Birth Stories

Walking Everyday Helped Carmella During Her Hospital Birth

  • When did you realize you were really in labor?

    The pain started getting intense to the point walking was painful

  • What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

    The pain was so bad and I felt like giving up

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

    I started a regimen of walking everyday

  • What surprised you about your birth?

    The length of time I was in labor which was about 17hrs

  • Remain calm!! Have a good support time to cheer you on.
  • What pain relief strategies worked best?

    Breathing, trying to remain calm and praying for strength to endure.

  • What position did you end up delivering in?

    On my back

  • How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

    It felt like I fell in love all over again

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

    Remain calm!! Have a good support time to cheer you on.

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