Birth
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Stumble ThisThis is a graphic depiction of birth, filmed in black and white. I chose it because it shows a natural birth where the mother is calmly focussed until the moment when her baby completely emerges, at which point she is overcome with ecstatic joy.
Because there is so much fear around birth and because most people only ever see images of a labouring woman in absolute agony, I thought this video shows a much-needed, other side to the story.
There's no doubt that giving birth is a sexual act. The natural high that a woman's body can achieve during labour, is to help her open up like she will only ever do when again in labour. Some women report experiencing orgasm during labour. I love the wisdom of women's bodies.
This video brings me to tears every time I play it.
Because there is so much fear around birth and because most people only ever see images of a labouring woman in absolute agony, I thought this video shows a much-needed, other side to the story.
There's no doubt that giving birth is a sexual act. The natural high that a woman's body can achieve during labour, is to help her open up like she will only ever do when again in labour. Some women report experiencing orgasm during labour. I love the wisdom of women's bodies.
This video brings me to tears every time I play it.
we took bradley classes and had a water birth. momma was much more relaxed than on the bed. no drugs, cesarian or epidural.
And surely this is *vintage.
Has anyone here done it?
My sister tried to have natural birth with her first child and after 16 hours of labor she needed the epidural.
MH
Um, ew?
I've had a natural birth, as have many of my friends, including Deathcow's wife, who did it three times! If you are well-prepared, it's entirely possible. Although I had no pain relief with our first, I was artificially induced, for being past due date, so I can't claim that it was a natural birth.
Second baby was born at home, pain relief came from the shower and hot towels on my lower back. He was two weeks past due date, eleven pounds and breech, yet easier than the first. It was such an amazing moment.
Ask your mum about her experience. It's always good to know.
The birth of my boy (from what I remember)was similar to that, I was very calm and estatic when he was born. My daugther's labour went for 3 days and by the end the midwife said 'ok push' and I had no energy left.
Very proud to say I did both without any pain relief although both bubs were prem and weighed 3lb 6oz and 2lb 4oz. I would love to have a full term baby next time and experience a birh like this especially where my bub could be bought straight to me.
Beautiful persephone
P.S. Persephone was what I wanted to call our daughter but hubby thought it was too out there... I love that name
And also yeah, the immediate direct contact is also very important.
Why should it be an issue anyway? I'm just taken aback that it would even seem out of place for someone. Would you prefer she be dressed in her Sunday best with a handy skirt on for easy access?