I repeated the mantra ‘my baby knows how and when to be born’ and trusted in it… until about 8 days over when I also threw every single labour inducing tip in the mix too from eating pineapples to Accupuncture! However unfortunately none worked and we got to 10 days over and finally had to accept a VBAC was not meant to be…

I had my baby in my arms. It’s hard to explain, my body was in pain, but it was a nice pain. Worth every single bit of it. Tea and toast was delivered and we were on top of the world as we shared the surprise with our families.

I genuinely so grateful to you for giving me such a positive mindset towards labour ❤️ And for equipping me with all the tools I needed 💪 After the birth, the midwife said it was very clear I’d done pregnancy yoga because of how good my breathing technique was, and that that’s what made her sure I wasn’t in labour, because I didn’t seem in pain 🤣 it goes to show the power of breathing!

I couldn't have hoped for a better birth. Sure I had myself written off for going two weeks over, having to be induced and then ending up with a section!!!! So funny. Female bodies are just incredible. I have a new found love and respect for mine.