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When did you realize you were really in labor?
My water started leaking before I started labor. I was told I had an 18 hour period before baby and I were at risk for infection.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Whenever I wasn't relaxed through contractions the pain felt unbearable. But I was very lucky to have a husband who coached me through it all and never left my side.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I read every weekly update from Mama Natural and watched her videos! These helped me feel prepared. It also felt great knowing I wasn't the only one experiencing certain symptoms each week!
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What surprised you about your birth?
Every part is a surprise. As much as you can prepare and try to plan.. things will go the way God intends them to go.
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Things may not go according to plan but that's okay! You are strong and your body was meant to do this!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
We took Bradley classes! My husband would press my hips together and apply the DIY massager (tennis balls and socks).
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What position did you end up delivering in?
on my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was the most surreal feeling in the world!!! I couldn't believe she was inside of me and now in my arms.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Things may not go according to plan but that's okay! You are strong and your body was meant to do this!
