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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When my water broke at home.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Waiting for cervical dilation for 18 hours.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Learned how to properly breathe through contractions.
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What surprised you about your birth?
That my 4th child required 21 hours of labor.
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Stay at home as long as possible! And keep a minimal number of people with you.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Lower back rub
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Sureal but amazing. Like my heart would burst.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Stay at home as long as possible! And keep a minimal number of people with you.
