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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I had been having false labor for WEEKS so I didn't think anything of it. Went to my weekly appointment, and I was dilated to a 5 so they sent me to labor and delivery!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I had a very short, EASY labor! Technically I was having contractions for more than 24 hours but the only time the were regular and painful, were for about half an hour before delivery! So I didn't have any challenges!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Read other birth stories and watched videos.
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What surprised you about your birth?
My contractions never go consistent or painful until the end. They would be anywhere from 2-20 minutes apart, no pain at all. Then at 10:45 pm they got very painful and about 30 seconds apart. I got checked at 11:15 and Dr said I was an 8 and went to leave the room. I yelled for her to stay and baby was born at 11:17! My body did everything and I couldn't control it. It surprised me how my body knew what to do without me!
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You can do it! As long as you put your mind to it, you can succeed!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing!
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back, didn't even have a chance to move!
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I bawled my eyes out! This was my third baby but the first one I got to hold immediately after delivery, my first 2 were sent to the NICU.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it! As long as you put your mind to it, you can succeed!
