I'm not pregnant. I'm not trying to convince. I've never been pregnant. I typically love your videos because I'm all about anything that helps us to know our bodies, and I do want kids someday, so I feel a lot of peace of mind by educating myself. But these toolbox videos especially are super translatable to general self care for women. This is a really crappy time here on Earth, and I like spending some time each day hearing you talk about all these ways we can take care of ourselves and empower our bodies and minds when facing challenges that can feel insurmountable at times.
I had never thought to apply these things to our current situation, but you’re so right. This is such a challenging time for so many of us, and a good environment, a warm bath and a couple deep breaths can definitely do a lot of good! 💗💗
Can you do a lead up to labour video. Covering things such as: how to do perineum massage, what oils to use and when to start doing it. What drinks / foods will help and when to start (like raspberry tea). I'm currently 27 weeks and loving your videos all the way in the UK.
I’m having my first baby in March 2021 (: at 31. First pregnancy and I am so exited. I am so grateful that you have such fresh new content. I feel blessed. Thank you 🙏🏽 💕
I love these tools box video. I am pregnant and almost in my 3rd trimester and have been taking and online birthing class but haven't seemed to get get as much information as these videos. So thank you
I can't express enough how helpful your content is for me to feel calm, prepared and actually excited to give birth in December. Any anxiety I have has been eased by your knowledge. Thank you SO much!
This is so interesting to me. Once I was stuck at work without Advil and horrible period cramps and I found that even running my hand under water helped with the cramping. I'm not due for six months but will definitely think about using water
I’m 15 and currently 29 weeks pregnant. I’m actually going through a midwifery instead of a hospital so I’m having a completely unmedicated birth and I was on the fence about renting the birthing room with the tub to help me during labor, but now I’m thinking it’s a good idea. This was super helpful, thank you!🙂💕
I hope to have a water birth when I do have my first child. I think water is such a peaceful element of nature plus the body is made of water for the most part. Thank you Elizabeth for making these videos and working them in your busy schedule! 👩🏼⚕️
Thank you for this video! I was bullied against using water for my first labor and it was stressful and disappointing. I had back labor on top of two herniated discs from a car accident a few days before finding out I was pregnant. I am now expecting baby #2 and going in with the expectations I know my body and know how much water can help. It was amazing for water aerobics and therapy and I know it will be a great tool this time around. This info is much appreciated!
These toolbox videos are a lifesaver, Elizabeth! Thank you so much! And Happy belated international Nurses day! You are helping so many people around the world for as long as RUclips exists! Much love all the way from the Middle East.
We are delivering in a hospital but they don’t have tubs for hydrotherapy. I am planning on laboring at home as long as possible so that can use my own bathtub to help with pain management.
I am pregnant and am due in November 2020. I am super nervous about birth and the medicine that is available and I’ve heard so many bad stories about giving birth. These videos help so much with calming my nerves and educating people on our bodies. I think I want to do a water birth and not use an epidural so I’m kinda freaking out about it lol. Thank you for making these videos though! I love them
Thank you so much for doing this series! I’m having my baby in a couple weeks and am getting pretty nervous about coping (my first labor was over 32 hours and a bit traumatic lol). These toolbox tips are a huge help!
You’re so welcome! Hoping for a shorter, easier labor for you! (Statistically speaking it probably will be! Check out my “10 things your labor nurse wants you to know about baby #2+”). You got this, mama! 💪🏼💗
I just want to say I love you videos I have seen almost all of them from the past year! You are so helpful and your videos are very informative ♥️ thank you for all you do and I hope you keep them coming! Also I think it may be time to update your RUclips picture! A little outdated lol Still beautiful just outdated
As nice as it sounds not every hospital has a bathtub. Can u please! Make a video on what to expect right after the baby is born? I was approached by this woman telling me scary stories how in the hospital it is all about the nurse taking over the baby to do her interventions interrupting the first hour of bonding.
