10 Things Your Labor Nurse Wants You to Know about Unmedicated Birth
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- Are you planning on an unmedicated delivery? Have you had one? I'd love to hear all about it and chat in the comment sections!
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"Contractions aren't stronger than me, they ARE me." I LOVE this.
@@Tatersthezebra88 That's unfortunate 😕 what happened? I was so "in the zone"/ one with myself 🤷♀ during labor I forgot to ask for pain relief until after C-section.
I love it too, and I was able to deliver naturally.
Glitter&Coffee glvlvvm l l offload Jan. Exactly
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Glitter&Coffee I watched A video from another gal who teaches labor classes at hospitals and she said that everyone has a different pain tolerance. Some people may want to have natural births but when they are that intense part of labor they change their minds and decide to have an epidural and it’s A-OK. Other people can tolerate the pain and can push through it. I was definitely one of those people who wanted a natural birth but in the end the pain was too much for me and the epidural was definitely a relief for me so that I could actually enjoy the birth. Of course epidurals have their own consequences and epidurals have stalled each of my births but in the long run everything worked out so I’m grateful.
Jennifer Wallace I agree. I had an unmedicated labor and delivery with my youngest. I was good until transition. Fear set in and then the pain felt worse I was scared I couldn’t do it. I was exhausted didn’t feel I was pushing right. A few months later my husband told me he thought I was dying. I thought that was funny. I had no clue he was thinking that during delivery. Currently 36weeks now and trying my best to not be nervous because I can remember how my last labor felt. I’m going to try for I medicated again but I will accept pain medication if I need rest.
My mantra was "millions of women for thousands of years."
Awesome, you made it! Congratulations 🎊
They didn't all survive, evolution is iterative and "worse birth, better brain" got tested trough many gruesome situations in the last 200.000 years... where shorter gestation isn't viable either.
That's beautiful and inspirational! Im 28 weeks, thanks for sharing!
Mine is "my body was made to do this" 😁
Love it
Mine was « this is just a phase, it will pass » it’s also my mantra for when the kids are making me crazy or the baby is making me sleep deprived 😅
I would love a “what to do in the two weeks before your due date” video 😅😅
Most important pack your hospital bag and get prepared or start walking and doing some really soft exercises.. :) congratulations ❤️
Great idea!
Madison Boemecke girl, yes! Somehow for every single solitary grand child my dad has predicted the CORRECT birthdate of ALL HIS ELEVEN grandchildren. My mother says it will be two weeks after we "cannot stand it one more day."
@@saeidkh1227 This! 👆👆👆 *Walk walk walk.* Even if it ends in surgery, please try to walk by the next day 👍
Also, "What to do when your baby is 2 weeks late, OMG" bwahahah 🤣🤷🏻♂️
I delivered my baby 9 days ago without pain medication but I had to be induced. I definitely used "these contractions are not stronger than me, they are me." I also used "my body knows exactly what it is doing or my body is doing exactly what it should be doing"
Definitely wouldn't have thought of those without this video. My contractions never got to the unbearable state, just uncomfortable like any other cramp.
I pushed my baby out and I didn't even have a clue I was so focused on the push. My husband had to tap my shoulder and tell my our baby is in the doctors arms and I was like what?!
It was such an amazing first labor and delivery experience.
Thank you for these tips in this video!!
This is so encouraging!! Thanks for sharing your experience!!
awesome story
Thanks for sharing! Hoping I can have the same experience :)
Not pregnant, don’t plan to be for a while, but if I had this woman as my nurse, I’d feel BEYOND comfortable 😭❤️
Amber Lynn same!!
I was thinking that too!
Gonna give birth soon lol I wish to have a nurse like her!
Oh absolutely! I live in the UK and I soooo wish this lady could be my nurse too! ❤️☺️
Hearing the "You can do this. Yes, you!" made me smile so big. It was a really big confidence booster for me!
Another good thing to remember is that pain is always scary until you're in it. Then you just deal with it how you deal with it.
