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The Labyrinth of Birth

Review and become familiar with the Labyrinth Map.

Draw a labyrinth several times, until it is a fluid process. Practice giving directions for creating a labyrinth as you draw. Experiment with adding a threshold and gates. Trace the labyrinth as a tool of contemplation. Jot down any similarities to labor, birth, and postpartum that become clear.

Teach a pregnant person or group of pregnant parents how to make a labyrinth, share your insight on how the labyrinth is a rich metaphor for birth and postpartum, and see what resonates with them.