Reading Lots Of Natural Childbirth Book and Investing in a Doula Helped Bethany During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I knew I was really in labor Christmas morning, when I woke up around 2:30am and couldn't just breathe through them. I had to have my husband do counter pressure.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The ring of fire.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

I read lots of natural childbirth book, like Ina May's guide to childbirth. And I also invested in a doula!
What surprised you about your birth?

It went super fast! My other two births were 52 and 48 hours, this one was 22 hours!!
Prepare and hire a doula!!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Breathing through them with my doula and husband doing counter pressure.
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my knees. The position I'm in in my picture!
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Amazing! I couldn't believe she was here!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Prepare and hire a doula!!

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