Birth Story by Dani, Hypnobirthing Mum
“I just listened to my body and felt the urge to push. I waited for each contraction and followed my body. He was born 50mins later, at 11:20pm. So crazy how quick that bit was.”
After our chat, I did all the things we discussed. Then late that afternoon on the drive to hospital for a check (due to my waters releasing 2 days earlier), I started getting cramps. Finally… I thought. By the time I was monitored on the machine the midwife was like ‘are you feeling those tightenings?’ And yes, I was! They were strong right away.
After an hour we left the hospital and came home and they continued to be very regular… every 5 mins or less. I showered and put my tens machine on and just tried to relax and ride the wave.
Less than 2 hours later we were in the car and off to the hospital again.
Once getting into the MAC area at the hospital, they did an exam and I was 5 cm.
By the time they put the IV in my hand for antibiotics and I got into the room, it was 10:30pm and I got straight into the bath.
I used the gas and air for a bit and when it came to the birthing/pushing phase, I just listened to my body and felt the urge to push. I waited for each contraction and followed my body. He was born 50mins later, at 11:20pm. So crazy how quick that bit was.
He was born covered in vernix… I’d never seen anything like it. I did have a 2nd degree tear, but I was so happy with the way it went. I just breathed through it all. All thanks to everything I learnt!
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