Drinking Third Trimester Tea Helped Raquel During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I went in to get induced

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

I tried going natural but my sons heartbeat dropped dangerously low so I ended up having to have an emergency C-section

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

Drink third trimester tea. It helped with the contractions and after I gave birth it helped my uterus contract.

What surprised you about your birth?

That everything can change in a matter of seconds.. I was set on not getting an epidural and having a specific birth plan but my babies well being was first priority.

Don't be scared if at the last minute plans change.. I started crying whenever they told me I was going in for a c section, I was scared for my baby but also for myself because I did not want a c section. But I am happy that both my baby and I are healthy and doing good!

What pain relief strategies worked best?

Before getting the epidural I was doing Lamaze to help with the pain, I made it all the way to 6 and then they had to prepare me for an emergency c section.

What position did you end up delivering in?

I had a c section

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

The most amazing feeling I've ever experienced.. I remember waking up from the c section and just crying and asking for my baby and when I finally held him this feeling of happiness and peace took over my body. It's an indescribable feeling.

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

Don't be scared if at the last minute plans change.. I started crying whenever they told me I was going in for a c section, I was scared for my baby but also for myself because I did not want a c section. But I am happy that both my baby and I are healthy and doing good!