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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When I was laying on my couch and my contractions were 4-5 minutes apart and 1.5 minutes long each.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The transition contractions. Those were the most intense part of the labor, even the pushing was not as intense.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Knowing I'd be holding my baby in my arms once it was over.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That I was able to walk around comfortable up until 7cms and that my water decided to break while I was in the tub.
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Your body knows what it's doing. Be calm and focus on meeting your baby. You can do this!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Focusing on seeing my baby and breathing calmly during contractions. Keeping calm really helped.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I delivered in water on all fours.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I was overjoyed and do excited! I cried from the joy.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Your body knows what it's doing. Be calm and focus on meeting your baby. You can do this!
