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When did you realize you were really in labor?
It was 10 pm when my water broke. I called my midwife. She advised me to sit in the shower for a bit and try to relax.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I live in the Netherlands and there a natural birth is very common. So for me it was not that challenging. My husband is French and there it is very rare to do a natural birth so it was more challenging for him than for me.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Yoga helped me a lot in terms of breathing as well as exercises to open up the pelvis area. My husband, family and friends were all really supportive which helped as well.
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What surprised you about your birth?
The fact that i was so calm and relaxed and that i pushed my baby out within 6 hours. No tearing or intervening.
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I believe breathing the right way is very important (yoga breathing). Also surround yourself with people that are positive about natural childbirth.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing and pinching my husbands hands.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Llaying on my back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Incredible!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
I believe breathing the right way is very important (yoga breathing). Also surround yourself with people that are positive about natural childbirth.
