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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Once my contractions started getting closer and stronger.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
How intense the contractions get especially as you get closer to being 10 cm dilated.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Lots of prayers, I believe God made our bodies to bring life into this world and lots of research I read as much as I could on natural births what to expect and the unexpected.
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What surprised you about your birth?
For me it was that it wasn't as horrible as I had heard (I had always heard it was the worst pain ever). It was painful and difficult but invigorating at the same time. It was a great experience for me. Also how quickly the pain went away as soon as he was out.
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Prepare you mind for a natural birth. Tell yourself you can do it.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Deep breathing during contractions, hot showers, walking, bouncing on birthing ball, squatting and lots of support from my husband.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Lying on back but head of bed at about 60 degree angle.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Overwhelming love, happy and relived he was here.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Prepare you mind for a natural birth. Tell yourself you can do it.
