Anyone who tells you that childbirth is easy is lying. This person is not your friend, and you should run…run away as fast as possible 😊 The reality is, birth is likely the hardest task a woman will ever undertake in her life. Pregnancy and birth is the culmination of “giving up” of self – of one’s physical appearance and body image, of one’s normal bodily functions, of one’s time and freedom, but most of all…of one’s heart and soul. As a mother prepares for the arrival of her child, she passes through many levels of self-sacrifice. There are the countless hours spent nursing nausea and fatigue. The constant press on your body to provide; not only for your life and sustenance, but that of the other human being growing within you. You provide every ounce of nourishment, protection, shelter, and comfort this tiny person needs as he/she does the work of growing and developing. It is truly a team effort – mother and baby w