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When did you realize you were really in labor?
During the new Beauty and The Beast Movie with my husband, daughter and mother in law. I thought either he's trying to punch his way out or I'm having contractions.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Pain management
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Take a birth class and I had a doula the first time. Having a husband that was super supportive.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast it was! I arrived at the hospital at 1:00am and I was 4cm he was born at 3:02am!
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Get support and education on birth/pain management etc.!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Birthing tub, low guttural moaning, breathing on top of the contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back, holding my legs up on a flat bed.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I was in shock! I couldn't believe he was actually here!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Get support and education on birth/pain management etc.!
