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When did you realize you were really in labor?
About an hour and a half after drinking the "midwives brew"
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Honestly, (TMI moment) it was the hemorrhoid from my second child's birth that hurt the most during my third child's birth.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Hypnobirthing and visualizing my ideal birth scenario. Also continuing my yoga practice and staying active. And proper nutrition was key.
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What surprised you about your birth?
My daughter (third baby) weighed two whole pounds more than her big brother, and 3 ounces more than her big sister... making her my largest baby. Yet, she appeared to be much smaller. I was shocked that she was that big.
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Your body was created to birth your baby. Your body knows how to birth your baby. And your baby knows how to be born. You are not broken. You're a strong, capable, and absolutely amazing mama! You CAN welcome your little angel without medical interventions or drugs. There are billions of pioneer women that have gone before you. Tap into their power and wisdom, and your own will follow.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counter pressure on my lower back and hips (during surges) from my midwives and my husband. I had terrible back labor with all three of my babies.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I delivered baby's head in the birthing pool on all fours. But then her shoulder got stuck. So my midwives had me stand up and they helped me get the rest of her body to gently pass through the birth canal. It was blissful and a bit wild all at once.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Like heaven
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Your body was created to birth your baby. Your body knows how to birth your baby. And your baby knows how to be born. You are not broken. You're a strong, capable, and absolutely amazing mama! You CAN welcome your little angel without medical interventions or drugs. There are billions of pioneer women that have gone before you. Tap into their power and wisdom, and your own will follow.
