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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Middle of the night when I woke up to pee. Started with mild contractions which I thought was BH. Then suddenly got stronger within the next few minutes.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Uncertainties and interventions. My first born was induced and vacuum assisted. So I was worried about the second time too.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Essential oils from Young Living.
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What surprised you about your birth?
It all happened too fast from the getting ready to go to the hospital until the baby is born. All within 4 hours and 3 pushes.
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You can do it!! I know that everyone is different and every birth is unique, but if you're not in the high risk category, I say try it!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Take a deep breath, count 1-10, when contractions come. Stand up and move during early labor helps too.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Like how people do crunches, with both hands lifting my legs up.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing. We did skin to skin right after, which I did not get to do with my first born.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it!! I know that everyone is different and every birth is unique, but if you're not in the high risk category, I say try it!
