Personally, having NO expectations during the birthing process except envisioning a healthy baby was what worked for me. You’ll need all your strength to be in the moment. To be able to remember every single moment is awesome, so try to remember those. You got this, mama!! Congrats to you and your hubby! 🎊🤰🏻🎊
I had my first baby without an epidural in a US hospital. Some of the nurses looked at me like I was making an odd choice but the birth went smoothly and pretty fast. Women are a lot stronger than we are given credit for. You can absolutely do this. I found visualizing contractions as ocean waves helpful. A little reminder the wave will recede and you can rest a little and prepare. I'm pregnant with my second baby now and I'm planning on having this one without an epidural too. Best wishes to you and your little one!
I was a student midwife and every birth is unique. What you have planned and what happens is down to your body, your baby, and the day. You do what is right for you. I share the same feelings about personally getting an epidural but no one can make that decision for another person. Just be open to the surges and feel what is happening in the moment. It's like meditating in sauna - there's distractions but you can feel your body and control how you react to a stimulus ❤ I think you're going to do great!
I did it 3 times without any medical intervention at all. Lamaze and learning to breathe the pain away worked like a charm. Just needed to learn how to breathe and channel it to another spot. A great birth partner is the best medicine there is! Good Luck Kelly!
I did it 3 times with no medicine or epidural, and I believe you wholeheartedly can do it without one, too! Every Mom is different, and every pregnancy is different. Please don't listen to the horror stories. Just focus on you and your baby! You would be surprised what you'll be able to handle when it comes to having the baby. So excited for you and your hubby!!!💗💗💗
You have got this sweet girl. As a mom of 4 living and one angel baby i am telling you that you and your hubby can do this it is what your body is ment for. I have 3 grandchildren and each irth is an exceptional experience. Hugs to you 3.
Having my son was the best day of my life! Birth was amazing. I wish I had known how wonderful it was because I would have worried so much less about labor. My husband and I cried for joy for three solid days just looking at our new baby. I can’t describe how worth it labor is. You are completely safe and your body knows exactly what it’s doing. ❤️😊 Hang on till that last push. They will put your baby on your chest and you will be so happy. ❤️😊
I home birthed my twins with out an epidural. I used my doula she was completely amazing & warm water in the birthing pool was amazing! I 100% believe that you are going to do an amazing job & can’t wait to hear your successful birth story❤
It snowed like this when I had my little one. January of 1978. LOL! She's a business professional now, with three children of her own. One is at university in S. Korea, and two are at home in elementary school. One of the two at home, is an international adoption. I'm so proud of them...and love them to the moon and back. Hugs to you as you enter your new parenting adventure.
❤ I had my baby 35 years ago without an epidural. It took me about an hour . No pain management was given . The baby was coming very fast so there was no time . We were both fine . You will be ok . My husband and I did breathing we learned in lámanse classes . It helps . Congratulations to you and your husband. 🎉
I am a 26 old Japanese gave birth on last June without epidural! I am supporting you even before you met Ryuji san so I know how strong you are ❤you can do it and your baby is also doing her best with you 🥰love you!!!!
When I was having my first baby, I was heavily pressured not to have an epidural or pain meds or whatever. Lots of mom-shaming going on, as though it's not "real birth" unless you feel all the pain. I felt like I was going crazy with the pain of it. I was only 20, so it was really scary for me. In the end i asked for something, anything, and they gave me a bit of ibuprofen I think. With my second baby, I got an epidural. It was great. I was able to sleep a bit, let my body do the work, and then she was out in two pushes! I was up and walking the same day, no problem. I'm not having any more babies, but if I did, I'd get an epidural.
Aww I can’t imagine how excited you might be on the day little Maya is on your arms & Ryuji too. Praying for the delivery and I applaud to all the moms that gave birth. I’m not a mom but boy I know it’s a lot of strength that I can’t even imagine that you must use to bring a baby into the world. Oh and the message you gave to Maya Kelly, I was tearing up thinking way in the future when she sees it going to College & gets home sick, oh the feels. You &Ryuji will be such wonderful parents to your daughter
I gave birth almost 8 months ago. I had planned to get an epidural but at the time we came in and got checked I was already in active labor and really had to stop myself not to push on the way. Our baby was born within the hour of us coming to the hospital.. Of Course it was painful but also manageable. Afterwards it was really cool that I managed it without the epidural, it is possible and believe in yourself :)
Oh no, I hope you have a great experience with this. I know you can do it! I did it and I think it is just a personal thing. Take care Kelly. Congratulations on your new addition . Prayers for you and your experience.
I had an emergency c-section with my first - so obvs massively topped up epidural. The next 3 I had no epidural and it is so much better in terms of labour and recovery. My last two labours were 2 hours total. There was no time for an epidural if I wanted one anyway 😆 The nurses had to do all of the things they normally do before the birth, afterwards because I was too fast. I can’t believe people are so negative about not having an epidural. They should keep that to themselves. You can do it Kelly!! You are strong and I have complete faith in you.
A good help with pain control in my births was squeezing a comb during tough contractions (helped take my mind off the pain from labor and focus on something else). You've got this!!
