Birth Stories

Having a Good Supportive Team Helped Lauren During Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

My water broke, I laid down, shortly after contractions started picking up
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The intensity of the labor. Transition was very difficult.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Have a good team that supported me
What surprised you about your birth?

How fast it was and even though I didn't push, my body still pushed her out, quickly.
Get a doula and supportive midwives.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Birthing tub
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my knees
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

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

Get a doula and supportive midwives.

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