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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I was contracting at home for a couple of hours, my husband finally talked me into going to the hospital. Good thing because I was almost 6 cm when I got there!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Waiting around for labor to start. I would start contracting and then they would go away, that went on for almost 2 weeks. That is why it took me so long to realize I was actually in labor!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I am a labor and delivery nurse, so I knew what to expect.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How quickly it went and how quickly I was able to push out a baby 2 lbs heavier than my 1st!
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Wait for that labor to start on its own, much easier labor!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Deep breathing and closing my eyes
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It felt amazing, I was also so surprised as to how heavy she was!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Wait for that labor to start on its own, much easier labor!
