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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Two hours after my water broke.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The intensity of the back labor and feeling of her descending through my pelvis.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hypnobabies home study, Epi-No, prenatal yoga, an amazing support system, and most of all prayer!
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What surprised you about your birth?
That it was only 5 hours long! And that I finally got my home birth after 2 hospital transfers!
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If I can do it - a woman of 4'10" 110lb body structure birthing an 8 1/2 baby, a third attempt at achieving a homebirth, and stubborn vaginal scar tissue - anyone can!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Hypnobabies, counter-pressure, and the birth pool.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Hands and knees
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Exhilarating!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
If I can do it - a woman of 4'10" 110lb body structure birthing an 8 1/2 baby, a third attempt at achieving a homebirth, and stubborn vaginal scar tissue - anyone can!
