Writing Birth Stories |
Capturing the Memories
Think about where your story begins before you actually begin.-
Start writing
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Use physical descriptions
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Your draft should be done in one session
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There is no right or wrong way.
Pregnancy is a special and memorable time. The nine months leading up to the arrival of your new baby are filled with all kinds of emotions, appointments, talks & thoughts, preparation and more. There is so much to do and remember.
Many moms try to track every detail, thought, feeling, and emotion during this special time, especially during labour & delivery, and the first few hours with their new baby. Most try to attempt to etch the memories deep down so they will never forget the experience.
So how is it that when moms are asked about the details of pregnancy, labour, and the early days they often say "I can't remember!" Perhaps, once the baby arrives we become busier than ever caring for our new baby, ourselves, families, and enjoying more and more "special" moments that these memories become distant, often forgotten.
In REAL BIRTH, author Robin Greene says "birthing stories are stories about our children, are about what really happens in childbirth, yes. But even more, they are stories about ourselves, stories about becoming ourselves." Her book shares the "birth" stories of 36 women (from a wide range of socioeconmic circumstances and cultural backgrounds) as they remember their recent birthing experiences.
Have you always wanted to write a story about your pregnancy & birth? Are you currently pregnant and haven't given any thought to a story? Are you the type of person when given a pen and some paper, sit wondering "what to write?" Perhaps you sit reading this with your new baby in hand eager to grab onto those memories. Whatever your situation, REAL BIRTH is sure to inspire you to write your birth story.
The stories in this book will move you and show you how similar yet different we all are.
