Carolyn, hours before baby Leo was born, with elements in her “birth cave” that her husband surprised her with. Note candlelight and framed pictures of her first two babies on their birth days!
Whether you’re birthing at a hospital, birth center or at home, creating a space that feels cozy and safe is essential for nurturing your mama spirit. All women need a “birth cave” — a space where you can let go and tune into your baby, body and heart.
For some mamas, a birth cave is literally a physical space where she may have inspiring pictures visible, soft candlelight (or electric candles in a hospital), or special mementos to hold onto. Maybe your cave is even the bathroom, where you can be left alone! For others, the birth cave is inside — a place where you can close your eyes and just breathe. Ideally, we have a combination of the two.
We loved hearing from third-time mama-to-be (and third-time Blooma mama!) Carolyn B. about the creation of her birth cave — by her husband! She birthed her first two babies at Minneapolis hospitals and this time decided to birth at home. Here’s what she wrote to us: Continue reading
