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When did you realize you were really in labor?
After my 40 wk appointment mild contractions started at 10 mins apart but stayed that way for 3 whole days.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Staying positive and trusting the process regardless of how long and slow time felt.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Pray a lot, practice breathing and birth art.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That my body was actual able to give birth naturally and peaceful at home regardless of all the negative things I was told about having a VBAC.
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Trust your body, trust the process, surround yourself with people who believe in you!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
The pool full of warm water and breathing.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
In the water, laying back with my husband holding my legs so I could push because I had no strength left in my legs
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I cried as soon as I felt his head emerging, it was pure disbelief mixed with gratitude.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Trust your body, trust the process, surround yourself with people who believe in you!
