First time dad here Cant wait to meet little girl. Just here to learn about what's happening with my beautiful wife so I can help her to the best of my abilities :D
That is so sweet!! It’s refreshing to see dads take interest in labor process to help know what to look for and be alert for wife’s sake. How is your daughter now? I’m sure you’re a great father! My baby girl is due anyday now. Can’t wait to meet her ❤️🥰
@@nausheenali6138 she's completely perfect and healthy and everything I've ever wanted. Almost 19 months now and I'm so lucky to have been blessed with a little boy who is 7 months as well. Our daughter was induced and it was absolutely amazing, but the wife had a really hard time recovering from that one.. I had just sat up from dinner and mentioned it didn't seem like our son was coming out today. Well 5 minutes later her water broke..she started panicking but I kept her calm we got our stuff together in 6 minutes got to the hospital 25 mins after water broke. In the room by 40 minutes and as soon as she got to the bed she couldn't wait! Doctor didn't even make it in. My experiences have been priceless and these videos sure helped alot!
I really don't mean to put down any nurses or doctors, but no one that I've talked to has ever given me this much/kind of CLEAR information. I completely understand that they are rushed, always on a schedule and I think that's a bigger problem than them... But, thank you so incredibly much for all of the help you provide to us scared women.
I did this back in 2009 with my first----unknowingly! I labored at home until instinct told me it was time. I got to the hospital at 7 cm and he was born about 45 min later, no medications or interventions. Im hoping to have a similar birth come feb 2021! **update: I labored at home with my 2nd and made it to the hospital with enough time for them to catch her lol.
The silent woman was me too with my first labour. The midwife said she's never seen a woman so calm and I told her "this is happening, the only choice I have is whether to be a willing or unwilling participant". At one point I had two midwives standing at the monitor looking at it then asking me "can you feel a contraction now?" They were really strong and I couldn't talk but could nod. Apparently I looked asleep.
I’m like this with my labour’s I remember one of my midwives asking my ex partner do we need to do anything and he was like “ nope she will tell you when it’s coming out” 😂
I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been freaking out about going into labor because i want to go unmedicated. I'm so glad my mom found your videos cause i feel more educated and not as scared. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO INFORMATIVE AND REAL
Alyssa Gonzalez I'll be 36 weeks in a few days and I too am so happy one of her videos was in my suggested feed!!! She gets to the point and I love the humor too!!👏👐🏼
I followed these tips with my first prenancy and I were already 8cm dialated when we decided to go to the hospital! Hope my second pregnancy will go as well as the previous 😍
My first baby is 8mnths now. My labour was 4 hours from waking up in the morning with bloody show but No pain or contractions to giving birth. I only had a few contractions that were VERY painful. I was worried about going to the hospital too soon. I gave birth to my son myself at home on my bathroom floor. It was an amazing and insane experience. I feel for woman who have long painful labours. It's especially hard the first time round to know when to go. By the time I would have thought I should go in my son was born.
THANK YOU FOR THIS. Currently 37 weeks and getting ready to recognize the signs. But as you said, I feel like I will KNOW (hopefully) when it's time to go to the hospital.
I had pre labor contractions for 24 hours before I went to the hospital about 4 minutes apart but I knew they weren’t strong enough. Finally went in when my water broke! So glad I waited!😊 hoping this time I will go naturally the whole time!
Came across your channel when scrolling through my recommended...I absolutely love your content and I’m so grateful for the information you provide. I’m currently 34 weeks along with my first baby. Your videos really helped me feel less anxious about labor and delivery. Thank you so much 🙏
This is literally the video I’ve been searching for the last 3 weeks. I don’t know what to expect and this is just exactly what I wanted to know! Literally sharing to my other pregnant friends.
I kept waiting for the pain to be completely unbearable, but it never happened. Almost had my baby in the car. Don't get me wrong, it was painful. But I thought it would be making me scream. Nope.
Same! Went to sleep with contractions 10 minutes apart. I wasn't worried because it didn't feel painful enough. Woke up in the morning, went to hospital and was already 8 cm. My daughter was born about an hour after I got there
Oh make no mistake, I was convinced I was going to die 😂 I was too late for an epidural and when the nurse told me that I kept saying no no I will die, I can't do this without pain relief.
Just had my second baby.... I think karma came back for me since I posted that "I hate u cuz ur labor was easy" comment.... this time, my baby came 3 weeks early and I was in labor for 22 hours. I got to the hospital too late so I couldn't have drugs. All natural. It was beyond unbearable. My first child was 14 hours but I had the epidural half way through.... this second child.....looooord I thought it was the end for real this time. I'm not having no more kids lmao
@@laurenrosario5702 you make laugh bless you 💙 I'm so prepared for strong contractions n know it's going to be painful but worth it n people keep telling me stories of "this person n that person with easy labor " 🤨🤨 But I want to prepare my mind for the stronger contractions and know that birth is a difficult thing besides all my aunts (4) n mum have always had strong contractions labour virginal delivery.I should be prepared 🤔 . Lol even my grandma was telling me how many hours she was in labour for with some of her kids😂 if it goes easy I'll just consider myself luck n know my mum n crew are praying for me ❤.
