Learning Breathing Techniques Helped Shawna During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I was induced at 42 weeks
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Not being able to actually deliver vaginally after 30 hours of labor. Needed a c-section because baby started showing signs of distress.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Learning breathing techniques
What surprised you about your birth?

How long the process was
Things don't always go as planned. Prepare the best you can but know that anything can happen. Even if your birth experience is not what you were hoping for, in the end all that really matters is having that baby in your arms.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Breathing
Husband rubbing back
What position did you end up delivering in?

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

Absolutely incredible! Nothing in the world like it!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Things don't always go as planned. Prepare the best you can but know that anything can happen. Even if your birth experience is not what you were hoping for, in the end all that really matters is having that baby in your arms.

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