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Walking Helped Rebecca During Her Hospital Birth

When did you realize you were really in labor?

After they made me walk for an hour and I dilated to a 5
What was the most challenging thing about going natural?

When it's time to push and they tell you not to. There's just no way to stop yourself from pushing
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?

Walking. Made it go by faster
What surprised you about your birth?

My son weighing 7 pounds 7.5 ounces. All my other children were 6 pounds n. Some odd ounces n one was 5 pounds..
What pain relief strategies worked best?

Well I didn't use any pain meds due to him being our last baby so I would have to say taking deep breaths in and out slowly and having your partner rub your back was the best way for me
What position did you end up delivering in?

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

It Felt amazing... even got to watch his first bath.
What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?

It is honestly the best way... in my experience the epidural or other pain meds slowed my laboring process.

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