@@gianamarshall2859 yay lmk if u go any sooner and I'll let you know. My only issue is i still dont have bottles or a pump or even a crib or bassinet. No family to help and my husband and I are living check to check. Hopefully we will get it before
Great video 🙂 I’m planning an unmedicated labor for my second, due in May, and have read like a bazillion natural childbirth books. This is directly in line with everything I’ve read, which surprised me since you’re an L&D nurse. I truly hope my nurses when I deliver are as supportive, positive about birth, and on the side of evidence as you seem to be. Thank you!
Im 38 years old and pregnant with my first child. 💝🤰🏼👶🏼👏Im sooo glad I found your channel. Your helping to ease some unwanted anxiety that I am starting to have. God Bless & thanks a ton!
32+4 and I swear I’ve watched every video on your channel 😩 I’m a first time mom and getting closer to my date is very nerve wracking but I love you so much thank you 😭💗
I was recording my pain techs and AS SOON as I cut off my camera I grabbed that nurse and looked her dead in the eyes I NEED AN EP RIGHT NOW in a growly voice I let her go and 20mins later I was happy again LMAO
This was so informative and you are the cutest! I’m 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant and going crazy waiting to feel some real contractions. Thanks for the great video!
I’m so grateful I’ve found your videos!! So helpful!! I’m 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby a little boy and due end of March 💙 I’m going to share your channel with mums and pregnancy pages on Facebook because I feel these can help so many new expecting mothers
LMAO. I’m that more chill person. I slowly walked into the birthing center unassisted at 9cm, had my son 30 mins later 😬. I swear I followed 3-1-1 and it just happened so fast. Trying to avoid cutting it so close for my second labor.
Yes, 5-1-1 works for multiple kids. My 3rd child's contractions went from 6min to 4min. Got to hospital and was 8 cm! baby came less than an hour later 😬🤗
You are my superhero! I just found your channel today, and your videos are a total lifesaver. I am 36 weeks and unfortunately my labor was kinda pre-tainted with anxiety as I've had 2 previous miscarriages. Walking the tightrope between easing my anxiety and knowing what to expect without completely bombarding my doctor every week has been a real challenge.
just rushed to hospital recently when i had constant not painful contraction(bracxton), midwife sent me back home, i wish i had watched this some tym bck. keep it up dia lavonne.. GOD BLESS U.
I was in labor for 4 hours the first time and only an hour the second time. I go from little contractions to massive ones in as little as 10 minutes. I had my daughter in 2 pushes the second time and went from 3 cm to 10 extremely fast. Typically people will be in labor for a long time but you know your body better than anyone so if you feel your baby is coming soon, your baby is probably coming soon
I'm currently only 26 weeks pregnant and watching these videos to get the most positive, possible outlook on labor before my time comes, and I have to say, I love your energy and blunt approach. Your videos are super informative, while still entertaining and engaging. Thanks for sharing!
On the subject of pain versus suffering, with my first I had an epidural at 7 cm and then I experienced suffering. With my second I went unmedicated and I experienced pain. And it is definitely different! I had strict back labor with both of them, never felt a single contraction in my stomach, they were both boys, they were both full term, etc. I'm so grateful you put that difference into words because it's hard for me to get people to understand how I had a horrific and traumatic delivery with an epidural but an amazinggg delivery utilizing no pain relief.
This is sooooo helpful to me! I'm 36 weeks with my 4th baby but my previous 3 pregnancies were all induced around 35-37 weeks due to preeclampsia! This baby is my first normal pregnancy and, I dont know why, it scares me because I have no idea what to expect since I never went in to labor naturally! I'm excited and terrified at the same time! I'm so glad I found your videos! Thank you so much!
I must push. 🤣 My friend went into labor 4 weeks early with her first, and I laughed at her. She legit gave birth that hour! Everyone is different, yup! Lol
Wow!! Your video is really helpful.. I am in my second trimester worrying like hell about my labor pain and everything else but your video really made me relaxing and atleast now I know what to expect when I’m in labor and when to go to hospital.. so thanks a lot
LOL! "girl, i must push..." I'm so nervous for this birth because I'm going to TRY and do it naturally, but thankful to have found you to lighten things up a bit and well inform me.
