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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I'd just sat down after cleaning the house top to bottom when I heard this 'pop' and realized my waters had gone. Before this I'd not had any obvious contractions or pain. Labour was intense and progressed very quickly after that.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Being in the house on my own not knowing what was happening was very scary. My mobile was downstairs but everytime I stood up to get it another intense contraction would start and I couldn't move. Also going through transition without a midwife/doula present was horrible as I began to panic and scare myself.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Lots and lots of research. I looked in to everything from hypnobirthing to mind control to try and help me through a natural birth.
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What surprised you about your birth?
The speed that everything happened. From start to finish my labour lasted three and a half hours and then I had my little baby boy!
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Believe in your ability as a woman! The power that you hold is unbelievable!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing and warm bath helped me the most
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back sadly as I was in an ambulance on the way to the maternity unit when my son was born.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Overwhelming! I couldn't believe he was mine and I got to keep him!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Believe in your ability as a woman! The power that you hold is unbelievable!
