Four Days of Power: Becky’s Birth Story
Part of the 12 Days of Birth Stories series
In this woman’s story from the 12 Days of Birth Stories series, we sit down with Becky to explore her four-day birth journey — a powerful unfolding that weaves together mental preparation, physical endurance, deep trust, and spiritual insight.
Becky gave birth during the early days of the pandemic, navigating restrictions, shifting care dynamics, and a lot of uncertainty. Her story touches on the mental, emotional, and spiritual edges of birth — and invites us into the real, raw, layered experience of becoming a mother in strange and tender times.
What You’ll Hear in Becky’s Story
This conversation covers:
What it was like to be pregnant and give birth during COVID-19 lockdowns
The mental game of preparing for birth
The beauty of preparing together with your partner
The physical exhaustion that labour can bring
The tension between trusting your body and trusting your care providers
How fear can surface during birth and what impact it can have
The different energies brought in by midwives, traditional birth attendants, friends, and mothers
Seeing how everything unfolds for a reason, and how birth can become a deeply spiritual process
And so much more.
Becky speaks honestly, with so much heart — and her story is one that will land deeply if you’ve ever wrestled with fear, exhaustion, or the unknown in birth.
Join the Conversation
Let us know in the comments if any part of Becky’s story resonated with you. Have you had a similar experience, or wrestled with similar questions around trust, timing, or support? We’d love to hear.
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What’s Next
Stay tuned… we’ll continue with Chelsea’s story of a stuck fourth baby, and what it taught her about body wisdom, surrender, and the deep wildness of birth.
