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Daily Exercise Helped Meredith During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When the doctor told me I had a slow leak and there was only about half of the amniotic fluid left. We were instructed to head to the hospital.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Enduring the pain but knowing our miracle baby was waiting on the other side
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Daily Exercise! I firmly believe that helped with pregnancy, delivery, and recovery!
What surprised you about your birth?

Pushing through the actual delivery was truly easier than I imagined it would be!
You can do it! Even though it may not seem like it, you truly can. The gift at the end is worth everything you have to go through.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Massages from my doula.
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

My heart truly grew three sizes bigger, I was in complete shock and awe that we created this baby boy and my body grew him to be a perfect little piece of my husband and I.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

You can do it! Even though it may not seem like it, you truly can. The gift at the end is worth everything you have to go through.

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