I had interventions with my first due to a sudden med issue on my 37th plus week. I had a hard time feeding her, she was so sleepy the first few days because it took a while for the meds' side effect to wear off her system. I didn't want this to happen again, thankfully I had healthy second and third pregnancies, I went on labour and birthed my babies naturally in the hospital. I was fortunate to have midwives and a doula that supported my choice, and it empowered me so much. Breathing the pain away, being upright and active (walking, swaying my hips, leaning against my hubby while doula was massaging my back as I rested from contractions) helped me the most get through it with less pain and conserve my energy for the final stage. Recovery was so much faster, and they didn't have any of the feeding issues that I had with my first. I used to be scared of the littlest pain, and I didn't realise that I could handle so much more because I trusted my body to do what it is naturally designed to do. Listen to your mama instincts. Only you know what is best for you and your baby. You can do this! 😊
Wow so you won’t believe that in my house in Canada my kitchen storage is way smaller than yours in Japan! AND we live in a small town in the countryside! Loll! But I don’t mind because just having a house was our very big dream and we are already so lucky and grateful.
Here is a list of books: I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, I Love You to the Moon and Back & I Love You Forever and a Day (both by Amelia Hepworth). The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The Little Prince is a good starter for teaching multiple languages, because it is printed in every language in the world. My daughter is bi-lingual and my oldest granddaughter speaks five languages, and the two little grandkids are bi-lingual. It opens so many doors of opportunity. Congratulations! Love and blessings to your sweet family.
I'm always a silent viewer of yours, love your videos and I've been watching you for years. Just wanted to stop by and tell you I gave birth in Japan last May without an epidural and it was alright, kept reminding myself our bodies are built for this. I also didn't have the choice and was so scared, it was painful of course, but my midwives were the best at guiding me how to help our little baby, I'm sure your team will be very helpful as well. Have a nice rest of the pregnancy, don't worry that much and can't wait for "the baby came" videos!
Epidurals have their pros and cons. Pro was I got to sleep. 😂 I was so exhausted from lack of sleep prior to being induced. Con was I couldn’t just get up and care for myself after having my son. And now my tail bone area is so sensitive even 4 years later. I wished I had held out and not gotten it. At the time though it was so amazing for me. Birth never goes as planned and it’s crazy amazing. One thing to remember is God designed us to give birth and that’s without an epidural. So you’re gonna do amazing!
I had to be induced for all three of my kids. I had an epidural with my oldest & no epidural with my middle & youngest & I’d do it that way every time if I had the choice, even with the inductions! My recoveries were so much smoother & quicker. I have a few issues that impact the placement & efficacy of an epidural & it was so empowering getting through it without an epidural. Also hypnobirthing is a incredible. You CAN do it! 💗
Oh my goodness, I also had the SPD and it was SO PAINFUL!! But I'm so glad they gave you help! Over here in America I was told nothing could be done and to deal with it...
I’m so sorry that you were even exposed to all those negative comments about the epidural :( everyone should be supportive! You’re going to do amazing! I seriously can’t wait to see how cute Maya will be 😊
I did it without an epidural and from my experience I 100% believe you can do it without one. Breathing exercises is everything. If I do it again it will be without just because I know I did I can do it and it's not as scary as what people make it out. You got this 💪🏻
You'll be fine. With a supportive husband and staff you trust, you will be just fine. Trust yourself. Your body will naturally lead you. If it gets too much, there are options beyond epidural. I recently watched a video where a woman used a hair comb pressed into her palms every contraction. A distraction method that apparently worked really well for her.
I had all 4 of by babies without an epidural and they were all between 8 pounds 2 ounces am 9 pounds 11 ounces. Yes, it was tough, especially for my first. It didn't help I was only 18. Breathing exercises help out a lot. I believe that you have totally got this.
I had an epidural, which only lasted 1 hour. So in my case it wasnt much help. But i made it through the pain. And women have been doing this for centuries. So can you 💪❤️ follow your heart and intuition. I was amazed how my body just knew what to do. 🙏
Seriously everyone's birth experience is so different but you can be glad that you'll have a team there ready to help you no matter what! I also live in a country where epidurals are not the standard of care so I get it. And women give birth in these countries every day! That's not to say I wouldn't like one but it is what it is. And also as a side note, my mom's epidural led to her having a c-section. But that's irrelevant! Because you really can't listen to this or other people's experiences because that's what they are: other people's experiences and not yours. Sending you lots of good vibes and wishing you the best of luck and a healthy baby at the end!
I went into labor so fast that I didn’t have a choice and had no epidural. I was going to have an induced labor at the hospital since I was high risk. Once I dilated a few cm my body kick started its own labor and my son was born only a few hours later. The pain is incredible but in the end I’m glad I didn’t get the epidural. Every birth story seems to be different and it is okay if you don’t get an epidural! You got this no matter what! ❤
You 100% can do it without an epidural! I've had four girls and the last one I had naturally. She was my favorite birth of all. It was absolute magic. Showed me how truly strong I am. Also, tmi to those who don't care, but pumping during labor helps increase contractions and make labor go faster!!! Natural pitocin!
Please don’t let anyone tell you “you’re tired now? Wait til you have the baby!”- NO. My sleep deprivation during pregnancy was because of PAIN and discomfort. Yes I am still sleep deprived now that my baby is here. But it’s a million times easier for me. I’d rather wake up 10 times in the night to feed my baby over waking up 5 times in excruciating pain.
