The Journey of Birth

This is a continuity to the Part 1 of the blog , where the journey of pregnancy, till a day before the birth is shared. And here in this Part 2, the process of birth itself is detailed. The Birth: A Beautiful Process of Nature Unfolding And now, the real part of story begins—the day of the arrival of our baby and a day before. After all the celebrations and preparations, we headed to Morning Star Clinic for our weekly check-up on 15 th October. It was unusual that the whole team was there, including Paula (Senior Midwife), Mageswari (Senior Midwife), Krishna (Senior Midwife and our point of contact for birth), and Camille (Trainee Doula). It was a moment to go over all the scenarios and identify who to contact when. Krishna took the lead in the check-up while Paula conducted a perennial examination to assess the readiness of my pelvis. She was happy with the results. The numbers indicated that my cervix was 25-30% effaced, 2-3 cm dilated, and getting ready for delivery. I also menti...

  The story recounts the journey of pregnancy, labor, and birth, blending personal experiences, cultural traditions, and holistic practices. We share how discovering pregnancy coincided with significant life changes, leading us to embrace this new chapter fully. Yoga, meditation, and traditional practices became integral to creating a connection with the baby in the womb. The decision to consult at Morning Star Clinic in Auroville reflected a preference for conscious and natural birth.  In this story we vividly describe the labor and delivery, highlighting moments of resilience, teamwork, and eventual joy as our daughter was born. Little one’s Arrival into This Beautifully Crazy World The sound of “slurrr…” —a gentle sliding noise—will forever be etched in our memories as the moment she made her grand entrance into this world. It's a sound that encapsulates the emotions, the wonder, and the unexpected beauty of the journey of birth. I’ve taken quite some time to reflect on h...