My Journey to a Medicine-Free Birth

The writer shares her experience of giving birth, expressing confidence and joy despite unexpected challenges. She prepared with affirmations, journaling, and birth plan, aiming for a medicine-free delivery in a calm environment. She details her labor positions, breathing techniques, and postpartum recovery, emphasizing the humbling yet empowering nature of giving birth and the precious joy of motherhood.

The Birthing of My Firstborn

I recall my rapid labor and medicine-free delivery experience, from feeling the first signs on Valentine's Day to the birth of my daughter less than 30 minutes after arriving at the hospital. I found strength in the process and encourage other mamas-to-be to embrace your birthing experience and power.