Bridget, thank you so much for your helpful and encouraging videos! I had my first baby in April and it was exactly what I wanted for my birth. I went to the hospital at 2 pm and was 5 cm dilated. Went from a 5 to a 7 in 2 hours and continued to progress well. My water broke at 8.5 cm and my baby was born a hour and a half later. I was only at the hospital 7 hours before having him. I used your breathing techniques and was able to go natural- no epidural! It's definitely doable with the right preparation! To anyone reading this: you do not need to fear birth! Your body knows what to do and if you work with it, you'll find it's much more manageable. So don't listen to people who try to discourage you or tell you how horrible everything is. Your birth story will be yours only and it will be exactly how it's supposed to be for you and your baby.
I want a natural birth because I think I am strong enough. If I am able to delivery my baby the natural way, and fight all the pain like a boss, there is nothing else in this world that could ever stop me! 🙃
I am planning on a natural birth... with an epidural. There is nothing more natural than delivering a baby. I don’t need my ego stroked. All I need a successful labor and delivery and a happy healthy baby. Medicated or unmedicated is the proper terminology. ❤️
I love the way you throw the word "mama" in the way you speak, it makes me feel all fuzzy and good. I haven't had my baby yet but hearing you call me, the viewer, by the term "mama" is empowering and comforting! I'd add to this video to read Ina May's book guide to natural childbirth, it changed my life ❤
I had my fourth baby vbac unmedicated. 💪🏻 most beautiful thing I have ever been through and I’m getting ready to do it again in December ( yup baby #5 😅🥰) always looking for more and more knowledge. Thank you for the video. ❤️❤️
I binged watched your videos, and other natural labor videos before I went into labor and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! I don’t think most women are informed on the steps of labor and how to cope with the pain. I was 4cm dilated for 2 weeks and was not progressing so my doctor induced me at 40 weeks. After breaking my water and waking around the hospital for 2 hours, and no contractions or progress, they started me on low dose pictocin and I stayed active by walking through my contractions. Once the pain got stronger, I used the breathing techniques and had my husband massaging my lower back. And my nurses were walking me through each contraction, letting me know when I was going to hit my peak and when my peak was over. After 4 hours of labor, I gave birth naturally with no pain meds! Did I feel like a train hit me 48 hours after I gave birth? Yes, yes I did. But I’m sure my labor was so much quicker because I didn’t have an epidural.
I'm Scheduled to be induced on Monday 12/21/20 today is Thursday 12/17/20. I'm planning on having an unmedicated natural birth. This is my first baby. PRAY for me that I have a healthy and safe delivery with my son
Yess! Surrounding yourself with positive birth stories is soo important. I’m 38 weeks today & binge watching your videos!! Thank you for these tips, another extremely helpful video.🥰
Hey Mama, I’m not sure if you’ll get the chance to read my comment but I wanted to say thank you. I had my son earlier this year and all of your videos helped me so much..I had no support and went through my whole pregnancy alone. My birthing experience was quick and a little scary due to my bp being beyond what it should be! If it wasn’t for your videos I would’ve been just as clueless as before! Thank you so much!
@@jaywawayma7765 sorry I just seen this. It went well. I ended up having an epidural because the induction was a bit rough (3 min apart contractions from zero and no dilation) so that was a bit rough. Other than that it went well. ❤️ He's 4 months now and thriving ❤️ x
miss tatty woohoo!! go you!! I mean if it hurt it hurt you know what i mean? Just cuz you had an epidural dont mean you not a strong women!! Im so glad it went alright and pray he continues doin well.💖
@@jaywawayma7765 thank you so much. I know, i honestly think if I had of built up naturally I wouldn't of took it. But hey ho it is what it is. You take care ❤️
My mother-in-law died of cancer a few months ago and I feel like a link was cut since I wasn't able to get to know her as much as I'd like. I found out I was pregnant a month ago and I am currently 13 weeks. She was a tiny lady who managed to fight a generalized infection only really succumbing to the disease a month later. She had an unmedicated birth when my husband was born. She was very strong, you see! I'd like to honor her and her gift to me by going through the same as her when I bring her grandchild into this world. I hope I can make her proud.
These tips are spot on. I have very similar ones in my tips for a natural labor video. You got this mama. Even if you have a hospital birth you can do it I was grateful to do it 3x ❤️
Halfway through my pregnancy with my fourth (all girls). This will be my first natural birth, at home and I'm so excited. My husband is a bundle of nerves but slowly easing into it. I have a wonderful midwife and I want my girls to be there to witness the birth of their sister. Due to covid there's a good chance that come my November due date they wouldn't be allowed in the hospital and that would devastate me (and all of them). I've always wanted to do it but the timing had never been right, everything has finally aligned in my favor and I couldn't be happier.
I want a natural birth because I have always hated the idea of an epidural injection. I have never liked needles (doesn't stop me from getting tattoos though) and unless I need a C-SECTION, I don't want someone to put a needle into my spine. I also am not a fan of the after effects of an epidural.
I believe an unmedicated birth experience will teach me a level of mental resilience that will greatly assist me in coping with my mental health. That's my why. Thank you for reminding me to focus on that rather than the negatives. I think that will help me a lot.
My why is I had major birth trauma with my first natural in medicated birth first 15 years ago. I swore I’d never go through it again. I was yelled at told to shut up when I made noise, forced r lay on my back and ripped and tore literally into pieces which never healed. I’m so scared but I’m trying to reclaim my birth trauma in a healthy way♥️ thank you for the videos
Similar but was pushed to be induced and drugged. I was told would get a c section if I did not progress so I caved for epidural. I hope this time I can take more control now that I am older and wiser. I switched OB and hospitals so hoping to overcome my trauma as well. ❤
omg im so glad i found your channel!! im not pregnant but my husband and I are about to start trying and your videos are exacty what i need! why dont you have more subscribers!
