This is the question I get asked most often "Can I really do this?". What if I don't have the support of my family and friends?

I am telling you I KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS!

You are so strong! You are smart! You are prepared!

Instead of asking yourself "Can I really do this" ask yourself the following:

What are my fears and how can I face them? Why do I want a natural birth? What are the ways I want to deal with any waves I feel? Who can I talk to that won't push their fears on me?

I know these questions because I asked myself these same questions. I have given birth five times. I have several pregnancies that ended too soon but brought me hope. At each moment these two lines appeared on the pregnancy test I started to prepare.

I am not going to tell you natural birth is easy, I mean it can be for some but I know it is best for the birthing parent and baby. I am going to teach you via the blog and of course as your doula that you can do this!

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