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Prayer Helped Alissa-Jo During Her Hosptal Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

Soon after I woke up that morning around 6am
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Not having my midwife present... the doc on call was a little to eager to use meds to make things go faster.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Prayer! I found out a week before I had my boy that I would most likely not be able to have my midwife for the birth...
What surprised you about your birth?

Doctor told me I was still at 8cm with in 10 minutes I was pushing and only push maybe 4 times and my 9pounds 12ounce baby boy was here! The nurse practitioner delivered him he came so fast!
Hang in there the feeling you have after that last push is one of the best things I have experienced in my life!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

I just would breath and say aaaoow alot . Out of all three baths I haven't really done more then that..
What position did you end up delivering in?

I happened to be on my back when he decided it was time.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Amazing!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Hang in there the feeling you have after that last push is one of the best things I have experienced in my life!

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