As a doula, I give childbirth information to expectant parents. It’s what I feel called to do, and it’s what I’m paid for. Need to know more about natural childbirth? I can help! Having to deal with less than supportive support people? Call me up!
It’s rewarding to help new blossoming families. But one of my best pay it forward moments came from closer at home, just the other day, when my young adult daughter sent me a text.
She’s always been supportive of what I do, but generally uninterested in birth and babies. And since I’m glad she’s waiting before being interested in those things, I’ve never pushed information on her. But then it happened, as if by magic – and hey, maybe that’s what magic is.
“I’m going to have a vertical birth”
Now just try to tell me that isn’t a beautiful moment in a doula’s life. My daughter was watching a documentary (The Business of Being Born, highly recommended if you haven’t already seen it) for a University class. And suddenly what I do seemed interesting! And relevant! And we’ve had some lovely conversations about childbirth.
Whatever you do, whatever your passion – Share a few tidbits about it with those you love. Pay it forward.