My Positive Birth Story | Giving Birth At Home

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  • čas přidán 10. 12. 2023
  • Baby is here! This third labor was my most challenging one, but my most empowering birth too. I was able to catch my baby with my husband as we had our water birth + home birth wrapped in one. My amazing birth team stood by my side and made me feel safe and strong all throughout.
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Komentáře • 584

  • @desireechoate7583
    @desireechoate7583 Před 5 měsíci +272

    I’m currently 35 weeks pregnant and all I want is a natural, peaceful delivery like this. Once her baby came out I immediately cried. Such a beautiful moment. I love the way she looks at her husband and includes him in it. And telling her baby “you did such a good job buddy.” Because little baby also has to endure a lot.
    Thank you for sharing this incredibly beautiful and personal moment.

    • @YourFriendAyana
      @YourFriendAyana Před 5 měsíci +3

      I remember being where you are at so well! Watching birth vlogs and getting excited. Wishing you the most empowering and peaceful birth!

    • @desireechoate7583
      @desireechoate7583 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@YourFriendAyana Thank you so much! ❤️

    • @HappyLife...598
      @HappyLife...598 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm 34 weeks. Let me know when you get your baby in your hands. I'm so so so afraid 😢

    • @veronikasozonov7225
      @veronikasozonov7225 Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@HappyLife...598 I was also afraid of giving birth to my 3rd natural birth baby.. but I prayed and God gave me strength and peace. May God fill your heart with peace! Blessings on your delivery!

    • @HappyLife...598
      @HappyLife...598 Před 4 měsíci

      @@veronikasozonov7225 thank you so much 🥰 .now I'm 38 weeks and 1 day. My labour used to be in 39 weeks .I'm a little bit ill by having flu and anemia

  • @sarakelly4641
    @sarakelly4641 Před 5 měsíci +211

    I used your techniques to have my first baby last year, at age 44. His birth was one of the most incredible, rewarding experiences of my life! This video made me tear up to remember that precious day ❤

    • @mascara1777
      @mascara1777 Před 5 měsíci +17

      Aww I had my first at 42 ❤❤

    • @tarrynthedoula
      @tarrynthedoula Před 5 měsíci +13

      So encouraging! I’m 41 trying to have my first 🙏🏽 Thank you for sharing ❤

    • @jennimontalvan
      @jennimontalvan Před 5 měsíci +8

      This is super inspiring and encouraging

    • @TheREALPurpleThrone
      @TheREALPurpleThrone Před 4 měsíci +4

      I am having my LAST baby at 43 in about 2 months, baby #11 I still cry with every birth I watch...
      I said the same things to my baby boy as I freebirthed him 💙 I think there is something about the verbal welcoming that told baby come out now 😅 because he came right after

  • @the_kate_co
    @the_kate_co Před 5 měsíci +129

    I’m sure every mama can relate, but every time I watch a birth story I cry. It’s such a beautiful, deeply connective experience and so extremely spiritual. I had my first baby at a private birth center this past summer, it was deeply healing and strengthening to me as a person. This was so beautiful to watch, reminded me of my own birth because I moved the entire time-up until she was out!

  • @sydneystarkweather5871
    @sydneystarkweather5871 Před 5 měsíci +271

    Currently 41+1 waiting on my third baby’s arrival and anticipating what my first unmedicated birth will be like. This made me cry. You handled all of that with such strength and composure! Congratulations

    • @daniela_5542
      @daniela_5542 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Congrats mama! Hope you have a smooth delivery. 💕

    • @katjavestergaard489
      @katjavestergaard489 Před 5 měsíci +4

      This is my first baby and Im 41 weeks feeling anxious he is overdue. Are you just gonna wait til he comes or get induced? Im torn

    • @sydneystarkweather5871
      @sydneystarkweather5871 Před 5 měsíci +7

      @@katjavestergaard489if she isn’t here by 42 weeks then I will get induced but until then we are going to wait! If you have no complications in your pregnancy then it’s totally normal and healthy to go to 42 weeks! I know it’s tough though. Hang in there!

    • @katjavestergaard489
      @katjavestergaard489 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@sydneystarkweather5871 makes sense! Okay thanks. Im getting a NST and ultrasound tomorrow at 41 weeks to see how baby is before making a decision :)

    • @Baxfam1
      @Baxfam1 Před 5 měsíci +5

      I’m 41+1 right now too! Having sporadic contractions all evening this is my 5th

  • @kbahr214
    @kbahr214 Před 5 měsíci +65

    WOW. not only is this such a beautiful birth experience that truly shows our capabilities as women, but it’s shot so well it deserves to be on a big screen. This was gorgeous, well done mama, and congratulations!

