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When did you realize you were really in labor?
My water broke at 1:30am and contractions started immediately. This was my second home birth so I knew what to expect.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I honestly can't say what was most challenging. I choose to have a natural home birth for both my babies. I accepted the challenges and used them as power to deliver.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
My midwife.
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What surprised you about your birth?
This birth was shorter overall, compared to my first birth, but I pushed for 3 of my 4 hours of labor with this one. It was exhausting.
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Prepare yourself. Don't give up. Know how strong you are as a human. We did the Bradley method for both our home births and the knowledge we gained was so powerful.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I didn't use any pain relief. I concentrated on my mantras and my husband talked me through the hardest contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On all 4's doggy style on the floor.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Blissful
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Prepare yourself. Don't give up. Know how strong you are as a human. We did the Bradley method for both our home births and the knowledge we gained was so powerful.
