Learning About Every Possibility Helped Kaitlynn During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

After a huge water gush and contractions really kicking in!

What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

When my body decided it was done it was really hard to accept that I wasn't going to be able to finish naturally.

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

Knowledge. Learning about every possibility and being okay with whatever ended up happening! You can't predict how your labor is going to progress so for me, knowing all the possibilities was really helpful.

What surprised you about your birth?

That it ended with a c-section and how okay I was with that!

Do it! Just learn everything you can so that you're comfortable with whatever may happen. Listen to your body and be confident in it and go as far as you can and above all else try to enjoy the beautiful process of your little one coming into your arms and your heart.

What pain relief strategies worked best?

I just went into this little zone where I was just breathing deeply and exhaling with a low pitched "oooh" and just trying to let the vibrations take over while imagining my sweet baby progressing into this world.

What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back via c-section

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

Amazing. Magical. Just so much love for this tiny (not so tiny) human that words can't even express it.

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

Do it! Just learn everything you can so that you're comfortable with whatever may happen. Listen to your body and be confident in it and go as far as you can and above all else try to enjoy the beautiful process of your little one coming into your arms and your heart.