  • @rachellee787
    @rachellee787 Před 5 měsíci +105

    Having given birth to our 7th last Thursday and it all being so fresh in my mind I did get a bit teary eyed watching this. I could feel it in a real way. Congratulations!🎉

    • @NadiaSeesIt
      @NadiaSeesIt Před 5 měsíci +2

      That's awesome! You are one powerful lady ❤

    • @nattyophelia7879
      @nattyophelia7879 Před 5 měsíci

      Hey I have 7 too! My youngest is 2 next month, and it feels like yesterday! Congrats 🎉❤

  • @GlitterSkies
    @GlitterSkies Před 5 měsíci +61

    This is so beautiful. I’m having my first in July and I am so excited. Positive birth representation is so needed right now

  • @nikole2896
    @nikole2896 Před 5 měsíci +15

    That bearing down, fetal ejection reflex phase gets me everytime!!! I never fail to cry when i watch births. 28 weeks with our second and praying for a peaceful delivery this time after a sub par hospital experience previously.

  • @ashley71773
    @ashley71773 Před 5 měsíci +52

    I recently had my first baby at 39 weeks and a couple days. I listened to your hypnobirthing playlist and reminded myself of the breathing exercises. I didn’t realize how powerful our body-mind connection is until active labor/birth. I am so grateful to you for our positive birth experience. It truly is a blessing. This video is beautiful ❤

    • @45Bryseida
      @45Bryseida Před 5 měsíci

      Wait is this podcast for free?

  • @kelseyovalle331
    @kelseyovalle331 Před 5 měsíci +27

    Bridget! Congrats!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
    I just want you to know that I tried your method while giving birth to my first child a couple months ago- and I only pushed 6x before my sweet baby came. It was the most beautiful and smooth experience I could ever have imagined! Thank you for your positive outlook and sharing with all of us that it can be a beautiful thing despite how so many people try to make us afraid to do such a natural thing we were MADE for!

  • @elizabethwalker9199
    @elizabethwalker9199 Před 5 měsíci +39

    I found you while I was pregnant with my first, and your breathing technique videos were one of the only things that stuck in my head during all of my unmedicated birth research.
    Your words definitely got me through both of my unmedicated births, and it's so awesome to watch you in action. You're a birthing queen Mama! ❤

  • @allisonkatayama8725
    @allisonkatayama8725 Před 5 měsíci +25

    Congratulations!! I just had my second baby last week. I had an incredible home birth after a traumatic hospital birth with my first 3 years ago. I’ve watched a lot of your videos over the years and I am a huge believer in the body’s ability to give birth naturally without too many interventions, especially now!!!

  • @halseygreenhalghtanner5265
    @halseygreenhalghtanner5265 Před 5 měsíci +30

    The last time you posted a birth video, I wasn't even pregnant, and used it as inspiration.
    This time, I watch it holding my baby in my arms that I gave birth to in my own home water birth.
    Thank you. 💕

  • @brittanyh6349
    @brittanyh6349 Před 5 měsíci +12

    I’m currently 34 weeks ❤ I was crying the whole time watching this! What a beautiful birth ❤️❤️ it just shows how strong and powerful we truly are welcoming life into this world 💕

  • @Kasumistern
    @Kasumistern Před 5 měsíci +32

    Wow. Whoever shot this video did a great job! Oh and also: congratulations on your little miracle. You did awesome mommy. ❤ Enjoy every second with your little one.

    • @dh5272
      @dh5272 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I was thinking the same thing! And the editing is stunning also 😱

  • @YourFriendAyana
    @YourFriendAyana Před 5 měsíci +18

    Congratulations, Bridget! We love your course. I gave birth to our first last year, and it was so empowering and peaceful. She was in a hurry and from first contraction to birth it was 1hr 48 minutes! Not once did I question myself, or what I was doing in harmony with my daughter. It was incredible, so intense, painful, but POWERFUL. I will always cherish that experience.

    • @racothran
      @racothran Před 5 měsíci +2

      Holy mama!! What an insanely fast labor! 🤯 Your little one was ready to come into the world. Hehe!

    • @YourFriendAyana
      @YourFriendAyana Před 5 měsíci

      @@racothran she was!!! Zero practice contraction or contraction before full blown active labor. It was like running a marathon in less than 2 hours 😅

    • @amberjankoviak
      @amberjankoviak Před 5 měsíci +1

      This might be a stupid question lol, but how are you “suppose” to push? I’ve seen some videos saying not to push, and some videos saying you just “breathe” through it?! I am so confused lol.

