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When did you realize you were really in labor?
5 am the morning Dex was born (2/22). I felt bad menstrual like cramps, pressure and a ping. I had been having lots of cramping and little pains for a few weeks prior. When I woke I immediately went to hands and knees position to alleviate the pressure and then I realized my water broke so I went to the bathroom and called the midwife at the birthing center.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
This birth was extremely fast! Water broke at 5 am and Dex arrived at 8:17 am. The most challenging was realizing I was in transition at home and praying we'd make it to the birthing center before he was born! I had to gather strength to get in the car and had my husband throw a few toiletries together that were not yet packed in the birth bag. I wore a robe and slippers because I didn't have the strength to dress. It all worked out though!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I listened to Kierra Blaser's Kingdom Childbirth class, which armed me with knowledge and lots of spiritual support and affirmation for an amazing and peaceful birth!
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What surprised you about your birth?
How fast it went and that I was able to birth naturally, no drugs and it was amazing! I didn't suffer, but it was definitely intense. I had prayed for a fast labor that I was able to manage naturally with minimal tearing.
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You can do it! The more knowledge you have the easier it is to get through. And God is the biggest help.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Hands and knees position and rocking in that. Side lying to rest with one knee up. Sitting on the toilet. Praying. Breathing. Water birth
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Reclining in the tub. Water birth.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Wonderful and full of awe and gratitude! I was just laughing and saying oh my god, thank you. So happy labor was over too!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it! The more knowledge you have the easier it is to get through. And God is the biggest help.
