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When did you realize you were really in labor?
At 41 weeks 1 day, I woke up at 4am with a mild contraction. I fell back asleep and when I woke up at 7am with the same type of contractions, I knew it was time.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Giving up control and knowing there is no turning back at a certain point.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Birth Boot Camp
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast it went once contractions sped up. About 2 hours!
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You got this mama! Your body was made to birth your baby, and your body has natural pain relievers to help you through the tough moments. Remember, you can do anything for a minute! Make sure to have supportive people with you who believe in the natural birth process and believe in you.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Hip squeezes and getting in the birth pool.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
In the birth pool. On my knees, with my arms over the side of the pool holding onto one handle with both hands.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Euphoric! So happy to meet her and find out she was a girl!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You got this mama! Your body was made to birth your baby, and your body has natural pain relievers to help you through the tough moments. Remember, you can do anything for a minute! Make sure to have supportive people with you who believe in the natural birth process and believe in you.
