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Resting Well In The Last Month Helped Melissa During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

I realized I was in labor when I started having closer contractions and they became painful
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

I believe all natural is easier because you can listen to your body and believe me it talks to you
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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 is rest well in the last month
What surprised you about your birth?

I was surprised when my nurse said its not time to push cause I'm only 6 cm dilated and at that moment my body pushed out the sack bursting it and the baby's head popped out
Yes it's the only way your body naturally make pain reliever when you can feel the pain. . .
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Tylenol and not being lazy worked best to not have pain
What position did you end up delivering in?

I delivered my 3rd SON the same as my first two boys on my back with my feet behind my head
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

When my baby was born he instantly got put on my chest for skin to skin
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Yes it's the only way your body naturally make pain reliever when you can feel the pain. . . the third was so much easier

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