How is birth portrayed on our media? March 9, 2010

Here is a link to another blog with a great post on how the modern day culture views birth.

http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2010/02/12/childbirth-in-popular-culture-movies-tv-hollywood/

It really makes me one think.  All our lives growing up, we are bombarded, however subltely, with a certain view of birth, from our moms, to moms’ friends, to tv and movies, etc.  But are these experiences really accurate?  Meaning, are they warped in the media to be as dramatic and horrific as possible as to get the best ratings or reactions? And do other  moms like to tell the bad experiences more often than the good ones?  (after all, how do people get sympathy if she’s had a good experience in childbirth?) 

Having a wonderful birth begins with having a wonderful mindset.  Birth is not to be feared.  When properly prepared for, it is something to be excited about!  I am now one week away from being full term myself, and every day I get more excited, but in a very peaceful way.  I had some bouts of anxiousness, but mostly over “is everything ready?”  “Am I ready?”  “When will it be?”  I have limited control over when the birth will happen, but am now focusing on “Yes, I am ready, my body knows how to do this, and this little one will be born in the perfect way for her.”