Keeping Herself Prepared The Entire Pregnancy Helped Caitlynn During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I went into false labor on a Friday night 11/4/16 and dilated to 6 cm and everything stopped. On Monday night 11/7/16 at 8:52 pm my water broke and labor started immediately!
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Honestly, nothing! Everything happened so quickly and easily.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Keeping myself prepared the entire pregnancy.
What surprised you about your birth?

How quickly it went! This was baby #4 but this labor and birth was nothing like the other 3 at all
Just keep telling yourself you CAN do it! Your body is made for it! If it's an option for you take birthing classes and get a yoga ball!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

I labored on the toilet the entire time, just breathing and making ooooing noises
What position did you end up delivering in?

I was in my bed on my back. Not where I planned to be but it happened so quickly I had no choice.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Amazing! My husband and I birthed him all on our own so it made it even more amazing!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Just keep telling yourself you CAN do it! Your body is made for it! If it's an option for you take birthing classes and get a yoga ball!

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