Indupriya N Birth Story

My birthing experience at Aastrika was really calm, peaceful and relaxed. 

The baby was due on 10th December. I made sure to visit the parlour and get my eyebrows and facial done before going to Aastrika! Parlour waali aunty asked me when is your due date. When I said it’s today, she made her eyes wide open and laughed. 

My pregnancy required an induction, so on the day of admission, my waters were broken and we waited. I put on my music playlist and was listening to positive affirmations. It took about 2 hours for proper surges to start, but once they did, I thought my baby would be out on the same day. 

My midwife told me you have a long way to meet your baby, just relax. She offered me a yoga ball, which I accepted. I sat on the ball, began soft bounces and hip rolls and some exercises. Some hypnobirthing techniques also helped me. 

Now here comes the super woman 1- Tintu chechi, who kept on monitoring me, took me for a walk, and helped me squat many times to progress further. I was 3-4 cm dilated by 1am and this is when she asked me if I needed some natural pain relief methods. I agreed to it and it helped me relax more. I had a good sleep for a long time. I forgot I’m here to birth, instead I was enjoying the birth suite! 

Here comes another super woman 2, Salomi chechi. She really helped the labour to progress. A much required person at that moment, to remind me to enjoy the birth suite, at the same time telling me to get out of the bed and move because “only then you will be able to meet your baby soon”.  She kept on reminding me to drink lots of water.  

My husband sat beside me the entire time rubbing my back, holding my hand, or giving me water when needed. He also encouraged me to move.

By the time my baby arrived, I felt strong, supported, and empowered. I am truly grateful to the Aastrika midwives and my husband for helping me have such a beautiful birthing experience.