Walking, Drinking Red Raspberry Leaf Tea, Listening to Birth Affirmations, and Reading Birth Stories Helped Lauren During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When I couldn't lie in the bed and labor any longer. I had to get up and move around.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Staying on top of the pain of the contractions that were coming back to back.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Walk, drink red raspberry leaf tea, listen to birth affirmations, and read birth stories
What surprised you about your birth?

How fast it went! My contractions started about 10 pm and my baby was born at 3:20 am. And how pushing wasn't as painful or as scary as I thought it would be.
Believe that you can! And drink the red raspberry leaf tea!!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

My husband applying counter pressure to my back and hip squeezes.
What position did you end up delivering in?

Semi lying on my back.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Amazing! I couldn't believe I got my VBAC and I was finally holding my baby.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Believe that you can! And drink the red raspberry leaf tea!!

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