Hanging Birth Affirmations Around Her House Helped Trisha During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When my water broke.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Trusting that my body was made to do this.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Hanging birth affirmations around the house and keeping our sense of humor through the whole thing.
What surprised you about your birth?

How painful it was. This was my 3rd birth but for whatever reason the most painful of the 3.
You can do it. And your body was meant to birth. Trust your body.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Focusing on my midwife's words and eyes. She had this look of joy and a "you're doing it" expression that was very comforting.
What position did you end up delivering in?

On all fours on our bed.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

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

You can do it. And your body was meant to birth. Trust your body.

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