You’re right, not every hospital has a tub. But they probably have a shower if they don’t have a tub. And you might have a tub you can use at home! I can definitely do a video on what everything looks like immediately postpartum! That’s a great idea
I’m planning on hydrotherapy! I wish I could deliver in the water too, but the hospital won’t let me 😭 I just know the water is going to help tho cos I have horrible period cramps and the only thing that helps is laying in the hot shower 🚿
Same for me with my period cramps! I love a warm bath. I’ve wished before I could use the tub at work when I’m not pregnant. But for some reason, that’s frowned upon 🤷🏼♀️😂
I looked through your videos and couldnt find one. Could you do a video about tips to have a successful VBAC? Currently due June 16th with my second after a emergency c section with my first. ❤
I want to labor in tub but my hospital doesn't offer it, though I can set up my own birthing pool in the room. Still deciding if I'll just labor at home in my tub or bring it to the hospital. I'd rather a birthing center or a midwife for a home birth but my insurance won't cover it.
Hmmm, that’s a tough decision. I think it depends on cost and how big your tub is at home. The birthing tubs in the hospital or that you rent are often larger than the ones at home. But at the same time, laboring at home might be more comfortable and be more of your labor anyway. I would just love for insurance to not dictate where we can safely have our babies!
Thank you so much for this, one question, when should I do this at home? Immediately when I start my labour or after a while? Hospital is 15 minutes away, so is it okay to do it at home when my labour starts? It’s my first baby.
My hospital allows laboring in the tub/shower, but not birthing. My fear is that if I get in the water I won't want to get out to birth, or that things will feel a lot more painful and intense once I get out in comparison. Thoughts?
I actually talk all about this in my birth environment video and touch on it in my “10 weird things your labor nurse wants you to know” video. But basically when you feel calm, supported and peaceful during labor is helpful in the release of oxytocin to stimulate more labor. A lot of women find this in laboring in a more private environment!
Can you eat and drink while in labor? When I had my oldest they said only ice chips, with my middle child they said I could have Gatorade, and with my youngest they said I could eat or drink as ling as I felt comfortable too. My husband and I are trying for our last right now and I am curious.
I wanted to labor at home as long as possible or even have a water birth but that couldn't happen. My water broke but contractions never started. 12hrs later (after my water broke) I went to the hospital and started pitocin. 11 hours after that I was 2cm and 85%. I decided to get in the bath. I was really looking forward to it but ended up disappointed. It did not work at all. I was more worried about them being able to hear the baby because his heart rate was starting to get low. I got out sooner than I wanted.
Yeah, I didn’t find water to be that great with my first labor (similar to you, my water broke and I was not in labor after 12+ hours so pitocin was started). That’s why we have lots of different things in our toolbox to deal with labor. And sometimes an epidural (which was the route I picked) is part of your toolbox. And that’s ok!
@@Nurse_zabe First of all, thanks for your reply! Also, That is what I ended up with. I had mixed feelings about for a long time because I felt like I had failed myself. I've learned (from watching you and others) that I did NOT fail. I felt I needed the epidural because I was exhausted. By that point I had been on pit for 18 hours med free. I knew it was going to be time to push soon and I knew i didn't have the energy. After a success epi, I took a two hour nap and then it was time to push! Dr went to check me and there was babys head! 7lbs 1oz, 21" @ 41 weeks
How helpful is a hot shower during this? My hospital does not have any tubs for hydrotherapy. But I'll be doing an unmedicated birth, and am worried that without the tub it might be an even bigger struggle.
Showers can be really helpful! Water flowing on our nipples can work as nipple stimulation too if you’re needing to labor to pick up. The hot water relaxes your muscles and can be great for back labor. 💗
Hi dear thank you so much for so informative videos I’m far from you but your videos help a lot ! I’m new mom to be , I’m 15 weeks pregnant and my baby is position is low what I do plzzz reply is it normal ??
Not really sure what you mean by this, but babies are low in the beginning and get higher as they and your uterus grow. If you’re ever concerned with your pregnancy please follow up with your healthcare provider!
I want to have a baby so bad not the average "aww. Baby's are so cute I want one" like I want one to the point where I will go and get myself pregnant just so I can go through birth and contracting and postpartum and have My baby🥺🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
My first labor I wasn't allowed a tub since I was hooked up to IVs so second labor (different hospital) I really wanted to use the tub , they didn't care I was hooked up. It helped in between contractions, but unfortunately made the contractions worse.
