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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I was actually in early labor for two days at home, my only cue was contractions picked up in intensity by three fold!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Being exhausted and hungry from being in labor at home for two days before and having absolutely no appetite!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Making mantras and asking other women what kind of coping skills they used.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That it was actually quite "painless" it was more intensity and pain, and the fact that I only pushed for ten minutes!!
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Just when you think you can't take it anymore, remind yourself that you are stronger than anything your body throws at you because you were meant for this mama!!!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
My mantras, when I felt I couldn't do it anymore I just told myself that my body was made for this, it's not stronger than me because it is me, I can't stop the waves from coming but I can learn how to surf etc. plus my hubby was there encouraging me the whole way ❤️
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Side lying! I had the choice to stand, be on all fours or lay on my side and my legs and arms were exhausted from laboring for so long that I chose to rest while I pushed!
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It is truly indescribable, the huge rush of relief and absolute pure love!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Just when you think you can't take it anymore, remind yourself that you are stronger than anything your body throws at you because you were meant for this mama!!!
