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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When I woke up at 12:30 am and realized my water had broke.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The fear that the pain would only get worse.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I researched common interventions and the complications that can come along with them as well as the benefits of having a natural labor.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That it was so quick. I labored for three hours! It was over before I really even had time to psych myself out.
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It was amazing! I was both in awe of the beautiful baby that I just delivered and amazed that my body was able to do that!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Deep breathing and swaying during contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was amazing! I was both in awe of the beautiful baby that I just delivered and amazed that my body was able to do that!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Don't let yourself get psyched out by the hype of childbirth. It is definitely manageable!
