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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Labor began around midnight. Was in denial until about 6am when I began heavily bleeding and couldn't focus on anything but my contractions.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Being too exhausted to get in the position I wanted. Also that 40 minute car ride!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hired a doula, read up and educated myself on everything! I mentally prepared myself and let it happen on its own.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast it seemingly went (12.5 hours) and how even though it had been about 30 hours since I last slept I was on that adrenaline rush the second I met her.
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I mentally prepared myself and let it happen on its own.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Having my hips squeezed and rubbed. Focusing on one thing during contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
My back. The one I didn't want to be in, but I was too exhausted to move and they had insisted I be checked so I couldn't get off my back afterwards.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
What an exhilarating rush! It was over and I finally had her!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Educate yourself!! Hire a doula and/or midwife! Know your options and immerse yourself deeply into each topic.
