Listening And Reading Mama Natural Birth Affirmations Helped Sarah Relax And Smile During Her Home Water Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When I woke up and I had pinching type contractions that felt low inside. My contractions were getting closer together and even after i took a relaxing shower and did some chores they were still getting closer together.

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Not having outside support from family and friends. Just my husband who was amazing.

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

I meditated, prayed, and listened to the mama natural spiritual affirmations audio, read the affirmation cards 1-2 times a day. While I would shower or take baths I would listen to the audio and practice relaxing. So then when I went into labor and my contractions were getting closer together I was able to completely relax and smile.

What surprised you about your birth?

I had my first-afternoon birth or in the middle of the day. How quick and how I knew how far along I was when I checked myself.

Pray with your husband about it. Its a personal decision between you, husband and God. Don't worry about what others will think.

What pain relief strategies worked best?

Being in the warm bath water, listening to the audio mama natural spiritual birth affirmations while in labor. knowing that I could get through 1 min of pain then I could completely relax, rest, smile, talk to kids and husband and enjoy birth.

What position did you end up delivering in?

kneeling inside the bathtub, leaning my upper body over the edge. I delivered my own baby, the head came out then I pushed the body out. I helped the baby come forward between my legs and then scooped him up to my chest.

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

Amazing, spiritual high, joyful, I could not stop smiling and saying I did it. And we did not know the gender so after a min I said "oh we forgot to check the sex" and I looked and shouted gently with joy, " Its a Boy!!" We had been praying for a boy. We now have 3 girls and 2 boys.

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

Pray with your husband about it. Its a personal decision between you, husband and God. Don't worry about what others will think. Listen to mama natural spiritual birth affirmations every day to help get ready. Trust your body and your instincts.