April 28, 1980 I delivered my daughter at home. We, myself, mom and 11 year old step daughter all went to our doctor of choice’s meetings, with other like minded parents to be, over the course of pregnancy. We were given specific instructions that had to be followed or be discharged from the program. Any possible complications with the pregnancy or and a hospital delivery was the only option.
Wife broke water and went into labor. A midwife arrived some time later and finally the doctor. He had a seat and after some observation said to me “why don’t you deliver the baby”. Surprised and after some simple works of instruction from him, I guided our daughter out and placed her on her moms chest. She immediately crawled to her moms breast and began nursing. We waited for the pulse in the cord to cease and our now 12 year old daughter calmly and firmly stated that she should be allowed to cut the cord. I handed her the scissors.
Bonding at it’s best!
Fir me it was exactly that.... I was shedding big time tears of joy as my wife and I welcomed my son into this world
I really pity those who missed such a great opportunity. There is nothing like it in the whole world.