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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When I could no longer walk during my contractions.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Believing in myself. I had a few moments of doubt but in the end it was the greatest thing I've ever accomplished.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Mentally prepare. I listened to birth affirmations daily and often visualized what labor and birth would be like and how I would get through it.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How quick and easy it was.
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Believe in yourself! You are a warrior!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing through the surges and positive birth affirmations.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Laying on my back.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Amazing! It was love at first sight.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Believe in yourself! You are a warrior!
