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When did you realize you were really in labor?
My water broke. I HARDLY felt any contractions in the beginning but when I made it to the hospital I was told by nurse that I was having them (they just wasn't consistent).
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
I did not want an epidural nor did I want poticin however, after being in labor for 15 hours my doctor advise that it was best to get the pitocin because I was not dilating as much and my contractions still was not consistent. I decided to go with the poticin so I would not get an infection which eventually led to an epidural after making it to 6 centimeters. My baby went into distress and I had to get a c-section.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Childbirth classes and books
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What surprised you about your birth?
Nothing literally went as plan at all lol but the reward in the end was priceless.
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Voice your opinions.Patient Self Determination Act was made for you to have a say on the preferred methods of treatment. Although I did not get my natural birth I envisioned, the doctor was understanding and allowed me to labor naturally as long as it was safely possible.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Birthing ball was helpful, plenty of popsicles, support from family, and a sense of humor
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back (had the cesarean)
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Happy!! Unreal!!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Voice your opinions.Patient Self Determination Act was made for you to have a say on the preferred methods of treatment. Although I did not get my natural birth I envisioned, the doctor was understanding and allowed me to labor naturally as long as it was safely possible.
