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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my contractions got harder and closer together
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Going natural!! Lol remembering that pain once it started I had to remind myself it'll be over soon! Then getting in my head to focus and staying there with all the commotion from hospital staff
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Took a Bradley Method class with my husband even though it wasn't our first time it was so useful and helpful and a fun date night!
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What surprised you about your birth?
The fact that I did it! And how fast it went! We labored at home for 2 hours and went to the hospital at 145am and He was born at 425am! The recovery surprised me on how easy it was and how good I felt! It was amazing!
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Do it!!! Absolutely Do It!! You won't regret it!! Having both a medicated and a natural birth, I'd do it this way over and over again!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I would count in my head once the contractions started and that helped me a lot. In our class we were told you can handle anything for 60 seconds. So I held onto that!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
The hospital position?! Lol in bed
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It took me a minute to look at him! I kept thanking God! Over and over I just kept saying thank you Jesus lol
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Do it!!! Absolutely Do It!! You won't regret it!! Having both a medicated and a natural birth, I'd do it this way over and over again!
