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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I realized that I was really in labor when I woke up to contractions five minutes apart at 11:45 p.m. on February 18.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
The most challenging aspect of natural childbirth (in my opinion) is the transition part of labor. I felt nauseated & was in a good bit of pain. The thing is, though, as long as you have support & keep focused on the happy result that is about to happen, it's really not that bad!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
The most helpful thing I did to prepare for childbirth was to pray for mental strength and to do pelvic rocks to get my baby into the best birthing position.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I was pleasantly surprised by how in control I could feel. With my first birth, we had a surprise unplanned home birth because our firstborn came so quickly, which we were definitely not expecting. With our second, we planned a home birth & I felt so at ease & in control of my body. It was amazing.
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Don't doubt yourself because you were designed for this! Prepare mentally, physically, and spiritually and then DO IT! You can do it!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
The pain relief strategy that worked for me was to keep moving! I walked throughout the entirety of labor, which was the best relief possible.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I delivered in all fours.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
The feeling I had when I held my son for the first time was indescribable, full of intense joy, and felt like I was holding love incarnate. It was seriously overwhelming in the best way!
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Don't doubt yourself because you were designed for this! Prepare mentally, physically, and spiritually and then DO IT! You can do it!
