My Thoughts About PreNatal Care
Posted by January Harshe on April 8, 2009
A friend asked me today: “How do you know you don’t have any complications if you haven’t seen a midwife or doctor”.
Really? Are you serious? Because I just know!
Then she asked, “How do you know you don’t have gestational diabetes if you haven’t taken the test?”
Really? Ummm, even if I was seeing a midwife, I’d refuse that test. I’m not drinking that crap!
Do any other women believe in their bodies? Are any women in tune with how they are feeling? How their baby is doing? To know when she really does need care or not? Or realize that nothing is perfect no matter how much you try to manage things? Sometimes things do go wrong no matter what you do and having a doctor isn’t going to make you feel better about it. Or how about that fact that any and ALL complications I had last time was BECAUSE OF the CNM! When I was left alone things were well, when I was ‘managed’ and ‘cared for’ I was hurt…A LOT (physically and emotionally).
I will admit it has been harder for me this time than my last pregnancy to get in tune and feel at peace. I wasn’t prepared ahead of time to get pregnant like last time. I have a lot more on my plate and I am more tired. BUT I still trust my body and birth! If I feel I need help, I will get it. In the mean time, leave me alone! Let me gestate in peace! Don’t put your fears on me.
*This is for me and based on my journey and experiences. I understand some women need care, but most women and babies would be fine if left alone! And if I feel I really needed help, I will get it!
*I also want to say that I love this friend and all of my other friends. I think they care and that is where this is coming from. I am using this example because it is the most recent.
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Brandon Harshe said,
You’re right. Your friends just care about you. However, you have to stay strong and stay principled in your beliefs, despite what they say. I think you’re doing that. I’m proud of you.
January Harshe said,
This is a great perspective to keep. Yes, it’s ok that my friends care, but that doesn’t mean I have to let their opinions become mine.
Henny said,
I know exactly what you mean!
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