I made a comment and then deleted it because I didn’t want it taken negatively. But I do want to say, I had a very specific plan and it kinda went haywire, lol. Although, my exact plan didn’t work, I want to say to you that you are in charge here, you know your body better than anyone. Listen to it. You know that baby better than anyone. Concentrate on her. Send her the positivity too. Birthing is hard work, but your body knows what’s going on and it will do what it needs to do. God bless you all. I cannot wait to see sweet little Maya 💝
Here most birth are without as well. It's even common to still give birth at home so it is totally possible without, millions of women have done it and do it every day. What I did experienced and heard from other moms around me is that with every birth especially yourr first is that you get to a point that you think you cannot do it. That is natural, but you will do it :) Sorry to hear you had to go to hospital again. It sucks. I had pelvic issues as well and it adds to the already titing pregancy at the end. Take your rest and do what you feel is best, because you are the one who needs to do this, no one else.
I 100% agree with what you said when it comes to epidural. People need to remember this is your pregnancy not theirs, everyone’s is different. Everyone’s bodies are different. My mom had me without epidural and she was fine. I don’t even know if it will work for me when I have kids of my own because my body is extremely resistant to pain medication. I also suffer from fibroids so I’m used to extremely painful cramps so I may not even go with it. Point is screw what others have to say, do what you want because this is your body and your baby. The only opinion that matters is your own.
From experience you can make it with no epidural ❤❤❤ I would say what helped get through contractions was lots of breathing , my doula and thinking every contraction I was closer to meeting my baby. Is it hard and painful yes but you can do it
I have three children, my first birth was natural and without an epidural, and my last two births were both breeches, so I had to have a C-section and had an epidural for both. I have experienced both ways and can tell you that birth without an epidural is not a problem.
From what I’ve read the US relies on epidurals because they aren’t so good at other techniques that would ease labor. Those techniques can be more labor intensive for staff so a culture of using epidurals extensively has developed since there just isn’t enough staff. It’s a lovely luxury but it probably not needed if we used other techniques routinely.
Will they transfer you if something goes wrong??? My son got stuck and the nurse told me to be glad his heartbeat was ok or they would have had to break my hips to get him out :(
You have every right to ignore peoples negativity. My sister had no choice but to have a c-section because she had gestational diabetes which meant that my nephews were big babies. Women had to do without epidurals along with no pain meds since time before modern medicine. You are going to do just fine. I wish you a happy uneventful delivery and I'm sure you can't wait to finally hold your daughter in your arms.
I have had 2 girls one with epidural not good then my last one no had her natural and went faster and wished I had my first on natural too. You can do it. Hugs
What herbal hair color is it? Because my friend also dyed her hair black and she said it’s some kind of henna but I think she was wrong(I know she didn’t use indigo powder) …but I’ve beeen doing henna for 10 years now and I know that it’s only red….so what is this natural black hair dye?
I had my twins no pain med. Was a emergency c section avfer being in the hospital for 4 days with contractions but my water wouldn't brake and I was only to a 1 in dilation. My water broke finally and baby A had her cord between her legs and trying to come out breached, butt first. So they put me to sleep and only have my pain meds after I was awake. My singleton has spina bifida and we had open fetal repair surgery when we were 25 weeks. I had to have a epidural for it. I woke up with horrible nerve pain in my left foot. Like screaming in pain. Had a MRI and the epidural had caused bleeding. The blood had washed down my spine to the lower lumbar section, right above tail bone, and was on nerves. They said that had never happened before. But open fetal surgery pretty new. We were the 98th to have one at the hospital we went to. So when she was born again 10 weeks labor I told them I really was terrified of having a epidural and they said spinal block. Much smaller needle, no cath stuck in your spine the whole time. Just a shot in the back. So much better the epidural. But from someone who had 3 c sections, if I had to pick one it would be spinal block. Hurt way way way less then the epidural did, receiving it and after. Epidural get to talk up and are just the trendy thing I feel too.
Like the other comments - every birth is different. Here in Canada my sister just gave birth without one. Yes it can be hard but if you focus on something else than the pain it helps. And recovery is much quicker and she said once it was done then it was the biggest relief. Yes you feel sore after but it's also a cool thing to say that you didnt get an epidural lol
Me and my wife are big fans of your channel. If you need any help with anything please reach out! Wishing you and your family all the best with the birth coming soon 🎉
I hope it all goes to plan! Have you tried using a pelvic belt for pregnancy to ease your pubic pain? I didn't feel sore at all (not even my back) and used one throughout my 3rd trimester so I'm pretty sure it's because of the extra support of the belt. I don't know if it's kinda too late now but if it's causing you so much pain you need to go to the clinic, it might be worth a try. Also, are you against hearing about just negative stories or even about the reality of the experience such as the intensity of the pain? Just wondering because I'd at least want to know what to expect in terms of pain just because I think it can be shocking and make you panic if the pain of even early labor contractions are much stronger than what you were anticipating. Everyone says it feels like strong period cramps, but that wasn't how I would've described it so I thought my labor was progressing unusually fast. ...It wasnt😅
Hi Kelly! I was just wondering, for the clinics with no epidural policies, what do they do if a situation comes up where the baby needs to come out a different way? Do they transport women, or have another area of the clinic for emergency situations. My first baby was with an epidural and my two others were without. I actually felt more in control when I had my boys without an epidural, and thankfully I didn't have any severe issues arise for a different kind of birth plan. Thanks and best wishes, from Ontario, Canada :)
They do c sections! Just don’t use an epidural just because. If there’s an emergency they will take action. It’s just people in the west immediately ask for medication and in Japan some clinics don’t believe that’s a healthy way to give birth
@@KellyMorita Ohhh I see! Thank you for clarifying. I'm glad they have that outlook. You're gonna do great. I found power through the pain...as if it made me angry, lol. Ironically my biggest baby (8lbs 6oz) was my quickest birth. It only took 19 minutes to push him out. Our bodies are incredible :)
Also, there are other ways to get through it. Maybe try a bathtub, breathe through it and if it gets dangerous for you or the baby, they will handle that good aswell. you are in good hands. it is important to communicate everything and listen to the midwifes and doctors at the hospital. and mybe they have other ways of pain relief. it doesn't always have to be an epidural. In germany we have different medication aswell. and there are always options to try to go through it without any kind of medication. also. women have been giving birth since the beginning of humanity and they did it without any pain killers. so trust your body and your instincts!
