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When did you realize you were really in labor?
The night of July 22nd. The contractions were strong but strictly in my back.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Obviously, the pain, but even more than that, the incredible pressure was unbelievable. I knew that even though meds would take the pain away, nothing could relieve the pressure of baby pushing on my cervix! So I knew I didn't even need the meds..
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Learning a few breathing methods really helped!
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What surprised you about your birth?
That I actually did it. And that everyone was right, as soon as she laid on my chest, the pain was completely gone. Like I never even felt ir
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You can do it. Your body was built for this. Feeling the whole process will help you through it.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing through the contractions, concentrating on taking long deep breaths that were focused toward my belly.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I was in a few different positions throughout labor. Exercise ball at home, turned on my side with a pillow in between my legs and that actually made my water break in 5 mins! But I delivered in the standard position, on my back holding my legs up.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I had just done.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it. Your body was built for this. Feeling the whole process will help you through it.
