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When did you realize you were really in labor?
A cervical check accidentally put me into labor. I started having painful contractions and I also started shivering.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Towards the end the contractions were so intense and I was told I wasn't fully dilated so I thought it was going to be a few more hours until I could push. Thankfully my body took charge and started pushing on it own.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hiring a doula!!
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What surprised you about your birth?
I went to labor & delivery because I had slightly elevated blood pressure. I never expected to be giving birth that same day. Doctors wanted to check me to see if I had dilated at all. They wanted to induce me the next week (I would have refused induction anyway). I let them check me and it put me into labor.
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By the time you feel like you can't do it, you realize you already are.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Having my doula help me through contractions was so helpful!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Sitting up
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was an amazing feeling and I was in shock I had delivered her naturally.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
By the time you feel like you can't do it, you realize you already are.
