Childbirth is a reflection of a woman's thoughts, emotional
level, spiritual aspirations and physical condition. Homebirth enhances
bonding of mother and baby. It is very helpful in the initiation of
breastfeeding. Often after a natural homebirth, mothers experience
a 'high', which they describe as ecstasy, orgasm, joy. It is the result
of the body's natural endorphins produced during labor. Women giving
birth at home, often unassisted, feel mastery and self-confidence
- "I did that, I can do anything!" These feelings help the mother
to tap into her instinctual knowledge of taking care of the newborn
and buoy her through the challenges of early parenthood.
Giving birth at home, as we can see in the live child
birth videos, avoids potential harmful effects of drugs, used for
pain relief in a managed childbirth at hospitals.
Take the responsibility for your childbirth experience.
Educate yourself reading books, watching live child birth videos,
attending childbirth preparation classes and talking to women who
have given a home birth or a water birth. Understand the energy dynamics
of childbirth. Feel your body; watch your thoughts and emotions. Consciously
steer yourself towards the best possible experience for you and your
baby.
Tune to your body through yoga, swimming, gentle stretching, dancing. Get proper nutrition and enough rest. Being
fit is a prerequisite for a pleasant and enjoyable birth experience.
Movement will help you to tune in to what is happening inside.
What is the ideal childbirth for you? How do you imagine your childbirth to happen? Where are you giving birth, who is present, how is it going? Are there any sounds, how lit is the setting? How long is your childbirth? Share any action steps that are helping you to experience that childbirth?
What are all the things you have learned and done to have such a childbirth?
What is your next step to make this childbirth real?