It is possible!! I had my baby 3 month ago I was so scared of not knowing what it would feel like, hearing everyone saying that it is the worst pain ever, the scary stories about everyone's experience... yet I set my mind that I wanted to avoid getting an epidural and not gonna lie that was mainly because I'm such a wimp about needles 😂 Since I started my 3 trimester I began watching birthing videos and tips to tolerate pain. As soon as I started contractions I got scared, they weren't painful at all so I knew I had to get induced... as my contractions started getting stronger I still didn't feel the pain people would tell me about and I was scared because I thought I might not be progressing (my nurse or Drs didn't check my dilation until 10 pm since 5 am) by 11 I was getting strong contractions because it was time for me to push but my nurse said not to do it cause I wasn't dilated enough, which made me scared cause I thought that might be the pain everyone talked about but little did we know my baby's head was showing already 😂 and it was time to push... 15 mins later he was out! All I want to tell you mamas is to not be afraid! Every contraction means you're closer to meeting your baby and maybe that could work as motivation? Also everyone's experience is different, do not let the fear take over and just because you do decide to get an epidural doesn't mean you're weak! For some reason I was not able to walk around which I believe that it slowed down my progress but I did a lot of breathing and that's what got me through everything easier, I found the sound of his heart soothing and I would just focus on it while breathing. Try different positions, breathing techniques and focus points and trust me it will make everything better! Good luck to everyone having their babies soon, specially during this scary time... may God bless you and your journey! ♥️
Girl, I really needed to hear this! I don’t hear much about moms just plain being scared of the pain and that’s it. Thank you for the encouragement 🥰
My first baby I didn't have an epidural because of the fear of it messing up my back ( my mother suffers reoccurring back pain after having multiple epidurals) I love the fact that I could get up and kinda walk off the pain and re position my self to find the best position for me. My mindset going into Labor (as weird as it sounds) was "I'm the oldest of 6 if my mum can do it 6 times I can do it I got this!" I 3nded up being in Labor for 10 hours total, most of which was at home, 3 hours of active Labor and only 1st degree tearing. Lots of love from Australia!
Everytime someone asks me my birth plan & I say “I want an unmedicated birth,” they laugh in my face & tell me that I’ll change my mind. SUPER frustrating to say the least. This video was refreshing and the boost of confidence I needed. Due in March!💙
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Love your attitude towards labor and delivery. We need more nurses/ midwives like you! You are amazing!
Warm Bath during most painful contractions is how I managed the pain before my water broke and was ready to go out and start pushing! Highly recommend it! While being in the bathtub my husband would put cold wet towel on my forehead between contractions, and during contractions he would pour warm water over me. Without this I think I would have given up and asked for an epidural. My nurse was amazing.
Sounds like you had a great support person and nurse. So glad you enjoyed the tub, it's one of my favorite places to labor 😊
@@Nurse_zabe Yeah, I was lucky. If all goes well I will ask for this method again with my second.
Athalie the Witch if it’s offered in the hospital and you have a bathtub in the room then go for it. I didn’t plan for it but I’m glad I did. With my second one my labor was so fast I had no time for that. 3 hours from start of contractions to birth. Good luck to you!
@@Nurse_zabe what if your water breaks in the tub. How do you know ?!
Thank you for sharing this tip. I am so nervous because I can't have anyone other than my spouse during labor due to covid I was super tempted to go for epidural. But when time comes I will try a warm bath and hold off for as long as possible
You can tell she’s trying so hard to not say “your doctor may just have a golf game to get to... so ask if it’s actually needed or if you can continue laboring”
My nurse, a very young lady just out of school was the most memorable part of my “precipitous”labor. Long story but I was already in L&D and getting discharged when my water suddenly broke and baby was born in a half hour. She suspected that baby was coming quickly when my water broke and I told her I had to use the bathroom. The resident doctor dismissed it and was hesitant to call the anesthesiologist because she didn’t think I was far enough in labor (my screams were seen as me being a drama queen). My nurse allowed me to squeeze her hands through the intense contractions since my husband wasn’t even there and I was not given an epidural. She called my OB in the middle of the night to rush in. I remember her putting a cold rag on my head. I just remember feeling terrible pain and feeling terrified and I’m so glad she was there for me.
So thankful you had such a great and caring nurse! 🙏🏻
I really love that. “My contractions can’t be stronger than me, because they are me.” Putting it on my birth slogan list
My fav!
Same! 2 weeks away for me 😊
I just had my girl and went completely unmedicated and that shit is hard but it honestly wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I felt amazing after. The doctor and nurses bragged on me for how I handled it
Destiny Heath mine did the same..
