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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I didn't realize it till my midwife stopped by my house to check on me on her way to the center for work that day. I was ten days past my estimated due date. She did a cervical exam and told me I was five centimeters dialated and to just go with her into the center because I was having a baby that day!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Transition transition transition!!! I hit a dark place there for a minute, telling myself that baby girl was going to be an only child, that I would never do this again, if I did I wanted to go to the hospital and get ALL the drugs, heck just schedule a C section. Haha all totally normal thoughts but I am SO happy I chose to deliver naturally.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
By hiring a doula!!! She also happens to be a good friend of mine but I couldn't have gotten through without her she was such a help.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I delivered in a birthing tub and caught my daughter myself, it suprised me how fast she popped up!
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YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Gather a great support team who wants it as much as you, write a birth plan, remember WHY you are choosing to do this, find yourself a doula, and enjoy displaying the power only you can have.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Deep breaths in and vocalizing on the way out in low tones. Lots of " O " sounds.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I was squatting/sitting against the ledge in the birthing tub.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
I have never cried tears of joy before that day. It was the most beautiful, magical feeling possible.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Gather a great support team who wants it as much as you, write a birth plan, remember WHY you are choosing to do this, find yourself a doula, and enjoy displaying the power only you can have.
