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When did you realize you were really in labor?
With my other two children, I knew that I was in labor when my contractions were consistent for a while. With this baby, my water broke before I went into labor. I waited 18 hours for labor to begin and ended up taking a 50mg oral dose of cytotek. Consistent contractions began immediately afterwards.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Transition and pushing was the most difficult but was over quickly.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hypnobabies hypnosis childbirth class
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What surprised you about your birth?
My water breaking before labor began. My water was broken near transition with my first and broke while pushing with my second.
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Prepare yourself both mentally and physically and just let go. Embrace your contractions and relax your body through them. Research beneficial labor positions and use them. And don't be afraid! You were meant to do this!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counter pressure, Rebozo, Jacuzzi tub and hypnosis.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Lying on my left side while my doula held up my leg.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Euphoric and relieving
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Prepare yourself both mentally and physically and just let go. Embrace your contractions and relax your body through them. Research beneficial labor positions and use them. And don't be afraid! You were meant to do this!
