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Thinking That Birthing is a Natural Thing Helped Marianne During Her Home Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

At 3:30 in the morning I woke up with contractions.
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

Pushing for three hours while my body stopped having contractions after two hours of pushing.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Thinking, it's a natural thing, my body is created to do this.
What surprised you about your birth?

The contractions to get fully dialated where so doable. Also I got so drowsy from the contractions. I never knew that was a part of it.
Just do it, your body is created to give birth. Don't be afraid of the pain, it's true that you forget it all after you hold your child in your arms.
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Breathe and pray.
What position did you end up delivering in?

On my back on the bed.
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?

So incredible wonderful. No words can describe! I pushed her out!
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

Just do it, your body is created to give birth. Don't be afraid of the pain, it's true that you forget it all after you hold your child in your arms.

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