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Taking Bradley Childbirthing Class Helped Jamie During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

When I woke up at 2:40 am. I had contractions every two minutes from the very start.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Waiting for the moment to finally come and not knowing if it would be a long birth or short.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Taking a Bradley childbirthing class
What surprised you about your birth?

How fast it was!
Hire a great midwife, take care of yourself during pregnancy, see a chiropractor regularly and get as much education as you can.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

My husband squeezing my hips. It really helped moaning really hard while in transition.
What position did you end up delivering in?

Laying on my left side with my foot against my bathroom cabinet.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

Great and suprising because it was over so quick.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Hire a great midwife, take care of yourself during pregnancy, see a chiropractor regularly and get as much education as you can.

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