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When did you realize you were really in labor?
After coming home from an acupuncture appointment, my water broke as I went to the kitchen to grab a snack. This was a few hours after an ultrasound appointment where a doctor told me to schedule a c section because Baby A was presenting footling breech and twins need to be delivered before 38 weeks. I didn't schedule and started labor on my own.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Trusting that my body and my babies would work together to have the birth that was perfect for them.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Chiropractic, yoga, supportive doula
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What surprised you about your birth?
This was my second set of twins and at each birth, Baby A was born frank breech and Baby B was born sunny side up! Same presentations but this time was a much better experience with a supportive team.
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Trust your body, trust your babies, trust your support system and providers.
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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 in an operating room. Had to make some compromises with it being a twin birth.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
So amazing to hold my baby girl for a few minutes before her brother was born. Shortly after he was born, holding and nursing both was perfect.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Trust your body, trust your babies, trust your support system and providers.
