5 Tips You NEED to Know for Labor, Birth & Life! | Sarah Lavonne

[@madeehasmehndi]

5. Choose your doctor
4. Educate yourself
3. Have support / birth partner
2. Trust your instincts
1. Flex and flow

[@NurHawaNisha]

I've been binge watching all of your videos, to help me understand everything, I'm from Malaysia and I'm glad i found your channel!! Love you so much!

[@aimeemcdonald3372]

I’m almost 36 weeks pregnant! I’m a first time mum and your videos have been amazing for me! Thank you so much for your content! You’ve made me feel much more confident and excited for the birth of my baby! :)

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

I hope all is well and you're enjoying being a mother!

[@miafoster8343]

I'm in the UK and you don't see a doctor unless you're high risk, you're entire pregnancy, labour, and care is done by an amazing team of midwives. They don't promote epidurals either and where I'm giving birth they move you to another ward if you have one because the ward is (and most are) purely midwife lead.

[@athenadeweese5641]

One of your videos popped up on my RUclips and I’ve been watching a chain of them for over an hour now 😅. It helps a lot having these and the way you explain it, I’ve been wondering about a lot of these topics but my doctors always tell me to either not worry about it, that they’ll tell me about it later, or I’ve even been told to google a question I’ve had before. So these videos are really helping me out! I live on an island and we don’t have birthing classes here at all, I’ve tried looking but the doctors say to just go to the library and see if they have any videos. I’m 36 weeks pregnant and have been super worried about when to go in, what signs to look for, etc and usually they just tell me I look fine and to read the printout when I leave, and there’s only one place with an OB here so I can’t just switch clinics. Thank you for your videos!!

[@BridgetTeyler]

Yes to number 4! From the moment I got pregnant I couldn't read enough books, hear enough stories, listen to enough podcasts... you get the idea. I was like, "I've never done this and I want to know exactly what to expect!" While nothing I learned could fully prepare me for what labor, delivery, and motherhood was like, it made me feel so much more confident in what my body and mind could do! I had my daughter 7 weeks ago and loved the pregnancy and delivery so much I already can't wait to do it again!

[@lorenvallin-flores7970]

Having my second baby any day now but it’s been 5 years...would love to see a video on breathing and relaxation techniques!

[@ericabrown9604]

I love your attitude! Your videos have been amazing to watch. I’m becoming a second time mom this summer. My first labor was amazing and short, I was able to go without an epidural like I wanted completely impressing myself and my husband. This go around I have so much anxiety of how it’s going to go and now just recently my husband has voiced his expectations of me going all natural again. I need kind confident words to use to tell him I just need his support either way.

[@abiv2366]

I’ve watched your videos throughout my pregnancy and I’m finally 39 weeks. Been watching your videos and I’m not scared to go into labor I’m ready whenever she’s ready to come out. Your videos are definitely my favorite way to get educated about pregnancy because they are so entertaining to watch. Just want to say thank you for being an awesome human!

[@allysiahewitt5968]

So I'm 30 weeks pregnant with my first baby (a little girl) after not thinking I'd ever have kids. I've gone from completely terrified... was excited just terrified, to feeling so prepared and even more excited for this journey. I went from wanting a scheduled c-section to a walking epidural vaginal birth with aroma and massage therapy because of how much knowledge and confidence I've gained in my body and the process from you. So from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU ❤🎀

[@sarahlavonne]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 wow. Talk about a transformation!!! This is so amazing and I'm honored to play a small part in your birth story!!!

[@estelanavarrete5363]

Hola Sarah! I’m so glad I found your channel! I love it so much, it’s been a very good source of information. I’m from Ecuador. When I heard you telling that you grow up in Ecuador , my heart just melted🤗I’m 14 weeks pregnant and live in Canada. My nurse is not really communicative and Till now this experience makes me feel that my private doctor in Ecuador would have done an amazing job . But with your videos I feel more comfortable and informed about what’s going to be for me during pregnancy.
Love you so much! Keep doing this wonderful work with the same passion 🤗👍👏

[@brianadowning2904]

This was so helpful. I've finally made my decision on who I want in the delivery room with me and that's just my husband.

