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Yes, Believing is Achieving!
You may not know this, but I'm also a spin instructor. I've been spinning for more than 10 years and I'm so passionate about it! Turns out, a lot of what I teach and practice during my classes perfectly applies to unmedicated labor. Think about it. A one-hour spin class is a huge physical feat that can seem daunting, yet other people can achieve it. Some even come back for more! They sweat, let go of inhibitions, push themselves past their known limit, go inward, connect with their breath, and feel euphoric when done. You might wonder what those athletes have that you don't.
Want to know the secret? It's peak performance! When you activate the parasympathetic nervous system, you tap into your peak performance. The Right People Make it Happen!
One of my most recent births was a toughie. Mom labored for over 50 hours, and I remained by her side for about 30 hours. This particular client was seeking to have a vaginal delivery after a Cesarean, and if you know birth, you know this is tricky territory. Most people face resistance and scare tactics from their provider, but this mama was fully informed and found an OB who truly respected her wishes to go into spontaneous labor. He was all for her having a doula and even had to put a nurse in her place when she attempted to schedule an induction. She knew she did not want an induction due to the cascade of interventions that typically follow. Her hope was also to go unmedicated so she chose to labor at home as long as possible. This woman had done her research!
I thought to myself, "Well, let's see if this OB changes his tune when she's actually in labor." |
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