Birth Stories

Talking To Her Doula, Practicing Breathing, and Meditating Helped Bethany During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When contractions became closer and closer. I was outside on a walk with my husband and thought "oh, here it comes. "
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Pushing was difficult, painful, and I didn't know what I was doing.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Talk to my doula, practice breathing, and meditate.
What surprised you about your birth?

I was 8 cm when I got to the hospital!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Meditation. Breathing.
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Relieving.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Breathe!

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