Love love this video! This is my 2nd time watching, currently having contractions 7-10mins for about 2hrs they are bearable but much stronger than the BH I’ve been having. Due in a wk so hopefully things pick up soon and this isn’t a false alarm 😬
I’m 21 weeks now and honestly my family is so dramatic. if I make any sign of pain they’re gonna rush me to the hospital and if they try to send me home I guarantee they’ll make me sit in the lobby 😂😂😂😭
Destiny C 🤰🏼so sweet. Its bc they care so much about you. My fam was like that at first when we learned of my pregnancy. Now @ only week 16, they act like Im not even prego! Theyre over it already. 😪 And I am not even dramatic or very vocal about having pains or pregnancy side effects so IDk why they became so desensitized already.🤷🏼♀️
Thank you for this!! Nobody explains this well to first time moms and its very confusing! I feel a lot better and more educated as to what exactly I'm looking for now!
Thanks Sarah for making this video. I shared this video with my husband since it is informational for partners as well. Your videos have been helping me so much, one example would be not being so scared of going into labor anymore.
I've really enjoyed watching your videos. I am thinking about becoming a childbirth educator and lactation consultant along with possibly being a doula. I've always been passionate about the birth process and wanted to be a nurse when I was young (not so young anymore). Your videos are great! Very educational and you are too funny! I love your sense of humor and your bloopers 🤣
Thank you!!! I’m in early labor right now and had only the 511 rule, so I went to the hospital too soon. They told me to come back when I no longer felt comfortable at home...which is weird advice since nothing about labor is comfortable haha! The way you explain it here is so much clearer and gives me things to look out for.
Me too...they let me go home when i was 2cm at 3am then 5am the pain become active again but i waited til 8am cant handle like 1min in every contractions and it comes like every 5mins for when we arrived in the hospital i am in 6cm already.
Great Video! I've been having contractions all day! Regular - Strong contractions every 4 or 5 mins! But even though this is my 4th no one seems to believe me (Like all my other labours). Just because I'm not screaming like the movies. Everyone copes differently. I am cursing internally but just saving my energy for trying to breath through it! I don't want to go to hospital too early.
I am due on Thursday. Obviously I know this can mean any day now. But you are very comforting to listen to and knowledgeable! Thank you for these videos!
Phenomenal video 🏆I'm relatively new to RUclips (well, spending hours at a time on RUclips, anyway). I have so few channel subscriptions because most RUclipsrs drive me nuts. Sarah is one of just a handful of exceptional RUclipsrs that I've found. She's wise, informative, articulate, and funny. These videos are a great change of pace from moms with fake eyelashes talking about how great their babies sleep now that they put their Dockatots in their Halo Bassinests (don't do that, people). Sarah, I've worked in ERs for a long time, so I feel like I can relate to your desire to want to educate people regarding when to -- and when *not* to -- come in (in my case, I would want to add when to go to urgent care 😊). I would feel humiliated if I went to the hospital for Braxton-Hicks. I feel much better prepared after watching this video. Thank you so much!
So exciting! 2nd video I have watched from you and I have just subscribed to you! I wish I was back in LA to meet you and use your services for my next baby. Thanks for the useful info!
With my 6th child my contractions never established a pattern. I spent the day having hard random contractions not knowing if it was truly time or not. Then my water broke and I almost instantly felt the need to push. I had to fight that urge an hour to the hospital and pushed her out in triage. Labor rhythms are nice to look out for but aren't always reliable.
Mine went smoothly i was induced the labor was unbearably painful but only lasted 4 and a half hours i dilated very quickly and my doctor was walking in when i was already pushing i think it was like 6 pushes n she was out no tearing nothing jus grazing most amazing experience of my life and so is being a mother its all worth the pain
See this is what always got me. For all of my pregnancies, I didn't feel contractions that stopped me in my tracks or interfered past a "Oof... anyway, as I was saying" even as I was PUSHING my kids out. I have actual video of me up dancing with my IV line just about an hour before I pushed out baby #3... laughing, dancing, giggling, being twirled by my IV (the gentleman that IV was!) and in minimal discomfort. That may have been due to my little hip-swiveling dance I had with my IV line in that labor session, but the situation was pretty much the same with all of my other kids even while laying in the hospital bed. I had the nurse, my mom and my doctor all looking at me telling me how it's crazy that I'm so lucid while my contractions were going off the chart. That's what always scared me the most and I KNOW my docs/nurses thought I was overthinking it when I walked in saying I was in labor with a smile on my face. If I had waited until I started acting strangely or having severe pain, the child would have been out of me before I ever left my home lol! I think the best part of all that was that my providers always got such an earful about how uncomfortable, sick, exhausted I was or how much this or that was hurting and that I could barely walk, etc. By the time the labor and deliveries came, they were always absolutely shocked at how little I was suffering. Also: I had an epidural with my second kid, because my water trickled very slowly and they tried to let my labor progress itself for a few days and it just wouldn't go fast enough and after several hours of no progress and them trying to not induce to progress the labor further, with my epidural in, I woke up from a nap saying "Yeah, so I feel like I have to pee. I have a catheter... I shouldn't be feeling that right?" And my right leg started to shake uncontrollably... the nurse kept trying to tell me "I'm sure it's fine, let us know when you feel like you have to poop..." and tried to walk away and I INSISTED that she checked on my progress after arguing with her. My daughter was already head out and if she hadn't listened to me, that could have been a bad situation! Labor and delivery is just the weirdest "natural" thing sometimes. The whole reason I'm even here, though, is for the more "typical" stuff to look for so that I can help my daughter manage when it's "time" appropriately when she has her little boy here in around April 9th! I'm glad to have my experience in case she's somewhat atypical, but I need more typical info! So thank you!