I want to have a natural birth because I want to show my 2 daughters that labor and birth is not scary, and that if they become mothers some day, they’ll know they can do it too! Also because I’ve always wanted a natural birth and I’m not afraid anymore. I’m due with my third daughter in 3 weeks! Thank you so much for these videos!
Had a natural, unmedicated birth, such an empowering experience. I think what helped me was giving birth with a midwife at a birthing center where epidurals were not an option. I think I would have caved and gotten an epidural if I had the option but since I didn't. Nothing wrong with wanting an epidural but I knew I didn't want one but also knew I'd probably get one if I birthed where they were available haha
As someone with lower back issues that have mildly frayed my spinal cord im very nervous that i will be denied an epidural & that i wont have that "way out" if i feel like labor is too much. I'm doing my best to reduce that anxiety by prepping myself for a natural birth even though my main why is that i may not have an option otherwise. Your videos are giving me confidence that my body is capable & strong enough & i cant thank you enough!! 4 months til we meet our baby!
Currently 38 weeks and a first time mom. My due date is December 31 2021 I’m so thankful for these videos because I never took a birthing class and I feel like my doctor never really guided me I don’t really know what to expect.
I have a rare medical condition that resulted in me having either a completely natural birth or an ICU birth with a C-Section. I don’t have the option of an epidural and don’t do well under anesthesia. Right now, the absolute goal is a completely natural unmedicated birth. My birth team is ready for either. Everyday, I speak my perfect delivery into existence. I affirm my easy labor, perfect delivery, manageable discomfort (not pain) etc. I visualize a relaxed birth with minimal noise and a dim relaxed environment. I’m very lucky that my MFM is dedicated to helping me ensure my desired birth. I have given my mother and partner detailed instructions on what I want done should I have an ICU birth- things like I want that baby still laid skin to skin on me, I want my mom to pump me, I want them to latch the baby so she can feed, etc, it’s so important for her development and to help me to come out of my own situation. I want them to talk to me and rest my hands on her- lots of things that may look/sound crazy, but that I find to be overwhelmingly important. I wish everybody on here the delivery of their dreams! 💜
LN88 no, I’m 28 weeks. I’ve been doing a lot of self education with Hypnobirthing and the Bradley Method. Hopefully, I can find something I know will work in my time of need. I just have to relax and trust my body. Good luck on your birth! I wish both you and baby luck and health!
Lana A I had my little girl on 7/25 @5:22pm. I labored for 17 hours. My delivery was very passive- I barely pushed to deliver her shoulders (no harder than passing a BM) I did 3 sets of 3-10 second pushes. From the time my doctor walked in and said we are having a baby until she was born was 12 minutes. That includes turning the room from labor to delivery and pushing. I delivered my placenta 6 minutes after baby. Little girl was a perfect 6lbs 6oz and 19 inches long. I did become preeclamptic, aside from that- I had no other complications. She’s been absolutely perfect since! She is also already sleeping the night which is great since I work very early in the morning (it’s 0415 am right now and I’ve already been up and pumped for the past 45minutes)! Thank you so much for asking! I hope everybody’s L&D goes perfectly for them- regardless- a born, healthy baby is always the goal- even if your delivery takes an unexpected turn. Best wishes to everyone!
Lana A I breathed through each contraction. If you’re having a hospital birth remember people are going to talk to you even when you’re having a contraction. That’s the worst because it breaks focus. I was assertive with “please let be finish my contraction, then talk to me.” People were pretty respectful after being reminded. When someone was talking to me and a contraction started- I’d warn them, they usually paused- when my contraction was complete- they’d begin again. If you’re able to get an epidural- absolutely consider it, whatever makes you more comfortable. My delivery was very passive- I spent a lot of time inwardly focusing and breathing and mindfully reminding myself what was happening and why. That helped me- I don’t know if it will help you. I did vocalize, softly as my contractions began to increase in intensity. I’d moan while exhaling and found it helpful to help others know where I was in a contraction. Honestly, my biggest issue was maintaining autonomy through the whole process. Nurses and doctors are so quick to just do stuff while explaining- instead of waiting the extra five seconds until you’re ready. I worked in a hospital in the lab and many times I was dealing with patients with time sensitive issues that required me to be hands on- if I was told to wait I always did until the patient was ready- especially when it was as simple as finishing a contraction. Communication was key- me expressing I was not okay with something until I finished my contraction- made it clear to them to slow down. As contractions increased in frequency I’d do my best to accommodate them- sometimes they may not be able to wait such as an emergency- but for the most part if everything is okay- there should be a need for them to force anything on you. I command respect and autonomy and was not shy about no you’re not doing that until I’m ready etc. Do not be shy either- this is YOUR body. If you’re having a home birth you midwife will automatically be much more respectful and receptive to your autonomy. I also went into my delivery completely confident (probably overly confident) and with the mindset that everything would be fine, I breathed with confidence and spoke with intent. Even as things progressed I kept verbally affirming everything was fine and honestly- I felt like my mindset was why my labor went so smoothly. I honestly was expecting to have to walk and walk and walk and walk until my little one was ready. I was ready for DAYS of laboring, I brought my ball etc and ended up not needing any of it. Because I got preeclamptic after 8 hours of labor- they gave me magnesium which put me on bed rest with a catheter for the rest of labor, delivery and then 24 hours after I had the baby. It was a small bump in the road compared to what I could have been facing, I still consider my labor and delivery to have been relatively uneventful- until the main event. My doctor was so happy to be able to deliver her as planned. Sometimes it doesn’t always happen that way, which is unfortunate. I believe my self blessed and fortunate that I did not need all of the interventions that I could have needed. I wish you so much luck! I know you can do this and I believe in you! 💜
I love your videos! I'm due in 4 days and excited to try all these tips you've recommended. I'm hoping for a positive natural birth experience with my first🙏
So grateful to have found you on UA-cam!! I'm your new subbie! I'm a first time expecting mother 3 weeks from delivery. My husband is currently working in China, so I've watching your videos on pain management, etc. I appreciate your videos! The content has made me feel confident that I can the natural birth I want! ❤️️
Thanks for the tips! Here's a video topic suggestion for you: How you manage to be a doula as a mom. I'm really interested in becoming a doula, but I'm not sure how it's possible with little ones.
