√ Natural childbirth
√ Comfortable labor
√ No medication
I gave birth! For my delivery experience, I would rate it 8 out of 10!
On Wednesday, I went for a prenatal check-up. The doctor mentioned that my cervix was still completely closed and the baby was only partially engaged in the pelvis. After returning home, I started feeling some period-like cramps. Around 11 p.m., I began experiencing contractions.
Throughout the night, the contractions were so intense that I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep. Although the nurse did not allow me to leave the bed or walk around, I managed to avoid continuous fetal heart monitoring, allowing me to rest more comfortably.
Unable to leave the bed, I rocked back and forth, listened to music, sang to myself, and talked to the baby, encouraging her to keep going.
The contractions were indeed very strong, and I used HypnoBirthing breathing techniques to cope. Throughout the process, I kept reminding myself of the teacher’s reassuring words: “It will pass.”
The next morning, around 9 a.m., the baby popped out!
Although I had to have an episiotomy, which I felt a bit regretful about, everything else went smoothly.
After the baby was born, we did skin-to-skin contact. Since no medication was used during the labor, the baby was very alert upon birth, and I immediately had colostrum.
In fact, I felt quite energetic after giving birth, even though I hadn’t slept all night; I didn’t feel tired at all.
To my fellow moms-to-be: remember to practice your breathing techniques, do perineal massage, and drink your tea! Internal examinations are really quite manageable!
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【Mentor’s Note】
Just three days after the Birth Celebration, Camie gave birth!
I recall her expression of anticipation and calm at the celebration.
She shared photos with us in the group after giving birth, looking very energetic and not at all like someone who had been awake all night and busy delivering a baby!
After hearing how she spent that night, it became clear to me: with such joy and relaxation, it’s no wonder she looked so good in the morning despite not having slept all night.
Camie faced some limitations during her delivery, but she remained undaunted, communicated effectively, and successfully secured a better situation for herself. She adjusted her state as needed to wait comfortably for her baby’s arrival—truly impressive!
