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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Monday evening before going to bed.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The baby's position. He was posterior and I delivered him sunny side up.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Bradley class, mama natural blogs, chiropractic and prenatal yoga
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What surprised you about your birth?
The length of time - 36 hours with 4 hours of pushing.
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You can do it! Listen to your body and take it one contraction at a time. Pain is temporary and the reward is great.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Water in birth tub and shower, hip squeeze by midwife, changing positions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back with my legs up lying in bed.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Beautiful and surreal. Made it all worth while.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it! Listen to your body and take it one contraction at a time. Pain is temporary and the reward is great.