You go girl! Did it 3x myself, and about to do it again in 10 weeks. Getting ramped up!
And then you actually forget the pain! I recall it was the worse pain I've ever felt BUT I can't remember the actual pain. All biologically designed so we have more babies! Haha
That’s awesome! You’re awesome!! Congrats on your daughter 💜
Yes! I remember the nurses said they were all talking about me because I didn't have any pain medication. The nurses said "it's so rare when don't have to call for an anesthesiologist for an epidural"
Even my husband was shocked. He was like you didn't even scream or swear once 😂
I’m 36 weeks about to be 37 and this is my first baby I was terrified until I watched all of your videos I feel much better about having this baby with no epidural 😊
Diana Huerta update us on how it goes! Blessings to you!! 😊🎉
dano I will I’m currently 38 about to be 39 in two days ! So close 🤞🏻 but thank you 😊
I hope everything goes well for you and your baby!
Kaleysia thank you 😊
Have you had baby?! How did it go
I have heard people say "I can do ANYTHING for 1 minute" (1 minute being the time of a contraction)
So true!
That, and "whatever happens, it's two days of my life at worst and then I have a baby, a whole new life created"
Yes! This is what I’ve used with my births.
I’m a teenager, and don’t plan on having a baby for some time, but I love your videos😂 I feel like I’m so educated from watching you, and once I do decide to have a baby, I’ll be prepared😎
Lauren J same!
Things I wish someone would have told me:
1. Morning sickness can happen anytime not just morning-and it can be continuous
2. You may feel like your vagina is being electrocuted in the second trimester it's called lightening vagina. Frozen condoms are the cure
3. Maternity clothes you can buy whenever. I bought bras really early on and pants. Maternity underwear is expensive but will grow with you before and after pregnancy
4. You will most likely have to buy a second set of maternity clothes in the last 2 months
5. Google what to expect at prental apts before prental.
Lauren J glad you are getting prepared
Goo gle Thank you for that advice! I’m not sure yet if I’m going to adopt, or not when I’m finally an adult because I’m super scared of morning sickness and tearing
@@laurenj432 honestly I was scared as well. They will give you medicine to stop the morning sickness. Most people will stop getting sick after it. A select few like me puked the entire pregnancy. But it's not like puking when you have the flu. It's more of just an a shick upchuck of food. Way more pleasant and bearable.
I did it! I did it in April.
I was not graceful either. I only was able to do it, because my L&D nurse talked me through it. At 10cm I broke down, and she got me through it.
Way to go! Learning that this is what I needed. I broke down at 9.5 cm because I still hadn't been admitted and had no idea I was that far along. I was just miserable and still in triage lol. Congrats on your new babe!!
The champ😊🙌🙌🙌🙌☝👏👏👏
smartgirl909 glad you got support it is hard done it twice myself going to be doing it again in awhile pregnant again found out last month
"Your own bed, your own home, your own germs." LMAO! Not even pregnant but watching this 😆
Best place to be AT HOME
“Unnecessary intervention” is the name of the game and has been for as long as I have been alive. Most people treat birth as a medical procedure even though it is a natural process. Keep using this platform to educate and empower women who desire a natural or unmedicated birth story! I had unmedicated births with each of my three children. I was DETERMINED that is Mary could do it in an animal stable on hay, I could do it in a hospital bed on clean sheets 😂 I gave you a high five 🖐🏽 when you brought up cave women!! I still believe the birth process was the most spiritual experiences of my life! Our bodies are astonishing! 💙💗💙
Precious animals were kept in the bottom level of the home not outdoors. Mary did not give birth in a stable or in an inn it was just a family home. The guest room would have been too small to labor in The Holy family were offered the highest level of hospitality staying on the bottom floor of the home which had a manger for the animals who were brought in at night but was no barn/stable.
Im not even pregnant but i want to be prepared if i ever do get pregnant bc i want a natural birth. Thank you for your videos! They’re very helpful!!
When I found out I was pregnant my mom asked if I was going to get an epidural and automatically I said "uhh YEAH!" But then I thought about it and asked myself why that was my immediate response. I'm so into natural everything why wouldn't I want my child's birth natural?
So I did the research, meditation, yoga, lots of walking, etc to help keep my body in shape for it. I took the classes at the hospital etc.