Thanks for replying! I have a 9yo stepdaughter, and I am pregnant! I know I probably won't be able to switch careers for a while, but this is something I feel called to do. I'm just not sure when would be a good time, and how I could manage being a mom, and being on call for births.
@@emanuellebeaulieu6324 Congrats on your pregnancy! There can be some challenges for sure when it comes to finding care for the kids on such short notice. But if you're feeling called, I think you should go for it one day! Being a doula is the most rewarding job!
My first birth I had epidural. I felt like it slowed it down and one side of my body was numb and the other side of my body felt everything. It was stressful. I got it right away when I got to the hospital. My second one I went completely natural until the last 5 minutes. So I almost went completely natural. This one I hope to go completely natural. I’m 34 weeks pregnant.
Hi Bridget, once again thank you for these informative videos, I found all of them very useful and give me tools to work through my pregnancy and for sure I will be more informed giving birth! I will like to ask you if you can make a video about Gestational Diabetes, I was diagnosed two weeks ago and at the begging it felt so overwhelming and frustrating. I think lots of pregnant women go through this and having a good informative and encouraging video will be very powerful! Thanks
Hello please Make a video about breathing techniques of active labor ,, I had an epidural with my First Baby because of too much pain during active labor Thank you
I have a video about breathing during labor here: ua-cam.com/video/eK9BrVX8RhM/v-deo.html Does this help you? The important thing is breathing very deeply so you can be calm and avoid tension and more discomfort.
Thank you so much for this! I think for me, number 4 is the biggest thing for me, i've been so focused on the fear of contraction pain and not wanting an epidural.
I’m due February 5th.I want a natural birth because there is too many cons of getting an epidural. Also almost everyone in mine and my fiancé’s family that has gotten an epidural has got bad back problems from it
Positivity does not mean you won’t need a c-section. Things can still go “wrong” in life and positive thinking doesn’t always change that. A c-section may save you and your baby’s life and that’s positive!!!
I just had a baby and I can't imagine not doing an epidural. The contractions were the worst pain of my life and after getting the epidural, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience. I'm impressed by any woman who can do labor and birth unmedicated.
My Why: I’ve had 5 babies already and each one I’ve had an epidural and the last 2 I’ve got worse and worse anxiety with the needle. I cried getting my epidural on my 5th I was so .. scared? Lol so this time I want to skip that part and you know... not have one lol and it’s my last baby so I want that type of experience. I’ve experienced a c section, 4 Vbacs and now I want a natural no medication experience.🥰❤️
Hey girl! Quick question. What do you mean when you talk about a "natural" birth? Do you mean vaginal or are you using it as a synonym to unmedicated? :)
So, I have PTSD from my 3rd pregnancy’s epidural, this is my 4th pregnancy, I plan on using IV drugs, but I do know that I will need to prepare for not being completely insanely numb from the waist down. I have only been induced with pitocin for every single pregnancy and I know pitocin makes contractions more painful, however I used the epidural with all 3, and the 3rd time is when it went super bad. Excruciatingly bad. I felt the needle/catheter in my back the whole time and when I begged for the specialist that put it in to take it out, he didn’t. (Yes I have a lawsuit against that specific anesthesiologist.) So. Of course I’m freaking scared of pain because I stubbed my toe once and sobbed. I have only had vaginal births, and I only tore UP once, with my second, and the 3rd, even though it failed I only felt the burning and the pressure from my daughter coming out, and not all the contractions towards the end of labor. So this is my WHY. This is why I’m here. Pray for meeeeeee 😂
I am a first time mom , i am looking for an idea for having a normal delivery because i am far away from my family and my husband. I am a little bit scared.
Hi i want u to explan what we should expect in our 37,38,39 week specially when the baby's head drops and if it does'nt in my case i have a wide pelvis but my baby's head didn't drop drown excuse my language
Yes! I can definitely make a video about this! You might need to wait till next week to view it though! Sometimes baby's head won't drop till DURING birth, so there's really nothing to worry about! Are you feeling nervous that baby's head hasn't dropped yet?
I’m 25 weeks and planning on vbac and hopefully no epidural…I’ve really want this and hope for so strongly. This is baby number 4 and my other 3 all have some type of horror story to their births and I just want to take control and pull myself together and really do this natural birth…
About 37 weeks and been feeling off...feeling like she will be ready soon. I haven't watched a lot because the more I prepare the more anxious I get and I wanna give up. But I can't exactly give up here.. 😅
Hi, first I wanna thank you for sharing such useful informations. I’m 26 weeks pregnant. From when can I start my deep squats exercises? And from should I start my breathing techniques?
I am currently a military wife I am 5 months pregnant I was told today my husband will not be able to be at the birth of our first child any tips on keeping me mentally strong?
