Practicing Deep Breathing and Concentrating Helped Tineke During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

36 hours after my after I started leaking amniotic fluid, contractions finally kicked in. I knew immediately it had started, those were strooong!
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The fear of being induced and having to face artificial contractions without any anesthetic... once I went into labor there was no time to even think about pain and pain relief. The only pain relief available was giving birth!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Practice deep breathing and concentrating.
What surprised you about your birth?

The natural power of my body!!!
Practice and prepare yourself as much as you can. And talk about your fears with your midwive/doula/birthing partner.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Staying calm and breathe deeply
What position did you end up delivering in?

Laying on my side, because it went so unbelievably fast.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

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

Practice and prepare yourself as much as you can. And talk about your fears with your midwive/doula/birthing partner.

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