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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Was having inconsistent contractions throughout the night but was worried it was false labor. I already had an appointment with my doctor that morning and he told me I was dialated 4cm and the baby would be coming that day!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Pushing! The contractions through 8cm were manageable and I was able to count through them, knowing I would have relief after the contraction was over. Once transition happened and it came time to push everything got more intense. Luckily I only had 20-30 minutes of pushing before she was out.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Following the tips on the mam anatural blog, specifically drinking red raspberry leaf tea and eating dates.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How manageable and quick it was. I checked into the hospital and 6 hours later my baby was born!
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Amazing! It was so exciting to see her. Since it was my first birth I didn’t know what to expect but I was overjoyed and proud.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counting. I counted to 30 and the contraction would peak and I knew I would have relief for a few minutes.
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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?
Amazing! It was so exciting to see her. Since it was my first birth I didn’t know what to expect but I was overjoyed and proud.
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How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?
Knowing what was happening to my body and that I could do it. And the tips like Red Rasberry leaf tea, etc.
