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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I realized I was in labor at 2:45 am on November 5 after two days of prodromal labor.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging thing about going natural, was doubting my ability to let my body do what it was created to do when giving birth.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
The most helpful thing I did to prepare for child birth was to educate myself continually about my body and the process of labor.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I was surprised at how quickly I gave birth to my son and how wonderful I felt right after.
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My midwife told me to channel my energy internally to push and that strategy really helped to deliver my little boy.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
My midwife told me to channel my energy internally to push and that strategy really helped to deliver my little boy.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I started delivering draped over the birthing tub on my knees, then sitting down and finished delivering standing up.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was pure joy and elation to hold my baby for the first time.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
I would tell other mamas to believe in themselves and trust their bodies!
