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When did you realize you were really in labor?
We had just finished watching Shark Tank on Friday night at about 9:15PM when I felt some sort of "pop". I went to "check things out", and soon realized my water had likely broken. I started texting my midwife, and she told us to go ahead and come in to check on things but said we could return home to labor after that. Ryan insisted that we take our bags just in case we couldn't make it home. That was probably the best idea ever.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The fear of not knowing what to really expect since it's so different for everyone.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Bradley Method Classes, for sure! That and working out (bootcamp) all the way through the pregnancy.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast it went! I was only in labor for 5 total hours, 19min of which was pushing!
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I was only in labor for 5 total hours, 19min of which was pushing!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I preferred sitting on the yoga ball. It was the most tolerable way to deal with my piggybacking contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I delivered in the water partially squatting.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Crazy! I couldn't believe is done it!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it! It's so worth it!
