Kirsty’s Birth Story
Ever since I can remember, the thought of giving birth has frightened me. Movies, social media and other women's experiences have painted a horrifying picture of something I now know should be seen as a beautiful and spiritual experience.
The closer I drew to my due date, the greater the ominous cloud of fear above my head 'grew. I wanted to try and give birth naturally, but the honest truth was that I was downright petrified.
It was divine intervention that I managed to find Jess, who took me through her incredible Hypnobirthing course. She was patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable. I felt safe with her and I noticed that the more I saw Jess and the more I delved into her course, the less fear, tension and stress I felt over the idea of giving birth naturally.
I went into labour in the early hours of the morning and I will never forget it. The moment the contractions hit, I went into the most incredibly peaceful and calm place. I wasn't "here" - I was someone else... the safe place that I had created through the weeks of work with Jess.
I carried this sense of calm throughout my four hours of labour. When the nurse said that my baby's heartbeat was slowing down with each contraction and that she may need to go to ICU after birth, I was calm. When the panic-stricken doctor said that the umbilical cord was wrapped twice around her neck, I was calm. When our precious Emma was born, safe and completely healthy, I was calm.
The only reason that I was able to handle my labor so well, is because of Jess's unconditional guidance throughout her course.
My daughter is the happiest, most content little girl and I believe that this is largely due to the fact that her entry into the world was filled with so much peace and love.
I will be forever grateful that I met Jess and that she was able to give me such a beautiful birthing experience.
