Tag: Labor & Delivery
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Honoring My Body, a Miracle Maker
I never cared for my body. As a girl, I scrutinized every imperfection. My body was an annoyance, a source of deep insecurity. As an adolescent, my body became a burden. It was something to be gawked at. A performance. A size. A problem to fix. It wasn’t until I became a mother in my…
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The Mama Affirmation We Need to Tell Ourselves
Sometimes only YOU know the words YOU NEED TO HEAR. Mama, you did it. You birthed a human life. Your body survived the most physically demanding experience it’ll ever encounter. You tapped into unparalleled inner strength. You carried your baby safely through to meeting them Earthside. All of the pain, heartache, soul-shattering grief, skin stretching,…
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Why A Mother’s Voice Matters
Thirty-three days ago, after nine grueling hours of utter exhaustion and unbearable pressure and pain, I was initiated into motherhood. I held my perfect baby girl, Olivia, on my chest and instinctively uttered the words “I love you” over and over again. She cooed. I cried. I felt overwhelming pride at the incredible feat we…
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