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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I had been having mild crampy type contractions all day, but at midnight they changed and would wake me up. That's when I knew this was the real deal.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Keeping myself under control to keep my husband calm. I knew if I expressed I was in too much pain he would tell the nurses to bring in the epidural.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Take the Mama Natural Birth Course and read the Bradley Method book. This FTM was clueless about it all. The Mama Natural course (book and videos) helped me along with pregnancy and what to expect during labor. The Bradley Method helped me to understand how to relax my body and when to go to the hospital.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How quick it was. 12 hours from the start of my "real" contractions to when we meet our sweet boy.
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The Mama Natural course (book and videos) helped me along with pregnancy and what to expect during labor.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Standing and leaning on something, such as a yoga ball or chair, and remembering to breathe.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Surreal
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What did you name your baby, and why?
Easton Miller My husband picked Easton. Miller is the last name for his mom's side of the family.
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How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?
Everything from start to finish. I was clueless about the whole process.
