Seeing A Prenatal Chiropractor And Drinking Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Helped Melissa During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

After 4 days of being induced and hospitalized I started having intense contractions that were coming every 2 minutes, I could barely get a breath out let alone talk, at that point I knew it was go time.

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

For me the most challenging thing was the fact that I was delivering alost a month early and being on pitocin for days, pitoicin with no pain management is rough, the pain is intense, I had to constantly remind myself why I was going natural.

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

Seeing a prenatal chiropractor and drinking red raspberry leaf tea helped my body get ready for labor, once labor started I had my baby in a couple hours and I only had to push 2 times and miraculously I didn't tear! My prior labor I pushed for almost 3 hours and tore horribly!

What surprised you about your birth?

Once I got into the transition stage I almost threw in the towel, I swore I needed an epidural, but I got through it without one, and it was over so quickly.

The pain is temporary and so worth it, I have had births with pain management and without, and for me without was so much quicker, and such an easier postpartum healing process.

What pain relief strategies worked best?

Massage with essential oils worked best for me, along with prayer and meditation. I also moaned through contractions, and took lots of baths.

What position did you end up delivering in?

I delivered laying back with my knees up, I was partially sitting up, like I was doing a crunch.

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

I felt euphoric when they laid baby Silo on me, I was smitten, empowered, and instantly forgot about the pain I had just endured.

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

The pain is temporary and so worth it, I have had births with pain management and without, and for me without was so much quicker, and such an easier postpartum healing process.