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The birth of Penelope Grace
My 100% natural calm birth. Must say im pretty proud of myself - i cant believe i did it! Had mild contractions and a bloody show at 8am this morning. By 1pm they were 3mins apart lasting for 60-90 seconds. We left for the hospital at 2:30pm. By this stage contractions were quite intense but I was able to just breathe through them, using all my meditation and visualisation practise.
My water broke just before 4pm and then I moved into the birth pool. By this stage I could feel a real lot of pressure and my body was starting to push. I continued to breathe through the pushing, just letting my body do the work. And at 4:35pm she was born! Head was out and then a few minutes later with the next contraction and a mighty big yell she was out! I had some external tears needing a few stitches.
We are now home from the birth centre (12pm in Australia) and just having another breast feed. She is perfect!!
My water broke just before 4pm and then I moved into the birth pool. By this stage I could feel a real lot of pressure and my body was starting to push. I continued to breathe through the pushing, just letting my body do the work. And at 4:35pm she was born! Head was out and then a few minutes later with the next contraction and a mighty big yell she was out! I had some external tears needing a few stitches.
We are now home from the birth centre (12pm in Australia) and just having another breast feed. She is perfect!!
Thank you ladies, I forgot to mention she was 9.8 pounds. That's probably why there was a bit of tearing. It certainly wasn't easy but if you set your mind to it you can do it! It was so rewarding!
Congrats. I plan on doing a water birth also.
Congrats !
That's amazing! I hope I can give birth naturally.
Congrats!!!
Congrats enjoy your bundle of joy!
You must be one strong cookie!!! Iv been having mild contractions nd back pain for days and i can barely handle it my lord. More power to you mommie!!
Congratulations! :-) good job.
Wow that's amazing!! Well done!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations you are a tuff woman I'm a big wuss on pain lol, I have alot of respect for you
Congratulations you are a tuff woman I'm a big wuss on pain lol, I have alot of respect for you
Congrats! Way to go!
congratulations! I am glad you were able to experience such a wonderful birth and congratulations on baby!
Awwwww, congrats mama!
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