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When did you realize you were really in labor?
My water started to leak slowly at around week 34, mucus plug went at week 36 and contractions started very slowly...I knew it was serious a few days later when I couldn't function through the contractions anymore.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The hospital was not willing to support me in my choices, I had two previous emergency c sections and they pushed for me to have a scheduled section, or given that my labour started early to have a section as soon as I got to hospital.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Honestly it was listening to, trusting in and really respecting my own gut feelings.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I felt much more positive about the entire experience this time..even though it culminated in a third emergency section I felt really strong and empowered in the aftermath. With all three babies i have had natural, intervention free pregnancies and labours but had allowed other people's opinions to make me doubt my decisions...not this time!
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It was lovely to receive a little reminder to keep the faith every week in the pregnancy updates...really made me feel that I was part of a global motherhood.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Mindful breathing and motion.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Flat on my back on the operating table...with dignity.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
My baby had to be taken to intensive care after delivery and I didn't see him for several hours...to finally see and hold him was relief beyond description.
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How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?
It was lovely to receive a little reminder to keep the faith every week in the pregnancy updates...really made me feel that I was part of a global motherhood.
