tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post8522936501799146393..comments2024-01-23T12:04:07.663-06:00Comments on Bellies and Babies: Education is Dangerous!Nicole Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00221401549139626688noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-59434808061964373152010-02-26T23:00:44.947-06:002010-02-26T23:00:44.947-06:00Thank you for this. I can relate to the reference...Thank you for this. I can relate to the reference of the friend who did not go with the "dangerous" option of having you as her doula and taking classes. You could have been describing my own recent experience with a friend.<br /><br />My friend just had her baby this week. . . induced, c-section after around 24 hours for failure to progress. Her first birth was a c-sec as well, and I so wanted to support her in giving birth to her baby this time, but we had such differing views and she ended up doing everything the same this time, and I believe that is why she had another section. Not going into all the specifics. . . the subject of this post really says it all--she refused to educate herself on her options and the risks/benefits and she reaped what she sowed.<br /><br />In contrast, another friend of mine also gave birth recently and also reaped what she sowed. She was so hungry for information and very thoughtful of all she could do to make herself succeed in the unmedicated birth she wanted. She ate well, studied up on her options, took a thorough and informative class, practiced relaxation and she did an amazing job of giving birth--and got the birth she'd worked toward (despite the occurrence of several anti-ideal things that were totally out of her control)! She was so satisfied and excited, and practially shouting from the roof-tops that she'd done it--and I loved that! Her confidence will only build and she will transfer that confidence to others as well.<br /><br />The contrast is so clear to me, but I don't think many women realize how much of what they experience with their births has to do with the choices they make (not just birth choices--even in pregnancy). I wish the underlying reason were more obvious to others. Instead, my friend thinks her body is broken, and will most likely never believe any differently. So sad to me. I so wanted to see her have a better birth, but she would not put any effort toward such a goal--left it all to chance. In my opinion, she cheated herself out of a wonderfully positive experience (no matter what happened) by not educating and preparing herself.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498715600254435346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-72233618418478925592010-02-26T15:47:19.264-06:002010-02-26T15:47:19.264-06:00I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful ...I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful blog. I took 1 child birth class and it was horrible. Since I am due in May it has been hard to find a new one so I have been doing a lot of my own research. Your blog has great resources and you have made me feel comfortable about giving birth. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.Sarah Mnoreply@blogger.com