19/04/2023
Every birth is a miracle💓
April is Caesarean Awareness month.
Cesarean mamas who might be struggling with an unexpected or undesired cesarean birth - this one is for you.
"I hope you know that you are worthy. That you are a warrior. That you are brave and powerful and strong. I hope you know that birthing your baby on an operating table makes you no less of a mother. No less of a goddess. Your birth story is holy and that beautiful scar on your belly is sacred. You are worthy of praise and celebration, honor and admiration.
I hope that you know it was worth it. Knowing this does NOT mean you can't mourn your dream. It does NOT mean "you and your baby are safe- that's all that matters!" It does NOT mean you can't wish things had gone differently. But I hope that underneath it all, you can find beauty in what was. What is. Your baby. Your birth. Your strength. Your healing. Your story.
Your journey wasn't easy. Perhaps it unfolded much differently than you had hoped- perhaps it shook you to your core and left you feeling the immense weight of a "what if" and "why".
Perhaps you're still wading through the heavy emotions of disappointment, anger, and grief. Perhaps you always will.
But whatever feelings you hold in your heart and in your womb, I hope that you can look at your scar and say "Hell yes, it was worth it. And hell yea, I am worthy"
And of course - this goes for mamas who had planned/expected cesareans too - and for those who rejoice in their birthing choice - how powerful and strong you are!
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