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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I was in disbelief until my midwife checked me and I was at an 8 cm already!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The uncertainty. I wasn't sure if it was going to get any worse and thankfully for me it didn't!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Research, research, research!! Eliminate fear of childbirth!
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What surprised you about your birth?
It wasn't as painful as I was expecting.
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BELIEVE in yourself! YOU CAN DO THIS! Have a great support team who knows what you want!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counterpressure on my lower back from my husband and breathing down instead of verbalizing.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back in my bed because the midwife needed me to change position to get baby's heartbeat.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing, rewarding, incredible!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
BELIEVE in yourself! YOU CAN DO THIS! Have a great support team who knows what you want!
