Birth Stories

Hiring a Doula And Taking Mama Natural Birth Course Helped Kate During Her Hospital Birth

  • When did you realize you were really in labor?

    I had to be induced at the hospital for IUGR, which broke my heart since I wanted a totally natural birth, but I was determined to have the least amount of intervention possible.

  • What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

    After many hours of labor, going into transition, I was questioning if I could really make it through. Lack of faith in myself was probably the hardest part.

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

    Taking the Mama Natural Birth Course and hiring a doula!

  • What surprised you about your birth?

    I did it! And I pushed her out while squatting... I never would have expected that!

  • I did it! And I pushed her out while squatting... I never would have expected that!
  • What pain relief strategies worked best?

    Having my husband and doula push on my hips during a contraction and having them use the acupressure points on my back.

  • What position did you end up delivering in?

    Squatting! (Though they flipped me on the bed once she crowned)

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

    Surreal. I felt my heart grow 10x it's size. She was perfect.

  • How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?

    It prepared me to make informed decisions and the confidence that I could actually have a natural birth, even in a hospital. Though I was on Pitocin the whole time, I consider it a success!

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