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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Never went into labor
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Deciding whether to wait for baby to come at his own time or induce as doctor suggested.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Meditation
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What surprised you about your birth?
How tame pitocin was in the beginning of induction.
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Focus on one contraction at a time. Don't think about how painful it is, just focus on the strategy you are using to get through it ( breathing, swaying, focal point, etc).
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Deep breathing. Low vocal sounds on the exhale. Swaying. Focal point.
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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?
So sweet. Long awaited embrace.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Focus on one contraction at a time. Don't think about how painful it is, just focus on the strategy you are using to get through it ( breathing, swaying, focal point, etc).
