Birth Stories

Listening to Hypnobirthing Helped Tanai During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Around 11:30 A.M on August 26th 2016
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Pushing! Pushing took so much energy and focus. I wanted the pain to stop and had a hard time pushing through the pain.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Listen to hypnobirthing
What surprised you about your birth?

The speediness. 11:30 A.M start. Midwife arrived around noon. Baby was born at 1:29 P.M
Do it! It's painful, it's tough. The doubts come, but push (literally) through it.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Nothing
What position did you end up delivering in?

Side lying with my right leg up
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

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

Do it! It's painful, it's tough. The doubts come, but push (literally) through it.

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