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When did you realize you were really in labor?
About 10:00 pm when my contractions became regular and I had to focus through them
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
While I ended up having a c-section with, Hunter due to him being breech, I did have Kayla at home and completely natural. I feel I had the best of both worlds really!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Reading!!! I wanted to know what was happening with my body and how the whole birthing process went . Educating myself was key.
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What surprised you about your birth?
Lol that he was breech. I literally had a doctors appointment 3 days before I went into labor and was told he was head down.
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Read and educate yourself about natural birthing processes.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I focused! I went into my own world and road the contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
With Kayla I was on my knees and in my Husbands lap. Hunter obviously on an OR table.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
The Greatest!!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Read and educate yourself about natural birthing processes.