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Yoga Helped Merle During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I was in denial the whole time. I lost my mucus plug first thing in the morning and immediately started getting crampy. I started timing my contractions until they were 2 minutes apart. At which point my water broke - all at home. My husband said we need to get there NOW! So with my 2-yr old in tow, we got to the hospital.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

I ended up having the baby on the floor of the hospital, outside the doors to labor and delivery! My midwife never made it. My doula never made it. Essentially, I labored on my own and delivered without intervention. In fact, my husband attempted to hand them my labor plan as I was pushing and they laughed and tossed it aside. Thankfully, they still respected ALL my wishes!
What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Yoga
What surprised you about your birth?

The birth itself :)
You can do it!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Breathing and swaying my back and butt while bent over, through each contraction.
What position did you end up delivering in?

Flat back on the floor with a nurse holding each limb, telling me to push.

I asked if I could squat and they said - there's no time, baby is HERE!
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Such a relief!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

You can do it!

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