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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I finally realized I was in labor when the contractions were 2 minutes apart, lasting about a minute. At this point, I still was in doubt, but when I was unable to talk through the contractions, I knew it was time to call the doula and midwife over.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging thing about going natural was distancing myself away from all of the negative people, birth stories, and opinions. Everyone seemed to always have something negative to say about my home birth choice, therefore I was forced to surround myself with positive thoughts and people throughout my entire pregnancy.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I went to the chiropractor once a month for adjustments constantly bounced on a yoga ball instead of sitting in an office chair at work, walking and reading positive birth stories.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How I was able to have a quick and painless 8 hour labor and push out a 9.1 baby, all in the comfort of my own home surrounded by those that loved and supported me.
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Follow your heart, don't let anyone tell you that you can't. Envision yourself giving birth in the most beautiful natural way and begin to speak how you want things to go into existence.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Being in a birthing tub, counter pressure on my hips from my partner/doula and thinking about meeting my baby.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On both knees with my arms leaning on the side of the birth pool.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
The most accomplished feeling - she was brought into the world very peaceful and came out very peaceful and alert.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Follow your heart, don't let anyone tell you that you can't. Envision yourself giving birth in the most beautiful natural way and begin to speak how you want things to go into existence.
