#vrikshambirthstory

Hi mam, This is Priya Saravanan, mother of 2 boys. I delivered my 2nd baby normally on 21’August’21.
I attended your early pregnancy, infant care, and breastfeeding sessions.
My son was longing for a sibling when he was 5, and so we thought to plan for 2nd baby. Initially, I was not in Instagram, until my sister told me about you and Vriksham. She told me to join your class in Tirupur, but I m from Chennai, so I felt it was not possible. But, luckily pandemic has helped me to join your online webinar. I joined Instagram as soon as I got pregnant and trust me, you were the first and only person I was following initially. My day starts and ends seeing your posts every day.
I followed your exercises and mantra “Trust your body”, which really motivated me to enjoy my pregnancy and have a healthy labor.


My Birth story:
First, I had a miscarriage when I was 2months, on Feb’20 due to a blighted ovum.
Again I conceived on Dec’20, my 1st trimester was full of nausea and vomiting, always on hunger but couldn’t eat, was suffering to the core.
Then 2nd trimester, I was tested Covid positive, also my husband and son. We somehow crossed it. Again, my baby showed a growth problem in the scan and thank god it got normal in 8th month scan as we hoped. In 3rd trimester, I was at risk of gestational diabetes, so I was said to be in diet and more walking till my delivery.

Finally, my due date arrived and the same day I got pain at 3a.m with mild contractions and went to hospital at 8am. Between we downloaded the Contractions App and my son was managing it , we actually had fun and enjoyed inspite of pain. Thank you, for I also learnt about this app seeing your post only. Till 1pm I was having mild contractions, I was staying calm following your techniques which kept me confident, positive and enjoyable. Then Doctor broke my water and real labour pain started, I took epidural and at 4pm my baby boy arrived healthy and happy. My husband did the cord clamping and I fed the baby within 1hour. My first son was wanting for a brother and I am happy that I fulfilled his wish.
My husband was so lovable, caring and supportive throughout my pregnancy. He motivated me a lot and encouraged to move on. Our love for each other took a new shape as we again became Parents.

Breastfeeding in front of 1st child, as you said, I tried and explained my son relating to cow, he understood so well and took it easily and he now helps me a lot. He never wants baby to cry in hunger, immediately calls me to feed him. A big thanks to you Ma’am, for being an eye-opener, especially in this.
Many many thanks and wishing the best in your life. Thank you, Ma’am! You are an inspiring woman and a good soul. Keep motivating. Wish you more success. Love to Ahan and Ayan! !!