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Sitting In A Tub Of Water Helped Brittany During Her Birth Center Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Even thought this was our 4th I have never gone into labor on my own. Our last 3 where inductions. I labored at home all day not sure it was the real deal. It wasn't until 6pm when I decided to go to the birth center to be safe, that I realized it was the real deal.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Contractions for me where nothing and never got unbearable, for me the hardest part was the push phase. My water never broke so my midwifes thought he would be born in the water sac. But after hours of pushing with no results we had to bust my water.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

The most helpful thing for me was researching and reading other moms birthing experiences.
What surprised you about your birth?

I was surprised what a great support person my husband was during this birth, with our last 3 he was very hands off.
When you think you can't do it anymore, you are almost there so keep going!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Being in the water
What position did you end up delivering in?

Sitting in the tub
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Amazing and so empowering
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

When you think you can't do it anymore, you are almost there so keep going!

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