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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I woke up from the most restful nights sleep that I've had in months. When I stood up, my water broke!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
People saying I couldn't do it! The actual birth itself was beautiful, peaceful, and calm.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hypnobabies and MamaNatural! They really helped me focus and relax and to trust in my body.
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What surprised you about your birth?
It seems silly, but after two hospital inductions, I always had this fear that my body would not go into labor naturally. But it did! And I'm still surprised and blown away by what our bodies are capable of. I was also surprised by how quickly it all went!
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There is no describing this moment! My heart burst into a thousand pieces!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Meditation and focusing on breathing. Listening to birth affirmations!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Leaning against the birthing pool
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
There is no describing this moment! My heart burst into a thousand pieces!
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How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?
I really liked how it made dad a part of the experience! A lot of the time, the partner is unsure of what to do in order to play an active role, but the Mama Natural Birth Course made him involved. I also enjoyed the nutritional portion of the class. The affirmationswere another great aspect!
I thought the whole "cascade of interventions" was so interesting, and completely true.
