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Meditation Helped Amber During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Never went into labor
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Deciding whether to wait for baby to come at his own time or induce as doctor suggested.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Meditation
What surprised you about your birth?

How tame pitocin was in the beginning of induction.
Focus on one contraction at a time. Don't think about how painful it is, just focus on the strategy you are using to get through it ( breathing, swaying, focal point, etc).
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Deep breathing. Low vocal sounds on the exhale. Swaying. Focal point.
What position did you end up delivering in?

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

So sweet. Long awaited embrace.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Focus on one contraction at a time. Don't think about how painful it is, just focus on the strategy you are using to get through it ( breathing, swaying, focal point, etc).

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