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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I realized I was in labor when my water broke at home.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging thing about going natural is the pain. The want to have medication, but the knowledge that my body knows what to do, is what helps me overcome the pain.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I learned breathing techniques and wrote down affirmations for myself to help prepare for childbirth.
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What surprised you about your birth?
This was my fourth birth, so really, nothing surprised me.
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Trust your body.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
The strategies that worked best for me was breathing.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I ended up delivering in the normal hospital position they put you in. I'm not sure what it's called.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
We overcame a lot of obstacles to have her and it was simply amazing when I was finally able to hold her.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Trust your body.