I was in labor for 13 hours. I pushed for 2 hours (good grief). And I managed it all without an epidural! 💪🏼
It's definitely like nothing I've ever felt before but not bad. I'd do it 100 times over!
You are a rock star, mama! Way to go! 💪💗
It is a natural response for a western world woman to answer yes to the drugs when asked like that because we are taught to fear the pain of childbirth and told we can't handle the pain. Even though all women over time before these drugs existed did it without them. Our maternity industry needs to change and relent power of childbirth BACK to women. It is all about controlling women.
"back in the days of adam" is quite how I choose to assess the necessity of most things.
😂😂😂 Same, thankfully I wasn't born then, I would not have survived being born myself lol. So someday if I can have kids, I will need all the drugs and a C-section cause I have heart issues.
I was 2 months out of 17 years old when I had my first, and a month shy of 21 years old with my second, both were unmediated beyond the IV meds to take the edge off, and honestly, that was enough.
I felt everything and it was so empowering (and just to be clear, I'm not some yoga and kale super mommy, I was an anxious, and low self esteemed coward) and I blocked everything out and just focused on my body and what I was feeling.
Both of my labors were only a few hours long, 0 complications, my second son shot out like a rocket at 9lbs 6.5oz, yay!
I'm not saying this is a guarantee for everyone else, or even anyone else, but I wanted to give an encouraging unmedicated birth story.
You couldn't pay me to get an epidural, just for the pure joy of feeling my baby leaving my body. It's magic. Pure magic. ✨😍✨
Way to go, mama! 💪💗
Congratulations! You are a strong double mom :)
Ooooh you are right. I remember it feeling amazing. Giving birth is so cool.
Aw thanks for sharing! 😍
I just turned 18 last month and I’m almost 18 weeks pregnant with my little boy and I really wanna do this. Like I have such low self esteem and everything and I really want to feel everything with this.
I’m just sad this whole covid19 thing ruined the baby classes I was taking at the hospital to know the ins & outs about having a baby & giving birth. Now I just use youtube & the books they gave us to look over ugh. The class was fun! I learned a lot. I’m now 4 weeks or less away from having my daughter & I’m not as nervous, because I trust my body cuz it really is made to do this. But thank you for helping us out! 💓
How did it go?
how did the birth go?
Did it 3 times and about to do it again!
Funny thing, the nurses last time said to me " let us know when to get that epidural for ya." I was like " I'm not getting one" They said "ok well just let us know when"
I was so furious with them assuming that I couldnt do it!
Well showed them wrong! They apologized after!
Every mama can! ❤
a pulley that could be looked at from a perspective that maybe they were trying to make you stronger because you had motivation to prove them wrong haha. It’s like how high end designer stores are actually trained to be dismissive to people that don’t “look rich” because it makes the person want to spend a lot there to prove to the employees being rude that they can afford to!
My last birth was less than 2 hours and 4 hours after birth, I was up, had been to the bathroom, BEGGING for a shower and it totally freaked them out. They see prob 3-4 natural births a year and they had no idea how to deal with me walking around, eating, no sleep.
You remind me of Drew Barrymore
Omg right
I just had an accidental unmediated birth this afternoon it was so hard but so worth it
congratulations on your new little one! boy or girl?
Thank you! Girl🥰
Wow! Congrats!! That’s so great. What was the worst part for you?
this afternoon???? CONGRATULATIONS 🥰
Way to go!! 💪💪
Already given birth 3 days ago to my second child. This video just popped up and I'm like what the heck let's check it out. Really wish I could have watched this before I had my first. These are great info. I opted for the epidural during my first not knowing much at all about how it would effect the whole thing. I've always regretted it. So when my second birth came around I was more determined to go without it. And I did it!!! It was an entirely different experience to be able to feel everything. It was painful but manageable, breathing techniques and screaming sure helped a lot but having a good mind set goes a long way. She is right, you can do it!!! Let your body do what it needs to do don't numb the feeling because it will just make the process harder. With out that numbing feeling I was intuned with what my body needed to do. Like pushing. With the epidural I didn't know when I really needed to push or if I'm making any progress. Had to rely on my nurse most of the time to tell me what's going on. I was able to feel that urge to push and I was able to deliver my son a whole lot faster than my first child. It was more rewarding in the end too. Labor with the epidural lasted 26 hours and without the epidural it lasted only 4. They said having a second child would be easier but I do believe going without the epidural made it go faster.