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience it's been such a blessing to me. I'm 38 and 6 days. So ready to have my baby girl. My OB is concerned because baby is measuring big. Her belly is big as well which she said possibly could cause shoulder displacisa. I'm not to concerned because I've heard stories of so many women having big babies vaginally. I have a healthy pregnancy with no complications. I'm attempting a VBAC I really don't want a repeat c section. I'd love to do a home birth but it's not possible. Any advice or encouraging words for attempting a VBAC in spite of baby measuring big.
37 weeks and the midwife just told me ‘your baby is fully cooked, just up to him no when he wants to come’... so I’m binging all your videos to try to get ready for my ‘any minute labour’ 😅
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True, which is why I love putting out these videos for women to learn and be empowered by! Do you have any topics that you need answers for that I can help with?
Know your why : Why do you wanna have an unmedicated birth......hmmmm you live in a country where there is NO epidural at all....like not even an option lol
You make it sound like childbirth is some out of the world thing. Its a natural process amd every women can do it. No need for lessons from anyone just some courage and knowledge on what to expect.
The ONLY thing that I disagreed with during this video is how you used natural to communicate an unmedicated vaginal birth. Bringing a baby into the world is natural no matter how they get here. Other than that, it was good and useful information.
It's wrong to call some births "natural" vs unnatural. Just because you use medications to help with pain does not make your birth unnatural!! Stop with the shame! Also why do people think it's worst to use some medication vs others? I've heard people say they've had a "natural birth" when they just didn't get an epidural but they used nitrous or opioids. How is using certain medications still "natural" while using others are not? Makes absolutely no sense at all. There's no gold star for suffering more and not using meds. Know all the pros and cons but have an open mind and know your options. If you need to use meds it's fine. As long as your baby is healthy that's all that should matter.
you took ofend to this by reading too deep into it. she isn't shaming anyone or saying natural is better.. she is simply giving tips for those that choose to go natural.. it doesn't matter what a woman choose that goes without saying..
Few days away from my due date. Pray for me smooth delivery
How did it go?
Was it great?
Blessings all the way 🙏🏼 Hope it went really well ...
Heii was it natural?
How was it??
I had 2 unmedicated births and I’m pregnant again with my 3rd child.I hope to go as fast as I did with my first 2🙏🏽🙏🏽You can do it mamas!
Bless you! ❤️
wow!!!
Bridget, thank you so much for your helpful and encouraging videos! I had my first baby in April and it was exactly what I wanted for my birth. I went to the hospital at 2 pm and was 5 cm dilated. Went from a 5 to a 7 in 2 hours and continued to progress well. My water broke at 8.5 cm and my baby was born a hour and a half later. I was only at the hospital 7 hours before having him. I used your breathing techniques and was able to go natural- no epidural! It's definitely doable with the right preparation! To anyone reading this: you do not need to fear birth! Your body knows what to do and if you work with it, you'll find it's much more manageable. So don't listen to people who try to discourage you or tell you how horrible everything is. Your birth story will be yours only and it will be exactly how it's supposed to be for you and your baby.
I want a natural birth because I think I am strong enough. If I am able to delivery my baby the natural way, and fight all the pain like a boss, there is nothing else in this world that could ever stop me! 🙃
Don’t think you are strong enough KNOW you are strong enough
I am planning on a natural birth... with an epidural. There is nothing more natural than delivering a baby. I don’t need my ego stroked. All I need a successful labor and delivery and a happy healthy baby. Medicated or unmedicated is the proper terminology. ❤️
@@JA420love lol
Jennifer A u clearly missed the point
Nes Col, that's what i said and ... it was like that 😁. And I also wanted to check out what all these women were talking about.
I love the way you throw the word "mama" in the way you speak, it makes me feel all fuzzy and good. I haven't had my baby yet but hearing you call me, the viewer, by the term "mama" is empowering and comforting! I'd add to this video to read Ina May's book guide to natural childbirth, it changed my life ❤
Yes, I absolutely LOVE her book! She is such an incredible woman. How far along are you?
Catherine The Cool Mom I like that too lol when she say momma
Catherine The Cool Mom hi mama
Literally
I had my fourth baby vbac unmedicated. 💪🏻 most beautiful thing I have ever been through and I’m getting ready to do it again in December ( yup baby #5 😅🥰) always looking for more and more knowledge. Thank you for the video. ❤️❤️
I love how she calls me mama. Makes me proud lol.
I binged watched your videos, and other natural labor videos before I went into labor and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! I don’t think most women are informed on the steps of labor and how to cope with the pain. I was 4cm dilated for 2 weeks and was not progressing so my doctor induced me at 40 weeks. After breaking my water and waking around the hospital for 2 hours, and no contractions or progress, they started me on low dose pictocin and I stayed active by walking through my contractions. Once the pain got stronger, I used the breathing techniques and had my husband massaging my lower back. And my nurses were walking me through each contraction, letting me know when I was going to hit my peak and when my peak was over. After 4 hours of labor, I gave birth naturally with no pain meds! Did I feel like a train hit me 48 hours after I gave birth? Yes, yes I did. But I’m sure my labor was so much quicker because I didn’t have an epidural.
I'm Scheduled to be induced on Monday 12/21/20 today is Thursday 12/17/20. I'm planning on having an unmedicated natural birth. This is my first baby. PRAY for me that I have a healthy and safe delivery with my son
How did it go? I’m getting induced Friday!