You will do well when the time comes. Thirty + years ago I had 3 children. No epidural with any of them. I didn't want an epidural either. Everyone has different opinions on epidurals and that's ok. 😊
You've got this! Humans have been giving birth for thousands of years without an epidural, and millions of people all over the world are still doing so today. And in a country like Japan that's so safety conscious and wants to encourage people to have kids, I'm sure they wouldn't even offer natural birth as an option if there were real risk or worry. Plus, if Maya gives you any trouble when she's older, you can guilt her with a play-by-play account of everything you went through to bring her here 😉
Oh i love the humans have been giving birth for thosands of years statement lol.... people dont know how common death from birth was back even 100 years ago
@@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid We have modern medicine now and she will be in a hospital under the supervision of medical personnel. The only difference is no epidural, which is not a necessity, and even if it were, she's asked for positive encouragement here.
Congratulations dear very happy for you may God belss you with health, wealth, happiness, peace,prosperity, love, guidance and success also please avoid standing on the stool in your delicate condition. God bless you.
Women were CREATED to give birth. We have given birth without an epidural since the beginning of time. You are so capable of this. Lean into your body. Trust your body. Follow your instincts. You will do amazing! :) I am in my first trimester right now, and I’m planning to have an unmedicated birth. Don’t feel bad about your choices :)
Its your birthing experience...regardless whether you dont have an epidural or do ...the ultimate reward is the child..lets not put down women who choose to have the epidural or tell those wanting no epidural that they are crazy to do it that way..having an epidural doesn't make them any less a mother or woman...let's support the choices each woman makes to guarantee a rewarding, safe experience in labor ladies
I had natural childbirth and didn't have an epidural because the nurse said I wasn't far along ...well she was wrong and yes it was hard but I lived through it. I am also married to a Japanese man and lived in Japan for 3 yrs before moving back to Ca. I think it is cruel of the Japanese health system to have you go to a private clinic, to get the epidural. Unfortunately, Japan is still a male-dominated society. Good luck you can do this...😘
I mean for the whole centuries and millennia women had natural births, what is the big thing nowadays women can not do it without an epidural? don´t fall for that, everything will go well in the end. In my experience, just relax, learn some breathing techniques, if you can use a pregnancy exercise ball until birth and had a calm environment for the birth
You can’t tell people on a public forum, even if it yours, what to say. You should already know all of those decisions and what those decisions can cause. Telling people not to talk about their traumatic experience is silly. You can’t expect that from people on a public forum. Just because it happened to them doesn’t mean it will to you but allow people to tell you their stories. If you don’t want to read that then why are you here?
This is my space that I created and out of respect for my mental health since I’m human I’d like to ask people not to share scary stories. Respect doesn’t stop behind the keyboard. If that is something you can’t do or are triggered by, I’d be happy to remove you.
Personally, having NO expectations during the birthing process except envisioning a healthy baby was what worked for me. You’ll need all your strength to be in the moment. To be able to remember every single moment is awesome, so try to remember those. You got this, mama!! Congrats to you and your hubby! 🎊🤰🏻🎊
I had my first baby without an epidural in a US hospital. Some of the nurses looked at me like I was making an odd choice but the birth went smoothly and pretty fast. Women are a lot stronger than we are given credit for. You can absolutely do this. I found visualizing contractions as ocean waves helpful. A little reminder the wave will recede and you can rest a little and prepare. I'm pregnant with my second baby now and I'm planning on having this one without an epidural too. Best wishes to you and your little one!
I was a student midwife and every birth is unique. What you have planned and what happens is down to your body, your baby, and the day.
You do what is right for you. I share the same feelings about personally getting an epidural but no one can make that decision for another person.
Just be open to the surges and feel what is happening in the moment. It's like meditating in sauna - there's distractions but you can feel your body and control how you react to a stimulus ❤
I think you're going to do great!
I did it 3 times without any medical intervention at all. Lamaze and learning to breathe the pain away worked like a charm. Just needed to learn how to breathe and channel it to another spot. A great birth partner is the best medicine there is! Good Luck Kelly!
