women you meet who are just determined to persevere despite their given circumstances.
What’s the saying, something like “nothing like a woman who knows what she wants?” I felt this in my bones the moment we met, she had this utter sense of calm, practical yet aware of what was required to achieve the natural birth she intuitively knew was meant for her.
As a first time mama she was left feeling broken down and unsupported throughout her birth and postpartum by her partner. Despite everything she’d been through she was determined to persevere, envisioning that one day things would be different. Flash forward to meeting her amazing future husband and conceiving baby #2 she decided to fore go the medical model of care that led her astray the first time around.
She hired a midwife and not just any midwife- Nikki Brown . Prenatal care was drastically different this time around and that layed the foundation for this experience to be truly about her. Not to mention the birth center has this essence of feeling “at home.”
When the time came she listened to her body and knew exactly what to do. We all spent time talking and laughing with one another during early labor and the room quickly shifted as she progressed. She flowed through labor seamlessly allowing her body to take the lead as her husband held space for her mentally and physically.
Her birth team and I assisted when needed and the day made for a wonderful example of those around her “knowing when to sit on their hands and when to use them.”
Birth can be such an intimate experience when mama’s oxytocin starts flowing and is nurtured by the those who make her feel safe & protected, it’s such a beautiful thing to bare witness to.
The both of them walked away from this experience forever changed, her empowered from reclaiming authority over her birth and him from watching her step into her power. All of us as birth workers, in awe of her easygoing and bubbly spirit.
Could not be happier for this growing family. Hard to believe this week already checked off a big milestone- solo parenting when dad goes back to work😭
Happy one month postpartum my friend 💙
