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CHILDBIRTHMAKING IT ALL OKFrayda was the best part of my two childbirth experiences. When she was with me, talking and not talking, the fear subsided. She had a way of talking me through contractions. Her soothing voice, her way of conjuring just the right image to take me away. She was able to bring me to find a place where the pain was not in charge. My son's birth was difficult and he spent his first week in an incubator. There were a dozen people in the room when he finally made it out into the world, not screaming, barely breathing. It was certainly a traumatic experience. Ben has had no health problems since that time. He is now a bright and active seven year old with a wonderful sense of humor.
When I was expecting my daughter, I chose to have Frayda as my coach. The idea of the father in a coaching role at this time is unrealistic, in my opinion. Shouldn't he be allowed to have feelings and get support for himself during what can be a very scary time? Frayda really came through again for us. She was an invisible scaffold at times. She seemed to know exactly when to come forward and when to fall back. My husband and I both relied on her. Everything went so well. Lily was born under water with no complications at all. She is a powerful force at two and a half.
When I meet pregnant women, I always recommend having Frayda as a coach for both the birthing mother and her partner. She has a special gift for making it all ok. Aviva K. Redhook, N.Y.
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