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When did you realize you were really in labor?
At midnight when my water broke. I didn't have any labor pains though, I was mostly scared because I knew from the beginning it was going to be a c-section.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I couldn't go with a natural birth since I knew from the beginning of my pregnancy that was high risk. I had skin Lupus that with pregnancy became systemic and I also developed antiphospholipid system which was diagnosed when at 20 weeks pregnancy I had placenta abruption by 50% I had to stay hospitalized for two weeks and from then till the end of the pregnancy had to shot heparin twice a day.
So, when I went to the hospital I was mostly scared and praying for my baby. Thanks to God everything went OK.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
To try to stay calm and positive. Make some research, have a good communication with both my doctors gynecologist and rheumatologist and even though I was high risk I didn't let myself take for all things I read or see on the internet.
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What surprised you about your birth?
The internal strength and tranquility I had.
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So, when I went to the hospital I was mostly scared and praying for my baby. Thanks to God everything went OK.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I was on anesthesia
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What position did you end up delivering in?
N/A
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I was nervous and happy and in tears at the same time.
