Printed Birth Affirmations and Repeating Them Daily Helped Amanda During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Six am on 12/19/16. I woke up to contractions at 40 + 4.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Not knowing how long I would need to labor.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Printed birth affirmations and repeated them daily.
What surprised you about your birth?

How fast it went! I didn't even make it into the birth tub!
You can do it!! Pick the right support people and mentally prepare with positive birth stories. Your body is incredible and made for this!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Bouncing on the yoga ball.
What position did you end up delivering in?

Standing while braced on the side of my bed.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Like all the love in the whole world landed on my chest.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

You can do it!! Pick the right support people and mentally prepare with positive birth stories. Your body is incredible and made for this!

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