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When did you realize you were really in labor?
2am my water broke. I got back in bed and tried to rest. My contractions stared around 7am. I stayed home until they were 3 minutes apart.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The nurses didn't know their role so they left us and didn't check up on me. I had to get them when I needed to push.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Took natural birthing classes and read several books.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I felt that pushing was more difficult than the contractions. Pain I could handle but the physical exhaustion from pushing is what really got to me. Luckily I had him naturally so I knew when to push :)
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Be prepared and relaxed. Think positively.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counter pressure, yoga ball, ice on my back.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Tried several positions and eventually ended up on my back for the last part because I was so tired.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
There are no words.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Be prepared and relaxed. Think positively.
