My water broke before labor began and we were finally able to naturally bring labor on

Michelle • I'm a massage therapist and health/wellness coach in southern California. I've been married 8 years and we just bought a house! I'm so excited and scared to be experiencing my first pregnancy!
My water broke before labor began and we were finally able to naturally bring labor on. Contractions got very intense but I was able to stay with my midwife in the birth center. I gave birth naturally and tore a little bit. We were able to establish breast feeding quickly. It was a hard and beautiful day!