Well said! Venessa! I also had 3 children without any medical intervention as long as you breathe and focus you will do fine. You got this Kelly!!
I had 2 natural births and it was fine. You'll be ok it's your choice of what you want to do. You got this! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
What a beautiful message to baby Maya. You are going to be amazing parents.
I did it 3 times with no medicine or epidural, and I believe you wholeheartedly can do it without one, too! Every Mom is different, and every pregnancy is different. Please don't listen to the horror stories. Just focus on you and your baby! You would be surprised what you'll be able to handle when it comes to having the baby. So excited for you and your hubby!!!💗💗💗
You have got this sweet girl. As a mom of 4 living and one angel baby i am telling you that you and your hubby can do this it is what your body is ment for. I have 3 grandchildren and each irth is an exceptional experience. Hugs to you 3.
Having my son was the best day of my life! Birth was amazing. I wish I had known how wonderful it was because I would have worried so much less about labor. My husband and I cried for joy for three solid days just looking at our new baby. I can’t describe how worth it labor is. You are completely safe and your body knows exactly what it’s doing. ❤️😊 Hang on till that last push. They will put your baby on your chest and you will be so happy. ❤️😊
I home birthed my twins with out an epidural. I used my doula she was completely amazing & warm water in the birthing pool was amazing! I 100% believe that you are going to do an amazing job & can’t wait to hear your successful birth story❤
Now that is so neat- your husband helping out like that! ♡
It snowed like this when I had my little one. January of 1978. LOL! She's a business professional now, with three children of her own. One is at university in S. Korea, and two are at home in elementary school. One of the two at home, is an international adoption. I'm so proud of them...and love them to the moon and back. Hugs to you as you enter your new parenting adventure.
❤ I had my baby 35 years ago without an epidural. It took me about an hour . No pain management was given . The baby was coming very fast so there was no time . We were both fine . You will be ok . My husband and I did breathing we learned in lámanse classes . It helps .
Congratulations to you and your husband. 🎉
The sleepless nights won't come back. The baby prepers you for it's arrival, but you will get used to it ♥️
I am a 26 old Japanese gave birth on last June without epidural! I am supporting you even before you met Ryuji san so I know how strong you are ❤you can do it and your baby is also doing her best with you 🥰love you!!!!
We can’t wait to see your baby 🤍🤍🤍
Im pregnant as well, also foreigner living in Japan ❤
When I was having my first baby, I was heavily pressured not to have an epidural or pain meds or whatever. Lots of mom-shaming going on, as though it's not "real birth" unless you feel all the pain. I felt like I was going crazy with the pain of it. I was only 20, so it was really scary for me. In the end i asked for something, anything, and they gave me a bit of ibuprofen I think. With my second baby, I got an epidural. It was great. I was able to sleep a bit, let my body do the work, and then she was out in two pushes! I was up and walking the same day, no problem. I'm not having any more babies, but if I did, I'd get an epidural.
Aww I can’t imagine how excited you might be on the day little Maya is on your arms & Ryuji too. Praying for the delivery and I applaud to all the moms that gave birth. I’m not a mom but boy I know it’s a lot of strength that I can’t even imagine that you must use to bring a baby into the world. Oh and the message you gave to Maya Kelly, I was tearing up thinking way in the future when she sees it going to College & gets home sick, oh the feels. You &Ryuji will be such wonderful parents to your daughter
I gave birth almost 8 months ago. I had planned to get an epidural but at the time we came in and got checked I was already in active labor and really had to stop myself not to push on the way. Our baby was born within the hour of us coming to the hospital.. Of Course it was painful but also manageable. Afterwards it was really cool that I managed it without the epidural, it is possible and believe in yourself :)
Oh no, I hope you have a great experience with this. I know you can do it! I did it and I think it is just a personal thing. Take care Kelly. Congratulations on your new addition . Prayers for you and your experience.
You will be a great mother, Miss Kelly.
Hang in there when giving birth.
I had an emergency c-section with my first - so obvs massively topped up epidural. The next 3 I had no epidural and it is so much better in terms of labour and recovery. My last two labours were 2 hours total. There was no time for an epidural if I wanted one anyway 😆 The nurses had to do all of the things they normally do before the birth, afterwards because I was too fast.
I can’t believe people are so negative about not having an epidural. They should keep that to themselves. You can do it Kelly!! You are strong and I have complete faith in you.
We can't wait to see your baby and we know you will be a great Mom Kelly, Goodluck...🙏❤️
A good help with pain control in my births was squeezing a comb during tough contractions (helped take my mind off the pain from labor and focus on something else). You've got this!!
I had interventions with my first due to a sudden med issue on my 37th plus week. I had a hard time feeding her, she was so sleepy the first few days because it took a while for the meds' side effect to wear off her system. I didn't want this to happen again, thankfully I had healthy second and third pregnancies, I went on labour and birthed my babies naturally in the hospital. I was fortunate to have midwives and a doula that supported my choice, and it empowered me so much. Breathing the pain away, being upright and active (walking, swaying my hips, leaning against my hubby while doula was massaging my back as I rested from contractions) helped me the most get through it with less pain and conserve my energy for the final stage. Recovery was so much faster, and they didn't have any of the feeding issues that I had with my first. I used to be scared of the littlest pain, and I didn't realise that I could handle so much more because I trusted my body to do what it is naturally designed to do. Listen to your mama instincts. Only you know what is best for you and your baby. You can do this! 😊
Wow so you won’t believe that in my house in Canada my kitchen storage is way smaller than yours in Japan! AND we live in a small town in the countryside! Loll! But I don’t mind because just having a house was our very big dream and we are already so lucky and grateful.
