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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I knew it was coming Monday. Was having Braxton Hicks contractions with cramping. Really started Tuesday night at 6:45.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Mindset and I did my early labor on my own. It was hard to stay in the right mindset. Once I got to the birth center with my birth partner and Doula, it didn't seem like it was so bad.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Finding a Doula that also did acupuncture! Her being able to help bring on my contractions when I was exhausted really helped!
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What surprised you about your birth?
How exhausting it was. I know they tell you it's a marathon, but that early labor was tough. The active labor wasn't nearly as bad, even though I pushed for three hours.
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You can do it. Make sure you have a good support team during the early and active labor and a good Mindset. Also, if you can, carb load and protein! I wish I had been able to eat more to boost my energy.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
The tub really helped and acupressure points did too! Breathing and focusing on the fact that I would meet our baby soon!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back, in the bed.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Wonderful. He was perfect and sweet and it was the most amazing feeling.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it. Make sure you have a good support team during the early and active labor and a good Mindset. Also, if you can, carb load and protein! I wish I had been able to eat more to boost my energy.
