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When did you realize you were really in labor?
I realized I went into labor when I had just used the restroom took a nice long hot shower and settled into the bed. 30 mins later I felt like I did a major pee on myself and realized that my water had broken . Instantly my contractions started.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Feeling like I wanted to give up and having my family doubt that I could make it through . When the people around you are so used to the old school way and having epidurals and meds in the IV they encourage the same thing for you and call you crazy for thinking you can do labor with out them.
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
Honestly I watched a few videos and read a few books but I just prayed . I prayed for the Lord to give me the strength to get through it. I knew once labor came all my techniques and training would go out the window but having the faith in the lord helped me not give up and realize I'm not the first and I won't be the last woman to have a child.
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What surprised you about your birth?
What surprised me about birth is how long you can stay at 9 cm . I literally was at 9 cm for 3 hours . The pain of pushing wasn't so bad it was more so the fact that she had a lot of hair so it burned more than I thought it would
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Do what you feel works best for you. Ensure that you have a good support system and someone who will cater to you uplift you and remind you when to breathe. Besides that stay strong don't give up remember when you are pushing that means it's almost over
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Massaging the back . Really really hard the lower back and remembering to control my breathing .
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What position did you end up delivering in?
On my back. The side hurt way too bad and on my knees baby felt too heavy and low
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
To hold my baby the first time felt like a dream. Like this little person is mine I created her and no one could take her from me . ( I am an ex foster parent)
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
My advice would be every mama is different. Do what you feel works best for you. Ensure that you have a good support system and someone who will cater to you uplift you and remind you when to breathe. Besides that stay strong don't give up remember when you are pushing that means it's almost over
