My philosophy as a doula is that I always trust the woman birthing, above all else.
I trust her more than I trust birth.
I trust her more than I trust medical professionals.
I trust her more than I trust her birth support.
And that doesn’t mean doctors, midwives, family and doulas don’t provide any value to a woman’s experience. But it is the responsibility of the birthing person to take all the guidance and advice, analyze it, turn inwards, and consider what then feels right.
She gets the final say. She gets the final feeling. It’s her needs that are most important – whatever she determines they are.
So, allow me to fan the flame of your mama bear energy, as you intend to create an experience that honours you and your baby, FIRST.