Adding my two cents in regard to when to go to the hospital - do not be afraid to go if your gut feeling is telling you to, especially if that feeling is persisting. I just had my second child 7 weeks ago, and though my birth was overall fine with no complications for me or baby, I deeply regret waiting to go to the hospital against my own judgement (my midwife encouraged me to wait and see and I felt bad about pestering her in the middle of the night, so I listened). I was only having contractions 5-6 minutes apart and I had only been 2cm dilated a few hours prior, so on paper it wasn’t time to go. However, the pain was INTENSE. Like as intense as the final parts of my labor with my first child. I wanted to just be in the hospital and be ready to go, but I didn’t feel confident in myself to just go anyway. Especially since it was my second birth without pain meds, I should have known, lol.
All’s well that ends well, but I literally went from 5 mins apart to barely 2 minutes apart in one contraction, the pain was so bad I started to full on panic. Instead of just being in the hospital ready to go, I was at home with my husband who had never even seen a birth, feeling my daughters head pressing downward big time. I was wondering how the hell I would be able to instruct my husband to help me if I had to have her right then and there, and st the time it felt like a real possibility. I had him call an ambulance, my midwife met us at the hospital and I had to hold in pushing while I waited for my husband to arrive! NEVER AGAIN.
I agree entirely with this video, 150%, but please don’t go against your instincts because you don’t want to inconvenience others. It’s their job! You’re the one having a baby! Looking back now my daughter’s birth is definitely a story to tell but at the time I just felt shocked, scared, and frankly traumatized. It went better than my first labor physically (no tearing and much shorter!! Woo!) but the psychological impact is no joke. I had basically convinced myself I was still pretty early on (because that’s what it should have been on paper) so it was extremely hard to mentally prepare to be pushing 30 minutes later.
“You can do this.” My labor nurse said this to me when I had my son five days ago. I’d planned on having an epidural, but there was no time for any kind of pain management. I so badly needed to hear that, she was amazing. Good labor nurses can make all the difference in delivery, especially when things don’t go to plan.
Thank you for being so positive about this. When I say I want to do it unmedicated I some times get really discouraging reactions as if it’s a really far-fetched goal, but I don’t understand why. It felt really good just to hear you say “you can do it” because I literally just feel like I don’t want the interventions. They don’t appeal to me. I find it disempowering when people are so skeptics of this.
I am 17 weeks pregnant with my first baby and the thought of labor, delivery, epidurals, c-sections, natural births, IV's, etc is all so overwhelming. Your videos are so informative and make me feel a lot better about the whole ordeal. I hope when the time comes my labor and delivery nurse is as cool as you.
I really like how you talked about limiting cervix checks. I was induced at 39weeks 2 days because my husband was deploying in 24 hours. I got discouraged because I was at 3cms all day, & I worried that my husband would have to leave before the birth, or I'd need a c-section. But after the ob broke my water, I went from 3cms to 10cms in about an hour!
I’ve worked so damn hard for an unmedicated birth...sometimes it doesn’t work and it’s ok.
I’ve been induced with hormones on a Wednesday night, labor started on Thursday morning but stopped, so I had to be induced with Pitocin in the early afternoon. Finally the contractions were back and my doula helped me a lot dealing with the excruciating pain for most of the rest of the day and night. Unfortunately, despite my strong will, the pain got so intense, (we were now Friday very early morning), I asked how much I was dilated so I can motivate myself, but I got told I wasn’t even dilated at 2. I couldn’t possibly stand another 10hours of this so I asked for the epidural after another hour of suffering. A good thing to know is that you can actually have a “lighter” epidural so you can still feel the contractions (it was like 70% less painful) and still feel the baby while pushing. So at least I wasn’t numb and could easily use my muscles.
No shame in getting an epidural even if that wasn't in your original birth plan. Besides, pitocin is the devila cocktail. That mess will make your labor really intense without letting up.
I've had 3 unmedicated births. First birth was 6 hrs long, second birth was 2 hrs long, and my 3 was an hour. So with my fourth I'm hoping I just make it to the hospital! Not worried about pain management just wanna make there in time😬😂
That's what I'm hoping with the one I'm currently pregnant with. That I just make ot to the hospital. My hospital is 43 minutes away. My 1st was born an hour and 43 minutes after my water broke, my 2nd was born an hour and 13 minites after my water broke, and, if the pattern continues that way, I'll give birth at home or in the car because they'll be born in 43 minutes. And I don't feel my early labor contractions AT ALL. I only start feeling things after my water breaks. 😅
I just had my fourth, 3 of 4 unmedicated and all mine are 30- 45 mins once my waters break. I super regret my one epidural and it was after going completely natural with my first.
