Birth Stories

Ambrey's Natural Hospital Birth

  • When did you realize you were really in labor?

    I was at work and I felt like the contractions were different and more frequent. So I started timing them and noticed that there were coming every 20 minutes. My boss came up to my desk and I told her I was in labor and I was sent home.

  • What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

    It was more challenging towards active labor because it was hurting then and more intense and I wanted something. But I didn't take anything and I kept concentrating on what I needed to do.

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  • What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

    Watching the videos that were provided by the hospital and other women's stories of child birth.

  • What surprised you about your birth?

    That it really was over so fast. The hospital staff broke my water and 2 hours later my son was here.

  • Breathing helped and having my partner rub my lower back with essential oils.
  • What pain relief strategies worked best?

    Breathing helped and having my partner rub my lower back with essential oils.

  • What position did you end up delivering in?

    I was on my back on the bed that tilted up. My mom and my partner were holding my legs up.

  • How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

    Very surreal and a relief that he was okay. I felt very warm and peaceful.

  • What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

    Don't be afraid this is something that we were meant to do. Exercise and do kegals and you will be okay.

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