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Having A Doula Helped Sarah During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I realized I was in labor when my crampy feeling and back pain didn’t go away after plenty of water, a bath, and a few hours...
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

My thoughts! My doctor mentioned a c-section multiple times before I went into labor and that idea was something I had to overcome mentally. Once my labor started, my determination to have a natural birth was what kept me going!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

We had a Doula!!!
What surprised you about your birth?

The actual delivery didn’t hurt as much as I thought it might. The doctor’s decision to turn the baby while he was in the birth canal and the episiotomy - along with the fundal massage after birth- were some of the worst pains.
Do your research. Dont believe everything a doctor says!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Walking, breathing properly, massage and pressure on my low back
What position did you end up delivering in?

Laid down in bed
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Surreal
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Do your research. Dont believe everything a doctor says! I was told I’d have a 9 lb baby and that my pelvis was too narrow for vaginal delivery. My son weighed 7’14 and I delivered him vaginally without any pain meds!!

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