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When did you realize you were really in labor?
2 hours before she arrived. Contractions started at 11:30 pm and she came at 1:32 am. Got to birthing center at about midnight.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
It was a precipitous delivery, so spent the entire time in transition phase. Was quite intense
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Making sure to listen to my body and it's signals
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast it happened
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Be prepared for anything!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing, low moaning, moving around and counter pressure on hips
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back actually, the classic position
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
A relief!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Be prepared for anything!