Lol and my mom was in active labor with me for 78 unmedicated hours lol 😂 I'm so sure I'm going to be in labor for days!
My first was under 5, my second less than 2. I live 45m from my birthing hospital so I just hope to make it as well lol
Kayla DePouw same here. I was diagnosed with silent labor with my second- my contractions were off the charts but I was sleeping through them.
I had an absolutely lovely planned elective C-section. It was calm, under control, I was comfortable, and the medical people were great, caring and respectful. And yet, I love these videos. My labour nurse was wonderful, we ran into each other today and literally seven and a half months later she recognised me, greeted my baby by name. Thank you for what you do - education wise, and in your medical practice. Thank you also for being clear that we're all mothers, we're all amazing... it's nice to hear :)
I’m very passionate about having my future children without an epidural if possible. My mom gave birth to my brother and I both unmedicated. When I was born, I came out in the breached position and inhaled a bunch of fluids. I had to kick and fight my way out of the birth canal. The doctor told my mom after I survived that it probably helped my chances of survival that I wasn’t exposed to the epidural medication, which probably would have sedated me and kept me from fighting my way out. I also 100% agree with the fact that we are literally made to give birth NATURALLY! We really don’t need all that pain medication. I’m not pregnant and never have been, but I like to learn for the future. Thanks for another super informative video!
Can you give tips on how to prepare for an unmedicated birth ie exercises, body strengthening, breathing etc.
LaKevia Wilcher prenatal yoga for sure
That’s different for everyone. Whatever makes you calm and comfortable now will def help.
These videos could not have come at a better time for me. I’m about 26 weeks but totally undecided on my birth plan. Thank you so much for all this information!!
“You are amazing.” Made my pregnant self cry. Haha
I'm 26 weeks pregnant too! The emotions are so real!! Haha😊
22 weeks and I’ve been crying all day haha😭
Im 29 weeks and undecided too im scared 😩
Sky Brewer Well, I hope these videos help you overcome your fears. Nerves are natural but try not to psyche yourself out- your brain is very powerful. If you start your labor in fear then I think you aren’t giving yourself a fair chance. Watching videos and educating yourself is a great start! You will be perfect and strong no doubt, have faith in your gorgeous female body and strength!
No matter what pain i go through in life...be it emotional or physical...i want to look back on this and know i am stronger than any amount of pain!
I wish more people were like you! I'm getting to where I wont even share that in want an unmedicated birth. People are SO opinionated and it's so frustrating to feel enthusiastic about unmedicated, doing what my body was meant to do only to be shot down by the girl that hates pain and has to tell you her full epidural story and give you no encouragement whatsoever. Praying I get a nurse like you!!
I love these videos. You’re so calm and kind
Wow this is a perfect video! I Iove love love how you cover the topic of instances where you may need to be hooked up to the monitor and not much flexibility to move. I have yet to hear that in other videos. Thank you this was truly helpful!
I'm due in five weeks, and kid of freaked about about labor. I just found your channel and your advice and information is SUPER helpful. Thank you so much!
I just found your channel today and I love your content ❤️ everyone who births, with you as a nurse is so lucky!!
Hearing you say "You can do this, yes you pregnant momma watching this" make me emotional, i agreed with my head and and "Thank you Nurse Zabe". My heart just melted with emotions
Your videos are always so informative!!! Love your channel ☺️
I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant with my first and planning on an unmedicated birth. Thank you for this video!
Any day you upload is a good day! Thanks so much for these videos, you always do an amazing job! Maybe do a video on what you took in your hospital bag and what you actually used. It would be cool to hear what a labor nurse brings, since you know more!
I LOVEEEEEE how positive and loving you are! Made my day ❤️
Saving this for motivation when I’m in labor. Such an educated, born to be nurse♥️
Girl, I love all your videos so far & your mantra. 🙌🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼
You are SO informative and helpful! I wish everyone could watch these! Thank you!
