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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I woke up to contractions around 6am.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Surrendering to your body's power during labor (not fighting against each contraction whether in early or active labor).
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Chiropractic Care! Birthing Affirmations! and Red Raspberry Leaf Tea!
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What surprised you about your birth?
My active labor was only 10 min (4 pushes) long!
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Do not let anyone convince you that you cannot do this.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Having someone put pressure or massage my lower back during contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
In a genuflecting kneel (one leg kneeled and the other on the floor).
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
An overwhelming sense of joy, gratitude and relief.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Do not let anyone convince you that you cannot do this. And even if you attempted a natural birth once already and it did not go as planned, I am a living testament that even after a traumatizing first birth, I've gone on to have 2 redemptive births afterwards. NEVER LOOSE HOPE!
