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When did you realize you were really in labor?
10:30 am I started feeling crampy.. I'm always indecisive about whether or not it's true labor because I have labor signs starting a couple weeks before birth.. I KNEW around 11:30 that I was for sure in labor!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging thing is probably not having ultrasounds... Not second guessing God and my body's abilities.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Buying a Mickey Mouse did for my 2 year old was for sure the most helpful haha
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What surprised you about your birth?
It was longer than my previous birth (2.5 hours) and how calm everything was with not having to rush to the hospital.
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We were designed to birth- trust that!!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Being in the position that felt best to my body was a huge relief for pain.. Also a heating pad and warm wash clothes helped a lot!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Semi squatting on my legs leaning against my husband.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Wonderful! He was finally out haha
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
We were designed to birth- trust that!! (And have some heat and counter pressure ready!)
