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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my water broke!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I had contractions one on top of another and some that were coupling, which meant they would decrease slightly, but then kick back up.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Taking natural birth classes and learning comfort techniques.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That my water broke so early and how quick my labor was! It was only 6.5 hours from the time my water broke!
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Stick to your guns, breath, and have a good support team.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
My husband applying counter pressure on my back
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back in a hospital bed.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Surreal. It felt like an out of body experience.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Stick to your guns, breath, and have a good support team.
