First Baby born at home in the water

After induction recommendations for a suspected ‘big baby’, first time mum Rachel chose to wait for labour and had a straightforward spontaneous birth in hospital.

Advocating for yourself when accessing health care (of any kind), but particularly maternity care is so important, but often easier said than done.

Following a 5 day hospital stay for transverse lie, this went on to be a quick positive induction birth.

This mum shares some great tips for managing her surges in her story too!

We focus a lot of the physiology of birth, the choices and the options, even the emotions. But what about the sensations? What can you expect to actually FEEL when you’re in labour?