Reading and Making Contact With Herself and Her Baby Helped Judith During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I knew it 8 in the morning. This could be the day.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Nothing. I delivered without a midwife with a beautiful view over the fjord. It was all perfect and it couldn't be more natural
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Read and make contact with my self and my baby
What surprised you about your birth?

I was surprised that i could not deliver in bath. I had to go to the bed and then my baby came within 3 minutes. It was a perfect sign from my body
Believe in yourself, in your body and in your baby. Your body is made to give birth. And listen to the signs your body will give.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Being in bath and the back massages my love gave me.
Also breastfeeding my oldest really helped
What position did you end up delivering in?

Laying on my side
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

It was perfect. I felt so proud
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Believe in yourself, in your body and in your baby.

Your body is made to give birth. And listen to the signs your body will give

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