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Now That I Am Forever with Child

How the days went
While you were blooming within me
I remember each upon each —
The swelling changed planes of my body —
And how you first fluttered, then jumped
And I thought it was my heart.

How the days wound down
And the turning of winter
I recall, with you growing heavy
Against the wind. I thought
Now her hands
Are formed, and her hair
Has started to curl
Now her teeth are done
Now she sneezes.
Then the seed opened.
I bore you one morning just before spring —
My head rang like a fiery piston
My legs were towers between which
A new world was passing.

From then
I can only distinguish
One thread within running hours
You. . . flowing through selves
Toward you.

Audre Lorde

Please note: I am not currently taking on new clients as I am in the process of moving from Utah to Iowa.

Valerie Wetlaufer is a DONA-certified doula who offers support to pregnant people & families.

Welcome to Blooming Within Birth Services where Valerie believes that everyone deserves to experience birth—whether at home or in the hospital—as an empowering, affirming, and joyous experience.  She'd truly love to be at your side supporting, relaxing, encouraging and helping you have the best birth experience possible. 

On this site you can find out more about what a doula does, and how to have Valerie support your birthing plan before, during, and after labor.  You can also read her blog posts about the experience of being a birthworker.

 

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