Dear S and M,
N is snuggled in your arms as you rest in bed. M is seated next to you, kissing N on the head and whispering to him. I’m packing up my doula tools, and I can’t help but stop and admire you for a moment. I can’t help but be in awe of the power and determination that you showed me today.
Your labor was short, around 5 or 6 hours. Your determination was strong. Your essence was invincible. You knew exactly what to do to move your labor along and your baby down. You walked, squatted, lunged, and moaned deeply. Most of your labor you spent in labor land, hardly aware of the environment outside your inner body and conscious.
I have never seen a client dive so deeply into herself during labor as you did. People were chattering, asking you questions, talking loudly, and you didn’t notice them at all. You were able to reach inside yourself, to your essence, and focus entirely on each wave of sensations and the life inside of you, ready to come out.
People yelled Push, S! Push! But you didn’t hear. You were off somewhere, on your own, bringing your baby into this world the way you were born to do. And it worked beautifully. Soon you had N in your arms, latching him on perfectly, your eyes lit up and laughing as your words declared your love for him.
Today, I was in the presence of a Birthing Goddess. Thank you for reminding me of why I am a doula; for reminding me that women do have the power to bring life into this world not only without unnecessary interventions, but also with the power of their inner knowledge and intuition. I am honored to have had the privilege of witnessing your power.
Your birth reminded me of a long forgotten poem that I read once somewhere…
… an ancient river of blood
will flow on through me,
when it comes time to see my child free;
just like a river that opens to the sea,
I am gonna let my child flow right out of me…
Congratulations S and M. The three of you make a beautiful family!
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