You are such a pleasant person your videos always make me feel comfortable and confident . Thank you so much for sharing all the great stuff in such a light way❤
I could talk through contractions with both my children and told the nurses both times that I was ready to push. I like that she mentioned everyones pain tolerance is different. Also did both unmedicated
Same here we are on baby #3 and each time the pain got worse and the labor was shorter so this last time I'm not waiting or turning around when i know the baby is coming
I am laughing so hard. This was me during my first labor and delivery. As soon as I walked into the room I stripped naked and laid on the floor while everyone was trying to figure out if I was joking or was truly dying LMAO.
Im 23 weeks and 2days and ive been watching your videos for a few day and it gives me information that more helpful than what other people are telling me im scared about labour
The way of explaining is awesome. U are a good teacher to explain what the pregnent ladies exactly want . I am wishing u to do more useful and interesting videos . Thank you
I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm due with my first baby in August and have found these videos extremely helpful. It would be awesome if you and Zabey Baby 2015 (an L&D/PP nurse) did a collaboration!
First time dad here
Cant wait to meet little girl. Just here to learn about what's happening with my beautiful wife so I can help her to the best of my abilities :D
That is so sweet!! It’s refreshing to see dads take interest in labor process to help know what to look for and be alert for wife’s sake. How is your daughter now? I’m sure you’re a great father! My baby girl is due anyday now. Can’t wait to meet her ❤️🥰
@@nausheenali6138 she's completely perfect and healthy and everything I've ever wanted. Almost 19 months now and I'm so lucky to have been blessed with a little boy who is 7 months as well. Our daughter was induced and it was absolutely amazing, but the wife had a really hard time recovering from that one.. I had just sat up from dinner and mentioned it didn't seem like our son was coming out today. Well 5 minutes later her water broke..she started panicking but I kept her calm we got our stuff together in 6 minutes got to the hospital 25 mins after water broke. In the room by 40 minutes and as soon as she got to the bed she couldn't wait! Doctor didn't even make it in. My experiences have been priceless and these videos sure helped alot!
I really don't mean to put down any nurses or doctors, but no one that I've talked to has ever given me this much/kind of CLEAR information. I completely understand that they are rushed, always on a schedule and I think that's a bigger problem than them... But, thank you so incredibly much for all of the help you provide to us scared women.
❤❤😊
I did this back in 2009 with my first----unknowingly! I labored at home until instinct told me it was time. I got to the hospital at 7 cm and he was born about 45 min later, no medications or interventions. Im hoping to have a similar birth come feb 2021!
**update: I labored at home with my 2nd and made it to the hospital with enough time for them to catch her lol.
Nice! You are inspiring!!
The silent woman was me too with my first labour. The midwife said she's never seen a woman so calm and I told her "this is happening, the only choice I have is whether to be a willing or unwilling participant". At one point I had two midwives standing at the monitor looking at it then asking me "can you feel a contraction now?" They were really strong and I couldn't talk but could nod. Apparently I looked asleep.
I’m like this with my labour’s I remember one of my midwives asking my ex partner do we need to do anything and he was like “ nope she will tell you when it’s coming out” 😂
I had my baby girl a year and a half ago and now 39 weeks with my baby boy, and it all feels new to me😌😱
I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been freaking out about going into labor because i want to go unmedicated. I'm so glad my mom found your videos cause i feel more educated and not as scared. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO INFORMATIVE AND REAL
Alyssa Gonzalez I'll be 36 weeks in a few days and I too am so happy one of her videos was in my suggested feed!!! She gets to the point and I love the humor too!!👏👐🏼
Bless your souls. I have a high pain tolerance. I couldn’t
You can do it!!
I followed these tips with my first prenancy and I were already 8cm dialated when we decided to go to the hospital! Hope my second pregnancy will go as well as the previous 😍
34 weeks pregnant and been wondering a lot of first-time mom questions. your videos are answering a lot of those questions. thanks!
