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Reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" Helped Marie During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

24 hours after my water broke, my midwives came over and helped to reposition baby who was posterior with a rebozo. I had drank a castor oil shake per their recommendation, and 1 hour later things really got going!
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Really being present with the pain.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Read "Ina May's guide to childbirth"; all the stories were so inspiring.
What surprised you about your birth?

How quick it was!
You are born to do this! Your body can do it!
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Thinking of contractions as waves. This mental technique really helped change the physical sensation.
What position did you end up delivering in?

Squatting, in the birthing pool.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Exhilarating, I couldn't believe he was here finally!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

You are born to do this! Your body can do it!

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