Through The Eyes of A Midwife

Upon arrival I heard your noises, saw the patterns, and felt the energy. 

Pushing will be underway soon. 

I began to set my things up, feeling grateful for a quick and easy birth. I just came from a marathon labor. Two days with that mama. 

Most midwives know that when the divine sends a baby earth side like the wind, a wind that suddenly appears and quickly leaves, things are just as they should be and complications are rare.

I sat by the tub expecting to see your body begin to push.

And it did.

“Do you want to catch your baby?”

“I don’t know if I can.”

You wanted to. I felt it in my bones.

“If the baby comes in my direction I will catch him. If the baby comes in your direction. You will catch him. Does that sound good? I will help you.” 

“Yes I can do this.”

“Yes you can.”

On your hands and knees, your baby began to crown. Through the waters I could see him rotate and I knew he was aiming for me.

But just as he slowly entered his entire body into the tub, I firmly moved the water in such a way that he had to glide forward between your legs to you. 

“He’s coming your way. Grab him and bring him to your chest.”

You pulled him out of the water onto your belly and you both started crying. 

I’m so happy you got to catch your baby ❤️