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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Contractions woke me up at 340am. They were still a good 5 minutes a part at that point so it took me a couple of hours to believe this was going to be our labor day.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
These contractions came on fast and fierce, so it was difficult to get on top of them and relax into them.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hire an amazing midwife, doula and reading as much as I could. As well as scripture meditation, they were hung all through my bedroom during the birth.
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What surprised you about your birth?
This was my 2hba2c, and she shocked us by weighing a whopping 12 pounds. She came out perfect and my body did it without tearing.
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Prepare as much as you can. Hire a provider who supports your wishes and a doula to support you and your partner.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I laid in the bed with my peanut ball, the essential oils my doula used and counter pressure.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I was on my back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Prepare as much as you can. Hire a provider who supports your wishes and a doula to support you and your partner.
