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When did you realize you were really in labor?
It was 4:30 AM and I just couldn’t get comfortable and kept having to pee. At about 5:30 AM I called my midwife to let her know I thought it was time for them to head on over.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I think it’s the mental aspect. We are taught that birth is painful and although it can be uncomfortable, it is not unnecessary pain.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hypnobirthing truly helped me channel my inner strength for both of my home births as well as keeping a safe positive birth space and not allowing negativity.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I was so surprised how quickly she came! By the time my contractions were in full force, it was about 5:45/6 AM and I had her at 7:12 AM!
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Hypnobirthing truly helped me channel my inner strength for both of my home birth as well as keeping a safe positive birth space and not allowing negativity.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Swaying back and forth, my homeopathic birth kit & my midwife applying pressure to my hips.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I was honestly in shock because I was planning to have her in the tub like I did with her sister but so thankful she was in my arms!
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What did you name your baby, and why?
Her name is Mollie Ann! Mollie is my husband's great great grandmothers name and Ann is my 96-year-old grandma's middle name, my grandma was actually at both of my home birth.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Believe in yourself, you’re capable of amazing things! I truly believe hypnobirthing helped me so much more my third time around and even more so while having her during a pandemic!
You can view my birth video here:
https://www.facebook.com/812600169124656/posts/1145396285845041/?vh=e&d=n
