I just found out I'm pregnant!! We've been trying all year so I've been doing all of the research, and I've decided that I really want to do a natural birth if I have a normal pregnancy. I'm 26, strong and healthy. But literally everyone I've mentioned this desire to, including my mom and my husband, has been so discouraging, telling me basically "okay sure you say that NOW... just wait," treating me like I'm naive and ignorant and just trying to prove something. I could really use some encouragement and validation, and advice! Any other mamas do it naturally the first time? How did you handle outside pressure to get medicated? How do you start a conversation with your doctor about wanting this? What are the reasons you wanted to in the first place? Thanks everyone ❤️