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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my contraction became more frequent from 10min apart to 3 min apart in just few seconds
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Nothing. I knew I was going natural from the minute I found out I'm pregnant.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I spend quite a lot of time looking for a good breastfeeding vlogs on YouTube where I found Mama Natural vlogs. In particular the one where mama talks about 5 things to make the whole childbirth much easier.
She recommended getting the childbirth in the glory on the MP3 which in my case was a huge help.
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What surprised you about your birth?
what surprised me the most was how my body knew what to do and how I managed to keep calm and relax
While listening to childbirth in the glory on my MP3 my baby girl was out within an hour of getting into hospital
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It was an amazing and overwhelming experience that I will never forget.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Focusing on my breathing and remaining calm and relax
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What position did you end up delivering in?
While having contraction I was kneeling on the beanbag on the hospital floor. A few minute before my baby was born I went into the pool.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was an amazing and overwhelming experience that I will never forget.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Believe in yourself don't let the fear spoil your plans you can do it !!!!
