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Educating Herself Helped Roxie During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I never went into labor. My water broke prematurely and after 12 hours they started induction. 20,hours later I had not dilated and required a c-section.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

I never had the opportunity to go natural. They want baby out within 24 hours. I did not have a epidural during induction but did need a spinal for surgery.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Educating myself but nothing went as planned.
What surprised you about your birth?

That nothing went as planned. I thought I had it all figured out and ended up having to be flexible and go with it. After 20 hours of induction I never dilated which was a huge surprise.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

I didn't have much opportunity to use what I learned.
What position did you end up delivering in?

C-section
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Amazing. I had to wait so long between the c-section and his complications. It was overwhelming just getting to look at him and know that he was ok.
How did the Mama Natural Birth Class help you in your childbirth?

I knew about the gentle c-section which my hospital does support. Unfortunately my little guy did not transition well and was taken to the nursery and put on oxygen for a short period of time.

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