Birth Stories

Finding A Midwife That She Trusted and Connect With Helped Chelsea During Her Home Birth

  • When did you realize you were really in labor?

    The morning of Friday July 16th. I was two days "late" and was scheduled to go see my midwife. I woke up to a bloody show and called my midwife. Instead of me going to her she came to me before she headed to her office. Sure enough I was 3 cm.

  • What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

    The mental preparation the months before giving birth. there is a lot of negative energy surrounding home birth. I had to continually remind myself that I was made to give birth naturally! Reading about successful natural birth stories was a constant throughout my pregnancy.

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

    I found a midwife that I totally trusted and connected with. Every visit with her allowed me to prepare in a different way. She had a library of videos and books! She is also a wrath of knowledge.

  • What surprised you about your birth?

    It was completely different then my first birth. Both were natural and at home in a pool, but so different!

  • You can do it!!!! Deciding that you want a natural birth is the first step.
  • What pain relief strategies worked best?

    Breathing.

  • What position did you end up delivering in?

    Sitting in the pool on my back essentially.

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

    Instant relief from pain. A little worried because he was blue, my midwife gave him oxygen. She could tell I was worried and said, "just so you know I'm not worried." That made me feel much better.

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

    You can do it!!!! Deciding that you want a natural birth is the first step. Finding a midwife and a circle of professionals that are dedicated to facilitating your wishes is detrimental to success. They will help you face your fears!

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