Yoga, Meditation and Reciting Affirmations Helped Sabrina During Her Unassisted Home Water Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

10 minutes after I ate these labor cookies. I started to feel extremely strong contractions. They weren't regular but they were very strong. Around 10:30 pm they were 10 mins apart so I meditated so I could fall asleep and woke up 3 hours later to contractions 3 mins apart.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

This was baby #4 and #3 that was natural so I was used to it. But the most challenging thing about going natural is finding the best way to take the pressure off of your bum and belly to reduce pain/pressure.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Yoga, meditation, reciting affirmations, resting, stretching in the tub.
What surprised you about your birth?

It went so quickly! I got in the pool at 2:20 am and baby came at 2:38 am.
It felt surreal! I was proud that I was able to deliver her unassisted.(Without a doctor or midwife) My husband and I planned an unassisted home water birth.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Deep breathing, being in the pool on my hands and knees and meditation.
What position did you end up delivering in?

I ended up delivering on my hands and knees.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

It felt surreal! I was proud that I was able to deliver her unassisted.(Without a doctor or midwife) My husband and I planned an unassisted home water birth.

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