Reading and Educating Herself About Natural Birthing Processes Helped Ashley During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

About 10:00 pm when my contractions became regular and I had to focus through them
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

While I ended up having a c-section with, Hunter due to him being breech, I did have Kayla at home and completely natural. I feel I had the best of both worlds really!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Reading!!! I wanted to know what was happening with my body and how the whole birthing process went . Educating myself was key.
What surprised you about your birth?

Lol that he was breech. I literally had a doctors appointment 3 days before I went into labor and was told he was head down.
Read and educate yourself about natural birthing processes.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

I focused! I went into my own world and road the contractions.
What position did you end up delivering in?

With Kayla I was on my knees and in my Husbands lap. Hunter obviously on an OR table.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

The Greatest!!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Read and educate yourself about natural birthing processes.

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