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When did you realize you were really in labor?
About 8am August 16, but had been having back labor & "Braxton Hicks" since about 9:30pm August 15
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Not giving in to that little voice in my head that wanted an epidural
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hired a doula & midwives.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How much more comfortable & less stressful a home birth was over a hospital birth
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We were made to do this, so you don't need to worry. Yes it hurts like heck, but it is so worth it.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
A hot rice sock on my back relieved the back labor, mostly. & then the nice warm water of the tub relieved some tension in the rest of my body
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Perpendicular to the tub with my feet bracing on the sides. Not exactly on my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Absolutely amazing. The only thing I could say was "Ohh Ohh Oh Oh Oh" lol.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
God face ya the ability to deliver babies all natural, He made our bodies tough enough to endure labor & then proceeding to push a little baby, that we have grown inside of ya for 9+ months, out of a narrow opening. We were made to do this, so you don't need to worry. Yes it hurts like heck, but it is so worth it.