    • @racothran
      @racothran Před 5 měsíci +3

      @amberjankoviak From my experience (I had natural birth with no pain meds) when it was time to push, my body would tell me on its own. By push, I mean, I would follow the contraction. I never pushed/engaged the pelvic floor unless I felt a contraction helping me move the baby. It was a waste of time to try otherwise! Nothing would happen!

    • @amberjankoviak
      @amberjankoviak Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@racothran that actually explains it a little better! Thank you so much!

  • @mrsdaisymama
    @mrsdaisymama Před 5 měsíci +21

    Congrats mama!!! You helped me prepare for my first birth - it didn’t go as planned but I was my own best advocate. Now I’m preparing for my second birth in January, praying for it to be unmedicated ❤️

    • @HaciendaDurazo
      @HaciendaDurazo Před 5 měsíci

      I’m also having my second birth in January! My first unmedicated ❤.

    • @kathleenkirchoff9223
      @kathleenkirchoff9223 Před 4 měsíci

      Beautiful. I still regret my midwife turned out to be more medically minded and would not let me in the tub claiming my baby was too big. Well he was almost 10 pounds but it was her off label (cytotek) inducement drug that caused both of us to have serious complications. ( placenta acreta for me and his lungs.)

  • @4hisglory365
    @4hisglory365 Před 5 měsíci +9

    😭😭😭😭 I cried. Such a mixture of emotions as I prepare for my baby-gratitude, excitement, a little nervous too, even though I’ve done this before. I’m 40weeks Today, my 5th baby, 5th natural birth 3rd home birth. You birthed so beautifully Bridget. May you and your family enjoy every moment with your baby boy. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤❤❤

  • @racothran
    @racothran Před 5 měsíci +5

    I labored at home with my first baby until the near bitter end. 42 weeks, 1 day. 8.5 hour labor, 30 min pushing! I waited so long to go to the hospital, I was crowning in the lobby! And with my first baby no less!! I wish I could say my labor was as smooth as yours but I think I managed pretty well. Back labor is no joke!!!
    I really can't thank you enough, Bridget. Your videos helped me feel confident to wait it out so long and to even ask my doctor for more time to allow natural labor. All the exercises and believing in my doula's expertise is what brought my little girl happily into this world. 🥰

  • @CarrieMartin-zi8qd
    @CarrieMartin-zi8qd Před 5 měsíci +7

    So beautiful! I just had my third baby as well, born at 1:01 am. A boy after two girls! I found you during my second pregnancy which helped me get through my long and difficult labor. I took Built to Birth during my third pregnancy and my labor and birth was amazing (as was my pregnancy!) and this has been my best healing journey of the three. Thank you so much, Bridget!!! May God bless you and your family.

  • @tendaoxtails
    @tendaoxtails Před 5 měsíci +6

    Your videos helped me with my first baby and now I’m 39 weeks 4 days waiting on my little boy & this video just came up on my timeline! Congrats mama!🎉

  • @NikkiPhillippi
    @NikkiPhillippi Před 4 měsíci +44

    I’m hysterically crying. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations 🥹🫶🏻

  • @hope88love
    @hope88love Před 5 měsíci +9

    Congratulations Bridget! Im 39 weeks and waiting for my first to arrive. You are such an inspiration! This made me emotional! So beautiful.

  • @adelyndanae
    @adelyndanae Před 5 měsíci +6

    This made me think back on the birth of my first baby and I couldn't help but cry my eyes out.
    Your videos helped me so much through my first pregnancy and I am rewatching them now that i am pregnant with my second. You released the video of your second daughter's birth a couple of months before I gave birth to my first child, and now this one is released just a few months before I'll give birth to my second. I am having a home birth this time and I pray it will be as peaceful as what you've shown us here!
    I am so thankful for your content, Bridget! Praise God for the birth of your healthy baby boy 🤍

  • @laniemarie8467
    @laniemarie8467 Před 5 měsíci +11

    I listened to your positive birth affirmations on repeat through my entire labor & delivery last month. You’re amazing!

  • @sarahk2046
    @sarahk2046 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Been looking forward to seeing this, Bridget! Congratulations! I gave birth for the first time three months ago, and still, not a day goes by that I do not reflect in wonder over the experience. Your video brought back memories of how powerful, intense, and beautifully transformative it all was. I had gone my entire pregnancy doubting my body’s ability to birth to the point of fretting no matter how many of your videos I watched or how much mental preparation or I did. If I could go back to that time now, I would tell myself, “listen to Bridget on the breathing because you will be amazed at how much it helps, and there is no reason to fear because you will be in awe of what you will be able to do when the time comes.” Thank you so so much for helping empower so many women like myself to recognize and embrace our sacred ability to bring life into the world! May God bless you and your beautiful family!

