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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I knew I was in labor, I just didn't realize I was in active labor. My birth team almost didn't make it!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I didn't feel there was anything extremely challenging. I knew what my body was doing so I want fearful at all. The most challenging thing was probably not bring able to process what exactly was going on because it went so quickly.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Become knowledgeable about what my body will do during labor and birth.
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What surprised you about your birth?
It was fast and not really painful to me.
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Learn as much as you can about your body and what is normal. Knowledge is power!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Movement
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Leaning back into my husband's lap
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Magical! I was in shock that he was actually here!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Learn as much as you can about your body and what is normal. Knowledge is power!
