81 | Learn How to Overcome Your Fears About Childbirth & Birth Like a Boss - Dayna Ruben
Dayna Ruben’s grandmother had nine children in the Caribbean islands, all homebirths. During her pregnancy, she thought about her a lot, and her first son was born on her birthday, where she would have been 100 years old. Dayna felt deeply connected to her ancestors and the groundwork that would lead her through her pregnancies. She incorporated hypnobirthing as a deep way to tap into her subconscious and have the births they desired. Both pregnancies were without issues and concerns. Dayna wanted the pregnancy to follow her own lifestyle choices of minimal to no medication, using Whole Foods, and tuning in to her body’s needs.
Labor ensued slowly as she started dilating on a Monday and would have her membranes naturally rupture (water break) on Thursday. She took her time to prepare herself to leave. She followed the hypnosis scripts that she had been listening to in her sleep, which allowed her to stay calm despite when her surges (contractions) were 5 minutes apart as they left their home. Dayna arrived at 10 centimeters dilated, and her support team was ready to receive her. Unfortunately, they weren’t receptive to her requests, which was frustrating for Dayna. She delivered her baby feeling empowered and knowing she could have done it at home. Her first birth would lead her through a journey of self-discovery and influence her second birth.
Having two births grounded in calm and connection to her body, Dayna now supports other birthing persons in achieving a blissful birth experience without fear. To connect with Dayna, head over to her website at From Fertility to Delivery.
“This video is dedicated to my husband David who unexpectedly had to help deliver our son at home in March 2020. The audio from the 911 live call was a Father's Day gift and it's something we will cherish and share with our son when he gets older. Our hearts were full on his birthday and now they are exploding as we can re-live this beautiful moment forever!”
Resources:
Pebble | postpartum support program
BlissBorn | comprehensive program to prepare mothers and partners for a more confident birth experience
From Fertility to Delivery (Dayna Ruben) Youtube Channel | dedicated to helping women on their motherhood journey
The New Contented Little Baby Book: The Secret to Calm and Confident Parenting | parenting book by Gina Ford