Birth Stories

Amy Breathed Through Her 1st Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I wasn't able to go into labor on my own. Due to high blood pressure I was induced at 37 weeks.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Not being able to get out of bedroom switch positions.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Be as prepared as I could be watching videos and reading articles.
What surprised you about your birth?

How fast it went.
Believe in yourself and breath.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Breathing through each contraction helped the most.
What position did you end up delivering in?

I was on my back
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Exciting but nervous.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Believe in yourself and breath.

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