12/11/2021
❤️Welcome earthside, Vaeda Grace!❤️ Born on November 29th at 6:03pm. Weighing 6lbs 8oz & 19.5 inches.
On Vaeda’s EDD mom had a chiropractic adjustment and acupuncture to get labor moving along. These techniques worked just as they should, as early labor arrived later that night.
Mom had a long early labor over two days. She stayed busy with walks, her birth ball, naps and shopping. Dad was great helping mom manage discomfort of back labor with pressure points and massage.
Mom labored at home for several hours after active labor began. She used the heating pad and birth ball between contractions, and slow danced with dad throughout. The shower was mom’s greatest tool, when it came to getting relief through contractions.
After arriving at the hospital mom continued movement. Walking and again slow dancing with dad to work through contractions. She switched to the peanut ball in a squatting position, and leaned back against dad who was in a chair supporting her. This allowed for further dilation as baby descended down.
Mom pushed for 28 minutes, before reaching down to greet Vaeda and bring her to her chest. Dad was there for every push, offering words of encouragement and love each step of the way.
Mom’s intuition of her own body and what baby needed, allowed for informed and calm decisions. The courage, strength and resilience of mom led her and dad to meeting their rainbow baby! Look at the admiration in this picture!
