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When did you realize you were really in labor?
After my 3rd contraction, I knew those were the ones that don't go away
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
My 3rd child was 9hrs of labor, she was sunny side up, and I usually go quick so I was afraid this one could be 9 hours as well....
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I don't know, remember how amazing my husband had been for the first 3 and how to just breath
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What surprised you about your birth?
Just how quickly I went from 7-10....15 minutes!! And it was the easiest part, so weird!
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When you think you can't handle it anymore, it's almost over!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Rocking and breathing
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Traditional, on my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
As usual, the most surreal experience
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
When you think you can't handle it anymore, it's almost over!
