Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most profound and transformative experiences anyone can go through. The journey to meeting our baby, Aza, was filled with anticipation, emotion, and, most importantly, surrender. Birth, as unpredictable as it is, teaches us that sometimes, the best thing we can do is trust the process and let go. This is our positive birth story, one that celebrates strength, resilience, and the beauty of surrendering to what is meant to be.
The Beginning: Preparing for Aza’s Arrival
As soon as we found out we were expecting, we knew we wanted a birth experience that felt natural, empowering, and calm. We spent months preparing—reading books on hypnobirthing, attending prenatal yoga, and surrounding ourselves with positive birth stories. The goal was simple: to welcome our baby into the world with as much love and peace as possible.
We chose to work with a midwife and planned for a home birth, believing deeply in the body’s ability to do what it was designed to do. But as much as we planned, we also knew that birth has its own timing and way of unfolding. We reminded ourselves daily: we would surrender to whatever came our way.
Labor Begins: The First Signs of Aza’s Arrival
It was a quiet evening when the first contractions began—gentle, rhythmic waves that signaled our baby was ready to meet us. I breathed deeply, welcoming each sensation, and reminded myself that each contraction was bringing us closer to Aza.
As the night went on, the contractions grew stronger. I moved instinctively—walking, swaying, and immersing myself in the warm water of the birth tub we had set up in our home. My partner was by my side, offering unwavering support, reminding me to breathe, to relax, to surrender.
But labor is never a straight line, and just as we thought we were progressing smoothly, things slowed down. My body seemed to be taking a pause, as if Aza needed more time before making the final journey earthside.
The Challenge: Letting Go of Control
As the hours passed, exhaustion crept in. The contractions were there, but progress felt slow. A part of me began to doubt—was my body doing what it needed to? Should we consider changing our birth plan? Anxiety began to whisper in my ear, but deep down, I knew I had to let go.
Our midwife reminded me of something powerful: birth is not a race. It’s a dance between mother and baby, and sometimes, we just need to surrender and trust. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and whispered to Aza, “I trust you. I trust this process.”
The Final Moments: The Power of Trust and Strength
Not long after I released my fears, labor took a dramatic shift. My body surged with an intense new energy, and suddenly, I felt Aza descending. The birth team moved swiftly, encouraging me with gentle words. The waves were strong, but I no longer feared them—I leaned into them, allowing them to guide Aza into the world.
With a final, powerful push, Aza was here. The moment was surreal. Our baby was placed in my arms, skin to skin, warm and perfect. The room filled with tears of joy, soft whispers of love, and a deep, overwhelming sense of gratitude.
Aza’s First Breath: A Moment of Pure Love
Looking into Aza’s eyes for the first time, I realized the true meaning of surrender. In letting go of control, in trusting the journey, I had gained something more profound—an experience filled with love, power, and peace.
Birth is not just about bringing a baby into the world; it’s about transformation. It’s about believing in yourself, embracing the unknown, and surrendering to the magic of life’s greatest moment.
Aza’s birth was not just a birth—it was a story of trust, strength, and the incredible power of surrender.
