HELP PLEASE TRYING FOR AN ALL NATURAL BIRTH

HI THIS IS MY THIRD PREGNANCY AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I MIGHT HAVE AN ALL NATURAL NON CSECTION BIRTH (MY DOCS HAVE CLEARED ME AND ARE WILLING TO LET ME TRY)
I JUST WANT SOME TIPS ON THE RECOVERY PROCESS AND WHAT I NEED TO DO DIFFERENT.
TBH IM REALLY SCARED BUT WANT TO TRY

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The recovery for natural birth is typically easier than the recovery for c section so that’s good news! After my vaginal delivery I drank prune juice and asked the doctors for stool softeners to help with pooping. Pushing out a poop postpartum is not fun, but with stool softeners you don’t have to push much. I always used what’s called a peri-bottle while peeing. Basically, as you’re peeing, squirt water or an herbal tincture (witch hazel is good) over yourself so it doesn’t hurt. Overall it was a pretty smooth recovery

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