  • @jackierandazzo
    @jackierandazzo Před 5 měsíci +9

    Damn you are a warrior. You helped me so much through my first birthing experience 3 years ago. I felt prepared and at peace and it was wonderful. I’m so glad to see you and your family receiving an abundance of blessings.

  • @cacosta1129
    @cacosta1129 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I am a first time mommy and really wished for a natural birth but not knowing the unknown really scared me. This is so beautiful. I also cried watching this. Congratulations to you and your beautiful family ❤

  • @brittneyschofield1329
    @brittneyschofield1329 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Congratulations you did wonderful! I had my first three babies at a hospital typical hospital births. And I knew I did not want to have any more at a hospital. So with my fourth baby, I started looking into midwives and found your videos and had my last three children at a midwife. Thank you for all the information you put on your channel.

  • @iatetheskittles
    @iatetheskittles Před 5 měsíci

    I gave birth at home two months ago. The experience was something else I will never ever forget. The waves. To keep my mind focused on something else to get thru it I would knock a consistent beat on the floor, dresser, wall, wherever I was. Helped. But what pulled me thru was your mindful meditations to keep the thoughts positive. What you say bleeds truth and pulls you to do what you have to do for your baby. Thank you a hundred times over and over. Right before I transitioned from bed to birth tub for last time my husband played ur videos and I didn’t notice other than myself repeating what you would say.

  • @thehimfamily4523
    @thehimfamily4523 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Such a beautiful birth video! I'm almost 38 weeks pregnant with my second baby and we are planning my second natural birth experience for this one as well! I went through the entire Built to Birth course during my first pregnancy and I know that's what prepared me so well for my birth last time, so we just went through it again. So thankful for other Mama's sharing their own story!!

  • @learnvietnameseenglishwith854
    @learnvietnameseenglishwith854 Před 5 měsíci +26

    Congratulations Bridget! 🎊🎉Thank you for sharing your birth story with us (yet again)! 💖 You are empowering us mamas so THANK YOU!!! 👏 And many blessings to you and your family!!!✨

  • @ricakan
    @ricakan Před 5 měsíci +2

    Congratulations Bridget! I discovered your channel this year, my 3rd and final pregnancy. I am so grateful for all of your helpful videos on how to prepare for birth, stretches to help during pregnancy, and breathing techniques during labour.
    I was blessed to have a 3rd home birth a few weeks ago. It was peaceful, calm and magical. Our older kids were present and helped throughout labour by sending me positive energy, holding my hands and breathing with me through contractions, and reminding me of the birth affirmations posted around the house. It was an experience our whole family will remember for a lifetime.
    Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and congratulations on the newest addition to your family!! Best of luck as you transition to life with 3 kids :)

  • @bee7487
    @bee7487 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Crying 😭. Brings up my home birth, labored for over 40 hours to end up at the hospital via Csection. Unhealed emotions still coming up. 5mo PP congrats Bridget. You make it look so easy to deal thru the pain, strong woman!

    • @hannahlawson1039
      @hannahlawson1039 Před 5 měsíci

      I had a similar story. Attempted home birth for four days before going to hospital. I was dilated to 8cm, but my son wouldn’t descend all the way so we wound up in emergency for c-section. Planning to VBAC at home with our next baby someday.
      I wish you all the luck with your family and recovery. I’m 9+ months postpartum and it has been tough, but the mom community, home birthing, VBAC and all have been so helpful. If you haven’t seen them, the VBAC link is also a great resource and has amazing stories that are super healing.
      Anyways, apologies for the rambling. 😂 best to you 🙏❤️

  • @montanacurry0915
    @montanacurry0915 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I had an unmedicated labor 4 months ago and I felt every contraction with you! Its amazing what the body can do. Congrats momma❤

  • @Mc0419
    @Mc0419 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Sobbing the entire time ! So proud of you ! Congratulations 🥲🥹🫶🏽

  • @monicab.6889
    @monicab.6889 Před 5 měsíci +17

    Congratulations!! My son is two weeks old and I listened to your hypnobirthing audios during birth and that helped me tremendously in achieving my natural unmedicated birth at the hospital. Congratulations. Enjoy the new born bliss ❤️

  • @jacquelinewestbrook7658
    @jacquelinewestbrook7658 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Bridget, wow ❤ I’m overwhelmed with emotions watching you bring your son into this world. I couldn’t be happier for you.
    I birthed my daughter naturally 4 months ago and took so much advice from watching your videos (and still do!).
    Thank you for sharing so many valuable lessons with us and such a beautiful birth. So much love to you and your family xo

