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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Contractions and leaking were happening on and off overnight. After a mile walk uphill the next morning I knew it was GO TIME!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
There’s no timetable. For someone who is a planning and control freak, having to take each moment as it comes, while in some discomfort, can be very challenging.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Everything was within arms reach or was spelled out in an email to my doula about a week prior. During my first home birth my midwife and doula had to ask me where everything was while I was laboring. This time no questions. They could easily find everything I needed.
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What surprised you about your birth?
Baby ended up being breech. That was an intense surprise!
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We do a lot of things naturally, minimally, and counter-culturally. We just don’t give ourselves an out. There’s no other option. This works so well for us because it forces us to be resourceful and not cave to convenience.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Blow up birth tub. So comfy and took pressure off my sore joints. Also wet towels out of a crock pot in my back during contractions worked until transition.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Like a huge relief. I only pushed for 7 minutes but having him breech was very scary. I was not prepared mentally for what was needed so when he came out 100% ok I was nothing but relieved.
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What did you name your baby, and why?
Judah. His older brothers name is Jameson (nick name Jama). I loved how Jama and Judah sounded together. Plus, how my 2 year old Jama says Judah... ???
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
We do a lot of things naturally, minimally, and counter-culturally. We just don’t give ourselves an out. There’s no other option. This works so well for us because it forces us to be resourceful and not cave to convenience.
