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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I knew I was really in labor Christmas morning, when I woke up around 2:30am and couldn't just breathe through them. I had to have my husband do counter pressure.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The ring of fire.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I read lots of natural childbirth book, like Ina May's guide to childbirth. And I also invested in a doula!
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What surprised you about your birth?
It went super fast! My other two births were 52 and 48 hours, this one was 22 hours!!
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Prepare and hire a doula!!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing through them with my doula and husband doing counter pressure.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my knees. The position I'm in in my picture!
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing! I couldn't believe she was here!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Prepare and hire a doula!!
