Reading and Watching a Lot of YouTube Videos Helped Melissa During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

11:45 pm Sunday 24th July
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

The pain. At this hospital you're not allowed to have the fathers present at the birth so I had no support for the actual pushing part of labour. I did have support during the first 6.5 hours of labour.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

I did my research, read a lot and watched a lot of YouTube.
What surprised you about your birth?

I didn't expect the intensity of the pain.
It's just one day of pain for a lifetime of happiness.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Thinking of my little one. Breathing really didn't do anything for me.
What position did you end up delivering in?

After lying on my side and then squatting to try to push him out u ended up delivering in the regular position. I had to have an episiotomy.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Unexplainable happiness and disbelief that I had brought this little guy into the world.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

It's just one day of pain for a lifetime of happiness.

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