From Illinois and I saw my friend give birth naturally! Dude, you can do it! You're stronger than what you think!! 💪
I hope so!
@Kelly Morita my friend that I watched said breathing had helped her! The reward is so worth it.
Here is a list of books: I Already Know I Love You by Billy Crystal, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, I Love You to the Moon and Back & I Love You Forever and a Day (both by Amelia Hepworth). The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The Little Prince is a good starter for teaching multiple languages, because it is printed in every language in the world. My daughter is bi-lingual and my oldest granddaughter speaks five languages, and the two little grandkids are bi-lingual. It opens so many doors of opportunity. Congratulations! Love and blessings to your sweet family.
I kept stopping the video wandering around the house trying to determine what the whistling noise was 🤣
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I'm always a silent viewer of yours, love your videos and I've been watching you for years. Just wanted to stop by and tell you I gave birth in Japan last May without an epidural and it was alright, kept reminding myself our bodies are built for this. I also didn't have the choice and was so scared, it was painful of course, but my midwives were the best at guiding me how to help our little baby, I'm sure your team will be very helpful as well. Have a nice rest of the pregnancy, don't worry that much and can't wait for "the baby came" videos!
Epidurals have their pros and cons. Pro was I got to sleep. 😂 I was so exhausted from lack of sleep prior to being induced. Con was I couldn’t just get up and care for myself after having my son. And now my tail bone area is so sensitive even 4 years later. I wished I had held out and not gotten it. At the time though it was so amazing for me. Birth never goes as planned and it’s crazy amazing. One thing to remember is God designed us to give birth and that’s without an epidural. So you’re gonna do amazing!
I had to be induced for all three of my kids. I had an epidural with my oldest & no epidural with my middle & youngest & I’d do it that way every time if I had the choice, even with the inductions! My recoveries were so much smoother & quicker. I have a few issues that impact the placement & efficacy of an epidural & it was so empowering getting through it without an epidural. Also hypnobirthing is a incredible. You CAN do it! 💗
Oh my goodness, I also had the SPD and it was SO PAINFUL!! But I'm so glad they gave you help! Over here in America I was told nothing could be done and to deal with it...
I’m so sorry that you were even exposed to all those negative comments about the epidural :( everyone should be supportive! You’re going to do amazing! I seriously can’t wait to see how cute Maya will be 😊
Kelly my sister had her 2 girls naturally because her 1st she delivered at home and 2nd she never made to deliver room she had in the ER.
I did it without an epidural and from my experience I 100% believe you can do it without one. Breathing exercises is everything. If I do it again it will be without just because I know I did I can do it and it's not as scary as what people make it out. You got this 💪🏻
You'll be fine. With a supportive husband and staff you trust, you will be just fine. Trust yourself. Your body will naturally lead you. If it gets too much, there are options beyond epidural. I recently watched a video where a woman used a hair comb pressed into her palms every contraction. A distraction method that apparently worked really well for her.
I had all 4 of by babies without an epidural and they were all between 8 pounds 2 ounces am 9 pounds 11 ounces. Yes, it was tough, especially for my first. It didn't help I was only 18. Breathing exercises help out a lot. I believe that you have totally got this.
I only had gas and air with my second and it was a much nicer experience than the one with lots of pain relief!
I had an epidural, which only lasted 1 hour. So in my case it wasnt much help. But i made it through the pain. And women have been doing this for centuries. So can you 💪❤️ follow your heart and intuition. I was amazed how my body just knew what to do. 🙏
Seriously everyone's birth experience is so different but you can be glad that you'll have a team there ready to help you no matter what! I also live in a country where epidurals are not the standard of care so I get it. And women give birth in these countries every day! That's not to say I wouldn't like one but it is what it is. And also as a side note, my mom's epidural led to her having a c-section. But that's irrelevant! Because you really can't listen to this or other people's experiences because that's what they are: other people's experiences and not yours. Sending you lots of good vibes and wishing you the best of luck and a healthy baby at the end!
I went into labor so fast that I didn’t have a choice and had no epidural. I was going to have an induced labor at the hospital since I was high risk. Once I dilated a few cm my body kick started its own labor and my son was born only a few hours later. The pain is incredible but in the end I’m glad I didn’t get the epidural. Every birth story seems to be different and it is okay if you don’t get an epidural! You got this no matter what! ❤
You 100% can do it without an epidural! I've had four girls and the last one I had naturally. She was my favorite birth of all. It was absolute magic. Showed me how truly strong I am. Also, tmi to those who don't care, but pumping during labor helps increase contractions and make labor go faster!!! Natural pitocin!
Please don’t let anyone tell you “you’re tired now? Wait til you have the baby!”- NO. My sleep deprivation during pregnancy was because of PAIN and discomfort. Yes I am still sleep deprived now that my baby is here. But it’s a million times easier for me. I’d rather wake up 10 times in the night to feed my baby over waking up 5 times in excruciating pain.
