Breathing Techniques Helped Sarah During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Lost mucus plug. Contractions were 3 minutes apart.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Dealing with all that pain and pressure was unbearable!!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Breathing techniques.
What surprised you about your birth?

It was sudden and never lost plug with previous pregnancies so it was a shocker and that I was unmedicated with this birth.
It's painful but so worth it in then end and to know it's possible and no worries about back problems from epidural or reactions from medicines.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Breathing techniques was all I had. Lol
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Amazing and joyful but happy tears for sure. It was incredible. She was beautiful.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

It's painful but so worth it in then end and to know it's possible and no worries about back problems from epidural or reactions from medicines.

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