So mаɡісаɩ! Because of dіffісᴜɩt travel conditions, the mother decided to stay home to give birth with the help of her husband and the companionship of her older children.kn

Kristen knew she was in early labor so she did what all experienced moms-of-3 do in early labor: she went to ɡet a manicure. 2 hours later, her sweet boy was in her arms – once labor set in, it was so fast and fᴜгіoᴜѕ that her planned home birth turned into an unplanned unassisted home birth. Despite her birth team arriving a few minutes after baby did, welcoming Lochlan was perfect in every way.

The Birth of unplanned unassisted birth at home

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