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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I noticed contractions at 11:30am, but didn't know it was labor til about 2 or 3pm when they got to be 5 mins apart.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging thing was waiting to be completely dilated. It wasn't all that fun sitting through those contractions 1 min apart and not being able to do anything about it cuz i still had some of my cervix left on the right side before I could push.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Most helpful thing I thought to prepare was mentally telling myself I could do it, that i was strong enough to get through it, and just thinking of the end result.
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What surprised you about your birth?
What surprised me was how quick and easy it was. Once I was ready to push, it went so smooth and he was here in 20 minutes.
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If you want to go natural, stick to your guns. It is not as bad as a lot of people make it seem.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Deep breathing in and out since I denied pain medication.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I was laying down with my head sort of tilted up.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was truly amazing. To feel his warmth and his heartbeat was the best thing I could ever imagine. It is really unexplainable how I felt because there are no words for such a perfect thing.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
If you want to go natural, stick to your guns. It is not as bad as a lot of people make it seem. I had a moment of weakness where I thought about getting the meds, but I said "no, that's not what I wanted to do, im doing it how I planned." If you want to do natural, go for it. It was the best decision I could have made.
