
Umama, a childbirth educator, shares her journey of becoming a birth educator and the importance of having a positive birth experience. She emphasizes the need for mothers to have knowledge and support during pregnancy and labor. Umama discusses the changes she has seen in mothers over the years, including increased awareness and willingness to try for a VBAC after multiple C-sections. She also addresses misconceptions about childbirth and the importance of listening to one's intuition. Umama shares her personal challenges as a birth educator and the satisfaction she derives from supporting mothers. She highlights the need for supportive doctors and the impact of childbirth education on mothers' confidence and empowerment. Umama also discusses the balance between her profession and personal life, as well as her self-care practices. She concludes by offering advice to her younger self and addressing the challenges she faces in coaching mothers.