Reminding Herself That She Has Done This Four Other Times Helped Destiny During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I was at home and my mucus plug started coming out but I didnt go to the hospital for another four hours after

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The doctors popped my water bag too early so they had to put water back inside me that caused both mine and my daughters heart rate to drop really low

What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

I kept reminding myself even though I'm here by myself I've done this four other times and this time it's being done my way or as close to my way as possible

What surprised you about your birth?

How easy it was I knew when to go to the hospital I knew when to push

Whether you do it at home or the hospital make sure u have a plan and make sure the doctors nurses family etc respect that but also be prepared for nothing to go how you want too u can't plan child birth you gotta be able to relax and go with the flow of your body

What pain relief strategies worked best?

I used local pain meds then when it got to much I told them to put the epidural in the lower part of my back so I would be able to know when I had to push

What position did you end up delivering in?

Laying down it was easier to push her out

How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

I can't describe the feelings she's my second rainbow baby

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

Whether you do it at home or the hospital make sure u have a plan and make sure the doctors nurses family etc respect that but also be prepared for nothing to go how you want too u can't plan child birth you gotta be able to relax and go with the flow of your body