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When did you realize you were really in labor?
As soon as I woke up at 2am I knew that I was in labor because of the intensity of the contractions.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The intensity and short breaks between contractions were tough to handle. My body had a lot of work to get done in a short amount of time. Labor and birth was only 31/2 hours!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I did yoga, Nia and other exercises before and during entire pregnancy. Ate healthy. Drank red raspberry leaf tea.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How quick it was compared to my long first birth.
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Listen to your body, do what is right for you. Stay active and eat nutritious foods. Know and trust that our bodies were made to have babies and are amazing!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Counter pressure on lower back. Warm water (birth pool). Awesome support from husband.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my side with one leg up on the couch.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing!!! Relief. Finally got to find out the gender... a girl!!! So happy for a great, unexpectedly quick birth and happy, healthy baby!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Listen to your body, do what is right for you. Stay active and eat nutritious foods. Know and trust that our bodies were made to have babies and are amazing!
