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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my water broke, while I was trying to fall asleep and texting with my friend/doula.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Not going to lie- the pain.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
The childbirth class, we took at our birth center! I highly recommend taking a class!
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What surprised you about your birth?
How quickly everything progressed.
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Educate yourself! Have an idea of what you want but be open minded to anything happening.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing, calm thinking, moaning
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On all fours in the water.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Overwhelming with emotion.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Educate yourself! Have an idea of what you want but be open minded to anything happening.
