Being Knowledgeable About What Her Body Will Do During Labor and Birth Helped Danielle During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I knew I was in labor, I just didn't realize I was in active labor. My birth team almost didn't make it!
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

I didn't feel there was anything extremely challenging. I knew what my body was doing so I want fearful at all. The most challenging thing was probably not bring able to process what exactly was going on because it went so quickly.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Become knowledgeable about what my body will do during labor and birth.
What surprised you about your birth?

It was fast and not really painful to me.
Learn as much as you can about your body and what is normal. Knowledge is power!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Movement
What position did you end up delivering in?

Leaning back into my husband's lap
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Magical! I was in shock that he was actually here!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Learn as much as you can about your body and what is normal. Knowledge is power!

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