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When did you realize you were really in labor?
My Dr. Was Doug an exams the day before my due date and my water broke on the table during it.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I tried to go natural but was pressured into being put on pitocin. The contractions at 9 cm became to intense with no breaks in between. So I finally had to give into an epidural after 11hrs of labor.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
My Doula was a huge part of me making it as far along without pain meds as I did! I highly recommend a doula for anyone wanting to try to have a natural birth.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How big my son was and that I was able to push him out unassisted (thanks to turning off epidural and being able to feel the process). My first was 2lbs smaller and had to be vacuumed out.
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Impowering, amazing, love. I was proud of us being able to make it as far as we did with no medication. We (baby and me) made a good team.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Lots of moving around and swaying.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Laying down on back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Impowering, amazing, love. I was proud of us being able to make it as far as we did with no medication. We (baby and me) made a good team.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Hire a doula and don't let the medical professionals pressure you into decisions your against. That's is my only regret.
