Ana's High Risk Delivery

When did you realize you were really in labor?

At midnight when my water broke. I didn't have any labor pains though, I was mostly scared because I knew from the beginning it was going to be a c-section.

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

I couldn't go with a natural birth since I knew from the beginning of my pregnancy that was high risk. I had skin Lupus that with pregnancy became systemic and I also developed antiphospholipid system which was diagnosed when at 20 weeks pregnancy I had placenta abruption by 50% I had to stay hospitalized for two weeks and from then till the end of the pregnancy had to shot heparin twice a day.
So, when I went to the hospital I was mostly scared and praying for my baby. Thanks to God everything went OK.

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

To try to stay calm and positive. Make some research, have a good communication with both my doctors gynecologist and rheumatologist and even though I was high risk I didn't let myself take for all things I read or see on the internet.

What surprised you about your birth?

The internal strength and tranquility I had.

So, when I went to the hospital I was mostly scared and praying for my baby. Thanks to God everything went OK.

What pain relief strategies worked best?

I was on anesthesia

What position did you end up delivering in?

N/A

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

I was nervous and happy and in tears at the same time.