Ok, about me, here we go....
My name is Heather, I am the proud ma ma of Miss Sarah Grace. Sarah is the light of my life along with my husband Jon. We decided we wanted a natural childbirth before we got pregnant. To us, having a healthy baby was more important than anything. To me natural childbirth is common sense. Having a happy and healthy baby is the most important outcome of any birth, but for me, being able to have control of my body, having trust in my body to do what it already knows how to do, was the most rewarding experience I have ever encountered. Getting an epidural or any medication for that matter was never an option for me. I went into the process with an open mind, knowing that I could do it. I personally think that is the whole battle. Using your inner strength and your inner spirit, you can accomplish anything you want.
You can read more about my birth story on the Birth story page.
Giving birth is probably the most important event in a woman's life. But, too often, many women give the power over their birth to other people. Why should she be given Pitocin for a labor that is progressing normally? Is it because that caregiver is in a hurry? Yes, it does happen, too often I am sorry to say. I am not bad-mouthing doctors by any means, they do have their place for sure. I gave birth in a hospital with a doctor. Having said that, you as a Mom have a say in what happens to you and your body. No one can tell you what to do or what meds to take. That is where it all comes back to being educated. If your choose to have your baby in a hospital with a doctor like I did, being educated is your only resource. You can turn down medications, you can make up your mind about your body and what it needs. And, once again, being educated you will be able to make informed decisions along with your doctor if you actually DO need medical intervention.
This is the reason I wanted to create this website. I wanted to encourage you to learn about natural childbirth and pregnancy, and be able to give you resources to make informed decisions. I hope it helps!
Thank you, For more about me, visit my Natural Childbirth Blog Heather
