Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Helped Hillary During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I was 4 cm dialated for days, laying in bed i felt pressure and when i stood up my water leaked
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Pushing was incredibly difficult this time around. I was scared and that made it so hard.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Red raspberry leaf tea, spinning babies, and knowing ive done it before i can do it again.
What surprised you about your birth?

My baby was 7lbs, and she hurt just as bad as my 10.5 lb baby
Get a support team! A friend or doula to stand with you the whole way.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Breathing, standing up
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Relief
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Get a support team! A friend or doula to stand with you the whole way.

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