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When did you realize you were really in labor?
My water broke
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I had to have pitocin unfortunately so the contractions were very strong and very close together.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
A lot of prayers, research & birth affirmations
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What surprised you about your birth?
That my water broke a week early! My water has never broke on its own and I'm usually a week late.
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Set your mind to it and believe in yourself! Our bodies are amazing. I felt like super woman! Make sure you have a supportive team that will encourage and honor natural birth.
"The pain that you've been feeling, can't compare to the JOY that is coming" Romans 8:18
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Husband massaging essential oils on my back.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Squatting in the tub
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing! There's nothing else in the world that gives that amount of joy!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Set your mind to it and believe in yourself! Our bodies are amazing. I felt like super woman! Make sure you have a supportive team that will encourage and honor natural birth.
"The pain that you've been feeling, can't compare to the JOY that is coming" Romans 8:18
