We are afraid...
I am not advocating that we shouldnt be cautious, neither am I saying that being careful, or planning, or taking charge is wrong. I am saying we are afraid, despite caution, knowledge, being careful, being in charge... we are even afraid of being afraid. Birth is about faith
Birth is about faith in nature... your intrinsic nature as a woman
Birth is about faith in your relationship... both with the father and the child
Birth is about faith in wisdom of your body... and the wisdom of the baby about to be born
Birth is about faith in you strength... both at birth and when you stand between the world and the child you love.
Birth is about faith in people who you chose to care for you.... could be your doctor, doula, or dai.
Birth is about faith.
Isn't being afraid the exact opposite of faith. It would seem that the idea of faith and trust would be reinforced by information and knowledge, cemented by caring families standing by the moms' side. However time and again I meet fear.
There is nothing to fear but fear itself
Fear is a self fulfilling prophecy that holds us back from doing what we can do. And we can chage this world of fear if only we can give our children the legacy of faith by living it at the most intense, life altering, out of control moment of our lives. With deep reverence for all those mothers who believed in their strength at the most vulnerable moment. Faith
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