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When did you realize you were really in labor?
After a few days of prodromal labor, I woke up at 1 am with strong contractions that were already 3 to 5 minutes apart. I was 41 weeks and 2 days and beyond ready.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Although I progressed fairly quickly to 7 cm, my baby was posterior facing. I had painful back labor and it took a long time for baby to descend and dilate the rest of the way.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Research interventions and options to help make educated decisions. Also read things that empower you!
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What surprised you about your birth?
Back labor! I was not prepared mentally for that pain.
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Just work through each contraction one at a time. And even though it may be painful be upright and move!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Massage and shower with the focus being my back.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Side lying.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Instant amnesia of all the pain I had just experienced. No words can describe how beautiful of a moment it is to meet your baby.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Just work through each contraction one at a time. And even though it may be painful be upright and move!
