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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I was having awful back pain and lots of pressure.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I had to have pitocin to regulate contractions. After 6 centimeters that was the most painful, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to go epidural free. I had wonderful support and went from 6 centimeters to 9 in half an hour.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Lots of research, I was very young with my first two pregnancies and I wanted to do things different this time. I would like to point out I was still epidural free with all threw.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast she came out. I only pushed for 10 minutes.
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Have a great support and make sure you tell your doctors and nurses what you want right away.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Hand pressure on the lower back and walking around.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
In bed.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing, she was beautiful. Over joyed with love.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Have a great support and make sure you tell your doctors and nurses what you want right away.
