Why did I want a natural birth?
I wanted to give my baby the best start possible in life. While pregnant I ate right, exercised, used natural products, so when it came to our birth I wanted to avoid chemicals and unnecessary medical interventions. I especially wanted to avoid a c-section. I found through research that I would have the best luck getting the results I wanted with a midwife and at a birthing center.
What did I learn from the experience?
I learned that I can do anything I set my mind to, and that my body is pretty amazing. It didn’t all go perfect, my sodium levels dropped and I did have to go to the hospital after six hours at the birth center, but that’s ok and I’m still happy with the way things went.
What it did for my baby?
My baby came in to this world and went straight to my arms. He was also greeted by his dad and our two wonderful midwifes and that’s it. He got to spend his first hours with his dad and mom and was never taken more than a few feet from us. I believe this made for a very peaceful transition in to his new life.
How has it changed me as a person? My family? My perspective?
I know now that I am capable of anything. My husband was amazing through the whole process even though later he told me it was very hard for him. He never let that show. It’s because of this that we are even closer as a couple now. I can count on him for anything. We went in to this two people and came out a family which is pretty awesome. Our little man is now three months old and I have never been happier in my life. Being a mom has changed my outlook on life nothing really phases me now, it seems silly to sweat the small stuff. I do think that it helps that we had such a good birthing experience.
