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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I never went into labor. My water broke prematurely and after 12 hours they started induction. 20,hours later I had not dilated and required a c-section.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I never had the opportunity to go natural. They want baby out within 24 hours. I did not have a epidural during induction but did need a spinal for surgery.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Educating myself but nothing went as planned.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That nothing went as planned. I thought I had it all figured out and ended up having to be flexible and go with it. After 20 hours of induction I never dilated which was a huge surprise.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I didn't have much opportunity to use what I learned.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
C-section
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing. I had to wait so long between the c-section and his complications. It was overwhelming just getting to look at him and know that he was ok.
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How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?
I knew about the gentle c-section which my hospital does support. Unfortunately my little guy did not transition well and was taken to the nursery and put on oxygen for a short period of time.
