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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I had an appointment at my OBGYN. When I arrived at gyno office I explained to her that last night I thought I had peed on the bed.. She explained that was not urine but instead my water had broke and I had contractions- if dr had not told me I would not have known or even noticed
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Once the epidural effects ran out - I think the crowning of my baby's head was really uncomfortable other than that I did not think labor was difficult (ofcourse I had an epidural which was awesome!) I think the post-labor was the hardest part - the week after delivery I felt a train had ran over me - also I bled for about 4 weeks after delivering (which is normal) so I was weak and sleep deprived - plus all the muscles you use during labor where soar - I mean legs, hips, arms even your butt hole hurts -
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Nothing I actually did not prepare and I'm glad bc I went in not knowing what to expect and drew my own conclusions making it a positive experience instead of a scary experience like they portray in movies
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What surprised you about your birth?
How easy it actually is -- hmmm well with epidural that is
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Totally Recommend natural - it's an amazing experience yet I would totally recommend ask for epidural as soon as you start feeling those contractions bothering you - why suffer?
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Hold my husband's hands
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Surreal - stunned - amazing -
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Totally Recommend natural - it's an amazing experience yet I would totally recommend ask for epidural as soon as you start feeling those contractions bothering you - why suffer?
