tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post5097431071356908038..comments2023-03-31T05:59:51.984-07:00Comments on The Mule: Natural, Empowering Birth: Ten Ways to Prepare DifferentlyThe Mulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06786143388807016249noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-50319745532809448512012-08-03T16:05:37.559-07:002012-08-03T16:05:37.559-07:00Hi milli ,
I agree with all you write , I would p...Hi milli , <br />I agree with all you write , I would put get help at the beginning as in our current climate we need support so we don't get overwhelmed early on and carry that through the weeks and months , passing it subconsciously to the baby . <br />When getting support is seen as the norm , it will make a big impact on the face of birth , minimise interventions and give babies space to emerge free of pressure .eleanor copphttp://eleanorcopp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-78756317155464253672012-07-29T19:48:43.427-07:002012-07-29T19:48:43.427-07:00You have such a beautiful and loving way of pointi...You have such a beautiful and loving way of pointing out things. :) I've been thinking a lot about this in the last few days and it makes me a little sad...that our culture here in the US is just so far from "natural"...and we women...and everyone...really do suffer in so many ways because of it. We have all these modern "conveniences" and fun toys...but we miss out on so many really beautiful and amazing aspects of "nature" and community life because of those things...Dara Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679138193167886642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-84039549941648819762012-07-23T12:04:33.429-07:002012-07-23T12:04:33.429-07:00Thanks Sophie! I especially like the Maori Creatio...Thanks Sophie! I especially like the Maori Creation Story of Papa and Rangi. Their children are squashed in the darkness between them and push them apart. This means that they get to live in the light but their parents who love each other so deeply are separated forever. It is a lovely story and rich with metaphors.<br />If you are pregnant, good luck!<br />xThe Mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786143388807016249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-21837940336777183922012-07-18T19:16:45.849-07:002012-07-18T19:16:45.849-07:00I love this!! Especially 5 and 6 - I have never th...I love this!! Especially 5 and 6 - I have never thought about exploring your cultures creation before, and to explore that in art etc. Beautiful!! <br /><br />xxSophie Slimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860687646054015216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-91108654799557867882012-07-18T05:20:20.051-07:002012-07-18T05:20:20.051-07:00That's such a good point Clare, thanks so much...That's such a good point Clare, thanks so much for making it! xThe Mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786143388807016249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-88609038884436922352012-07-18T05:19:42.659-07:002012-07-18T05:19:42.659-07:00Thanks Jenn, that is sound advice, and you are rig...Thanks Jenn, that is sound advice, and you are right that to take on all ten points above in a last minute panic might be counter-productive, so thanks for making that point! And of course in an ideal world we would be prepared before pregnancy begins, but most of us don't have any connection to birthing and the blue line in the window is the first time we have to think of it. Perhaps we can help break this cycle by helping our children to be in touch with nature and their own bodies, and giving them a positive view of birth...food for thought, thank you xThe Mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786143388807016249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-74689461632221160232012-07-18T05:11:18.756-07:002012-07-18T05:11:18.756-07:00Thank you very much! xThank you very much! xThe Mulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786143388807016249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-71211132045352179862012-07-18T03:07:31.266-07:002012-07-18T03:07:31.266-07:00What a brilliant post -- thanks Mule. But you'...What a brilliant post -- thanks Mule. But you've left out a very important person who helps: the baby.<br /><br />A couple of weeks before I gave birth I read or heard a little couplet:<br />The mother's job is to dilate,<br />The baby's job is to rotate.<br />When the contractions ramped up, it jumped into my head, and the thought of this tiny person wriggling and squirming round as they made a brave journey into the unknown brought tears to my eyes and gave me such strength.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13411950678231892082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-81032397878170053602012-07-18T02:29:07.199-07:002012-07-18T02:29:07.199-07:00Hello :)
This is a really positive post Mule and ...Hello :)<br /><br />This is a really positive post Mule and I think you have raised some great points and helpful tips for clearing out the sometimes "unknown" emotional baggage we carry from media/family etc and making way for a clear slate.<br /><br />I am sure you wont mind me adding a few bits from my perspective as a Doula and a women who has birthed babies!<br /><br />Firstly all you have put is great but it is also important to try and go through this process (if possible) before you conceive - so all those women reading this who have yet to have babies or who are planning there next... Don't wait! Do all these things now so that when you see that line on the test you are a blank canvas ready to enjoy your pregnancy.<br /><br />If you are already pregnant then try and crack on with the above quickly - give your self the last trimester to relax and enjoy - reflection is fantastic but peace (in your mind at least) is so important too... Sometimes we can over prepare with ideas and ideals and end up "too switched on" during labour when really - the most effect way to birth is when your thinking brain is switched to mute and you are just in tune with what your body and baby are doing.<br /><br />If you only have a few weeks to go, pick and choose carefully what you do from above - perhaps just try and spend some quiet time mapping out your thoughts and feelings about birth and try and work out where they come from rather than embarking on a big thinking journey. At this stage be very careful WHO you speak to about birth - try and avoid the subject with the friend or Aunt who have nothing but misery to share - stick to the empowered and positive - and if you dont know them then get on the net and read some positive stories... Child Birth Without Fear is a great blog for this.<br /><br />If you are really interested in the above that the Mule has written but struggle with the "paperwork" as such it is totally worth looking into having a Doula as helping you through all these steps is something they should be pretty adept at and having someone to talk through your "discoveries" and thoughts with can be sooo helpful.<br /><br />Well done Mule - Another fabulous post! I shall direct people to it :)<br /><br />Jenn xAdminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690078158754200368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408457313131912061.post-59063981610673625352012-07-18T02:23:12.032-07:002012-07-18T02:23:12.032-07:00Milli this is totally brilliant. Thank you.Milli this is totally brilliant. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com