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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my contractions were 4 minutes apart for 1 minute from 1200 pm to 730 pm
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
My mind was the most challenging thing to overcome. We are told and see on movies how painful it is to have a baby naturally. I did not think it was as hard or painful as it was portrayed. It is natural and your body produces natural pain relievers.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
The most helpful thing I did was to do most of my laboring at home. I was admitted to the hospital at 1130 pm and 5 cm and had child at 111 am.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How strong I really am.
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You can do it. Your body is made to birth children. Pre pregnancy I am 5 foot and 109 lbs. At delivery I was 141. I am a small framed woman and if I can delivery a baby without pain medication you can too. Good Luck!!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I did not use any.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It felt amazing. I even got to touch her head once it was out.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it. Your body is made to birth children. Pre pregnancy I am 5 foot and 109 lbs. At delivery I was 141. I am a small framed woman and if I can delivery a baby without pain medication you can too. Good Luck!!