  • @Nyqtie
    @Nyqtie Před 5 měsíci +4

    I want to have a freebirth so bad!! ❤ 3:55 when the baby was moving inside, I literally couldn’t hold back my tears of happiness!!! Congrats🎉

  • @kaitlinross4348
    @kaitlinross4348 Před měsícem +1

    I’m in awe, not only by your will and strength, but by how cinematic this is. Breathtaking. How in the world was this captured and put together so beautifully. Congratulations to you and your family❤️

  • @thathippiefamily
    @thathippiefamily Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thank you a million times over for sharing! Your videos helped me soooo much my first pregnancy and to be pregnant my second time at the same time as you has been such a joy. Im so grateful to be able to watch your birth story again especially as I'm 39 weeks pregnant right now. I listen to your affirmations everyday and Im so excited to meet my baby soon! Congratulations to you and your family! You did it mama!

  • @sstryker
    @sstryker Před 5 měsíci

    As someone who never got to experience this, this brought tears to my eyes. You’re a warrior and I wish I could’ve experienced childbirth. I followed you forever and prepared myself in every way possible to only have two breech babies. But I’m thankful everyday to be a mom. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ congrats on the baby boy

  • @sarahashemi1558
    @sarahashemi1558 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Congratulations, Bridget, and God bless you and your family. Your channel helped me a lot with my pregnancy,delivery, and postpartum. I was able to deliver my first child 2 months ago, in a hospital, and naturally. Thanks. You are with me and my little girl every day. When I am burping her, I say, "This is the way Aunt Bridget taught us. " :)

  • @SunYi-fi1is
    @SunYi-fi1is Před 5 měsíci

    I’m due in 3 months and watching this just made me cry thinking of how our life is a miracle. Thank you for teaching and inspiring us soon to be moms. God bless your lovely family.

  • @greywolfinfinity2013
    @greywolfinfinity2013 Před 5 měsíci +2

    My baby is around the corner, my first and this gave me inspiration and confidence in myself that I can do this and how possible it is unmedicated.

  • @BreannLaFaye
    @BreannLaFaye Před 5 měsíci +2

    Watched your videos before and during my pregnancy. Had the BEST pregnancy and labor. Thank you so much for all that you do ❤

  • @lisabetramsey20
    @lisabetramsey20 Před 5 měsíci

    I’m watching this as I nurse my 10 week old.
    I had a dream of a natural birth. Labored mostly at home and pushed my baby girl into this world on my knees without much help at the hospital. The drs trusted me and stood watch incase I needed help, which I inevitably didn’t.
    Your videos helped me SO much. She is my last baby but because of the encouragement you unknowingly gave me, and the strength God gave me I will always look back on how wonderful of a labor and birth I had with my daughter.
    Thank you for your videos, insight, and knowledge. You are a blessing from God. ❤

  • @brochajacks3182
    @brochajacks3182 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Teared up, from joy, within the first few seconds of the video. I have been following your content for quite a while and purchased your course that has changed my entire perspective around birth and helped me in my birth. As soon as I heard about your pregnancy, I was excited to hear your journey of welcoming your baby into the world. Thank you for sharing your story and in general, for your wisdom you share to the world. Congratulations ❤

  • @tarrynthedoula
    @tarrynthedoula Před 5 měsíci +4

    Congratulations, Bridget! So happy to see that all the love that you pour into preparing families for their beautiful birth story has come back to you in full ❤ God’s blessing to you and your family!

  • @katlandry6490
    @katlandry6490 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Yay! Congratulations! My little one is 3 months old and we had a beautiful home & water birth. Your videos and my birth team/husband were SO helpful in helping me feel confident and empowered throughout my first pregnancy and labor

  • @sydneychristensen3563
    @sydneychristensen3563 Před 5 měsíci +5

    This is one of the most beautifully documented births. Do you mind sharing who filmed it? They did an INCREDIBLE job capturing it. Congratulations on baby boy!!!

  • @mikgonzales
    @mikgonzales Před 5 měsíci +5

    This is incredible!! You handled this so easily and with such patience and strength. I am so happy for your beautiful family! You are a rockstar👏🏼🤍

  • @jesswood6190
    @jesswood6190 Před 5 měsíci

    Cried happy tears watching this. You helped me tremendously 3 years ago to trust my body to birth my first baby unmediated... during the pandemic when there were no birthing classes. Now I'm 27 weeks with my second child and watching this makes me excited. Thank you so much for your content, support and wisdom.

