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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I was having contractions for 2 days with no progress, finally went to the hospital on the second day and they decided to keep me due to my sons heart rate dropping!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The pain was definitely really bad after they broke my water that was probably the hardest thing to deal with.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I don't think you can really prepare for birth, but I used breathing techniques and had my husband rub my back through the process.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That it went so fast! I went from a 3-10cm within a couple hours.
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Just breathe, its probably the hardest thing you'll ever do! Get lots of rest you'll need it for the whole process! Don't ever give up!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing through the contractions and trying to think about the end result, a healthy baby!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Laying on my back with my legs up.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Absolutely amazing, it was relief knowing he was okay and finally after 39 weeks having my precious baby boy!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Just breathe, its probably the hardest thing you'll ever do! Get lots of rest you'll need it for the whole process! Don't ever give up!
