I had the privilege of having my dream birth at Genesis Clinic. I always wanted an unmedicated water birth and that’s exactly what I had. It was the most magical experience, surrounded by the most amazing team and my husband. From the moment I arrived till the moment I left I had such peace. I experienced a very long labour, and at times thinking I wouldn’t be able to do it. Taking walks with my doula, bouncing on the birthing ball, listening to my husband’s jokes, hearing the laughter of the team there with me, were all many factors that helped me through the labour process.
When it was finally time to get into the bath, I can clearly remember how much relief the water brought me. I felt so calm and as if I was in a whole other place. As present as I was in my labour I also felt as if I was in another realm. I had my music playing, the water flowing all over my body, holding my husbands hand, having him by my side, it was transcending. With every contraction, I felt as if I was moving further away from reality. My long birth taught me how strong and resilient I truly am. Not only was my beautiful daughter being born that day, but I was being born too. The mother in me. The many hours of labour, the pain, the unsurety, were all leading me to the most beautiful moment in my life. The moment I held my baby in my arms. The wave of emotion that took hold of me, the unwavering love that just suddenly appears when you become a mother.
My birth experience was beautiful, it was everything I had hoped for and more. It was challenging, empowering, and the most incredible thing I will ever do. I was so proud of myself and my baby girl. I was so privileged and blessed to have had this birth, to have had a team that believed in me, encouraged me and who helped me. I could never have done it without all of them.
Shared by mom, Ruth.
