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Hypnobabies Home Study Helped Mindi During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Two hours after my water broke.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The intensity of the back labor and feeling of her descending through my pelvis.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Hypnobabies home study, Epi-No, prenatal yoga, an amazing support system, and most of all prayer!
What surprised you about your birth?

That it was only 5 hours long! And that I finally got my home birth after 2 hospital transfers!
If I can do it - a woman of 4'10" 110lb body structure birthing an 8 1/2 baby, a third attempt at achieving a homebirth, and stubborn vaginal scar tissue - anyone can!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Hypnobabies, counter-pressure, and the birth pool.
What position did you end up delivering in?

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

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

If I can do it - a woman of 4'10" 110lb body structure birthing an 8 1/2 baby, a third attempt at achieving a homebirth, and stubborn vaginal scar tissue - anyone can!

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