  • @dramacraz10
    @dramacraz10 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Congratulations Bridget! Loved this positive birth video, made me all teary eyed ❤ I just had my second baby three months ago, my first water birth at the hospital and it was beautiful! Your videos have been so helpful in preparing me for labor for both my kiddos. Congratulations again to you and your beautiful family ❤

  • @gemma3944
    @gemma3944 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I just had a home birth last month, what an incredible experience, I'm so happy for you! This brought a tear to my eyes!

  • @amesfamily
    @amesfamily Před 5 měsíci

    I gave birth to my third back in May. All of mine have been in hospital but without any pain meds. I finally was able to use some of your techniques this third go and I didn't tear at all! I was amazed after tearing both times previously 2nd degree. Congratulations on your third beautiful birth! Thank you for all you do to help empower us mamas! ❤

  • @getlitgroup
    @getlitgroup Před 5 měsíci +2

    Definitely cried! 25 weeks with my first and this is exactly the peaceful, serene birth experience at home I’m going for ❤ Probably going to hang those Christmas lights too!! Yall do such a fabulous job with your videos!!

  • @eatinghealthywithchelsea467
    @eatinghealthywithchelsea467 Před 5 měsíci

    Congratulations! Bridget, you have helped so many women, including me, have the tools for a positive birthing experience! Thank you for all you do!

  • @caznishc3839
    @caznishc3839 Před 5 měsíci

    Strong baby for a strong mama.... currently 37 weeks and it gives me strength when i watch this... thanks Bridget.

  • @comeseiquandoaprileali2346
    @comeseiquandoaprileali2346 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Congratulations Bridget! Currently following your course and I feel so empowered already. Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @bonkezozi9310
    @bonkezozi9310 Před 5 měsíci

    First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    Secondly, your husband is the first guy I have seen that has made me want to get married and have my husband there for the support. James did EVERYTHING just right. Supported you where you needed him to. That man is AMAZING! Great job James!!!

  • @kellyrose7186
    @kellyrose7186 Před 4 měsíci

    I watched this video at 11 pm on 12/21/23 and had my baby a few hours later completely unmedicated - although at a hospital. I truly think this video got me into the right mindset … ❤️

  • @favouradorable8466
    @favouradorable8466 Před 4 měsíci +14

    Just 5 weeks today with my third pregnancy. I have 2 girls. Praying for a son. My heart melted when she said “Its a boy”. Exactly what I want to hear on the arrival of my baby

    • @toskaaaaa194
      @toskaaaaa194 Před měsícem

      Imagine being a disappointment to your mother the second you are born just because you are a girl😢

    • @toskaaaaa194
      @toskaaaaa194 Před měsícem

      Imagine being a disappointment to your mother the second you are born just because you are a girl😢

    • @favouradorable8466
      @favouradorable8466 Před měsícem

      @@toskaaaaa194 And why should I imagine that

  • @rosiealyse
    @rosiealyse Před 3 měsíci

    WOW! So amazing to watch you give birth at home. You basically pushed him out by yourself with minimal coaching! I’m astounded by the process, and how well you handled labor. Congratulations to you and your family. ♥️ I also love your labor/birth affirmation videos. I used them while in labor with my first baby (born June 2023) It helped a lot.

  • @stacywalker9236
    @stacywalker9236 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a beautiful third birth story! I loved watching this especially now that I just gave birth (on 11/29) to our second daughter at home and in the water as well! I had a very long labor for my first daughter that ended with me transferring from a birthing center to the hospital where I got received Pitocin and an epidural. So, having a successful home birth was such a dream come true for me! I can’t even begin tell you how many of your videos I watched on a daily basis leading up to our home birth. I really implemented so much of what I learned from your content. Between videos like yours and an incredible birthing team, I truly felt so much more mentally prepared going into this birth than I did for my first. Thank you so much for all you do to help empower moms like me to have a natural birth at home! Also you have such a beautiful family! Congrats!!

  • @Georgie0829
    @Georgie0829 Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing, amazing video. Way to go Bridget!! The intensity in your voice when the baby's head was coming brought all my natural births home to me like they were yesterday. The sound like how are you ever going to survive this moment and then the indescribable relief and joy when the whole baby just slips into your arms. Your husband looks like a great birth coach! My husband is incredible during labor, and when I saw this I was reminded of how I love it just being me and him in those vulnerable moments until the midwife arrives when the baby is more imminent, Hoping to catch my 4th in the spring-- I have always planned to but always had too focus too much to be able to manage it myself.