Yess! Surrounding yourself with positive birth stories is soo important. I’m 38 weeks today & binge watching your videos!! Thank you for these tips, another extremely helpful video.🥰
Just discovered your channel ❤️ I'm pregnant with my first, thank you so much for all the ressources your are offering for free! 🌸
How’s your baby doing? 😊
I hope everyone here has a safe and happy labor and delivery & healthy baby ❤️
You too
Hey Mama,
I’m not sure if you’ll get the chance to read my comment but I wanted to say thank you. I had my son earlier this year and all of your videos helped me so much..I had no support and went through my whole pregnancy alone. My birthing experience was quick and a little scary due to my bp being beyond what it should be! If it wasn’t for your videos I would’ve been just as clueless as before! Thank you so much!
Thank the lord for you. Alone at the hospotal now and need all the help I can get 😩
How did it go
Congratulations
@@jaywawayma7765 sorry I just seen this. It went well. I ended up having an epidural because the induction was a bit rough (3 min apart contractions from zero and no dilation) so that was a bit rough. Other than that it went well. ❤️ He's 4 months now and thriving ❤️ x
miss tatty woohoo!! go you!! I mean if it hurt it hurt you know what i mean? Just cuz you had an epidural dont mean you not a strong women!! Im so glad it went alright and pray he continues doin well.💖
@@jaywawayma7765 thank you so much. I know, i honestly think if I had of built up naturally I wouldn't of took it. But hey ho it is what it is. You take care ❤️
I have 3 weeks left 😭
Definitely trying to have a med free delivery, thank you! ❤️
Now what dear. Can I know.
Now what dear. I wanna know.
My mother-in-law died of cancer a few months ago and I feel like a link was cut since I wasn't able to get to know her as much as I'd like. I found out I was pregnant a month ago and I am currently 13 weeks.
She was a tiny lady who managed to fight a generalized infection only really succumbing to the disease a month later. She had an unmedicated birth when my husband was born. She was very strong, you see!
I'd like to honor her and her gift to me by going through the same as her when I bring her grandchild into this world.
I hope I can make her proud.
These tips are spot on. I have very similar ones in my tips for a natural labor video. You got this mama. Even if you have a hospital birth you can do it I was grateful to do it 3x ❤️
I’m due may 26, 2021 and really want to do natural child birth and I feel like I got this full prayers 🙏💙
How did it go?
Yes how did it go? I plan to do this with my first child in august
Halfway through my pregnancy with my fourth (all girls). This will be my first natural birth, at home and I'm so excited. My husband is a bundle of nerves but slowly easing into it. I have a wonderful midwife and I want my girls to be there to witness the birth of their sister. Due to covid there's a good chance that come my November due date they wouldn't be allowed in the hospital and that would devastate me (and all of them). I've always wanted to do it but the timing had never been right, everything has finally aligned in my favor and I couldn't be happier.
I want a natural birth because I have always hated the idea of an epidural injection. I have never liked needles (doesn't stop me from getting tattoos though) and unless I need a C-SECTION, I don't want someone to put a needle into my spine. I also am not a fan of the after effects of an epidural.
Exactly! I told everyone I would rather bear with the pain than have a needle stuck in my spine I cringe just thinking about it 😫
Abigail Hannah OMG same!!!!!
I’ve been binge watching your videos! You’re so gifted. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdoms with us!
I believe an unmedicated birth experience will teach me a level of mental resilience that will greatly assist me in coping with my mental health. That's my why. Thank you for reminding me to focus on that rather than the negatives. I think that will help me a lot.
My why is I had major birth trauma with my first natural in medicated birth first 15 years ago. I swore I’d never go through it again. I was yelled at told to shut up when I made noise, forced r lay on my back and ripped and tore literally into pieces which never healed. I’m so scared but I’m trying to reclaim my birth trauma in a healthy way♥️ thank you for the videos
Similar but was pushed to be induced and drugged. I was told would get a c section if I did not progress so I caved for epidural. I hope this time I can take more control now that I am older and wiser. I switched OB and hospitals so hoping to overcome my trauma as well. ❤
omg im so glad i found your channel!! im not pregnant but my husband and I are about to start trying and your videos are exacty what i need! why dont you have more subscribers!
Awe, YAY! I'm so glad you found this channel too! And so excited for you guys as you start on this amazing journey!
I want to have a natural birth because I want to show my 2 daughters that labor and birth is not scary, and that if they become mothers some day, they’ll know they can do it too! Also because I’ve always wanted a natural birth and I’m not afraid anymore. I’m due with my third daughter in 3 weeks! Thank you so much for these videos!
Had a natural, unmedicated birth, such an empowering experience. I think what helped me was giving birth with a midwife at a birthing center where epidurals were not an option. I think I would have caved and gotten an epidural if I had the option but since I didn't. Nothing wrong with wanting an epidural but I knew I didn't want one but also knew I'd probably get one if I birthed where they were available haha
As someone with lower back issues that have mildly frayed my spinal cord im very nervous that i will be denied an epidural & that i wont have that "way out" if i feel like labor is too much. I'm doing my best to reduce that anxiety by prepping myself for a natural birth even though my main why is that i may not have an option otherwise. Your videos are giving me confidence that my body is capable & strong enough & i cant thank you enough!!
4 months til we meet our baby!
My fear of epidural weighs out my fear of actual labor 😭
I had my first one without epidural and I actually want an epidural with the second, if you don't mind me asking why is it scary to get an epidural?
denada taga well because it can cause back problems and then there’s the possibility of being paralyzed
It's hard to make plans. Better to just decide in the moment what you need :)
@@Ana13975 For me is, I'm terrify of needles. huge phobia
Currently 38 weeks and a first time mom. My due date is December 31 2021 I’m so thankful for these videos because I never took a birthing class and I feel like my doctor never really guided me I don’t really know what to expect.
