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26 hours in labor

Tell me your labor story! I recently gave birth after being in labor for 26 hours. Ended up having to get an emergency c-section. I’m so blessed and grateful that my baby and I are okay and healthy 🙏🏽 it was scary but so worth it🥹🤍 #laboranddelivery #csection #baby #FTM #birth

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I started having contractions and I was admitted into the hospital while 8cm dilated. 2 hours later my son was born. This was my first time experiencing pregnancy and labor and I am so thankful that I did not have any complications. No epidural or any medications and I had a vaginal delivery. I was considered high risk due to having a heart condition that I was born with. My son was born healthy. My family was not in the labor and delivery room with me, but I had a doula and she was such an amazing support person and I felt so much better with her there. I thank God for everything!! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our birth story.

Congratulations!! 🎉🎊🙌🏽💕

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