2011 - Talk Birth

Jamie (2011-06-01 16:40:24)
beautiful!! I remember the smell.. Newborns have such a sweet smell that they only keep for a while. I used to just
set a breath him in
enjoybirth (2011-06-03 13:05:00)
I am so excited to finally read the whole story. It is very beautiful and I am so happy that you did it and she is here
and so wonderful! I also enjoyed your insights into your experience using hypnosis.
Bumbling Introvert (shannon) (2011-06-03 21:23:38)
This is such a powerful piece of writing and beautifully done...the moment was beautiful...the writing is beautiful.
Thank you. I feel honored to have read it. Beautiful...I just can’t say it enough.
Softening for Birth... (2011-06-07 16:03)
I’ve mentioned a couple of time before how much I enjoy [1]The Pink Kit as a resource for birthing couples.
This resource has been available for a number of years, but I only bought a copy two years ago. It rapidly
became one of my favorite resources! I continue to find new and useful information within the Kit and I
really recommend it. It covers very basic, ”common knowledge” information and brings it all together in a
useful way. There is a heavy emphasis on knowing your body and how it moves and works and on pelvic
bodywork. The Pink Kit consists of a DVD, a book, and three more pdf companion books.
An example from the book: ”Modern culture often teaches us to be ’tight’...trim, taut, and terrific! But there
is a difference between being fit and well-exercised and having a ’tight’ body. We understand the need to
stay ’fit’ at this time, but we would also like to encourage you to soften yourself, in preparation for mothering
and nurturing your baby. Soften your viewpoint, soften your body, surrender to this awe-inspiring event.
We can assure you that in this way, you will be preparing yourself not only for labour, but for the days and
years afterward...”
[2]
Nursing my baby!
I love this idea of becoming softer in preparation for baby! I also think breastfeeding keeps you ”soft”—
I know that as I spend time being on many tasks during the day, when I sit down to nurse Alaina I can
physically feel my muscles (and mind) loosening and becoming softer. This is one of the gifts that breastfeeding
brings.
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