Just a quickie and I must go to sleep. I am on a bit of a natural high, supported bringing a baby into the world late last night, just came back from checking on the mama, and both are doing wonderful. Being a Doula is so rewarding and it just feels right, this is my purpose in this life at this time in my life.
I am always in awe of how we stumble upon things in life. In my single life I was so in the moment of having a good time, experiencing everything I could, travelling the world, and just being around all kinds of fascinating and intense people. I suppose now its just a different kind of intense, parenting is a whole different ballgame, you are really forced to face who you are, and challenged to strive to be an example for the souls you brought into the world.
I am just chatting with a friend on Facebook and he asked me what exactly is a Doula, so this was my answer to him:
I don't actually deliver the babies and I am not a nurse, midwife or doctor, I help the mom during her labor and delivery to have the birth she wants, I had a doula and she allowed me to sink into my yoga breath, I had no epidural, no drugs, just feeling every second of the magic. My goal is to help women feel empowered and strong and have no fear, our bodies know exactly what to do and have been doing it since the beginning of time.
I also feel that to each their own, every mom, pregnancy, birth, and baby is different. It is never the same, so its good to learn as much as you can, and when the magic begins, surrender to the moment, and make choices that feel right, that is where a great support team is giving the mom everything she needs to feel good about her birth. Moms are Magic, and our Partners are Gold.
Sorry for the late post,
It was Shabbat,
Then my Doula client needed me,
A Doula has got to do, what a Doula has got to do :)
Shavua Tov,
Coach Yulia
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| I was holding a newborn today and thinking of my boy and how sweet and yummy he was then, he is almost walking :) |
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