Length of labor (not pushing)
4
Length of pushing
8
Who was with me
Midwife, husband
What I would do differently next time
Have water birth
What I did to prepare for birth
I did birthing classes.
How my birth happened
It was a long, but rewarding birth. I had my midwife, Mary, who has also delivered my two other children, my husband, Rob, who is always there for me, and my doula, Michelle. In fact, because I thought Michelle did a brilliant job, I called my baby after her. I am now pregnant with my fourth child, which I will be having at home, unmedicated. Probably, will be having same midwife and doula.
Lessons learned
- have a doula, water birth,hot water bottle
