Drinking Lots Of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Helped Danielle During Her Home Water Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I realized I was in labor around 12:30am. Up until then, I was just feeling crampy.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The contractions were very intense, 2 or 3 one immediately after the other. They started out slowly and fairly mild. Then right after there would be 1 or 2 really strong ones.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

I drank tons of red raspberry leaf tea.
What surprised you about your birth?

The most surprising thing was how hard it was-even after already having 4 children.
Believe in yourself. You can do anything you put your mind to. Your body is made to grow, birth and feed your baby.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

It really helped me to move around with my contractions. Staying still was NOT an option.
What position did you end up delivering in?

I gave birth on my hands and knees in my bathtub.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

It felt amazing to hold my little boy for the first time. I fell instantly in love with his little face.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Believe in yourself. You can do anything you put your mind to. Your body is made to grow, birth and feed your baby.

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