My birth plan went completely out the window and I ended up with an emergency C-section after 20 hours of labor, but everyone keeps telling me I should just be grateful we're both healthy and I feel like I'm not allowed to grieve what I lost.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between expectation and reality in profound life experiences can create a loss that others don't recognize as legitimate.
“Where Are You with Birth and the birth experience?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.