Birth Stories

Marisa's Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When I could relax through contractions.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

My labor was almost 40 hours, that was the hardest.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Letting my body take care of it.
What surprised you about your birth?

Once my baby was born I felt great.
My labor was almost 40 hours, that was the hardest.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Baths
What position did you end up delivering in?

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

I felt I was dreaming.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Trust in yourself

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