Comments | ahavah: One Doula's Birth Philosophy

ahavah

One Doula's Birth Philosophy

Jul 16, 2006 09:05

My wonderful friend nedia782 posted her birth philosophy the other day, and it really resonated with me. It's so well-written that I had to ask her permission to cross-post it here and share it ( Read more... )

birth, doula, pregnancy

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deliriousgal July 16 2006, 15:22:21 UTC

I think I may have to stop reading your doula posts, especially when paired with such a wonderful, cute icon.

You're begining to make me feel that perhaps the little rats aren't all that bad a thing to have =P

ahavah July 16 2006, 15:37:16 UTC

I think I may have to stop reading your doula posts,

You had me scared there for a second! I thought my posts were becoming boring. :P

especially when paired with such a wonderful, cute icon.

Thank you so much! I made that after Ivy got so sick. I realized I didn't have a really good Ivy icon.

You're begining to make me feel that perhaps the little rats aren't all that bad a thing to have =P

They have their moments. Of course, I've found myself really missing Sea Monkeys lately...

deliriousgal July 16 2006, 15:48:42 UTC

hahaha! I read an article thing that said minor scares are good for your body. Or was that mild stress...

The icon is very pretty, soft and lovey-fuzzy-dovey.

And I remember having Sea Monkeys... my little habitat ended up working out too well and when I had an overpopulation problem I ... fed them all to my two goldfish at the time.

ahavah July 16 2006, 15:55:26 UTC

ROTFLMAO

I thought they died after two or three days. I suppose it's just me...

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nedia782 July 16 2006, 17:02:46 UTC

It takes a while to get to a place where you can passively listen to someone talk about birth and NOT feel the overwhelming urge to talk about your own... :) I think it was after the 3rd or 4th birth that I got a hold of myself, lol!! :) The fact that you are able to recognize this aspect of yourself is AMAZING!!! Some people never see that or figure out that it could be offensive or off putting.

Anyone who decides that you are the Doula for them has made a very wise decision... :D

ahavah July 16 2006, 17:22:53 UTC

Aw, you sweet thing! Thank you so very much!

I hope you're not just saying that because I'm pimping you. ;P

nedia782 July 16 2006, 18:10:49 UTC

Not in the least :) I have been witness to your constant quest for infomation. You have never stopped expressing your desire to learn, and examine yourself as a Doula. Something not every one can say about themselves.

ahavah July 16 2006, 18:32:27 UTC

Oh, wow. That made me feel so good. Thank you so much! *hugs*

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simplydorei July 16 2006, 20:19:56 UTC

You know, i'm always nothing short of astounded at how insightful you are when it comes to pregnancy and births...how dedicated you are in the pursuit of further knowledge...and this post has once again reinforced that belief.

It's incredibly reassuring.

ahavah July 16 2006, 20:23:39 UTC

Thank you so very much! You know, I think I'm dedicated to the pursuit of further knowledge because I don't feel as insightful as I wish I could be - lol. I'm glad to know that my posts come across that way.

lanternlady July 16 2006, 22:55:00 UTC

Both you and Nedia make me wish I'd been able to do things differently and that I'd spent more time looking into alternative births.. although I do believe my hubby at the time would have had a hard time with it...

I think it's inspiring how you two are soooo passionate and I would have been honoured to have you there for me.. as such.. I think anyone who does have you there is rather blessed. And I'm not just sayen that!

ahavah July 17 2006, 03:12:32 UTC

Thanks, willow! I'm so glad you think that. It's a little sad that you call them alternative births, and I think of them as normal births. But whatever the birth, it's just important that every woman claim hers. The more women who are passionate about powerful birth experiences, the better off *everyone* will be, IMO.