Rachel's Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When I asked the other moms in my facebook birth group!
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Trusting yourself.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

I read a lot of academic papers about every possible choice in the process. Some books I read that I found particularly helpful were: Pushed, and Hypnobirthing
What surprised you about your birth?

How supremely easy it was.
Just decide to do it and don't look back.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

I honestly did not really find it painful.
What position did you end up delivering in?

Side-lying
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

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

Just decide to do it and don't look back.

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