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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I realized I was really in labor when I first woke up. I was only having light contractions in the morning but I just had a feeling that it was the real deal.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
For me, the most challenging thing about having a natural childbirth was just realizing that I could do it and giving into the pain.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
The most helpful thing I did to prepare myself for childbirth was surrounding myself with people who were encouraging and supportive of my choices.
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What surprised you about your birth?
What surprised me most about my birth was how different it was from my first birth.
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Holding my baby for the first time was very surreal. I couldn't believe that I had just pushed my tiny, squishy, baby out. The surge of emotions were overwhelming in the best way.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
The pain relief strategy that worked the best for me was laboring in the water. I also labored well leaning on my yoga ball.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I ended up delivering my baby while squatting and Holding leaning on the side of my birth pool.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Holding my baby for the first time was very surreal. I couldn't believe that I had just pushed my tiny, squishy, baby out. The surge of emotions were overwhelming in the best way.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
The best piece of advice I could give to a mama who wants to go natural is to surround herself with people who are supportive of her and her choices.
