Hypnobirthing Audio Recordings For 6 Weeks Helped Drea During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I was in early labor for several days, contractions would occur at night then stop during the day. I dilated to 5 cm over the course of 3-4 nights. My water finally broke around 11:00pm after 4 days, but the forebag was still intact.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Fatigue. I was up all day Tuesday, couldn't sleep Tuesday night or Wednesday due to fetal heart deceleration whenever I'd sleep. She wasn't born until Thursday morning.
What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Hypnobirthing audio recordings for 6 weeks leading up the birth and prayer
What surprised you about your birth?

How empowering it was to push this baby out without an epidural!
When you want to give in an get that epidural, know you are in transition and have someone there to not let you get the epidural!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Massage by my husband during contractions
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back curled into a C. I tried to push on all 4's, but she wouldn't budge that way
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

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

When you want to give in an get that epidural, know you are in transition and have someone there to not let you get the epidural!

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