Experiencing Childbirth From a Newborn’s Perspective

A tale of tranquility, chaos, and intrinsic love.

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Wrapped in the warmth of infinity, you curl and bend to the swaying bliss. Beyond your senses are the sounds of those who love you. They adore your every stretch and motion. The very fact that you exist is enough to keep them close by.

You are loved beyond measure.

Endless waves of purity surround your limbs, filling you with warm essence. All is well. You are cared for. Wanting nothing but the continuation of this perfect moment, you allow it all to pulse through you.

Wordlessly, you feel gratitude for all that you receive and all that you are. Rhythmic tides pull out, then return gently. The steady drum of the Center provides you with it all. There is no lack, no cause to gripe.

Endless paradise spreads before you in rolling expanses.

But wait…

What is this?

Something is amiss. Disturbance can be sensed. You turn your head to locate this new sensation. Unsettled, you squirm to get a feel for it.

You are no longer safe.

Spasms erupt and shatter the peace. Devastation invades you from below. Your feet kick and pull inward to protect you. It’s too…