Gentle Birthing

Earlier this month, following the advice of my hypnobirthing consultant, I had attended a talk on Waterbirth by well known American expert, Barbara Harper. It was held at yoga instructor, Ninie’s studio in Ara Damansara on October 7th, Barbara’s last day in Malaysia. The talk was organised by Malaysia’s Gentle Birthing Group and the response was amazing. I guess I felt rather privileged to be able to attend the talk, meet all these fabulous mothers (and fathers) who support natural birth and also to have a one on one chat with Barbara who gave me a DVD on water birth (which she asked to pass on once I’m done with it). There was so much love and compassion in the studio that day. The tidbits and lemonade served were delightful as well.

After that event, I would frequently visit the Gentle Birthing Group’s FB page. Although I haven’t joined in on any discussion, it was great to see all these spirited mothers giving moral support to each other during those moments of needs. I’ve been yearning to ask whether any of the mothers’ have given birth to twins vaginally without medical intervention. But I hesitate knowing the odds of there being one. Most of the twin birth stories that’s been shared with me were hospital deliveries. Is it really high risk to give birth to multiples?

Every day, I would pray for my twins’ and my own good health. I pray I would be able to breath my babies down easily and naturally without medical intervention. I pray my twins and I would be able to work well together for a fast and smooth birth. Insya’Allah.