  • @chiageme
    @chiageme Před 5 měsíci +1

    I gave birth to my first child last week. This video made me so emotional, it’s like seeing myself from another perspective, thank you ❤

  • @badashmama
    @badashmama Před 5 měsíci

    Sobbing while making my padsicles and watching this 😭😭 I’m 37 weeks with my second baby and second homebirth. Your first birth video is the most memorable one I’ve ever watched and helped me prepare and know what to expect! Now this one just makes me so excited and emotional to get to experience it again 😭🥹❤️ congrats to you and thank you for all you do for this birthing community!!! 🫶🏻

    • @lisalafave44
      @lisalafave44 Před 5 měsíci

      What are padsicles?! Im 34 weeks with my first. Is this something I should make?! Best wishes to you mama!

    • @badashmama
      @badashmama Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@lisalafave44 she has a video on how to make them and YES! Highly recommend! Best wishes to you too!!

  • @jigmama
    @jigmama Před 5 měsíci

    18 weeks tomorrow and watching this had me in tears. You are so strong and incredible. 💙 congratulations on your baby boy 😭

  • @gibeluca
    @gibeluca Před 10 dny

    Such an AMAZING video. Thank you for that! Felt emotional at the end. God bless your family!

  • @bexfisch80
    @bexfisch80 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm not even pregnant anymore (had my baby a year ago), but your positive birth videos helped me so much. Such a sweet video! Congrats on your growing family!

  • @TamiShey
    @TamiShey Před měsícem +1

    I am keep watching this to motivate my body to go without drugs hopefully I am 37weeks hoping for an unmedicated birth and thank you for sharing your journey❤❤❤

  • @dubioc7678
    @dubioc7678 Před 5 měsíci

    Congratulations! 🎉 I have my baby boy back in 2021, you have not idea how much watching your videos help me during my pregnancy and delivery. I send you a big hug ❤ thank you for all the knowledge you share with moms. Many Blessings for you and your family!

  • @juliengo1532
    @juliengo1532 Před 5 měsíci

    I found your videos when I was pregnant with my first, and will be expecting my 2nd in 3 months +/-.
    What an incredibly empowering and beautiful birth video! Congratulations to you and your family! ❤

  • @Mwoo991
    @Mwoo991 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Attempting my unmedicated VBAC my first was a breach baby. I absolutely loved this. The push I really needed to see what I’m chasing ❤️ you’re incredible!

    • @azerlynno
      @azerlynno Před 5 měsíci

      Prayers for a successful VBAC❤

  • @AlinaKu93
    @AlinaKu93 Před 5 měsíci

    This was so beautiful. I cried watching you go thpught this pain. Even after almost 2 years since having a baby I still remember the feeling of being in labor and giving birth. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @acelyne
    @acelyne Před 5 měsíci +1

    I was watching your videos to prep for my 2nd baby. I did the breathing techniques you suggested and ended up not pushing at all, baby just came out so smoothly an i ended up with no vaginal tears! it allowed me to have the smoothest recovery! thank you so much for sharing your passion, love, and wisdom!!! 🥰🙏🏽💐💜 and Congratulations to your beautiful fmaily!!!

  • @gmz21
    @gmz21 Před 5 měsíci

    This was so beautiful 🥲🥰im currently 33 weeks pregnant ive been watching you all along! Congratulations 🤗

  • @A107S
    @A107S Před 5 měsíci

    Well that made me cry. Bridget, thank you for sharing your powerful birth with us. I loved how you didnt put music over when you pushed to normalize the noises of birth.
    I’m a fellow doula and I thank you for your videos, resources and for being a powerhouse in the birth community. I utilize your content a lot with my mamas.
    Have the best time in baby bliss.

  • @meganmoore1082
    @meganmoore1082 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I will be having my first baby in our home with a midwife (any time now, due date is the 29th) and have been closely following you since we found out in April that I was pregnant. I CRIED watching this, so happy for your family. This is so beautiful.🤍

  • @brittanylopez2609
    @brittanylopez2609 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for all that you do including sharing this - it's not just beneficial to me but this is going to be such a great visual for my husband to understand how peaceful labor and birth can be, how different positions can be to helpful, and how unrestricted the whole process can be! This is truly invaluable to me and I'm so proud of you as a mama too!

  • @Alinaslifeabroad
    @Alinaslifeabroad Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing thank you for sharing. I had my baby six weeks ago and I watched your previous birth vlog over and over. I took your birth course and I had a natural unmedicated birth. I feel so strong and capable!

  • @HelloxSteffie
    @HelloxSteffie Před 5 měsíci +1

    God bless you and your beautiful family! How grateful I am for videos like these. Thank you for being so vulnerable with us. I watched your other video so often as I prepared for my first baby. What a beautiful reminder of the dance that happens with momma and baby when we allow it to ❤ He is beautiful. I hope you are feeling good, mama. Great job!!!

