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When did you realize you were really in labor?
My water started leaking early in the morning, though nothing else changed. It wasn't until 8 pm that night that I felt and heard a POP and real contractions began!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
No relief in the intensity of contractions. Since my active labor was under 5 hours things progressed really rapidly.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hard to say what the most helpful thing. I really believe chiropractor visits for the last two months made a difference. Having confidence in my midwife and her ability to help guide my body through the process was really helpful.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That my baby was really here. I was shocked at how quickly he was born after very few signs of labor early on.
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Having confidence in my midwife and her ability to help guide my body through the process was really helpful.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Pressure! My husband pushed on my lower back during contractions helping to with the pain.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back. They moved me from the birthing stool to my back to try and get a better read on his heartbeat.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I cried! It was so amazing the he was here, all whole and handsome in my arms; and the knowledge that my body did that!!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Trust your body. God made it to do this virtually on its own, don't over think it. That being said, use things in your means to help prepare, things like good diet, birth tinctures, chiropractor etc.
