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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When I lost my mucus plug in the morning, I realized that, like my other births, labor would start soon.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
After the baby is born. I kinda wish I didn't have to feel anymore!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Connect with an amazing and supportive midwife group.
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What surprised you about your birth?
My water didn't break until baby was born, so that was all I felt. I didn't know she arrived until my midwife said, "reach down and grab your baby!"
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Surround yourself with supportive people and remind yourself that labor is only a short moment of your life. You are strong and brave, you have this.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Walking and laboring in the birth pool
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Kneeling in birth pool
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Shock! I couldn't believe that she was already out!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Surround yourself with supportive people and remind yourself that labor is only a short moment of your life. You are strong and brave, you have this.