I have a rare medical condition that resulted in me having either a completely natural birth or an ICU birth with a C-Section. I don’t have the option of an epidural and don’t do well under anesthesia. Right now, the absolute goal is a completely natural unmedicated birth. My birth team is ready for either. Everyday, I speak my perfect delivery into existence. I affirm my easy labor, perfect delivery, manageable discomfort (not pain) etc. I visualize a relaxed birth with minimal noise and a dim relaxed environment. I’m very lucky that my MFM is dedicated to helping me ensure my desired birth. I have given my mother and partner detailed instructions on what I want done should I have an ICU birth- things like I want that baby still laid skin to skin on me, I want my mom to pump me, I want them to latch the baby so she can feed, etc, it’s so important for her development and to help me to come out of my own situation. I want them to talk to me and rest my hands on her- lots of things that may look/sound crazy, but that I find to be overwhelmingly important. I wish everybody on here the delivery of their dreams! 💜
LN88 no, I’m 28 weeks. I’ve been doing a lot of self education with Hypnobirthing and the Bradley Method. Hopefully, I can find something I know will work in my time of need. I just have to relax and trust my body. Good luck on your birth! I wish both you and baby luck and health!
@@HelgatheHorriblez how did it go?
Lana A I had my little girl on 7/25 @5:22pm. I labored for 17 hours. My delivery was very passive- I barely pushed to deliver her shoulders (no harder than passing a BM) I did 3 sets of 3-10 second pushes. From the time my doctor walked in and said we are having a baby until she was born was 12 minutes. That includes turning the room from labor to delivery and pushing. I delivered my placenta 6 minutes after baby. Little girl was a perfect 6lbs 6oz and 19 inches long. I did become preeclamptic, aside from that- I had no other complications. She’s been absolutely perfect since! She is also already sleeping the night which is great since I work very early in the morning (it’s 0415 am right now and I’ve already been up and pumped for the past 45minutes)! Thank you so much for asking! I hope everybody’s L&D goes perfectly for them- regardless- a born, healthy baby is always the goal- even if your delivery takes an unexpected turn. Best wishes to everyone!
@@HelgatheHorriblez thank you sm this made me feel more at ease
Lana A I breathed through each contraction. If you’re having a hospital birth remember people are going to talk to you even when you’re having a contraction. That’s the worst because it breaks focus. I was assertive with “please let be finish my contraction, then talk to me.” People were pretty respectful after being reminded. When someone was talking to me and a contraction started- I’d warn them, they usually paused- when my contraction was complete- they’d begin again. If you’re able to get an epidural- absolutely consider it, whatever makes you more comfortable. My delivery was very passive- I spent a lot of time inwardly focusing and breathing and mindfully reminding myself what was happening and why. That helped me- I don’t know if it will help you. I did vocalize, softly as my contractions began to increase in intensity. I’d moan while exhaling and found it helpful to help others know where I was in a contraction. Honestly, my biggest issue was maintaining autonomy through the whole process. Nurses and doctors are so quick to just do stuff while explaining- instead of waiting the extra five seconds until you’re ready. I worked in a hospital in the lab and many times I was dealing with patients with time sensitive issues that required me to be hands on- if I was told to wait I always did until the patient was ready- especially when it was as simple as finishing a contraction. Communication was key- me expressing I was not okay with something until I finished my contraction- made it clear to them to slow down. As contractions increased in frequency I’d do my best to accommodate them- sometimes they may not be able to wait such as an emergency- but for the most part if everything is okay- there should be a need for them to force anything on you. I command respect and autonomy and was not shy about no you’re not doing that until I’m ready etc. Do not be shy either- this is YOUR body. If you’re having a home birth you midwife will automatically be much more respectful and receptive to your autonomy. I also went into my delivery completely confident (probably overly confident) and with the mindset that everything would be fine, I breathed with confidence and spoke with intent. Even as things progressed I kept verbally affirming everything was fine and honestly- I felt like my mindset was why my labor went so smoothly. I honestly was expecting to have to walk and walk and walk and walk until my little one was ready. I was ready for DAYS of laboring, I brought my ball etc and ended up not needing any of it. Because I got preeclamptic after 8 hours of labor- they gave me magnesium which put me on bed rest with a catheter for the rest of labor, delivery and then 24 hours after I had the baby. It was a small bump in the road compared to what I could have been facing, I still consider my labor and delivery to have been relatively uneventful- until the main event. My doctor was so happy to be able to deliver her as planned. Sometimes it doesn’t always happen that way, which is unfortunate. I believe my self blessed and fortunate that I did not need all of the interventions that I could have needed. I wish you so much luck! I know you can do this and I believe in you! 💜
Currently watching this while in labor. Thank you!
Oh wow
I love your videos! I'm due in 4 days and excited to try all these tips you've recommended. I'm hoping for a positive natural birth experience with my first🙏
Love this! Not only great advice for giving birth but also great life advice as well!
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to make these videos!!
I'm due next week and he's fully cooked. Any minute now 😓
How did it go? I hope you & your baby are both happy & healthy! Congrats🧁👶🏼💝
Hyacinth Niemann Get him out before he gets burned.
Congrats love🥰❤️ !! I pray God gives you a safe delivery. I’m 12 weeks and I can’t WAIT till July. It feels like it taking forever.😭😭❤️❤️
How did it go
So grateful to have found you on UA-cam!! I'm your new subbie! I'm a first time expecting mother 3 weeks from delivery. My husband is currently working in China, so I've watching your videos on pain management, etc. I appreciate your videos! The content has made me feel confident that I can the natural birth I want! ❤️️
You are absolutely amazing!!! I can't stop watching your videos!! And will continue to through out my pregnancy!!!
