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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I woke to go to the bathroom at 1:30am and noticed that I was having very mild contractions every 4min
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I was booked in for a water birth but when I had my waters broken there was Meconium in it so I had to be moved to a different room just as my contractions started to pick up pace
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I listened to Hypnobirthing track for a few months before the birth and I found it a lot easier to stay in the moment and be aware of how the labour was progressing and what my body was doing.
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What surprised you about your birth?
My 3 teenage children were there and decided to watch as their brother was born. I was very aware of how my pushing was progressing and had great control over moving my baby through delivery.
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Just do it. Believe in your body and know in your soul that you have the power to do this amazing thing.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I almost sang through each contraction. And used gas and air tube to bite down on while I pushed.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my knees over the top of the bed.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I felt really calm and full of joy that my partner and I had a son to add to our family.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Just do it. Believe in your body and know in your soul that you have the power to do this amazing thing.