Not everyone loves the tub for every labor, and that’s 100% ok! I’m glad they let you get in at the second hospital. Being hooked up the the IV alone is not a contradiction for tub use.
@@Nurse_zabe thank you! Even though I'm from Poland and some conditions or rules are different, I learned sooo much from your videos. Thanks for all of your work ❤️
My hospital said no laboring in tub or shower. Apparently they dont like cleaning them after is what they said 😂🤦🏻♀️ that's military hospital for you..
I'm not pregnant. I'm not trying to convince. I've never been pregnant. I typically love your videos because I'm all about anything that helps us to know our bodies, and I do want kids someday, so I feel a lot of peace of mind by educating myself. But these toolbox videos especially are super translatable to general self care for women. This is a really crappy time here on Earth, and I like spending some time each day hearing you talk about all these ways we can take care of ourselves and empower our bodies and minds when facing challenges that can feel insurmountable at times.
I had never thought to apply these things to our current situation, but you’re so right. This is such a challenging time for so many of us, and a good environment, a warm bath and a couple deep breaths can definitely do a lot of good! 💗💗
Can you do a lead up to labour video. Covering things such as: how to do perineum massage, what oils to use and when to start doing it. What drinks / foods will help and when to start (like raspberry tea). I'm currently 27 weeks and loving your videos all the way in the UK.
Great idea! I can definitely add it to my list.
I’m having my first baby in March 2021 (: at 31. First pregnancy and I am so exited. I am so grateful that you have such fresh new content. I feel blessed. Thank you 🙏🏽 💕
I love these tools box video. I am pregnant and almost in my 3rd trimester and have been taking and online birthing class but haven't seemed to get get as much information as these videos. So thank you
Probably because I talk way too much 😂😂. Glad you’re finding them helpful! 💗
I can't express enough how helpful your content is for me to feel calm, prepared and actually excited to give birth in December. Any anxiety I have has been eased by your knowledge. Thank you SO much!
This is so interesting to me. Once I was stuck at work without Advil and horrible period cramps and I found that even running my hand under water helped with the cramping. I'm not due for six months but will definitely think about using water
Wow, that’s so cool! Getting in a tub definitely helps me with period cramps too.
It's like you were in my living room when I mentioned this to my husband. This video is right on time. Baby is due in 3 weeks!
Oh yeah! I love when that happens. Good with your delivery. You’ve got this, mama! 💗💪🏼
Nurse Zabe Thank you!!💜
I’m 15 and currently 29 weeks pregnant. I’m actually going through a midwifery instead of a hospital so I’m having a completely unmedicated birth and I was on the fence about renting the birthing room with the tub to help me during labor, but now I’m thinking it’s a good idea. This was super helpful, thank you!🙂💕
Good luck, take care
I think it’s a great idea, and I hope you get great use out of it!
I plan on doing hydrotherapy. My hospital has a tub and will let me use it until my water breaks and then I can use the shower. 7 weeks to go!
Yay! The tub is so fabulous! I hope you like it. 😊
I hope to have a water birth when I do have my first child. I think water is such a peaceful element of nature plus the body is made of water for the most part. Thank you Elizabeth for making these videos and working them in your busy schedule! 👩🏼⚕️
Water is certainly peaceful and wonderful. 🌊 🌊
Thank you for this video! I was bullied against using water for my first labor and it was stressful and disappointing. I had back labor on top of two herniated discs from a car accident a few days before finding out I was pregnant. I am now expecting baby #2 and going in with the expectations I know my body and know how much water can help. It was amazing for water aerobics and therapy and I know it will be a great tool this time around. This info is much appreciated!
These toolbox videos are a lifesaver, Elizabeth! Thank you so much! And Happy belated international Nurses day! You are helping so many people around the world for as long as RUclips exists! Much love all the way from the Middle East.
Thanks so much! 💗💗 it’s crazy to think that my videos are reaching that far. The internet is an amazing thing!
We are delivering in a hospital but they don’t have tubs for hydrotherapy. I am planning on laboring at home as long as possible so that can use my own bathtub to help with pain management.
Yes! Use your tub at home too. I definitely did before coming into the hospital!
