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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Contractions became closer together and I really had to work at relaxing and visualization to make it through them.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I don’t labor the same as some others, I am very quiet and keep it contained so the midwife kept putting it off for me to come in to the birth center. I think the wait was the hardest part when I knew I was ready but they didn’t think I was there yet just based on how I sounded on the phone.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Birth boot camp class!
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What surprised you about your birth?
It went so fast once it came time to push. I almost had her in the car on the way to the birth Center, when we got there I was already at a 10 and she was born within 20-30 minutes later.
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Listen to your body. Regardless of what anyone tells you. You will know what to do and when to do it!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Standing and swaying, plus visualizing relaxing images like a dandelion being blown out across an open field.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Leaning back in the birth tub-water birth
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing, like nothing else! I think I was just in shock that she was finally here and that I did it!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Listen to your body. Regardless of what anyone tells you. You will know what to do and when to do it!
