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When did you realize you were really in labor?
April 18th at 5:15 a.m. my water broke in bed after sleeping through what I now know was early labor
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Pushing was the most challenging part. I only pushed for 13 minutes though!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I read super natural childbirth and prayed for a definite sign I was in labor as well as a quick one. I got both!
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What surprised you about your birth?
The fact that I was only in labor for 1 hour and 45 minutes after my water broke naturally and This is my first baby!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
I honestly didn’t have time to think about pain relief strategies. I did deliver leaning over the back of the hospital bed so that helped a lot.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I delivered on my knees over the back of the hospital bed
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
The most amazing feeling I’ve ever felt, everything was warm and relieved and magical.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Stay active, eat dates, drink red raspberry leaf tea, and pray!
