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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I got into a bath to relax, I had random contractions all day and I was tired. As soon as i got into the tub the contractions came regularly and didn't stop.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
What I struggle with is a fear of the doctors and the hospitals. I don't want to be put in the system. We're always told scary things about labor from hospitals and doctors, it's like they scare us to try to control us.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I changed from my usual family practice doctor to a midwife. I had peace as soon as i made the switch.
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What surprised you about your birth?
We were all surprised by how fast everything went. My midwife didn't make it in time, and my doula got to catch.
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Believe you can do it. If you don't believe in yourself how can others?
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I rocked back and forth while i moaned through each contraction. My husband calls it the mom song.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I was between standing and a squat, my husband was holding me up.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I was so glad that labor was over.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Believe you can do it. If you don't believe in yourself how can others?
