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Hiring a Doula Helped Taryn During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I was 38 and a half weeks pregnant with twins and my body had started going into labor every night for three weeks but not progressing into true labor. I was encouraged to be induced since I was having twins and walking around 6cm dilated. Once I decided to do the induction my body finally relaxed and went into labor, it was such a relief.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Repeatedly telling the resident doctors that I was not going to get an epidural.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Hiring a doula! Hands down!
What surprised you about your birth?

How quickly and smoothly it went.
Practice, practice, practice. Do your research early and practice mantras and positions and breathing before you go into labor. Having something to focus on during the contractions can help pull you through and distract you.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Having my husband apply pressure to the base of my back while I breathed and counted.
What position did you end up delivering in?

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

Pure relief and happiness.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Practice, practice, practice. Do your research early and practice mantras and positions and breathing before you go into labor. Having something to focus on during the contractions can help pull you through and distract you.

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