The midwife - more than a birth assistant

Before the birth of my first child, I was certain that my husband would be my most important birth partner. Who else would know my wishes, be my "advocate" in an emergency, who else could I trust so much? At the time, I had no idea that it would be the midwife who would give me courage. "I'll stay with you until the birth, I won't leave, and we'll get through this together!" These words of hers have probably stuck with me forever.

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I was always a passionate breastfeeding mom. But with my third baby, we had a tough start, and I suffered terrible, unbearable breast pain. Breastfeeding became a real strain on me.

“You’re a good mom, even if you give her the bottle, don’t be so hard on yourself,” my midwife said to me, taking so much pressure off me.

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Our baby was having trouble feeding, sleeping a lot, and becoming increasingly thin and weak. "We're worried, something's wrong," I told my midwife. She arrived mid-morning, was there for us, and offered us helpful advice.

A midwife is so much more than a birth attendant. She is a counselor, a nurturer, she soothes our souls, but also occasionally finds serious and clear words. We entrust her with the most important thing that we have carried and protected for so many months. In a time marked by anticipation of the new life, uncertainty, helplessness, and at times even fear, the midwife is at our side and supports us women – day and night.

I am grateful for this profession and all the wonderful people who have made it their calling.