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Learning How to Properly Breathe Through Contractions Helped Amanda During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When my water broke at home.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Waiting for cervical dilation for 18 hours.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Learned how to properly breathe through contractions.
What surprised you about your birth?

That my 4th child required 21 hours of labor.
Stay at home as long as possible! And keep a minimal number of people with you.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Lower back rub
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Sureal but amazing. Like my heart would burst.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Stay at home as long as possible! And keep a minimal number of people with you.

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