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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I realize I was really in labor when I started to feel his head push against my cervix with contractions when I went to the bathroom and was sitting on he toilet. My contractions went from 5 min to 3 min apart soon after that
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Waiting to finally go into labor and things not fizzle out and stop.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Surround myself with an amazing birth team.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How different my labor was this time. I was talking and laughing at 9 and 10 cm and got to feel him crowning and catch him.
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Trust yourself, your body, and your team.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counter pressure, pool use, and swaying.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Hands and knees in the pool.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing and so worth the wait.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Trust yourself, your body, and your team.
