What I Chose to Unlearn Before I Gave Birth
If the stories you’ve heard about birth, told by mothers, sisters, friends, and the media tend to position the medical system as a hero and often pathologize a woman’s body, there may be another side of birth to get curious more about. A side that- in the grand scheme of things- is not often told. Learn about why women are choosing to free birth, undisturbed and unattended and how, it’s actually quite the contrary from an irresponsible rebellious decision, it is a decision women are making with great care and education.
My wild pregnancy and freebirth with Nur
Going through this pregnancy without a medical provider was one of the best things I did to nurture the health, safety and my bond with my baby. Anytime a question, concern or fear came up, it was an opportunity for me to listen more closely; to tune in deeper with my inner knowing and at the same time, living in the mystery, trusting that my body knows exactly what it’s doing. In contrast to most modern pregnancies managed within the medical system, I didn’t rely on testing or other authorities to give me information about my body and my baby. If I wanted medical care, I wanted to choose to “opt in” rather than be on a standard track of care and have to “opt out”. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely believe there are times when engaging with the medical system may be necessary, but I believe it’s there for a purpose: if a normal physiological event (such as pregnancy or birth) crosses the threshold into a place where the risk of self-management and staying home outweighs the risk of being being managed by a provider or being in the hospital.