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WildcatPrincess
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My au naturale birth story
WildcatPrincess
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I know reading these leading up to delivery gave me confidence in my own ability to go through with it. Good luck to you au naturale mommas-to-be, you can do it!
Be warned, it's long.
https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/36300188.aspx
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Re: My au naturale birth story
Congrats! I love these au naturale stories...you are so right about them being motivating! I have a couple questions for you. How did your DH handle your pain? My DH and I were talking last night and he admitted he is really concerned about how he is going to handle me being in pain. We both feel strongly about going natural but I am kind of afraid if in the heat of things if I ask for drugs he will encourage the staff to oblige. And secondly, did you end up pushing on your back on the bed?
Thanks again for posting and I love your new siggy pic! What a snuggler you have!
Aw, your daughter is gorgeous. I love reading au naturale stories...definite boost of confidence! Congratulations on the great birth and the adorable babe.
Awesome birth story! Riley is absolutely adorable!!!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for sharing your story! It does sound like you did a great job! Congratulations on your new bundle! She's beautiful!!
My DH was wonderful - he was as determined as I was to have her as naturally as possible. That being said, ahead of time I told him if it got to be too much I may want a muscle relaxer to take the edge off and while I wouldn't mind him trying to refocus me first I didn't want him to tell me no or seem disappointed. The one time I asked for something he asked if I was sure and tried to get me through a few more contractions, but did call the nurse for me. I thought I was still at 4 centimeters since it had only been 45 mins since my last check and was in too much pain for that point. Once they told me I was a 7, though, it made more sense and I said never mind on the meds.
As far as pushing, they let me do pretty much what I wanted. They were encouraging me to get up on the ball or stool, but I didn't want to leave the bed - gravity made contractions so much more intense! I was on my right side the whole time I was pushing with the MW holding my left leg back.