Our Daughter's Birth by Cat Juan Ledesma

4/1/2015

Our littlest cub arrived last week. She entered this world via warm water and candlelight and was placed straight into our arms where Carl and I discovered that we now had a daughter to call our own. Her name is Nara.

Nara was allowed to enter at her own time — without any pushing, panic or fear. It was the type of gentle water birth I wanted and I am so grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.

Friends and family tell me that I must be made of tougher things because I’ve delivered both my children without any drugs, surgical intervention, or screaming. But instead of holding these up like badges of honour, I’d like to believe that many women have bodies that are capable of the same thing.

I believe that the chances of having your dream birth are only as big as the team you have supporting you and the preparations you do before your baby’s arrival. Here are some tips I can offer...

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Irina is a birth keeper, mother and an advocate. As a certified Childbirth Doula and Hypno-Doula she accompanies mothers through pregnancy, birth and postpartum to ensure a joyful, balanced and pleasurable experience. It is her greatest joy to see mothers to come out of birth feeling empowered, proud and honored.

When Irina is not by a mother's side, she can be found with her family exploring nature's treasures, attending seminars on wholesome living and writing her PhD dissertation on conscious birthing.