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Hiring an Amazing Midwife and Doula Helped Elizabeth During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Contractions woke me up at 340am. They were still a good 5 minutes a part at that point so it took me a couple of hours to believe this was going to be our labor day.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

These contractions came on fast and fierce, so it was difficult to get on top of them and relax into them.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Hire an amazing midwife, doula and reading as much as I could. As well as scripture meditation, they were hung all through my bedroom during the birth.
What surprised you about your birth?

This was my 2hba2c, and she shocked us by weighing a whopping 12 pounds. She came out perfect and my body did it without tearing.
Prepare as much as you can. Hire a provider who supports your wishes and a doula to support you and your partner.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

I laid in the bed with my peanut ball, the essential oils my doula used and counter pressure.
What position did you end up delivering in?

I was on my back.
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?

Prepare as much as you can. Hire a provider who supports your wishes and a doula to support you and your partner.

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