I did it natural. You can do it!!
I made a comment and then deleted it because I didn’t want it taken negatively. But I do want to say, I had a very specific plan and it kinda went haywire, lol. Although, my exact plan didn’t work, I want to say to you that you are in charge here, you know your body better than anyone. Listen to it. You know that baby better than anyone. Concentrate on her. Send her the positivity too. Birthing is hard work, but your body knows what’s going on and it will do what it needs to do. God bless you all. I cannot wait to see sweet little Maya 💝
I gave birth to both my babies without epidural, as women have for centuries! Trust your instincts and you will be fine!
Here most birth are without as well. It's even common to still give birth at home so it is totally possible without, millions of women have done it and do it every day. What I did experienced and heard from other moms around me is that with every birth especially yourr first is that you get to a point that you think you cannot do it. That is natural, but you will do it :) Sorry to hear you had to go to hospital again. It sucks. I had pelvic issues as well and it adds to the already titing pregancy at the end. Take your rest and do what you feel is best, because you are the one who needs to do this, no one else.
hugs you can get this.
I 100% agree with what you said when it comes to epidural. People need to remember this is your pregnancy not theirs, everyone’s is different. Everyone’s bodies are different. My mom had me without epidural and she was fine. I don’t even know if it will work for me when I have kids of my own because my body is extremely resistant to pain medication. I also suffer from fibroids so I’m used to extremely painful cramps so I may not even go with it. Point is screw what others have to say, do what you want because this is your body and your baby. The only opinion that matters is your own.
From experience you can make it with no epidural ❤❤❤ I would say what helped get through contractions was lots of breathing , my doula and thinking every contraction I was closer to meeting my baby. Is it hard and painful yes but you can do it
Both my kids were born with no meds. No epidurals or anything. You will be fine! Enjoy the journey ❤❤
I have three children, my first birth was natural and without an epidural, and my last two births were both breeches, so I had to have a C-section and had an epidural for both. I have experienced both ways and can tell you that birth without an epidural is not a problem.
My Braxton hicks contractions were SO painful! I swore they felt just as bad as my regular contractions 😭
From what I’ve read the US relies on epidurals because they aren’t so good at other techniques that would ease labor. Those techniques can be more labor intensive for staff so a culture of using epidurals extensively has developed since there just isn’t enough staff. It’s a lovely luxury but it probably not needed if we used other techniques routinely.
Will they transfer you if something goes wrong??? My son got stuck and the nurse told me to be glad his heartbeat was ok or they would have had to break my hips to get him out :(
You have every right to ignore peoples negativity. My sister had no choice but to have a c-section because she had gestational diabetes which meant that my nephews were big babies. Women had to do without epidurals along with no pain meds since time before modern medicine. You are going to do just fine. I wish you a happy uneventful delivery and I'm sure you can't wait to finally hold your daughter in your arms.
I have had 2 girls one with epidural not good then my last one no had her natural and went faster and wished I had my first on natural too. You can do it. Hugs
What herbal hair color is it? Because my friend also dyed her hair black and she said it’s some kind of henna but I think she was wrong(I know she didn’t use indigo powder) …but I’ve beeen doing henna for 10 years now and I know that it’s only red….so what is this natural black hair dye?
i remember the snow day....got to get out of school early here in ibaraki...snowed pretty strong, that was like 2 weeks ago right? or around 3
I had my twins no pain med. Was a emergency c section avfer being in the hospital for 4 days with contractions but my water wouldn't brake and I was only to a 1 in dilation. My water broke finally and baby A had her cord between her legs and trying to come out breached, butt first. So they put me to sleep and only have my pain meds after I was awake. My singleton has spina bifida and we had open fetal repair surgery when we were 25 weeks. I had to have a epidural for it. I woke up with horrible nerve pain in my left foot. Like screaming in pain. Had a MRI and the epidural had caused bleeding. The blood had washed down my spine to the lower lumbar section, right above tail bone, and was on nerves. They said that had never happened before. But open fetal surgery pretty new. We were the 98th to have one at the hospital we went to. So when she was born again 10 weeks labor I told them I really was terrified of having a epidural and they said spinal block. Much smaller needle, no cath stuck in your spine the whole time. Just a shot in the back. So much better the epidural. But from someone who had 3 c sections, if I had to pick one it would be spinal block. Hurt way way way less then the epidural did, receiving it and after. Epidural get to talk up and are just the trendy thing I feel too.
Like the other comments - every birth is different. Here in Canada my sister just gave birth without one. Yes it can be hard but if you focus on something else than the pain it helps. And recovery is much quicker and she said once it was done then it was the biggest relief. Yes you feel sore after but it's also a cool thing to say that you didnt get an epidural lol
You got this mama! 💪🏻🤰🏻🙏🏻💖 Food for thought... We all wouldn't be here today if our ancestors couldn't do it without medicines right? 😘💪🏻🙏🏻💖
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Me and my wife are big fans of your channel. If you need any help with anything please reach out! Wishing you and your family all the best with the birth coming soon 🎉
I hope it all goes to plan! Have you tried using a pelvic belt for pregnancy to ease your pubic pain? I didn't feel sore at all (not even my back) and used one throughout my 3rd trimester so I'm pretty sure it's because of the extra support of the belt. I don't know if it's kinda too late now but if it's causing you so much pain you need to go to the clinic, it might be worth a try.