I love how you describe/ explain when you should go to the hospital. Honestly, the best one I've watched
My first baby is 8mnths now. My labour was 4 hours from waking up in the morning with bloody show but No pain or contractions to giving birth. I only had a few contractions that were VERY painful. I was worried about going to the hospital too soon. I gave birth to my son myself at home on my bathroom floor. It was an amazing and insane experience. I feel for woman who have long painful labours. It's especially hard the first time round to know when to go. By the time I would have thought I should go in my son was born.
This is probably the most helpful description of the stages of labour I have ever heard. I'm due with my third in a few days.
THANK YOU FOR THIS. Currently 37 weeks and getting ready to recognize the signs. But as you said, I feel like I will KNOW (hopefully) when it's time to go to the hospital.
I had pre labor contractions for 24 hours before I went to the hospital about 4 minutes apart but I knew they weren’t strong enough. Finally went in when my water broke! So glad I waited!😊 hoping this time I will go naturally the whole time!
Came across your channel when scrolling through my recommended...I absolutely love your content and I’m so grateful for the information you provide. I’m currently 34 weeks along with my first baby. Your videos really helped me feel less anxious about labor and delivery. Thank you so much 🙏
This is literally the video I’ve been searching for the last 3 weeks. I don’t know what to expect and this is just exactly what I wanted to know! Literally sharing to my other pregnant friends.
I kept waiting for the pain to be completely unbearable, but it never happened. Almost had my baby in the car. Don't get me wrong, it was painful. But I thought it would be making me scream. Nope.
Same! Went to sleep with contractions 10 minutes apart. I wasn't worried because it didn't feel painful enough. Woke up in the morning, went to hospital and was already 8 cm. My daughter was born about an hour after I got there
I hate u lol my labor was 14 hours and I thought I was dying
Oh make no mistake, I was convinced I was going to die 😂 I was too late for an epidural and when the nurse told me that I kept saying no no I will die, I can't do this without pain relief.
Just had my second baby.... I think karma came back for me since I posted that "I hate u cuz ur labor was easy" comment.... this time, my baby came 3 weeks early and I was in labor for 22 hours. I got to the hospital too late so I couldn't have drugs. All natural. It was beyond unbearable. My first child was 14 hours but I had the epidural half way through.... this second child.....looooord I thought it was the end for real this time. I'm not having no more kids lmao
@@laurenrosario5702 you make laugh bless you 💙
I'm so prepared for strong contractions n know it's going to be painful but worth it n people keep telling me stories of "this person n that person with easy labor " 🤨🤨
But I want to prepare my mind for the stronger contractions and know that birth is a difficult thing besides all my aunts (4) n mum have always had strong contractions labour virginal delivery.I should be prepared 🤔 . Lol even my grandma was telling me how many hours she was in labour for with some of her kids😂
if it goes easy I'll just consider myself luck n know my mum n crew are praying for me ❤.
Im 40 weeks and 2 days LOOKING FORWARD TO CONTRACTIONS because im tired of being pregnant lol
Haha so am I 🙄😂
Also I'm due with my 5th child Jan.26th 2019! 37 weeks today!!!
Jose Martinez I have the exact same due date ! I can’t wait
@@gianamarshall2859 yay lmk if u go any sooner and I'll let you know. My only issue is i still dont have bottles or a pump or even a crib or bassinet. No family to help and my husband and I are living check to check. Hopefully we will get it before
Am due in 2 days
Great video 🙂 I’m planning an unmedicated labor for my second, due in May, and have read like a bazillion natural childbirth books. This is directly in line with everything I’ve read, which surprised me since you’re an L&D nurse. I truly hope my nurses when I deliver are as supportive, positive about birth, and on the side of evidence as you seem to be. Thank you!
This is one of the most informative videos I've ever seen on labor and I've seen a LOT.
Im 38 years old and pregnant with my first child. 💝🤰🏼👶🏼👏Im sooo glad I found your channel. Your helping to ease some unwanted anxiety that I am starting to have. God Bless & thanks a ton!
The “ i must push “ killed me 😂😂
Same omg lmfao
I need whatever that mama had!
32+4 and I swear I’ve watched every video on your channel 😩 I’m a first time mom and getting closer to my date is very nerve wracking but I love you so much thank you 😭💗
“I must push” 😂 the real pain management goal
I was recording my pain techs and AS SOON as I cut off my camera I grabbed that nurse and looked her dead in the eyes I NEED AN EP RIGHT NOW in a growly voice I let her go and 20mins later I was happy again LMAO
Ladies y’all are wild. I hope everything went well !!! I’m currently 27 weeks. It’s my first baby 💕 I can’t wait to meet him!
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This video made me less anxious about labor. I'm 36weeks FTM and this sure is an eye opener. Thank you so much
This was so informative and you are the cutest! I’m 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant and going crazy waiting to feel some real contractions. Thanks for the great video!
