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Written by Olivia Gleeson
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Saturday, 01 March 2008 00:00 |
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However, the fact that my natural birth is viewed as such an accomplishment and rarity is for me cause for concern. When did nature take such a backseat that by doing something my body is made to do it became such an occasion for fanfare?
My recipe for a positive, natural birth experience:
- I was healthy prior to conception: I was adjusted regularly, ate well, exercised, meditated regularly, and was drug free.
- I maintained my mental, physical, and emotional health during pregnancy
- I educated myself to the point that I knew without a doubt that I could birth in a positive, natural, and healthy way and what exactly that looked like for me.
- I surrounded myself with positive birth stories and experiences, and very importantly didn’t take on board other people’s negative opinions or outlooks.
- I investigated and searched for health professionals for our birth that have a similar health philosophy as me, people that I trusted and felt safe with.
- I embraced the process of pregnancy and birth was extremely grateful for the gift it is to create new life and the gift of giving birth naturally (which I almost didn’t have).
About the Author:
Olivia Gleeson is a chiropractor and resides with her family in Australia.
Gleeson Chiropractic
61 Carrington St.
Palmyra, WA Australia 6157
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View article references and author information here: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/references.html
 This article appeared in Pathways to Family Wellness magazine, Issue #17.
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