Second Time Mam, Suprise Baby Girl, Breathing Techniques, Informed Decision Making, In Control, Epidural, No Tearing and No Stitches, Client Birth Story
Hey Hayley!
I just wanted to give you a text to say thank you for being part of the reason I got to have the birth I wanted which was me fully present, feeling supported and mainly taking that fear away. I was so scared on my first birth that I didn’t remember one part of it not even what the rooms looked like that we were in, it seemed like I just tensed up closed my eyes the whole time it was such a blur.
This time round I was SO different , one of my favorite moments that I really wanted was to labor at home for a while I didn’t get to do that in my first because I was admitted before labor, this time when contractions started around 10.30-11pm I got into bed and I just got to lie with Aaron breathing and he rubbed my head, played with my hair and held my hand it felt really special and it’s just how I pictured spontaneous labor being , as contractions got more intense I felt more comfortable standing hand swaying, I got my acupressure comb and my hand held fab and used them both for each contraction while breathing in for 4 and out for 8 I just kept counting in my head, I felt really in control and calm so after each contraction ended I got myself ready curled my hair fixed my eye brows I felt great 🤣 this went on for about 3-4 hours before I decided I wanted to go into hospital, when I got in I was 2cm and needed to be at 3cm so we walked for an hour and I continued using my comb , my fan and my breathing. They really really got me through the start. At this point I was wanting some pain relief mainly gas and air. I was admitted to the labor was at 5.10am and got to use gas and air which I really loved and this time I felt like I had more control over it and made me focus on my breathing. I was able to chat during it all I was having a laugh and was able to take in my surroundings looking at the little station where baby would be made me so excited to meet him or her , and it just felt so positive because I wasn’t afraid. After 6-7 hours of standing and walking I decided I wanted the epidural so that I could rest and FaceTime my family, in my head I kept saying you can get through this without it but I just felt like I didn’t feel like I was trying to prove anything I just was hoping to have some sleep before my baby arrived by then I ahead alresdy had a long week only constant Braxton hicks and insomnia too, so I got the epidural but it wasn’t effective only partially on one side so it helped to take the edge off but I still had full movement in my legs and could feel every sensation which end up being a great thing I could still love myself from side to side in the bed, I’m glad I had prepared myself mentally enough that the epidural not being effective didn’t ruin my experience at all, within an hour I went from 3-6cm. And really shortly after I could feel her moving down, my body was ejecting her itself just like I experienced on my first daughter. I love that feeling! It’s a relief from contractions and I just know my baby is on its way. The midwife’s told me to just do exactly what I was doing and go with my body. I turned around on my back and wishing two pushed she was born at 8.22am. It was amazing ! Aaron told me it was a girl and she was placed in my chest 🥰
The midwife’s support was so so amazing, Aaron was so supportive doing whatever I needed of him and I just felt like I had so much support around me. It was the best feeling ever.
I just think if I didn’t have the information I had and the positive talks we had that helped with my anxiety and fear it wouldn’t of been as great as it was. I was able to be in control of what pain relief I wanted and it just went amazingly. I was so lucky she arrived in two pushes, no tearing or stitches so my postpartum journey has been really lovely so far.
My surprise baby end up being our second girl weighing 8lbs 3oz the exact same as her big sister ! We named her Bea 🌸 (pronounced like Beatrice without the trice 😂😂) she is a little dream come true.
Thanks for everything 💗 and good luck with everything this year I’m sure loads of women will feel the benefits from your courses and support 💓 xx
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