I’m so grateful I’ve found your videos!! So helpful!! I’m 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby a little boy and due end of March 💙 I’m going to share your channel with mums and pregnancy pages on Facebook because I feel these can help so many new expecting mothers
LMAO. I’m that more chill person. I slowly walked into the birthing center unassisted at 9cm, had my son 30 mins later 😬. I swear I followed 3-1-1 and it just happened so fast. Trying to avoid cutting it so close for my second labor.
Yes, 5-1-1 works for multiple kids. My 3rd child's contractions went from 6min to 4min. Got to hospital and was 8 cm! baby came less than an hour later 😬🤗
Yea I’m too scared to do that lol
Lol " I must push"
The Wife & Mommy Life this is real 😂
That part cracked me up
She was dope with pain management😎
Lol I HOPE THAT IS ME!
I loved that 😂😂
Thank you for this video! I'm 19 weeks pregnant with my first BUT I can't wait to meet my baby!
you’re literally SO much fun, just as a person & I don’t even know you 😂
you’re awesome man ♥️
Where were you when i had my 1st 2013😭😭.....now I'm due on april with baby number 4 and I understand better thank you!!
You are my superhero! I just found your channel today, and your videos are a total lifesaver.
I am 36 weeks and unfortunately my labor was kinda pre-tainted with anxiety as I've had 2 previous miscarriages. Walking the tightrope between easing my anxiety and knowing what to expect without completely bombarding my doctor every week has been a real challenge.
But you're doing it!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
just rushed to hospital recently when i had constant not painful contraction(bracxton), midwife sent me back home, i wish i had watched this some tym bck. keep it up dia lavonne.. GOD BLESS U.
I was in labor for 4 hours the first time and only an hour the second time. I go from little contractions to massive ones in as little as 10 minutes. I had my daughter in 2 pushes the second time and went from 3 cm to 10 extremely fast. Typically people will be in labor for a long time but you know your body better than anyone so if you feel your baby is coming soon, your baby is probably coming soon
How any tips ?
Ugh I’m so thankful for videos like this!! Thank you for making this channel! Bless your heart! 🙏🏾
This is great. Pretty perfectly in line with what we’ve learned in our Bradley classes
I'm currently only 26 weeks pregnant and watching these videos to get the most positive, possible outlook on labor before my time comes, and I have to say, I love your energy and blunt approach. Your videos are super informative, while still entertaining and engaging. Thanks for sharing!
This is my first baby im 32 weeks. And im glad i found your videos they have answered so many of my questions. Thank you😊
In labor right now and just watched your vid for the 2nd time. Very helpful.
On the subject of pain versus suffering, with my first I had an epidural at 7 cm and then I experienced suffering. With my second I went unmedicated and I experienced pain. And it is definitely different! I had strict back labor with both of them, never felt a single contraction in my stomach, they were both boys, they were both full term, etc. I'm so grateful you put that difference into words because it's hard for me to get people to understand how I had a horrific and traumatic delivery with an epidural but an amazinggg delivery utilizing no pain relief.
This is sooooo helpful to me! I'm 36 weeks with my 4th baby but my previous 3 pregnancies were all induced around 35-37 weeks due to preeclampsia! This baby is my first normal pregnancy and, I dont know why, it scares me because I have no idea what to expect since I never went in to labor naturally! I'm excited and terrified at the same time! I'm so glad I found your videos! Thank you so much!
I must push. 🤣 My friend went into labor 4 weeks early with her first, and I laughed at her. She legit gave birth that hour! Everyone is different, yup! Lol
Wow!! Your video is really helpful.. I am in my second trimester worrying like hell about my labor pain and everything else but your video really made me relaxing and atleast now I know what to expect when I’m in labor and when to go to hospital.. so thanks a lot
LOL! "girl, i must push..." I'm so nervous for this birth because I'm going to TRY and do it naturally, but thankful to have found you to lighten things up a bit and well inform me.
Love love this video! This is my 2nd time watching, currently having contractions 7-10mins for about 2hrs they are bearable but much stronger than the BH I’ve been having. Due in a wk so hopefully things pick up soon and this isn’t a false alarm 😬
I’m 21 weeks now and honestly my family is so dramatic. if I make any sign of pain they’re gonna rush me to the hospital and if they try to send me home I guarantee they’ll make me sit in the lobby 😂😂😂😭
Destiny C lmao this will definitely be me 😭
Destiny C 🤰🏼so sweet. Its bc they care so much about you. My fam was like that at first when we learned of my pregnancy. Now @ only week 16, they act like Im not even prego! Theyre over it already. 😪 And I am not even dramatic or very vocal about having pains or pregnancy side effects so IDk why they became so desensitized already.🤷🏼♀️
I’m only 12weeks my husband and my mum are driving me crazy!😂😂
I died at this post. This just happened last night lol.
That's totally me and my family right now!! 😂😂😂
Great job! Really enjoying your videos and the conversational way you deliver.
