I Had the Birthing Experience I Had Always Wanted Thanks to 'The Business of Being Born'

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'My takeaway was that that I needed to stand up for the birth I wanted.'

angered me, that anger quickly fueled my determination. The power that my first OB had was his no longer. It was mine. I dropped him and went to the University of Michigan Hospital where. From there, I read books by Ina May Gaskin — who was also a midwife in the documentary. I also researched what to eat and drink in hopes to better my chances in having a natural delivery. Further, my husband and I took classes to help with the labor part — things that Lake did, too.

I did not have a natural delivery with my second, but after a lot of hard work I did have a VBAC. And while I may not have had my daughter naturally, it sure as hell didn't feel like a failure.after laboring for 38 hours, a very slow and small dose of Pitocin after I stalled at being dilated at a seven, and finally, after three hours of pushing, was able to hold my daughter in my arms.

Regardless of whether you want to have your baby naturally or not, I think most mothers-to-be would benefit from watching. I think the education you'll receive from it is better than any standard class you'll get from the hospital. I believe it'll not only open your mind, but most importantly, it'll empower you. You'll feel like you are strong enough to advocate for yourself

. Of course, birth plans often go awry and often medical intervention is necessary, but at least you'll be equipped with knowledge and power to do what's best for you and your baby.

 

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