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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I had previously been having Braxton Hicks. The first contractions I had during labor were different. More sharp. My labor started at midnight.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Trusting myself to stay strong. My husband really encouraged me. When I was in transition & saying "I can't do this!" He was right there saying yes you can!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
We took a 12 week long childbirth course. Our instructor covered so many topics.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast my labor was! 4.5 hours!
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You CAN do it! Just because your sister neighbor coworker society says differently, it's not about them. Trust yourself and your body.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Birthing ball & rocking/swaying
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Sitting up/ semi reclining
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Overwhelming. She was just perfect!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You CAN do it! Just because your sister neighbor coworker society says differently, it's not about them. Trust yourself and your body. Do research so you know what is going on with each stage of labor & it's not frightening!