Watching your videos have honestly made me feel more informed and not as scared as I used to feel watching other videos
I'm a FTM and want to go unmedicated. I LOVE how you started this with "you can do it!". I haven't had any other video exclaim such positivity and certainty.
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I just love this. I’m pregnant with my second. My first was an induction and now that I know so much more of what to expect and watching this gives me hope that this time I can go unmedicated or at least avoiding pitocin this time. I wish my nurses were as hands on and helpful as you are! Thank you!! ❤️
"You are enough." I love that. And I love your attitude toward the different ways we can birth. God bless you!
I love your videos. I had a nurse that reminds me of you. It helps to have someone so bubbly and positive!
you are so helpful!! I love your videos and I think you are adorable:) I'm not a mama yet, but I hope to be soon so I love learning about all things pregnancy and child development :)
35 weeks here. This video came at the right time. ❤
Thank you for these! I am due in 2 weeks and they are so informative. 😊
SAME! Congratulations ❤️😍
Thanks for watching! Wishing you a safe and healthy delivery!
You are an amazing person! Thankyou so much for your content! ❤ you have no idea just how much you are helping mummy's to be! I am so grateful I found your channel ❤
i can not stress the importance of doing your research from a legitimate source.. i labored at home, then went in, but still delivered naturally.. it was an amazing experience and the after effect is even better. you feel this type of proud feeling. This time i plan on doing unassisted home delivery
I love your videos so so much. I am still 4 months away from the big day but my anxieties have hit me hard this week. Your videos are a comfort.
You are so informative and kind! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊
Thanks for watching!
All I’m thinking throughout this video is “I hope I get a nurse like her” !!! Love your videos and taking your advice !! ♥️♥️🔥🔥
I love the snoring in the background😂😂❤
I've had 2 babies and getting prepared to give birth to number 3. Your videos are amazing. Very helpful.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I'm 33 weeks pregnant, and have been stressing about a birth plan, but watching your videos has made me feel more empowered to make an informed decision and know that it will be ok no matter what I decide
I loved this video! My first labor was completely unmedicated because I followed all of the tips you brought up. I'm hoping to do the same with the pregnancy, but your videos remind me that it doesn't matter how I end up laboring and bringing my child into the world. It matters that I feel supported and comfortable with my decisions. Keep making amazing videos like this!
Why are you the best I LOVE YOU you videos make me feel so much better! I’m currently 5 weeks SUPER early and you just make me happy
I love these videos so much 🥰 Thank you for them!
I'm so happy I found your channel! I'm 20 weeks with my first baby, and am a person that likes to have as much information possible! Your videos have really helped me in this journey and figuring out what kind of birth plan I want to have. THANK YOU!
I will never be able to have kids on my own. But I love your videos. You are so sweet. I would love to have you as my nurse every time I have to go to the hospital. Hugs from Norway.
Could you do a video (if you haven't already, sadly haven't had time to check through your whole video library haha) about myths you've heard about pregnancy, labor, delivery, etc and debunking them?
I haven't done that yet. What a good idea!
This video is so good!!! I really hope when the time comes, I have a midwife or labour nurse like you!
Love this video. Watched so many of them and this video is one of the best. Thank you!
Thank you, i can't say it enough! With how much flack some mama's get because they ended up having a c-section, i love to hear the positivity from someone who knows what the heck they're taking about!
Much love- a c-section mama!
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Awesome video as always! Would love to see one on how to prepare to get pregnant/tips for pregnancy. ❤️
Watched this when you first posted it and now im having a baby in about a month and a half give or take lol and gotta watch it again for a reminder 💙 love your videos thanks for all the knowledge excited for my labor and delivery cant wait to go fully unmedicated this time 😊💙
I have been taking classes and omg! you're sooo right. It's soo important to take some classes, I'm due this month, and now I know what to do. I'm a first time mama and super exited to go into labor.
We found going to the hospital weekend class was good for us & also the digital pack from The Positive Birth Company. I don’t know whether I would have had such a great experiance had it not been for those & also my yoga I had been doing through pregnancy! Great videos 💗
Thank you so much for sharing all your stories and advice for birth. I was really scared last week when I had my son but I watched more of your videos and they helped me so much!!! I had my son last Tuesday’s after being in labor for 15 hours. I had to have a c section. Again thank you for posting your videos. I love watching them. God bless you
I love this ,thank you for sharing these videos from your position in healthcare.