As a new upcoming father, thank you for the great info. My wife introduced me to your channel. Super helpful! Thanks!
Currently in labor and watching you 💕
Same here.
Same here May 2020
Me aswell❤️
August and I’m waiting at home. My contractions aren’t close enough but very painful 😭
Same
I waited too long to sign up for lamaze classes, so I'm binge watching your channel. LOL Thanks!!
How on Earth can someone really dislike a video like this? I love every bit of it
Love it! So fun & concise. Thanks, Sarah!
Lol " I must push" 🤦😂
What a great management and control of labour.. 🤗😘
I absolutely love you. Your voice is soothing, you seem so genuinely sweet. You are informative, clear, and explain everything so well.
39 weeks already . Thanks for the advice . Positive attitude 😍
You're bloopers tho! 🤣😂🤣 Had me rolling! 🤣 Love your personality! Wish you could be in my nurse
Thank you for this!! Nobody explains this well to first time moms and its very confusing! I feel a lot better and more educated as to what exactly I'm looking for now!
Thanks Sarah for making this video. I shared this video with my husband since it is informational for partners as well. Your videos have been helping me so much, one example would be not being so scared of going into labor anymore.
I've really enjoyed watching your videos. I am thinking about becoming a childbirth educator and lactation consultant along with possibly being a doula. I've always been passionate about the birth process and wanted to be a nurse when I was young (not so young anymore). Your videos are great! Very educational and you are too funny! I love your sense of humor and your bloopers 🤣
Thank you!!! I’m in early labor right now and had only the 511 rule, so I went to the hospital too soon. They told me to come back when I no longer felt comfortable at home...which is weird advice since nothing about labor is comfortable haha! The way you explain it here is so much clearer and gives me things to look out for.
Me too...they let me go home when i was 2cm at 3am then 5am the pain become active again but i waited til 8am cant handle like 1min in every contractions and it comes like every 5mins for when we arrived in the hospital i am in 6cm already.
This was by far the most helpful video that I’ve seen! Thank you so much for explaining it so well, and doing so with humor
Great Video! I've been having contractions all day! Regular - Strong contractions every 4 or 5 mins! But even though this is my 4th no one seems to believe me (Like all my other labours). Just because I'm not screaming like the movies. Everyone copes differently. I am cursing internally but just saving my energy for trying to breath through it! I don't want to go to hospital too early.
I am due on Thursday. Obviously I know this can mean any day now. But you are very comforting to listen to and knowledgeable! Thank you for these videos!
Well.....?! 👏👏👏
so glad i found this video. so informative! down to your demos lol. you have the best personality. THANK YOU!
I adore your videos and am so glad I found your channel! I’m 37+5 and no contractions yet (barely even any BH) but so excited to meet my little man!
Phenomenal video 🏆I'm relatively new to RUclips (well, spending hours at a time on RUclips, anyway). I have so few channel subscriptions because most RUclipsrs drive me nuts. Sarah is one of just a handful of exceptional RUclipsrs that I've found. She's wise, informative, articulate, and funny. These videos are a great change of pace from moms with fake eyelashes talking about how great their babies sleep now that they put their Dockatots in their Halo Bassinests (don't do that, people). Sarah, I've worked in ERs for a long time, so I feel like I can relate to your desire to want to educate people regarding when to -- and when *not* to -- come in (in my case, I would want to add when to go to urgent care 😊). I would feel humiliated if I went to the hospital for Braxton-Hicks. I feel much better prepared after watching this video. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this!! Your videos are so incredibly helpful for first time moms!!
I’ve been binging on these videos - best channel ever - watching here in South Africa 🇿🇦🙂
Wonderfully explained! Thank you for this!
Very informative ,thanks. Couldn't help but subscribe today, your voice is really inspiring
So exciting! 2nd video I have watched from you and I have just subscribed to you! I wish I was back in LA to meet you and use your services for my next baby. Thanks for the useful info!
With my 6th child my contractions never established a pattern. I spent the day having hard random contractions not knowing if it was truly time or not. Then my water broke and I almost instantly felt the need to push. I had to fight that urge an hour to the hospital and pushed her out in triage. Labor rhythms are nice to look out for but aren't always reliable.
Really appreciate this video and all the ranges you covered!
Love your videos! Wish I had these videos 10 years ago with my first baby- baby number 6 is due in May and love all your info
Id love to have a baby w ur help! I am sure u help a lot of ppl. Great personality for working with ppl
Very useful content right here. More realistic video i've seen on the subject so far on the internet. Thank you very much ❤️❤️
Great video and amazing content! Thanks Sarah!!
Btw, thanks for this video, your “pain acting” helped a lot for letting me understand how much the pain should be.😂
My due date is two days away & ive been watching sooo many videos the last few weeks. Your videos are definitely the most helpful I’ve found!!
