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When did you realize you were really in labor?
It was about 8pm on 1/31/18.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I was afraid of how painful it was going to be, but I wanted to experience this moment as natural as possible.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I walked a lot during my pregnancy.
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What surprised you about your birth?
When I got to the hospital, it was about 11 pm and they checked me and confirmed that i was indeed in active labor. I was at a 5-6 cm open. Suddenly another nurse comes in and also decides to check me. Turns out my daughter is breech and I needed an emergency C-section. ?
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I would recommend it!! I really wanted to go natural and I DEFINITELY would have if my baby had not been breech when I went into labor.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I was mainly focused on my breathing. That helped a lot with pain.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I delivered in an emergency C Section.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was the best feeling of my life!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
I would recommend it!! I really wanted to go natural and I DEFINITELY would have if my baby had not been breech when I went into labor.
