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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When I had bloody show.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The pushing part.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
For me, the most helpful thing was staying active during my pregnancy.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How easy it was! As crazy as it sounds. Society has natural labor built up to be crazy, unbearable pain, but for me it was serene! Don't get me wrong, it wasn't pain free but it wasn't unbearable.
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Society has natural labor built up to be crazy, unbearable pain, but for me it was serene! Don't get me wrong, it wasn't pain free but it wasn't unbearable.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Massaging pressure points.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Laying on my back. I wanted to give in the tub but he came so fast I didn't have time to move after being checked!
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing! I was so proud that I got him here the natural way that my body was intended to!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Believe in yourself and have a good support system!
