Birth as Initiation
Since when, have “Childbirth” become ‘a medical event’ rather than the most natural, primal, profound and sacred act of producing offsprings?
Really, why were women’s such superpowers taken away from women?
This is an interesting thing to ponder upon…
Birth used to happen in an environment surrounded by women.
A new mother was supported by many women who knew how to truly care for a new mother.
Children were exposed to the natural way of birth from young age.
Today, unfortunately, childbirth has become something that ‘the doctors help women with’,
and more often than not, our first exposure to such event is through media presenting birth in a painful way.
BIRTH IS AN INITIATION.
This act that is supported by a greater force than what we can comprehend,
is a sacred gate we pass through on our way to becoming A MOTHER.
There is nothing more sacred than birthing a life. (IMHO)
And along with a baby (or more), we birth the better version of ourselves as a Mother.
It is time to take birth back into women’s hands.
It is our Birth Right, to make all the choices around birth for how it resonates, and not be “treated as a patient”.
Birth should not happen to us, it happens through us.
Birthing person deserves to be seen, heard, cared for, and RESPECTED. During and After birth.
So, let us all feel into our needs now.
What kind of support do I need right now?
Do I and or my partner feel ready for this initiation of becoming parents?
What more can I do to deepen my trust with my partner and allow more love to support this vulnerable time?
Are my needs being understood by the partner, friends, and family?
And if not, what can I do differently to receive all the support?
Do I have someone (like a doula) who can advocate for my desires of the birthing experience?
What kind of support do I have or can I prepare for after the baby arrives?
What do I need to know about what I already know? And what I don’t yet know?
Birthing with Awareness starts with being in this moment, asking yourself the right questions.
May you find all the support you need on this sacred journey of initiation!