I've been in the birth world for 4 years now. 4 blissful years of working with families and babies. Watching the miracle, the journey of life blossom and I can only say that it deepens my sense of amazement.
I had the opportunity to meet with a family yesterday who suffered a loss previous to this pregnancy. A situation that no family, no mother, should ever have to face. But what struck me most of the meeting was how humble this family was. How much honor they have for their little on in heaven. Moments like this really stop and make me realize the full scope of what it is midwifery is.
It is not just prenatal care, serving the family in birth and serving them in their postpartum. The residual energy left by any birth attendant is strong. It shapes their life and the life of the baby. So much of midwifery care is spiritual. Like a gift of intuition and foresight.
I feel like in that short visit I learned so much more about my calling, myself and how every little action I do as a birth worker shapes the lives of the families I have the honor to walk with.
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