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When did you realize you were really in labor?
The contractions! I was having pain here and there before hand and I just wasn't sure. It was like the deepness of it...?? The first set of contractions were 30 min apart and the next was 9 min and the next stayed at about 5 min apart. Then I was like ...yes this is finally happening!!!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Keeping calm. I would have loved to scream and cry but staying calm would keep me in charge of my birth.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Research my choices to feel confident in my decision.
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What surprised you about your birth?
The lack of a fight I had at the birthing center. I've given birth there before and I didn't feel respected or heard last time. With this pregnancy I read a little bit on supernatural birth. I prayed about all the things that were important to me and I kept reading about the things I wanted to make sure I was confident in my decision to make sure I wouldn't give in under pressure when questioned in case I felt intimidated.
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With this pregnancy I read a little bit on supernatural birth. I prayed about all the things that were important to me and I kept reading about the things I wanted to make sure I was confident in my decision to make sure I wouldn't give in under pressure when questioned in case I felt intimidated.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
My husband rubbing my back
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Squatting facing the headboard
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I cried. Boohooed. I was overjoyed because I was almost 42 weeks and I was glad I finally got to meet my first girl.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Research all your options. Trust your body. Speak positively over your birth. Pray.
