I absolutely LOVED both of my home birth experiences! Unfortunately, I wasn’t as mentally equipped for the pain of contractions with my first birth like I was with my second birth. Once I started feeling the strong waves I would go straight into panic mode. I definitely allowed fear’s grip to take hold of my birthing atmosphere. It was the longest 22 & 1/2 hours of my life! But I persevered, and the results of my hard work were definitely worth it!

My second birth was such a different experience though. It was so peaceful and calming. I labored for 16 & 1/2 hours, but it wasn’t until I had transitioned and my water breaking that I actually considered the contractions to be painful. The biggest things I changed were my breathing techniques; instead of fighting my body I worked with it. It told me what to do, and what position I’d feel most comfortable in at different stages of labor. I also took the time to make my birthing space as peaceful as possible. We had blackout curtains for the bedroom, dim lights, a calming affirmation video playing softly in the background, I also had several home-made affirmations hanging up all around me as a reminder to me of what an incredible job my body and baby were doing. It was complete BLISS for me. I was in my own little world, and to this day, it truly doesn’t feel like it was an all day long experience!

Both of my boys were born safely and healthy. But the best part about both experiences: it was in the comfort of my own home, unbothered and no intervention. 💓

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