Shelley Wylie shares with Adriana how marvelous it can be to see your partner really have your back and tell the nurse to wait until your contraction is over, how labor is not as horrendous as the Machu Picchu trail, and how you can absolutely have a lovely birth, even if you have to come undone and regather yourself in the process. She also highly recommends that if you dislike the tub, try the shower! 

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If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on The Purpose of Childbirth Pain and our episode on Pro Tips for Photographing Your Unique Birth Experience.

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