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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I never actually went into labor, I had a scheduled cesarean at 39 weeks.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Unfortunately going natural was not part of my birth plan in the end.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Prenatal yoga really helped me physically, mentally, and spiritually. It was great for stretching and breathing, as well as connecting with other moms to be.
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What surprised you about your birth?
My child was born with only one lung so we didn't know what to expect, nor did the doctors. Once he was born they were able to assess how he would deal with breathing on his own. Thus far he's doing great!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Yoga and warm baths really helped, along with a lot of stretching.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I had a cesarian.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
My first feeling was relief! I didn't get to hold my baby right away because he went straight to NICU. I finally got to hold him 9 hours after he was born, it was the longest day of my life.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Mama Natural is a wealth of information and insight into giving birth naturally. I highly recommend signing up and getting the weekly emails throughout your pregnancy. Also finding a prenatal yoga class helped tremendously.
