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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my midwife broke my water at 4 cm. After making it to 40 Weeks, I wondered if he would ever come!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Getting through the transition phase is the most challenging part. This is the point where I felt like giving up, but I just had to remember that relief was SO close!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Reading (and rereading) Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth and having the most amazing midwife!
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What surprised you about your birth?
That he weighed 9 lbs 7 oz (and I didn’t even tear)!!! An amazing experience from start to finish!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Moaning and deep-breathing helped me cope through the intense contractions.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
To my surprise, sitting up in the bed is what felt the best to me!
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Like the biggest relief in the world. I was so excited to meet the newest member of our family!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Don’t listen to the negativity! If you just do your research and believe in the power of your body, you can achieve your goal of going all natural!
