Sometimes, when couples begin to relay the details of their experience, as it has unfolded for them, with all of their insights, recollections and feelings surrounding their experience, I wish I had a way to capture the true essence of how they tell it. Like having a go-pro camera on my forehead! This little thank you note, doesn't even scratch the surface of their journey to a natural birth, but the encouragement about having become a "thinking people" and navigating brilliantly, with a very high level of satisfaction from their birthing experience, lights my fire! The feelings surrounding your birth experience DO matter, regardless of whether you have the birth of your dreams, or not. Those who feel heard and are included as an active part of the birth team, often move into the parenting role with more confidence, less postpartum depression, etc.

Holly,

We can't say THANK YOU enough for the part you played in our birthing experience. We knew from the start a natural birth was the goal, but without your class & guidance there's no way we would have accomplished that goal. We are so thankful for the knowledge you gave us & constantly encouraging us to be a thinking people. We are so thankful to have achieved a natural birth in the hospital & can't wait to share her birth story with her!

xo,