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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I wasn't sure I was really in labor until my water broke! Then all of a sudden, things got real! my contractions started several hours before that, but I kept thinking it may just be false labor.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I struggled with a lot of self doubt, feeling like I wouldn't be able to do it.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
My husband was the best help to me throughout labor and our daughters birth. He was timing my contractions, and would let me know when one was about to begin and also when each one was fading and when it would be ending. He kept me centered the whole time and kept reminding me how far we had already come, he was an amazing support.
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What surprised you about your birth?
It surprised me how quickly Lily came. My entire labor was less than 6 hours. And my daughter arrived less than an hour after my water broke.
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There are no words to describe that feeling of holding my sweet daughter the first time. She is the most incredible gift!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
The warm water in the tub helped me so much. It really relieved a lot of the pressure I was feeling.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Squatting in the tub.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
There are no words to describe that feeling of holding my sweet daughter the first time. She is the most incredible gift!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Surround yourself with a team of people who know what kind of birth you want and who will support you!
