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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my midwife checked me and i discovered i was 7 centimeters!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The few moments before the head crowned! WOW.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Drink a ton of strong red raspberry leaf tea and good sleep before labor.
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What surprised you about your birth?
This was my second at home VBAC, I expected it to be easier "pain wise" but indeed it was the opposite!
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Stay away from the mainstream hospital and just believe in yourself! You have a vagina for a reason. It's that simple.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Relaxing, swinging on the hammock and my husband being in arms reach.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Laying down in the bed.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Like the greatest high I could ever imagine! Total bliss and pride in myself.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Stay away from the mainstream hospital and just believe in yourself! You have a vagina for a reason. It's that simple.