Resources Such As Mama Natural To Educate Herself Helped Chelsea During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

At my 42 weeks appointment. I was 7cm and 100% and having regular contractions that I couldn’t feel.

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

That I was past my due date. There was a lot of pressure to induce.

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

It helped that this was my second birth. I made a lot of rookie mistakes the first time so I learned a lot from that and found resources such as mama natural to educate myself.

What surprised you about your birth?

How fast and easy it was! Yes there were times when I thought I wanted to block the pain but I am strong and I kept reminding myself of that during every contraction and before I knew it, I was holding my baby... my 10 pound 2 ounce baby!

Yes there were times when I thought I wanted to block the pain but I am strong and I kept reminding myself of that during every contraction and before I knew it, I was holding my baby... my 10 pound 2 ounce baby!

What pain relief strategies worked best?

Not fighting the contractions and instead keeping calm and breathing through them.
Tennis ball/ nylon tool from mama natural.
Massage.
Hot compress on my back.
Changing positions often.

What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back

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

Amazing!

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

Don’t fight the contractions, get a great support team, tell yourself you CAN do it!