Mar 16, 2015
In life people are often told what to do, when to do it, how to do it and even when to stop. This is true whether you are a parent, a boss, a leader, a mentor or even a guide. We must do our job, by making sure someone else completes their job well.
Sometimes, we just need to do what we are asked or told to do.
In life though, there are plenty of occasions when it would be wise to ask a person what they would like to do or eat or where they would like to go and how they would like to get there. Just because there are a myriad treatments for a sick person doen't mean it is appropriate or even what that person wants to do with their life. My daughter 6 year old Leyda, died at home because we felt that as a child, inparticular, she should be cozy and comfy...not surrounded by machines and equipment. There were no organs to donate, so in cooperation with all her specialists, we stayed at home.
During the birth process, we should be asking moms what they would like to do. Events may take a slightly different path than previously planned. We should be asking how mom would like to proceed, over and above the birth plan (that was prepared with rose colored glasses perhaps). We should stop long enough to let mom think and talk through the options. Even ask the medical staff leave the room. Thus, mom can continue to feel in control and a respected part of the team as the staff return and she states her wishes and/or agreement. Which may well be to wait a little bit to see how things look in an hour!
Actually, Mom is the Captain of the Team!
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