Midwifery at WHA: Your birth story, a gift to many
Recording the story of your child's birth can be a gift to yourself, your child, your partner, your provider and other women.
Posted — UpdatedChildbirth is a profound event in a woman's life. Recording the events and experience can be an important way to reflect and remember. Usually, the story is a record of celebration. Many women are able to appreciate that labor is their personal journey towards motherhood, and maintain a sense of humor about it.
For others, it helps them to remember and understand why and how events unfolded, particularly if they did not go as planned. Some women may experience feelings of anger, resentment, and other negative emotions when they think of their birth. Recording the birth story may help a new mom formulate questions about what happened during her labor and why. Often a conversation with the midwife or physician present for the birth can fill in the gaps.
Sharing your story with your provider is very helpful. As midwives, we appreciate and learn from every birth story we read. We are grateful when someone takes the time to write and share. Understanding a woman's perspective in her own words helps us better care for women and families. We can see what we did or said that was helpful and, maybe, what wasn't.
If you are comfortable, know that it is a gift to share your story with others. Real stories can provide great comfort to other pregnant women. At WHA-Midwifery, moms have the opportunity to share their birth story on our website, and many are eager to do so.
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