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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I had been in labor for weeks! I received 2 steroid shots at 35 weeks to make sure my babies lungs were developed & ok!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging thing about going natural was knowing that I would literally have to endure those intense contractions and really not knowing how long I would be in labor!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Whenever I felt the Braxton Hicks contractions, I would focus on my breathing!
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What surprised you about your birth?
My son came out with the card wrapped around his neck! My heart dropped! I liked to lost my life because I started to clot really bad! God gets all of the glory because baby Priest & Mommy are miracles!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Absolutely NOTHING! I just did breathing exercises when I could!
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Oh my, it was breathtaking when I first held him! He was out in two big pushes! The skin to skin was beautiful!
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What did you name your baby, and why?
Priest Jiovanni ? Both of those names deal with the name ? The devil has tried so hard to stop my baby from being here BUT GOD!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
GO FOR IT! Your body knows what to do & how to do it! My last three kids were natural births and I’ll do it all over again!
