How We Have Westernized Natural Birth
I did not coin this phrase "westernization of natural birth." This is how my client described it to me when we were discussing how overwhelming it can feel when preparing for birth. It is a concept I have thought of many times but never had a term that I felt matched how I felt until today. What does it mean to westernize natural birth? I feel it is the act of making women & families feel that they need to do certain things and consume certain goods & products in order to achieve a vaginal birth with little to no medical intervention. You need specific exercise classes a few times per week..... Expect to spend multiple days a week going to various appointments for massages, adjustments, therapy.... Commit to birth classes for several weeks.... Spend every night reading books, listening to podcasts, browsing websites & social media accounts... But also destress by fitting in lunch dates with friends & family..... Constantly repeat positive affirmations to you
