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When did you realize you were really in labor?
After losing part of my mucus plug and I started having hard, long contractions.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Part of my cervix didn't thin. So there was a "lip" of it covering some of his head and I couldn't get him around it. Made it all the more challenging.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Squats and taking Evening Primrose Oil.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How well my midwife and doctor stuck to my plans of going natural, even when I changed my mind. They really stuck with it and helped me through.
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Having a great team there to support your wishes of natural. Even though there could be complications, if you or the baby aren't in any danger they won't give in.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Moving and the water tub.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Half squaring/laying down pulling on a towel while the nurse pulled opposite
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing but exhausting
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Having a great team there to support your wishes of natural. Even though there could be complications, if you or the baby aren't in any danger they won't give in.
