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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my contractions continued while I was resting.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Not knowing how long it would take.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
To know the importance of relaxing during contractions. I sat on an exercise ball during labour and it really helped me to relax.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How quickly I went from 4 cm to having baby in my arms (it was only an hour-I went from 6 cm to pushing in 5 min!) i spent 18 hours in early labour due to baby being posterior.
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Have faith in the innate wisdom and instincts of your body. It knows what to do, you just have to trust it:)
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Moving my body and making deep groaning sounds really helped. Staying relaxed as possible.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Hands and knees while leaning on the back of the reclined bed. Gravity is amazing!!
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Love!! Tremendous relief to hold a healthy little girl :)
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Have faith in the innate wisdom and instincts of your body. It knows what to do, you just have to trust it:)