Rebecca Rehor would love to know how it went my baby is due in three weeks im nervous !
How did both of your labour's go?
Mine went smoothly i was induced the labor was unbearably painful but only lasted 4 and a half hours i dilated very quickly and my doctor was walking in when i was already pushing i think it was like 6 pushes n she was out no tearing nothing jus grazing most amazing experience of my life and so is being a mother its all worth the pain
BrittBritt 123 congratulations
Fifi and Family thankyou
See this is what always got me. For all of my pregnancies, I didn't feel contractions that stopped me in my tracks or interfered past a "Oof... anyway, as I was saying" even as I was PUSHING my kids out. I have actual video of me up dancing with my IV line just about an hour before I pushed out baby #3... laughing, dancing, giggling, being twirled by my IV (the gentleman that IV was!) and in minimal discomfort. That may have been due to my little hip-swiveling dance I had with my IV line in that labor session, but the situation was pretty much the same with all of my other kids even while laying in the hospital bed. I had the nurse, my mom and my doctor all looking at me telling me how it's crazy that I'm so lucid while my contractions were going off the chart. That's what always scared me the most and I KNOW my docs/nurses thought I was overthinking it when I walked in saying I was in labor with a smile on my face. If I had waited until I started acting strangely or having severe pain, the child would have been out of me before I ever left my home lol!
I think the best part of all that was that my providers always got such an earful about how uncomfortable, sick, exhausted I was or how much this or that was hurting and that I could barely walk, etc. By the time the labor and deliveries came, they were always absolutely shocked at how little I was suffering.
Also: I had an epidural with my second kid, because my water trickled very slowly and they tried to let my labor progress itself for a few days and it just wouldn't go fast enough and after several hours of no progress and them trying to not induce to progress the labor further, with my epidural in, I woke up from a nap saying "Yeah, so I feel like I have to pee. I have a catheter... I shouldn't be feeling that right?" And my right leg started to shake uncontrollably... the nurse kept trying to tell me "I'm sure it's fine, let us know when you feel like you have to poop..." and tried to walk away and I INSISTED that she checked on my progress after arguing with her. My daughter was already head out and if she hadn't listened to me, that could have been a bad situation!
Labor and delivery is just the weirdest "natural" thing sometimes.
The whole reason I'm even here, though, is for the more "typical" stuff to look for so that I can help my daughter manage when it's "time" appropriately when she has her little boy here in around April 9th! I'm glad to have my experience in case she's somewhat atypical, but I need more typical info! So thank you!
You are such a pleasant person your videos always make me feel comfortable and confident . Thank you so much for sharing all the great stuff in such a light way❤
OMG! I have been seeing so many videos, but yours is the best! You explained it really well! Thanks for the vid! xoxo
I'm almost 39 weeks and today I found out I dilate 3cm. Can't wait. Thx for your video
The best video ever..and this woman is amazing..the way she explains things is just great.
This video was very helpful! Thank you so much!!!!
I could talk through contractions with both my children and told the nurses both times that I was ready to push. I like that she mentioned everyones pain tolerance is different. Also did both unmedicated
This video helps a lot . I am 35 weeks , I will be 36 weeks on Monday !!! I been having pre labor based on the information you have giving us !!
Same here we are on baby #3 and each time the pain got worse and the labor was shorter so this last time I'm not waiting or turning around when i know the baby is coming
Gosh how helpful and what I appreciate very clear!
I will be 39 weeks in three days and almost 3cm 😩 this was helpful, I’m desperate to meet this child !
Ur explanation is too good. I m getting courage now
Yayyy thank you for this video! I’m 26 weeks and wanting to avoid c section so bad! I feel prepared.
BIRTH PLAN: flail around naked, got it 😂
Ruth Ungang this comment has me laughing with real tears
Oh my goodness that’s so insanely accurate though 😂❤️
Hahaha....😂😂
Pretty close to what happened with my 3 children .😂😂😂
I am laughing so hard. This was me during my first labor and delivery. As soon as I walked into the room I stripped naked and laid on the floor while everyone was trying to figure out if I was joking or was truly dying LMAO.
Im 23 weeks and 2days and ive been watching your videos for a few day and it gives me information that more helpful than what other people are telling me im scared about labour
38 weeks and in early labor and this video helped me so much thank you
You’re videos have helped me so much and this is my third pregnancy! Thank you!
This is so helpful! Thank you! 💕
The way of explaining is awesome. U are a good teacher to explain what the pregnent ladies exactly want . I am wishing u to do more useful and interesting videos . Thank you
I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm due with my first baby in August and have found these videos extremely helpful. It would be awesome if you and Zabey Baby 2015 (an L&D/PP nurse) did a collaboration!
Wow this is the most useful, reassuring video I watched. Thank u 😊❤️
best chanell so far for pregnancy education. thanks Sarah 😘