You make me want to be a labor nurse Haha. Seriously everyone needs a sweet, understanding nurse like you, especially in the most scary moments! You're great
Staci Lucas Go for it! We need more humane and graceful midwives :)
I love the way she concluded the video with such sweet encouraging words....🙂👍
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Really really wanting to go natural and this helped me even more! Thank you for these videos! Very helpful! Heard too many scary things about epidural. I’d rather have some pain then not be in control of my body or risk back pain for the rest of my life
I’m due in 2 weeks and I’m really wanting to have an unmedicated birth. The mantra tip was quite helpful. In my mind I can see myself being very focused during labor, I just hope that’s how I’ll really be when the time comes. Thanks sharing this!!! Your videos have really helped me and been beneficial. I’m going to watch the labor support video with my husband so he has an idea of what to do/expect.
Aw, good luck! Thanks so much for watching!
My mom did it naturally with all 5 of us.... and she wanted more kids after that. I’m due with my first in May. I was set on an epidural but now I’m shifting towards a natural birth. Videos like this help a lot. I will always be looking into hypno birthing
I'm so thankful for your videos! You are amazing at explaining the ins and outs of giving birth and I feel you are true advocate for the patient yet still very respectful of doctors and other professionals. Seriously, I am truly grateful for your videos!!!
I love love love your videos!! So helpful!!
I need a nurse like you in my life when I give birth! Your videos truly are helping me to feel less nervous about what’s to come. I’ll be 13 weeks tomorrow. ❤️
I had an unmedicated birth with my first child last week. I was 4-5cm dialated 2 weeks before my due date, then 5-6 the next week, and then when I went in the day before my due date I was 6-7cm. I wasnt feeling like I was in labor at all though. I would just feel contractions sporadically throughout those 2 weeks but they were never painful or consistant or remotely close together. My obgyn constuled with another doc and said even though I was a day before my due date they didnt want me to keep walking around so far along so they broke my water to induce me that day. I figured my labor wouldn't be very long so I opted not to deal with the epidural for what I figured would only be a few hours of pain (I also have scoliosis which i was told could hinder the epidural). I was right and they broke my water at 12:45pm and my daughter was born at 8:30pm. It took about 2 hours for my contractions to really get going so I had a very short labor for it being my first. I did sustain a 4th degree tear though because her hand was next to her face and she was facing forward. But they didnt need any tools to get her out so she was 100% fine. And side note- I'm 8 days out now and my stitches and pain are soooooo much better. The first poo was scary because i just thought of all the stitches and damage and was afraid going would make my healing worse but I just took it easy and it was fine.
I'm 31/32 weeks with my first and I'm basically rewatching all of your videos. I've tried other channels to see if there is other advice and it's basically all the same except I just can't get past something about their voice, presentation, or sometimes their intro phrase.
Your voice and tone is so soothing and calming as you go over everything. I think I've seen this video 5x already haha. But seriously, your videos are full of so much insight and help calm my nerves. I've always wanted a natural birth and the closer I get, the more excited I get but my nerves have been ramping up too. Luckily I have my husband, my fam's support, and both your and Mama Dr Jones' channels.
She seems like the nicest person. Thanks for the awesome video.
I love this video so much, there were a lot of things here that I think are going to help me get through my (hopefully) natural childbirth in 2 months
I’ve been enjoying watching your videos. I am currently pregnant with our 8th child. I never had a birth plan, I never really put too much thought into what I will bring to the hospital. With that said I can’t believe it took me so long to actually educate myself about certain things that have become so important to me. My first 6 deliveries I had epidural. My last my 7th was all natural. My nurses didn’t believe I was truly was in labor! I wasn’t even fully admitted and my doctor walked in and they asked him why he was there so soon and he answered bc she delivers fast. I don’t know what happened but they had checked me so many times to the point I said stop touching me. It hurt so bad! Long story short I was 10 centimeters dilated. With all that said and done I was SO proud of myself for going through that naturally.After watching some of your videos and vlogs I know for sure I don’t want my water broke and I don’t want to be checked more than absolutely necessary. I almost fell for the fancy labor gowns and some other things and then I realized… who am I kidding! I don’t need those things. Thanks for all the tips!
Elizabeth! I love you so much! Thank you for keeping my spirits up and bringing a smile on my face