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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When I tried going to sleep and the contractions woke me up every 2 minutes
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Having to push for 2.5 hours. My baby was huge!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Take a natural birth class with my husband. He was an amazing coach! And also have a doula (my wonderful twin sister)
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What surprised you about your birth?
I handled contractions way better than I ever thought
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Believe you can do it! Also have a good support system. I never thought I could do it... but I gave birth to a 9lbs 8.7oz baby!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counter pressure on my lower back and my husband telling me to look at him in his eyes and breathe
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What position did you end up delivering in?
In bed holding my legs up.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
My body was so exhausted I could barely move my arms to hold him. But it was and is the best feeling in the world
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Believe you can do it! Also have a good support system. I never thought I could do it... but I gave birth to a 9lbs 8.7oz baby!
