“The moment you define something as ‘difficult’ you give it an unfair advantage.” - Unknown

I just read this on a fellow Doula’s FB status. And I thought, ” I need to blog about that quote!!”
The moment you lable something as difficult you give it an unfair advantage. Let’s apply this thought to labor and birth.
Why do we think labor and birth are so difficult? Why do we hold so much fear, and stress and worry? Why do we think it is such an issue that we need medical intervention every step of the way? Why can we not trust in our bodies and let them do the job they were created to do?
By fearing birth, by labling it “difficult” you are giving that fear your power. We, as women, are strong!! We tend to forget this. We need to realize that we are made to birth babies. Our bodies were created to get babies out!! Yes, I agree there are times when one needs medical intervention. But it should not be the norm.
We need to take our power back!! Take back our control over our births. At that time I think we will see less intervention. Less c section births and more happy, naturally birthed, content women and babies!