Birth Stories

Seeing a Chiropractor, Mayan Womb Massage Practitioner and a Naturopath Helped Maryann During Her Hospital Birth

  • When did you realize you were really in labor?

    When I lost my mucus plug and contraction became more consistent

  • What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

    Transition when you think you can't go on

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

    I saw a chiropractor, Mayan womb massage practitioner and a naturopath.

  • What surprised you about your birth?

    How fast and easy she came. Each contraction felt like it was doing its job unlike previous births

  • Take care of your body. Eat well, get massages and chiropractic. Read spinning babies and Ina Mays guide to childbirth. Watch positive birth videos and documentaries. Trust that there is nothing to fear. I was told many times because I had a large baby with shoulder dystocia that I would need a c-section this time. I'm glad I found a Nurse Midwife willing to believe that I could have this baby no problems, and I did!
  • What pain relief strategies worked best?

    Birthing tub reading took the edge off and well as any massage to take my mind of pain

  • What position did you end up delivering in?

    On my knee with one knee up leaned over back of bed

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

    I was so excited to hold a perfect healthy baby. I was in shock it happened so fast. I felt very empowered!

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

    My advice is to take care of your body. Eat well, get massages and chiropractic. Read spinning babies and Ina Mays guide to childbirth. Watch positive birth videos and documentaries. Trust that there is nothing to fear. I was told many times because I had a large baby with shoulder dystocia that I would need a c-section this time. I'm glad I found a Nurse Midwife willing to believe that I could have this baby no problems, and I did!

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