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When did you realize you were really in labor?
1am, I woke up from a dream of having a fire in my belly. Woke up went to the bathroom and started to feel more crampy. Told my husband we should start timing the contractions and they were 3mins apart!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
With this being my 2nd I knew what was coming and I was really worried about tearing again.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I was planning on having a water birth, and knowing that gravity really helps, I tried to be on my hands and knees as much as possible when I was in the tub. My last labor I was reclining the whole time and it was 10 hours.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I had my son in 2.5 hours and my recovery was so much easier.
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It is really mind over emotions, and fear will make things go slower and hurt more.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I really focused on groaning and blowing the pain away. I also welcomed each contraction and talked to it asking it to help bring my baby.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I was reclined in the tub. My midwife wanted me that way so she could monitor me better.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was exhilarating and such a relief knowing he was here and labor pains were over.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
It is really mind over emotions, and fear will make things go slower and hurt more.
