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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Water broke around 5 pm, 2 days prior to his birth, Active labor began around 9 pm, the night before his birth.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Trying to be in Denial about being in labor, which many birth coaches suggest to go on with life as normal, but because my water broke so early, it was really difficult. And enduring the repositioning (Miles Circuit) that was necessary. He was in an incorrect position and the pains were much worse during this time than my pushing.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
A Natural Birthing Class
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What surprised you about your birth?
How easy the pushing stage was, for me.
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You CAN do this! You are stronger than you can even Imagine right now.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
2 small combs squeezed in the palms of my hands during contractions. That worked for awhile. When things became more intense, my partner and I chanted Om for hours. That took me deeper into the Primal Brain necessary for a calm and confident, smooth delivery.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Sitting up, My partner behind me in a birth pool, with my hips floated up a bit.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Incredible!! His skin was soo soft and squishy and to see his eyes and hear his cry was simply magical! We were high on Oxytocin for hours after. (We were surprised to notice our pupils dilated for a long time, and we were full of energy despite 35+ hours of no sleep)
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You CAN do this! You are stronger than you can even Imagine right now. Pregnancy tends to be a long wait and "what ifs" fill your mind. But Forfeiting medication will make it easier for your body to produce Endorphins (natural painkillers) and Oxytocin so the pains are bareable. Take it just one contraction at a time. Dont think forward to "How much worse can it get? Or How many more hours of this?" just go slowly and have confidence that Spirit (God) has got you and your ancestors and angels are watching and supporting you.
