Childbirth Conversation Recap

This Childbirth Conversation was such a blessing! We had a small group, but it was a wonderful time of dialogue and reflecting on the goodness of our God who is the giver of all life. We read Scripture, talked about fears, shared stories and how we have made the decisions we have made. It was such a blessing to hear diversity in birth. We also had the blessing of a Sister from Cameroon to hear differences in how things happen in other countries. I am so thankful for a time of encouragement and refreshment as I prepare for birth and I hope it was a good time for others.

From our conversation there are two things I'd like input on.

1. There was discussion on husbands not being well prepared for birth or knowing their role in birth. I have also had some men ask if they could come to know what their wives are asking when describing this time.
Would you be willing to have Childbirth Conversations with husbands present either part or all of the time?

2. I wish someone would have told me _____ about pregnancy/birth/afterbirth.
How would you fill in this blank?

I'm really wanting this blog to be a place that is helpful and practical and want to know what would help you!

Thank you for being part of the conversation!

Conversation Follow-up

This past Saturday I hosted my first Childbirth Conversation in over a year and it was wonderful. God really blessed that time and used it to strengthen and encourage me, as I hope it did those who attended. Eight ladies from many different backgrounds and experiences gathered together to talk about birth and other things related to pregnancy and birth. Great questions were asked, great advice from those who have gone before was given. It was far more than I could have hoped and prayed for. God is so good and blesses obedience.

I look forward to having another conversation later this year, either late summer or early fall. The idea was shared of including a time for husbands to come and talk with other men in the future, and it was received well. I hope to be able to include this next time!

If you have been part of one of these conversations, please share your experience with others and write in the comments below!