I am pregnant and am due in November 2020. I am super nervous about birth and the medicine that is available and I’ve heard so many bad stories about giving birth. These videos help so much with calming my nerves and educating people on our bodies. I think I want to do a water birth and not use an epidural so I’m kinda freaking out about it lol. Thank you for making these videos though! I love them
Hydrotherapy was my #1 tool with my first birth. It got me from 6-10cm. Hoping it helps the second time around too!
Love me some hydrotherapy too!
Thank you so much for making all of these videos. I'm currently 8w5d and I love learning all about everything that you have to say about this topic. ❤
😫 I wish I saw these videos when I was with my first. Your voice is so calming and your videos are always so informative, please keep them coming
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Thank you so much for doing this series! I’m having my baby in a couple weeks and am getting pretty nervous about coping (my first labor was over 32 hours and a bit traumatic lol). These toolbox tips are a huge help!
You’re so welcome! Hoping for a shorter, easier labor for you! (Statistically speaking it probably will be! Check out my “10 things your labor nurse wants you to know about baby #2+”). You got this, mama! 💪🏼💗
Both the hospitals in my city have whirlpool tubs in each and every birthing suite, so I'm feeling pretty good about this ☺
I’m so thankful for these videos!! I’m due with my first in July and I’ve been binge watching!
Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy delivery! 💗💗
Me too! Congrats and good luck ❤️☺️
So excited for the essential oils! I've purchased Clary sage, peppermint and lavender and would love to know the best way to utilise them ☺️
It should be up in the next few days or early next week!
I just want to say I love you videos I have seen almost all of them from the past year! You are so helpful and your videos are very informative ♥️ thank you for all you do and I hope you keep them coming! Also I think it may be time to update your RUclips picture! A little outdated lol Still beautiful just outdated
Haha. You’re right! It’s from my wedding 7 years ago 😬😬
thankfully the hospital in my town offers waterbirth as an option. definitely going to do that when the time come ☺️
Awesome! I hope you enjoy the experience! 💗
As nice as it sounds not every hospital has a bathtub. Can u please! Make a video on what to expect right after the baby is born? I was approached by this woman telling me scary stories how in the hospital it is all about the nurse taking over the baby to do her interventions interrupting the first hour of bonding.
I second this! Everyone tells you what happens when you bring baby home but not what happens immediately after delivery!
You’re right, not every hospital has a tub. But they probably have a shower if they don’t have a tub. And you might have a tub you can use at home! I can definitely do a video on what everything looks like immediately postpartum! That’s a great idea
I’m planning on hydrotherapy! I wish I could deliver in the water too, but the hospital won’t let me 😭 I just know the water is going to help tho cos I have horrible period cramps and the only thing that helps is laying in the hot shower 🚿
Same for me with my period cramps! I love a warm bath. I’ve wished before I could use the tub at work when I’m not pregnant. But for some reason, that’s frowned upon 🤷🏼♀️😂
I looked through your videos and couldnt find one. Could you do a video about tips to have a successful VBAC? Currently due June 16th with my second after a emergency c section with my first. ❤
I have one! Try searching:
“10 Things Your Labor Nurse Wants You to Know About VBACs”
I want to labor in tub but my hospital doesn't offer it, though I can set up my own birthing pool in the room. Still deciding if I'll just labor at home in my tub or bring it to the hospital. I'd rather a birthing center or a midwife for a home birth but my insurance won't cover it.
Hmmm, that’s a tough decision. I think it depends on cost and how big your tub is at home. The birthing tubs in the hospital or that you rent are often larger than the ones at home. But at the same time, laboring at home might be more comfortable and be more of your labor anyway. I would just love for insurance to not dictate where we can safely have our babies!
Thank you so much for this, one question, when should I do this at home? Immediately when I start my labour or after a while?
Hospital is 15 minutes away, so is it okay to do it at home when my labour starts?
It’s my first baby.
ftm and lucky my hospital has a pool for water birth and hope i can do it without any problems
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them!
My hospital allows laboring in the tub/shower, but not birthing. My fear is that if I get in the water I won't want to get out to birth, or that things will feel a lot more painful and intense once I get out in comparison. Thoughts?
