Before having my homebirth back in February 2009, I was basically unaware of women’s rights when it came to their own bodies and giving birth.  Ever since the experience of giving birth here in my own living room, the very same room I’m typing this in right now, I’ve become aware that the very reason I can look back at my birth experience and feel so empowered is because that, throughout the entirety of it, I was in control and comfortable and didn’t spend a moment doubting myself.

Tonight, I’m going back to my midwifery practice for the first time in over a year.  I’ll be their guest speaker at their monthly homebirth night, and I’ll be speaking to pregnant women who are want to learn more about giving birth at home about my experience and perceptions.  I’m so excited about this!  I feel so lucky that I was able to have the birth experience I hoped for.  I was so nervous about it for a long, long time, though, so hesitant to accept the thought of having a homebirth, and it was a night session like this very one, in January  2009, that settled my mind about it.

If you’re interested, here’s my take on the homebirth meeting we attended: Home Birth Night

Here are my thoughts on the hospital tour we attended: Maternity Ward Tour

Here’s the story of Maia’s birth: The Birth Story