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When did you realize you were really in labor?
After five hours of contracting and realizing they weren't going to stop.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
An epidural was my only intervention. my main goal was having a successful VBAC.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Using a chiropractor and continuing to workout regularly
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What surprised you about your birth?
That I was able to have a successful vbac after 2 hours of pushing. It was the best experience.
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Take classes and read as much as possible, especially about the transition phase.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Before my water broke, breathing and rocking. After my water broke, an epidural. I wish I could have done it all naturally, but i was so pumped I delivered by vbac.
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Indescribable.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Take classes and read as much as possible, especially about the transition phase.
