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The Birth of Kainoa by Aisa L. Winternitz 

4/1/2015

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I got up extra early on that Friday morning, feeling good and rested. It was a big relief, as I had been getting really strong, yet sporadic, contractions for 3 consecutive days prior to that morning. Surprisingly, my back wasn’t as sore, my thighs didn’t feel like they were going to fall off, and my heels didn’t feel like they were ready to explode. To celebrate, I whipped up a big breakfast of banana-peanut butter-chocolate pancakes (like the super sinful, unhealthy kind) to cure my hunger pangs. I remember very clearly making 3 big ones for myself and a little Mickey Mouse shaped one for the 40-week and 5-day hitchhiker in my belly.

A little after breakfast time, and for about the 20th time since I got up, I used the toilet and saw blood-tinged mucus in my underwear.

“Oh joooooy!!! It’s bloody show time! Baby is coming any day now!” And just as if on cue, the familiar sensations of contractions kicked in. I sent an SMS update to my midwife, Deborah, and doula, Irina, assuring them that I was still feeling ok, and that I would let them know if anything would progress from there. Nanay, who was my yaya/nanny when I was a baby and living with us now, left shortly after breakfast for work. Migui, my husband, went upstairs to the gym. I was ok on my own and used this alone time to do my morning house chores.

By around 9am, I noticed lot of pressure in my butt area ....


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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.  


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