If only you were on the East Coast. You are so calming to me :) I'm a first time expecting mom
Thanks for the tips!
Here's a video topic suggestion for you: How you manage to be a doula as a mom.
I'm really interested in becoming a doula, but I'm not sure how it's possible with little ones.
That's a great topic! It can be tricky, but if you're passionate about it, you can definitely make it work! How old are your little ones?
Thanks for replying! I have a 9yo stepdaughter, and I am pregnant! I know I probably won't be able to switch careers for a while, but this is something I feel called to do. I'm just not sure when would be a good time, and how I could manage being a mom, and being on call for births.
@@emanuellebeaulieu6324 Congrats on your pregnancy! There can be some challenges for sure when it comes to finding care for the kids on such short notice. But if you're feeling called, I think you should go for it one day! Being a doula is the most rewarding job!
My first birth I had epidural. I felt like it slowed it down and one side of my body was numb and the other side of my body felt everything. It was stressful. I got it right away when I got to the hospital. My second one I went completely natural until the last 5 minutes. So I almost went completely natural. This one I hope to go completely natural. I’m 34 weeks pregnant.
Hi Bridget, once again thank you for these informative videos, I found all of them very useful and give me tools to work through my pregnancy and for sure I will be more informed giving birth! I will like to ask you if you can make a video about Gestational Diabetes, I was diagnosed two weeks ago and at the begging it felt so overwhelming and frustrating. I think lots of pregnant women go through this and having a good informative and encouraging video will be very powerful! Thanks
I love how informative your videos are for new mamas
Thank you! Was there something in particular that you found especially helpful?
39 weeks! So ready to meet my son ‼️
39 weeks! I’m ready to meet my daughter ☺️
Congrats my dear
Love love live this video. Extremely encouraging. Thank you.
Hello please Make a video about breathing techniques of active labor ,, I had an epidural with my First Baby because of too much pain during active labor Thank you
She already made one go to her channel and u will find it
I have a video about breathing during labor here: ua-cam.com/video/eK9BrVX8RhM/v-deo.html
Does this help you? The important thing is breathing very deeply so you can be calm and avoid tension and more discomfort.
Gonna pop soon.,and your videos are reassuring...
I’m really aiming for natural unmedicated labor, and asking my husband to hold onto my anchor 😅
Thank you so much for this! I think for me, number 4 is the biggest thing for me, i've been so focused on the fear of contraction pain and not wanting an epidural.
Thankyou for beautiful video explanation. So empowering !
I’m due February 5th.I want a natural birth because there is too many cons of getting an epidural. Also almost everyone in mine and my fiancé’s family that has gotten an epidural has got bad back problems from it
Positivity does not mean you won’t need a c-section. Things can still go “wrong” in life and positive thinking doesn’t always change that. A c-section may save you and your baby’s life and that’s positive!!!
I just had a baby and I can't imagine not doing an epidural. The contractions were the worst pain of my life and after getting the epidural, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience. I'm impressed by any woman who can do labor and birth unmedicated.
I'm gonna rely on my body and see if I can handle the contractions as they progress..if I can't ill go for an epidural
My Why: I’ve had 5 babies already and each one I’ve had an epidural and the last 2 I’ve got worse and worse anxiety with the needle. I cried getting my epidural on my 5th I was so .. scared? Lol so this time I want to skip that part and you know... not have one lol and it’s my last baby so I want that type of experience.
I’ve experienced a c section, 4 Vbacs and now I want a natural no medication experience.🥰❤️
Hey girl! Quick question. What do you mean when you talk about a "natural" birth? Do you mean vaginal or are you using it as a synonym to unmedicated? :)
I'm pretty sure she's referring to unmediated
Vaginal and unmedicated! These things can also help avoid a c-section, but obviously, if a c-section is necessary, they'll be giving drugs.
So, I have PTSD from my 3rd pregnancy’s epidural, this is my 4th pregnancy, I plan on using IV drugs, but I do know that I will need to prepare for not being completely insanely numb from the waist down. I have only been induced with pitocin for every single pregnancy and I know pitocin makes contractions more painful, however I used the epidural with all 3, and the 3rd time is when it went super bad. Excruciatingly bad. I felt the needle/catheter in my back the whole time and when I begged for the specialist that put it in to take it out, he didn’t. (Yes I have a lawsuit against that specific anesthesiologist.)
So. Of course I’m freaking scared of pain because I stubbed my toe once and sobbed. I have only had vaginal births, and I only tore UP once, with my second, and the 3rd, even though it failed I only felt the burning and the pressure from my daughter coming out, and not all the contractions towards the end of labor. So this is my WHY. This is why I’m here. Pray for meeeeeee 😂
Both my births have been natural
Preparing for my 3rd
I am a first time mom , i am looking for an idea for having a normal delivery because i am far away from my family and my husband. I am a little bit scared.
37 weeks! ❤️🥰 I cant wait!
I’m 37 weeks now! How did it go?
Loving your videos!
What kind of camera do you use for this video?
i had an unmedicated induction (no pain meds, just pitocin) with my second child. i’m pregnant with my third and hoping i can go unmedicated again 🥺
I have some music reccomendations for calming music are Haley Westenra and Enya.
How early should you start exercising this to become familiar? I am 6 months pregnant and have mom active lifestyle
Hi Bridget..
Just wondering, what's the natural birth process like for twins? Do contractions pick up again after the delivery of baby A?
Thanks!
