Hypnobirthing Helped Sami Achieve Her Natural Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

No. In fact, I was 37 weeks and just putting together the nursery.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

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

Preparing our room to be peaceful for birth.
What surprised you about your birth?

How well I handled it!
Never ever doubt your strength! Your pain tolerance levels have nothing to do with your strength when delivering your child!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Hypnobirthing was my strategy and though I didn't follow it to a "T" it really made a huge difference.
What position did you end up delivering in?

I was laying on my left side with my husband holding my leg up.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

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

Never ever doubt your strength! Your pain tolerance levels have nothing to do with your strength when delivering your child!

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