http://utahchildbirth.com Maternal Healthcare Providers in Utah Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:46:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I remember the very first time I thought about 'giving' birth to a child. I was a 15 year old girl (barely a freshman) sitting in the hallway of my new high school with my friend and her older cousin. She was recounting her friend's birth story who graduated just ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/guest-post-athena-b-serapio/ When I was pregnant with my first child, a local birth center was recommended to me. I had never thought about different childbirth options, but thought it might be a good way to go and see what birth was like without an epidural. I went into birth, knowing full well ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/acceptance/ "My mother was me and I thought that on the day I was born, we were born together". I came across this quote awhile ago, but apologize as I don't remember where I found it. I thought this was an interesting idea about how birth is really the birth of both ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/we-were-born-together/ "This was a new nursing role, A change in jobs Moving from a hospital unit To assist birth at home. Labor pains came gently Through the night. A skylight streamed morning light As she labored in a rocking chair. Her labor intensified. She walked, groaned, clutched my arm. Glad for my presence and Words of encouragement. I supported her work, Noticing her ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/a-spiritual-birth/ As part of these birthing classes I am putting together, I want to have a day set aside to honor the woman who is becoming a mother. During this class I would love to be able to share positive birth stories that help uplift and inspire. As such, I would ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/birth-stories/ My husband Josh and I had been trying to get pregnant for a total of about 18 months (with some hiatus periods because of insurance issues from job changes), and each and every month of trying would culminate in excitement and end in tears.  We eventually went to see an ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/essay-contest-winner/ I believe.... labor is a natural normal process and is best left that way.  On the other hand, there can be complications, and it is best to be able to have someone there to help monitor both you and baby to make sure all is going well and give medical care ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/my-assumptions/ Here's an activity to try.  I'll do this next week and report back to you my answers. "Write as fast as you can anything and everything you assume to be true about pregnancy, labor, birth and being a mother.  Write your birth legacy: family/religious/cultural beliefs, images, fears, traditions, unforgettable birth stories, ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/exploring-our-assumptions/ Part of being able to answer our questions about birth and labor, is being able to understand how culture plays a part in how we view birth, and then being able to break through that. England describes it this way, "In birth preparation, your first task is to empty ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/letting-go-of-expectations/ So here is my question...and since I am done having kids, I am applying this to my mothering also....How will I cope when something unexpected happens and options are pulled away from me?  I would hope that I wouldn't become bitter.  I would hope that I could find forgiveness.  I ... http://utahchildbirth.com/2009/267/