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When did you realize you were really in labor?
About 1:15 PM. I had been watching Netflix while my other 2 kids were napping and realized that I had been having contractions about a minute apart for the past 10 minutes.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The biggest challenge for me was making sure I was eating and drinking enough throughout the day cause it could happen any time and I wanted to have enough energy.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Perineal Adjustment! Keeps everything aligned so that when baby drops he/she won't get stuck.
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What surprised you about your birth?
It was so easy. Only one push. Besides about 5 super intense contractions it was basically painless.
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Don't be afraid. Fear causes tension which leads to pain. If you have a belief that your body was meant to do this and that birth is a normal natural thing it will be a whole lot less painful and scary.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing and kinda squatting down with the contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my knees, almost sitting back on my heels in the water.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I was speechless and almost giddy. I just felt complete.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Don't be afraid. Fear causes tension which leads to pain. If you have a belief that your body was meant to do this and that birth is a normal natural thing it will be a whole lot less painful and scary.