Also, are you against hearing about just negative stories or even about the reality of the experience such as the intensity of the pain? Just wondering because I'd at least want to know what to expect in terms of pain just because I think it can be shocking and make you panic if the pain of even early labor contractions are much stronger than what you were anticipating. Everyone says it feels like strong period cramps, but that wasn't how I would've described it so I thought my labor was progressing unusually fast. ...It wasnt😅
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Hi Kelly! I was just wondering, for the clinics with no epidural policies, what do they do if a situation comes up where the baby needs to come out a different way? Do they transport women, or have another area of the clinic for emergency situations. My first baby was with an epidural and my two others were without. I actually felt more in control when I had my boys without an epidural, and thankfully I didn't have any severe issues arise for a different kind of birth plan.
Thanks and best wishes, from Ontario, Canada :)
They do c sections! Just don’t use an epidural just because. If there’s an emergency they will take action. It’s just people in the west immediately ask for medication and in Japan some clinics don’t believe that’s a healthy way to give birth
@@KellyMorita Ohhh I see! Thank you for clarifying. I'm glad they have that outlook. You're gonna do great. I found power through the pain...as if it made me angry, lol. Ironically my biggest baby (8lbs 6oz) was my quickest birth. It only took 19 minutes to push him out. Our bodies are incredible :)
Also, there are other ways to get through it. Maybe try a bathtub, breathe through it and if it gets dangerous for you or the baby, they will handle that good aswell. you are in good hands. it is important to communicate everything and listen to the midwifes and doctors at the hospital. and mybe they have other ways of pain relief. it doesn't always have to be an epidural. In germany we have different medication aswell. and there are always options to try to go through it without any kind of medication.
also. women have been giving birth since the beginning of humanity and they did it without any pain killers. so trust your body and your instincts!
You will do well when the time comes. Thirty + years ago I had 3 children. No epidural with any of them. I didn't want an epidural either. Everyone has different opinions on epidurals and that's ok. 😊
You've got this! Humans have been giving birth for thousands of years without an epidural, and millions of people all over the world are still doing so today. And in a country like Japan that's so safety conscious and wants to encourage people to have kids, I'm sure they wouldn't even offer natural birth as an option if there were real risk or worry. Plus, if Maya gives you any trouble when she's older, you can guilt her with a play-by-play account of everything you went through to bring her here 😉
Oh i love the humans have been giving birth for thosands of years statement lol.... people dont know how common death from birth was back even 100 years ago
@@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid We have modern medicine now and she will be in a hospital under the supervision of medical personnel. The only difference is no epidural, which is not a necessity, and even if it were, she's asked for positive encouragement here.
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Congratulations dear very happy for you may God belss you with health, wealth, happiness, peace,prosperity, love, guidance and success also please avoid standing on the stool in your delicate condition. God bless you.
I have ten kids. Never had an epidural.
Women were CREATED to give birth. We have given birth without an epidural since the beginning of time. You are so capable of this. Lean into your body. Trust your body. Follow your instincts. You will do amazing! :)
I am in my first trimester right now, and I’m planning to have an unmedicated birth. Don’t feel bad about your choices :)
Its your birthing experience...regardless whether you dont have an epidural or do ...the ultimate reward is the child..lets not put down women who choose to have the epidural or tell those wanting no epidural that they are crazy to do it that way..having an epidural doesn't make them any less a mother or woman...let's support the choices each woman makes to guarantee a rewarding, safe experience in labor ladies
My Japanese wife found a private hospital in Kanagawa that offers epidurals.
I had natural childbirth and didn't have an epidural because the nurse said I wasn't far along ...well she was wrong and yes it was hard but I lived through it. I am also married to a Japanese man and lived in Japan for 3 yrs before moving back to Ca. I think it is cruel of the Japanese health system to have you go to a private clinic, to get the epidural. Unfortunately, Japan is still a male-dominated society. Good luck you can do this...😘
TBH I don’t want an epidural if I truly don’t need it. I know some doctors just shove it in & cause damage and I’d rather not deal with that.
I mean for the whole centuries and millennia women had natural births, what is the big thing nowadays women can not do it without an epidural? don´t fall for that, everything will go well in the end. In my experience, just relax, learn some breathing techniques, if you can use a pregnancy exercise ball until birth and had a calm environment for the birth
Five billion years of womanhood says you can give birth without an epidural. If you should need a c-section I'm sure your clinic will arrange.
EPIDURAL....EPIDURAL.... 17 times in 3 min. 😮💨 Edit, please.
You can’t tell people on a public forum, even if it yours, what to say. You should already know all of those decisions and what those decisions can cause. Telling people not to talk about their traumatic experience is silly. You can’t expect that from people on a public forum. Just because it happened to them doesn’t mean it will to you but allow people to tell you their stories. If you don’t want to read that then why are you here?
This is my space that I created and out of respect for my mental health since I’m human I’d like to ask people not to share scary stories. Respect doesn’t stop behind the keyboard. If that is something you can’t do or are triggered by, I’d be happy to remove you.