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When did you realize you were really in labor?
At 10:0 AM, when I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep again.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I had a natural birth before, and knew what to expect. But with this baby I had so very little sleep the night before she was born, and that was really difficult. I remember being just exhausted during my labor, and my midwife telling me that I had just the amount of energy I needed to get my baby here.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I loved my Hypnobabies class! I appreciate the natural childbirth perspective, and the technique was helpful to me for staying comfortable.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How big my baby was! Almost 9 pounds, and 2 pounds bigger than my first baby.
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Do it! It's an incredible experience. I felt amazing after both of my natural births.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Water! Both of my babies were water births, and I found this to be the best way to stay comfortable.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Sitting in a birth pool.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It's true love, excitement and pure contentment.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Do it! It's an incredible experience. I felt amazing after both of my natural births.