  • @Sarahlucylahey
    @Sarahlucylahey Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for your videos! They really helped. I had a lot of things to get through and let go of from my first pregnancy/birth/postpartum experience.
    I came across you recently while pregnant with my second.

  • @bori5368
    @bori5368 Před 5 měsíci +2

    How beautiful was that! I can't stop crying..congratulations!!!

  • @cassie.G
    @cassie.G Před 5 měsíci +1

    This was so so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us Bridget! I know your channel has blessed so many of us.

  • @staceyqualls9168
    @staceyqualls9168 Před 5 měsíci +3

    getting ready to welcome my 4th baby and this hit me in all the ways

  • @SandraSalazar
    @SandraSalazar Před 5 měsíci +1

    This made me so emotional. I cannot stop crying. Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience and congratulations on your healthy baby boy.
    I am approaching 38 weeks with my second baby and your videos helped me with my first immensely. I have not been as thorough this time around, but this just reminded me of how powerful the body is and how labor does not have to be scary.
    I am hoping all goes well for baby and I. I also do not know the gender so I’m very excited to meet them very soon 🤍

  • @DeziDoesIt
    @DeziDoesIt Před 5 měsíci

    thank you for sharing this, and everything else you've with us. I listened to one of your guided meditation moments before my water broke in July. I ended up having a 6-hour labor, natural hospital delivery, and it was better than I could've envisioned.

  • @rushanamiethas963
    @rushanamiethas963 Před měsícem

    I had such an empowering third and last VBAC baby watching your videos... thank you so much ...from South Africa

  • @sandygonzalezz9160
    @sandygonzalezz9160 Před měsícem

    Congratulations. Currently 36 weeks pregnant. Can't wait to meet our little baby boy.
    Watching this was so empowering. ❤

  • @user-sl3vi5mq8g
    @user-sl3vi5mq8g Před 5 měsíci

    This was so beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing. Currently 25 weeks and will also be having a home birth and this brought me to tears. So inspiring 🙏🏼🦋

  • @BB-pw7ig
    @BB-pw7ig Před 5 měsíci

    Congrats! My wife and I are expecting any day now. We’ve been using your Built to Birth course. Can’t wait!

  • @itisntwhatyouknow
    @itisntwhatyouknow Před 5 měsíci

    I had my second baby, and second unmedicated birth, 7 weeks ago. Went from less than 3cm to 10cm in under 10 minutes. It was INTENSE. I used both your videos about breathing. Really excellent. Thank you for all you do and hope yourself and baby are well

  • @jule3438
    @jule3438 Před 5 měsíci

    Wonderfully done Bridget, amazing!! Congratulations 😍
    Team home birth! I am a German midwife and my first was born in a birth centre and my second was born at home as well, and I would never ever give birth in a hospital for so many reasons! It is so empowering, self determined, calm and gentle to give birth in a beautiful and known location and to be able to do what you want to do, instead of being told how to position or being given medication that you don't want. I will always support births outside of the hospital and am looking forward to one day hopefully being a home birth midwife as well. ♥ but at the moment I am a SAHM with my 3 year old and my 1 year old, because they need me more than anything and I want to give them the best childhood ♥

  • @connorg.563
    @connorg.563 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Crying!!! 😭 so happy for you! I used your active labor meditation on the way to the hospital and as I was getting checked in. Helped me stay sooo calm and guided me to the best first birth. I can’t wait to have my next one at home

  • @abigailshadowmoon7573
    @abigailshadowmoon7573 Před 5 měsíci

    I had to be induced due to preclamsia and ended up having 3rd degree tearing in the end. I've been struggling mentally with recovery, and seeing your story helps me think that maybe next time will be better. I know that if I didn't go to the hospital I knew I would have a chance of seizures. My baby boy was born healthy, so it's more than I could have asked. Thank you for the advice. I was able to take from your previous videos and use what I could to help manage the pain.

  • @Allthingsbirth245
    @Allthingsbirth245 Před 5 měsíci

    Congrats Bridget!! Thank you for sharing and giving a positive perspective on birth. I’m planning my home birth in may. I’m so excited!!! ❤🎉

  • @marysmiles17
    @marysmiles17 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Have two girls 3 and 1 and was expecting baby 3 in May. Found out at my 16 week appt last week that there was no heartbeat after hearing it twice already. Mourning my third little babe deeply, but this video gives me encouragement to try again.

  • @breezys2542
    @breezys2542 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Currently 8 weeks pregnant with baby #3! I'm excited yet a little nervous to experience my 2nd homebirth! But your birth video is so reassuring and beautiful ❤ I was definitely tearing up watching this 😊