The first text I received was in the early evening. “The contractions are finally coming consistently!” Weeks of prodromal labor, pressure to induce, chiropractic appointments, spinning babies activities, acupuncture, and numerous attempts at natural induction were finally at an end. Three hours later, I texted her husband to see how it was going. “I thinkContinue reading “The Twin Plan”
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Words Matter
Surrender. Soften. Open. I choose my words carefully and speak them softly when I notice tension. Gently placing my hand on her shoulder as a physical reminder to release and accept the wave building and rising. Encouraging her with a few key words to go with the sensations rolling over her. We have practiced andContinue reading “Words Matter”
The Power of a Mother.
It had been a long, exhausting induction. At nearly 40 weeks, diagnosed with pregnancy induced high blood pressure, she was tired. Sooo tired. She could not move out of the “throne” position, the last position I was able to coax her into after the final disappointing cervical check. No progress. Eyes closed, breathing deeply andContinue reading “The Power of a Mother.”
Doula Rachel 