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When did you realize you were really in labor?
When the contractions were no longer exciting!
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Having no idea how long labor would last & how intense the contractions would get
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
We took many birth education classes, practiced different positions and had many talks with the midwife about what to expect.
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What surprised you about your birth?
How capable I was! My labor was 24 hours and I couldn't believe I had a baby in my arms after all that!! Made me want to do it again right away
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You can do it!! It seems so difficult when you're going through it, but in one moment, baby is there and you are the happiest woman on earth! You go, mama!
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Warm water, swaying & squatting
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What position did you end up delivering in?
Semi reclined in the birth pool
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
It was the most amazing moment of my life! I've never felt so proud, accomplished and in love, in an instant.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
You can do it!! It seems so difficult when you're going through it, but in one moment, baby is there and you are the happiest woman on earth! You go, mama!
