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When did you realize you were really in labor?
About 11pm, after a day of feeling yucky. No contractions until 11pm.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
He came so fast, I think I was a little scared and in shock. I could not relax at all.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Stayed in shape!
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What surprised you about your birth?
He was 3.5 weeks early, was born 4 hours after my first contraction, and less than an hour after we made it to the hospital!
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After having a medicated birth, and 3 natural births, I can honestly say the pain is so worth it! I felt amazing and was able to get up soon after my natural births, my babies were so much more alert and took to breastfeeding faster!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I didn't have time to try anything. I went from 5cm to delivered in 20 min!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing♡♡♡
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
After having a medicated birth, and 3 natural births, I can honestly say the pain is so worth it! I felt amazing and was able to get up soon after my natural births, my babies were so much more alert and took to breastfeeding faster!