tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438911600907088044.post9221503913461692980..comments2018-06-30T04:31:23.642-06:00Comments on MetaData // Personal Photojournal by a Professional Photog: 39 Weeks and Why I Want A Natural BirthAlisia Duganzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153367505049540826noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438911600907088044.post-38639471559595037322013-12-22T06:40:08.128-07:002013-12-22T06:40:08.128-07:00I had natural childbirth with both my kids. I also...I had natural childbirth with both my kids. I also wanted a drug free, natural experience, that would be the safest for my babies. <br /><br />I found a hospital that had a birthing room that looked like a bedroom back in the 80's and I refused all the standard medical procedures while giving birth (fetal heart monitor, prep things done to women:) etc. <br /><br />From the time I arrived at the hospital with my first born it was 2.5 hours until I had her and I went home in 6 hours feeling great. <br /><br />My son was 10 pounds four ounces and I had him without drugs in one hour by the time I went to the hospital.<br /><br />I also don't even take aspirin. I also have a high tolerance for pain.<br /><br />I hired a Doula for my daughter and hired one for my daughter-in-law. They both said they were a godsend. <br /><br />They both had intrathecals instead of an epidural because you can still get up and walk around. Just took the edge off.<br /><br />I will be including you and your husband and baby Grayson in my meditation.<br /><br />Marki<br /><br />Marki Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098042647684011605noreply@blogger.com