Birth Stories

Having Friends Helped Sarah During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When I got home from Christmas shopping
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Not being able to have the natural birth I wanted.
me-and-bella
What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Have friends who helped me get through it.
What surprised you about your birth?

How fast I forgot all the pain. Emotional and phyisical
No matter how it feels at the time. It will all be forgotten
What pain relief strategies worked best?

My friends and family talking me through each contraction.
What position did you end up delivering in?

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

Unreal. I couldn't believe I finally had her.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

No matter how it feels at the time. It will all be forgotten

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