Birth Stories

Encouraging Words From Family and Friends Helped Kami During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

At around 11pm the night before.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The anticipation of not knowing when.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

We arranged a room that set the mood for the experience that we wanted.
What surprised you about your birth?

It was a boy!
Your body was made to do this.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Having friends and family speak encouraging words.
What position did you end up delivering in?

Hands and knees in water.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

All this can best be seen in our video we made of the experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPGPkbsA-8I
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Your body was made to do this.

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