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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I had a lot of prodromal labor the 2 weeks prior to real labor. It took me a few hours to realize my contractions were not going away. About 3 hours after they woke me up did I realize this really could finally be it.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Patients through the prodromal labor and once I passed my EDD.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Education and working with a midwife through a child birthing class. Knowing my options and what to watch for so I could wait and labor at home prior to going into the hospital. To avoid hospital interventions.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I was able to have the labor and delivery I wanted at a hospital! Waiting till your body and baby are ready with spontaneous labor, made the recovery and delivery way easier. No tearing and felt great only 2 days after. Vs my 2 other babies were totally different.
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Be 100% committed, and prepare yourself for any and all possibilities. Educate yourself and have a great support team that can assist you to the labor and delivery.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Relaxing and focusing through contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Tried initially on all fours. But ended up flipping to my back. And delivered him that way.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing and what a beautiful perfect miracle.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Be 100% committed, and prepare yourself for any and all possibilities. Educate yourself and have a great support team that can assist you to the labor and delivery.