Could you touch a little more about privacy in labor? You mentioned it can help, but just curious how it does this!
I actually talk all about this in my birth environment video and touch on it in my “10 weird things your labor nurse wants you to know” video. But basically when you feel calm, supported and peaceful during labor is helpful in the release of oxytocin to stimulate more labor. A lot of women find this in laboring in a more private environment!
Can you eat and drink while in labor? When I had my oldest they said only ice chips, with my middle child they said I could have Gatorade, and with my youngest they said I could eat or drink as ling as I felt comfortable too. My husband and I are trying for our last right now and I am curious.
The evidence right now shows that light eating during labor is recommended to help keep up mamas strength and stamina!
Could u talk about the pros and cons pf the iv pain relief i know u can only do it for a while in labor
I have a video all about pain management during labor that isn’t an epidural. Check out “labor pain management options” on my channel!
@@Nurse_zabe thank you im pregnant with my 3rd and really want to do natural and iv requested a tub room im super excited
I wanted to labor at home as long as possible or even have a water birth but that couldn't happen. My water broke but contractions never started. 12hrs later (after my water broke) I went to the hospital and started pitocin. 11 hours after that I was 2cm and 85%. I decided to get in the bath. I was really looking forward to it but ended up disappointed. It did not work at all. I was more worried about them being able to hear the baby because his heart rate was starting to get low. I got out sooner than I wanted.
Yeah, I didn’t find water to be that great with my first labor (similar to you, my water broke and I was not in labor after 12+ hours so pitocin was started). That’s why we have lots of different things in our toolbox to deal with labor. And sometimes an epidural (which was the route I picked) is part of your toolbox. And that’s ok!
@@Nurse_zabe First of all, thanks for your reply! Also, That is what I ended up with. I had mixed feelings about for a long time because I felt like I had failed myself. I've learned (from watching you and others) that I did NOT fail. I felt I needed the epidural because I was exhausted. By that point I had been on pit for 18 hours med free. I knew it was going to be time to push soon and I knew i didn't have the energy. After a success epi, I took a two hour nap and then it was time to push! Dr went to check me and there was babys head!
7lbs 1oz, 21" @ 41 weeks
How helpful is a hot shower during this? My hospital does not have any tubs for hydrotherapy. But I'll be doing an unmedicated birth, and am worried that without the tub it might be an even bigger struggle.
Showers can be really helpful! Water flowing on our nipples can work as nipple stimulation too if you’re needing to labor to pick up. The hot water relaxes your muscles and can be great for back labor. 💗
Hi dear thank you so much for so informative videos I’m far from you but your videos help a lot ! I’m new mom to be , I’m 15 weeks pregnant and my baby is position is low what I do plzzz reply is it normal ??
Not really sure what you mean by this, but babies are low in the beginning and get higher as they and your uterus grow. If you’re ever concerned with your pregnancy please follow up with your healthcare provider!
Nurse Zabe thank you dear
I want to have a baby so bad not the average "aww. Baby's are so cute I want one" like I want one to the point where I will go and get myself pregnant just so I can go through birth and contracting and postpartum and have My baby🥺🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
My first labor I wasn't allowed a tub since I was hooked up to IVs so second labor (different hospital) I really wanted to use the tub , they didn't care I was hooked up. It helped in between contractions, but unfortunately made the contractions worse.
Not everyone loves the tub for every labor, and that’s 100% ok! I’m glad they let you get in at the second hospital. Being hooked up the the IV alone is not a contradiction for tub use.
I'm pregnant and will be giving birth at birthing center where they have the birthing pools in each room and I plan literally spend whole time there 🤣
Is it medically ok to use bathtub when you are GBS positive?
Yes! Some providers would prefer if you didn’t get in the tub with ruptured membranes, though.
@@Nurse_zabe thank you! Even though I'm from Poland and some conditions or rules are different, I learned sooo much from your videos. Thanks for all of your work ❤️
I think u remind me of someone I seen before please contact me if you want to know who I don't want to say here ty
My hospital said no laboring in tub or shower. Apparently they dont like cleaning them after is what they said 😂🤦🏻♀️ that's military hospital for you..
Ugh, that’s beyond frustrating!