What’s Miraculous Mommy?
by Satya Nelms
One day I was working on a flyer for my holistic birth and wellness services. I was googling images of pregnant bellies when my 5 year old daughter came over to see what I was up to. She stood next to me and quietly watched as I experimented with different images, until I stumbled upon a photograph of a mother whose belly was wrapped in a bow. I was about to move on to another picture, when my daughter stopped me. This is the conversation that followed:
“Why is there a ribbon wrapped around that mommy’s belly?” Isys
“Because a baby is a gift.” Me
“Why?” Isys
“Because it’s miraculous how a woman’s body can support another life, grow it inside of her and bring it into the world.” Me
“What’s miraculous mommy?” Isy
“Miraculous is something that is a miracle. A miracle is an amazing thing that happens that gives us proof that there’s something bigger than ourselves.” Me
“So since I am your baby, I am your miracle?” Isys
“Yes.” Me
Isys laughs.
“You’re talking to a miracle right now.” Isys
In our day to day lives it can be easy to forget the miracles both great and small that surround us. Moments like these put everything in perspective for me, and I come back to them when I need to be reminded.
Satya Nelms is a maternal health advocate, a writer and an activist. She is currently working part-time as an Executive Assistant for Jeannine Osayande and Dunya Performing Arts Company, as well as Assistant Director of the Global Kindness Revolution She performs routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, and compiling information for prospective inquiries. She also edits grant proposals, keeps track of impending deadlines, manages social media and assists with marketing strategies, including logo and website development. Prior to her current positions she taught 11th and 12th grade English on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
Satya was raised in New York City, but currently lives in her husband's hometown, Swarthmore, PA, along with their 2 daughters. Her birth experiences with the two of them inspired her to go into the maternal health field. With her first daughter, she wasn't really aware of her options, and did not feel in control of her birth experience. With her second daughter she made a point of educating herself better and as a result had a much more empowering experience. She has trained with Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), and will soon be training to become a midwife. She is looking forward to helping other women to make empowered decisions when it comes to their births, as well as supporting them on the journey of motherhood.
To read more work by Satya go to:
satyanelms.wordpress.com. To learn more about the Birth Services Satya provides go to:
www.mybirthrite.webs.com. Satya can be reached at mybirthrite [at] gmail.com
Satya has written 5 articles.
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