Thinking & Feeling

“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.” Horace Walpole

Thursday 31 May 2018

Benjamin's Birth Story as a photo video

TMI Notice. This is a birth story, with images of birth. View at your own discretion and only if you are comfortable with images of birth.

I created this photo video of Benjamin's birth.

My wish is to normalise and demystify birth. To show that while birth is indeed intense and pretty hard work - which you do need to prepare well for - it does not need to be scary, traumatic, or overly medically managed*. I hope you enjoy it.



I feel so lucky to have been able to experience the wonderful births I have. They have each been special, powerful and empowering to me.

And in my own words:
"Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear"**

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* If there is no need for it to be, and/or you don't want it to be. There are of course cases where this kind of birth is not possible and some people just wouldn't want to do this anyway! I 100% support all informed birth choices. All birth choices and outcomes are valid and special! Even if it didn't go as you originally planned or thought.

**I had no idea at the time that I wrote those words as the tag-line for my own doula site, that they would resonate so strongly with others too

18 comments:

  1. So incredibly special. Thank you for sharing Jane ❤️🙏

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  2. Amazing Jane! I love the music.

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    1. I first heard it here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biex1XR_mpo It is so beautiful!

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  3. Couldn't stop crying... its so beautiful Jane...

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  4. This is so beautiful Jane!! The music is fantastic with the video!! Thank you for sharing

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  5. Thank you Jane, so profound to see it from another perspective. Due to having had a macdonald stitch for both my pregnancies the births were induced early and very controlled. Epidural meant little pain, and I was laughing at my hubby who seemed to be pushing harder than me! I wish there was a mirror on the ceiling to see what was happening behind the sheets. Thank you. Sandra

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    1. Hi Sandra. Sorry to hear you needed a Macdonald stitch, but I'm very glad it was able to help you to carry your babies successfully. xxx It sounds like you had a wonderful birth experience! :)

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  6. I finally watched. It’s so beautiful, Jane. I just love you all so much.

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    1. Thank-you Mandy. I was wondering whether you could/would watch it. xxx I am sure it's a little hard to. We love you so much too. xxx <3

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  7. This was beautiful, even though I had 2 c-sections myself, this was amazing. The look on your man's face, omw just beautiful. Hugs to you and your beautiful family Jane, even though I have never met you. Xxxx

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