I can usually keep me emotions in check while attending a birth. Though sometimes I get caught up in the wonderful moment of seeing a family be born. One of my most recent births did this to me. The pure joy that was in the room once baby got earth side, and seeing my clients become parents together.
It is interesting looking back at the births I have attended and recognizing all the emotions going on in the room. It always amazes me that a mental road block can cause labor or progress to stop. I love being able to help moms work through those road blocks and to take in the positive and release the negative. Or that one person in the room can put mom on edge or calm her down.
I believe that maintaining a clam and relaxed environment is a big key to helping mom stay in the zone. Being in tune with her and following her lead on what she needs and wants. It is important to be as constant and continuously changing with what the mother needs. Not a task I take lightly. I want to do the best I can to support the families I am privileged to work for, and make their birth the best it can be.
