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Remaining Calm Helped Tami During Her Cesarean Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

At the hospital in triage. I was monitored and received an ultrasound to see how the baby was doing. I had came in with my bag of water broken, my placenta partially abrupted, in early labor. I had no idea. I walked in to the hospital.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Giving up control and remaining calm.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Pray and know God was in control.
What surprised you about your birth?

How strong the body can be. It can take more than you think it can handle.
Pray and know God was in control.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

After 24 hrs post partum I had no pain relief meds.
What position did you end up delivering in?

C-section
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

I got to hold her when she was six days old. It was Joy. A Release.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Medical personal are open to your ideas.
Surround yourself with people who are supportive and understanding. Knowing you can do this your not alone.

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