Construct for childbirth (delivery) physically, and mentally with homeopathy
Sepia, Actea Racemosa, Gelsemium, Ignatia, Arnica, Staphysagria
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Hi i want u to explan what we should expect in our 37,38,39 week specially when the baby's head drops and
if it does'nt in my case i have a wide pelvis but my baby's head didn't drop drown excuse my language
Yes! I can definitely make a video about this! You might need to wait till next week to view it though! Sometimes baby's head won't drop till DURING birth, so there's really nothing to worry about! Are you feeling nervous that baby's head hasn't dropped yet?
I’m 25 weeks and planning on vbac and hopefully no epidural…I’ve really want this and hope for so strongly. This is baby number 4 and my other 3 all have some type of horror story to their births and I just want to take control and pull myself together and really do this natural birth…
What a great video thank you so much
About 37 weeks and been feeling off...feeling like she will be ready soon.
I haven't watched a lot because the more I prepare the more anxious I get and I wanna give up. But I can't exactly give up here.. 😅
Funny story had my baby like 3 days after I posted this.
Are you still an active doula? I’m in the Bay Area and am struggling to find a doula for my first birth.
With my first, I got an epidural at 8cm dialated. I’m pregnant with my second and I plan on trying to have an unmedicated birth
I'm 16 and not even pregnant, how did i get here lol
Hi, first I wanna thank you for sharing such useful informations. I’m 26 weeks pregnant. From when can I start my deep squats exercises? And from should I start my breathing techniques?
I am currently a military wife I am 5 months pregnant I was told today my husband will not be able to be at the birth of our first child any tips on keeping me mentally strong?
I don’t have any tips but good luck 🤞 you can do this!!
One more tip is that every contraction you are a little closer to seeing your little one.
YAY! MORE VIDEOS!
It makes me happy that you're so happy haha! Is there any info you'd like that I haven't covered in a video already?
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience it's been such a blessing to me. I'm 38 and 6 days. So ready to have my baby girl. My OB is concerned because baby is measuring big. Her belly is big as well which she said possibly could cause shoulder displacisa. I'm not to concerned because I've heard stories of so many women having big babies vaginally. I have a healthy pregnancy with no complications. I'm attempting a VBAC I really don't want a repeat c section. I'd love to do a home birth but it's not possible. Any advice or encouraging words for attempting a VBAC in spite of baby measuring big.
Hi what happened did vbac worked?
Sitting here at 37 weeks trying to decide if I’m having Braxton hicks or real contractions 😅
thank you so much
Thanks for the tips. I’m not sure if I could remember this much information. But at least I knew what is going to happen so I don’t get panic.
Which tip was your favorite? Maybe just try to remember one and ask your birth partner help you do the rest!
37 weeks and the midwife just told me ‘your baby is fully cooked, just up to him no when he wants to come’... so I’m binging all your videos to try to get ready for my ‘any minute labour’ 😅
How’d it go???
@@ItIsMevlana still waiting! 😅 feeling like an over filled bouncy castle right now!
Do women ever vomit during natural birth? I vomited so much on the epidural
I've seen that a lot of women do vomit during natural birth, but also sometimes epidurals have opioids which make some people nauseous and vomit.
Choosing a natural birth because most of the complications from childbirth I hear about come from the epidural and pitocin. I'm so fuckin nervous lol
Hello. Second time mama here! Going to hopefully try all natural this time around. But very scared
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I hate the way I feel with the epidural that I had with my first 2 babies. This time I will be laboring on my own
I had c section with my 1st son.. 1 yr later I'm pregnant.. is it possible to have a natural birth?? With my second baby?
yeah it’s called a VBAC ( vaginal birth after c-section)
Positive birth stories
Not all the country's have the education and the pre birth courses
True, which is why I love putting out these videos for women to learn and be empowered by! Do you have any topics that you need answers for that I can help with?
Know your why : Why do you wanna have an unmedicated birth......hmmmm you live in a country where there is NO epidural at all....like not even an option lol
Right.. lol 😁
Hospitals in Ontario do things that are not right
i wish i saw this video when i was first pregnant
I’m shit scared! Have the craziest anxiety just thinking about child birth 😟
Same here
Just remember you’ll have a beautiful baby at the end of it. Millions of women have done it; you definitely can! 💞
Aren’t doulas untrained medically ?
You make it sound like childbirth is some out of the world thing. Its a natural process amd every women can do it. No need for lessons from anyone just some courage and knowledge on what to expect.
Actually why i want natural birth because its way cheaper. 😭😭😂. And i can allocating the money to her education fund saving..
Nurses treat helpers like crap.
The ONLY thing that I disagreed with during this video is how you used natural to communicate an unmedicated vaginal birth. Bringing a baby into the world is natural no matter how they get here.
Other than that, it was good and useful information.
Construct for childbirth (delivery) physically, and mentally with homeopathy
Sepia, Actea Racemosa, Gelsemium, Ignatia, Arnica, Staphysagria
ua-cam.com/video/QetL9ndPQp8/v-deo.html
and soon someone will get offended by "unmedicated vaginal birth" ...
It's wrong to call some births "natural" vs unnatural. Just because you use medications to help with pain does not make your birth unnatural!! Stop with the shame! Also why do people think it's worst to use some medication vs others? I've heard people say they've had a "natural birth" when they just didn't get an epidural but they used nitrous or opioids. How is using certain medications still "natural" while using others are not? Makes absolutely no sense at all. There's no gold star for suffering more and not using meds. Know all the pros and cons but have an open mind and know your options. If you need to use meds it's fine. As long as your baby is healthy that's all that should matter.
you took ofend to this by reading too deep into it. she isn't shaming anyone or saying natural is better.. she is simply giving tips for those that choose to go natural.. it doesn't matter what a woman choose that goes without saying..
Oh wow what an obvious tips 🙄
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