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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Around 8:30pm on January 3rd, 2017 I started to feel stronger contractions and they were closer together, as opposed to the random ones I felt earlier that evening.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Bear the pain! This was my second birth, so actually a lot faster. Because of that I didn't have any time to concentrate and relax, everything happened so fast and intensely. It took less than 3 hrs between contractions began and his birth. Getting to the hospital being complete dilated hurt a lot, and I thought I wasn't gonna make it! I didn't have time to have an epidural, so the pain was very hard to manage.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Prenatal Yoga. During contractions and birth I remembered a couple positions we used to practice and the thought of "I have the power to do it!"
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What surprised you about your birth?
Time! I was prepared to deal with a faster birth but I did not realize it could be THAT fast! My first labor took 16 hours, this time, less than 3hrs!
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Prepare yourself! We, as women, were mean to have natural births! Empower yourself. Read a lot, practice yoga, find a support group or someone who can help you find your inner female power. But be prepare for the pain and great work you'll have to perform during delivery.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Staying on all-fours position
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On back with legs towards chest
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Miracle of life! Felt amazing ;)
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Prepare yourself! We, as women, were mean to have natural births! Empower yourself. Read a lot, practice yoga, find a support group or someone who can help you find your inner female power. But be prepare for the pain and great work you'll have to perform during delivery.
