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When did you realize you were really in labor?
On February 5th at around 11 pm I started having regular contractions. I was able to fall asleep for a little while but by 4:00 am I knew it was time to head to the hospital because the contractions got intense and very close together.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
There really wasn't time to think about much because labor intensified & progressed quickly. Even if I had wanted medication or an epidural, which I did not, there wouldn't have been time for it.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Having a doula was the best decision to help me with labor.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How quickly it went & that he was born on his due date and weighed exactly the same as his sister, who also was born on her due date.
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If you can find a doula to work with do it! Trust your body and the process of birth. You can do it!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing through the pain, my doula talking me through the contractions and staying as upright as possible.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my hands and knees on the bed
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing! I felt complete.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
If you can find a doula to work with do it! Trust your body and the process of birth. You can do it!
