shape of a mother

So I sometimes struggle to know if this is a personal blog space for me or if I want it geared more towards my professional life. Today I came across this website called Shape of a Mother. After some explorations of the site, it seems like a fabulous place for women of all shapes and sizes to find their voice and begin their journey towards self acceptance. Over the course of the time that it takes a to grow a person inside, a woman's body must adapt in many ways. Just as during birth a woman's body continues to evolve and change to allow birth to occur. This transformation continues into mothering where time at the gym is easily traded for time reading books or catching frogs in the backyard. This website can be an empowering tool for mothers who no longer wish to be shamed for there "evolved" bodies. My favorite part of the site is the "save our daughters" section. As a mother of a 5 year old daughter, I struggle constantly to provide her with a nurturing environment to allow her self esteem to grow. I try to set a good example of what a healthy body image is but the ideas in this sections were refreshing. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Blessed Birth Day

I was honored to be able to present at an incredible birth this morning. Baby Katarina joined us at 9:46 am after a short and simple birth. Her Mamma stayed home and labored until it was time to come to the hospital. She rocked, walked and swayed her way through. She was so calm and collected, it was inspiring. Her water broke in the bathroom and 2 min later Katarina was born weighing almost 9 lbs. Her mamma was a small, thin woman. She literally did not push even once! It was a true testament to Mother Nature and reinforces my knowledge that there is NOTHING a woman's body can not handle. Trust...... it was the theme of the day. Trust her body to work and it will.......