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When did you realize you were really in labor?
At my appointment at 9AM my doctor checked me & told me I was dilated to FIVE!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Tearing the wrong direction......
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Getting my 14 year old daughter to be my doula.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I thought I could do it by myself. As this was my 6th baby but I could not have done it this time without my daughter coaching me through the hardest parts.
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Take it one contraction at a time. Don't be afraid to listen to your body & embrace every contraction as progress. Another moment closer to meeting your baby.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Moaning..ohh the moaning. As soon as a hard contraction would come I would remind myself to just get through this one. Then I would get a break.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my side in the bed. Apparently this is a habit of mine as I am a repeat offender.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Just thinking about it brings tears of joy to my eyes. Nothing in this world is sweeter & more powerful than holding that brand new person & saying happy birthday.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Take it one contraction at a time. Don't be afraid to listen to your body & embrace every contraction as progress. Another moment closer to meeting your baby.
