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When did you realize you were really in labor?
11:45 pm Sunday 24th July
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The pain. At this hospital you're not allowed to have the fathers present at the birth so I had no support for the actual pushing part of labour. I did have support during the first 6.5 hours of labour.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I did my research, read a lot and watched a lot of YouTube.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I didn't expect the intensity of the pain.
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It's just one day of pain for a lifetime of happiness.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Thinking of my little one. Breathing really didn't do anything for me.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
After lying on my side and then squatting to try to push him out u ended up delivering in the regular position. I had to have an episiotomy.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Unexplainable happiness and disbelief that I had brought this little guy into the world.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
It's just one day of pain for a lifetime of happiness.