[@peacetoearth101]

I TOTALLY LOVE YOU SARAH! YOU'VE GIVING ME SO MUCH PEACE OF MIND WITH ALL YOUR VIDEOS. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO AND FOR BENEFITING SO MANY ANXIOUS WOMEN LIKE US. HUGS FROM PUERTO RICO!!!😘

[@sarahlavonne]

Jesenia Díaz hugs from la!!! So glad to be able to help!! How's the baby!?

[@alexisa.9256]

I'm so thankful I ran into your channel, I believe this will lead me in the right direction. It's true that sometimes I don't know what sources to choose when it comes to research so THANK You for making my journey as a first-time mom less overwhelming!

[@kimberlybernal2877]

I am 36 weeks pregnant with my 1st and oh my gosh you have deffiently put my mind at ease! I have sent the link to your channel for my husband to watch your videos. So so helpful thank you so much!

[@DhruvDesai25]

I'm a second time momma, at 36 weeks pregnant..
I wanted normal for first but ended up in csec ☹️ totally unconscious, dint see or touch my baby for hours til I regained consciousness, suffered spinal headache throughout hospital stay and later.😢😢😢😢
This time again, want to try normal again but I have decided to flex and flow, as you say Sarah 😊 if things don't go as planned, just pray on healthy delivery..
Love you 😘

[@breannakelley3171]

Thank you so much for all the helpful videos! I’m 30.3 weeks today with my very first baby and I’m so excited, but extremely nervous. Your videos have helped my anxiety so much it’s crazy. I now feel a lot stronger, more comfortable and ready to welcome our baby boy into this world.

[@haveabanana2930]

I love "flex and flow," might have to use that as a mantra :) due in 3 weeks! Thanks for all the great videos!!!

[@claytonpaisley9721]

Oh man I love you! I'm trying to conceive while also trying to tackle a severe medical phobia and other anxiety disorders. your videos are helping me feel way more prepared for the process! thanks!

[@sarahlavonne]

Clayton Paisley aww girl you can do this!! It can be so transformational and you have the strength in you!! I'd love to help thru birth coaching check it out on my website!!

[@jassikaur1177]

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your videos... I am about to have my fifth child this May 2020 and I am watching as many of your videos as I can since it is my first pregnancy and delivery in Malaysia and am really not sure of the doctors and hospitals here. I am also unfamiliar with the language so am worried about communication with the nurses but your videos reassure me so much about the things I do know. Thank you once again.

[@laurynvalenzuela9588]

I really dislike the doctor i chose, but feel it is too late to switch. I'm 36 weeks today, and i feel like at my visits they rush me through and dont take my concerns seriously because of the fact that im only 20 years old.
A few examples:
My leg/ankle/foot/toe swelling. I do understand that its very normal to have swelling, but im very concerned because it's to the point where i cannot walk on some days.
I have had severe dizziness to the point where my fiance has to physically give me my showers, yet they cannot completely understand why. Now it may not be pregnancy related so obviously in that case they would not be able to tell me why. However I asked them for blood work at 13 weeks to see if my anemia has worsened. Did they? Not till i was approximately 32 weeks. I asked them about my blood pressure to see if it was low. Did they tell me it was? Not till i was approximately 25 weeks.
Not to mention ive asked to not be scheduled with the APRN as i only want to get comfortable with the doctor that will be delivering, yet ive seen the APRN just as much as the doctors?
Another not to mention situation, there has been multiple occasions where ive had tests done (the STDs of course, UTIs, etc) and i have to be the one to call to even hear my results?
Another not to mention situation, how many times are they going to over book, make me sit in the waiting room for 2 hours, just to be seen for literally 2 whole minutes at the most, then be sent to pay and schedule the next appointment.
My doctors office is a joke. Will never go back if i have another pregnancy.

[@raa8504]

Very good tips im 31 weeks I met my dr only one time. She had knee surgery so I always have diff dr to check me. Well for my next apppinment coming up on Monday I'm,finally going to see her

[@emilyslone9793]

I’m just over 17 weeks and started watching all of your videos, they are so so helpful and put my mind at ease. I love how educational these are and honestly kinda really bummed you can’t be my actual labor nurse when the time comes. Lol

[@alexandradielemans6709]

Omg tuis "flex and flow" so cool to remember for life...

[@BlackMomsFitness]

Found your channel yesterday while looking for a way to induce my 38 weeks baby bump
I find it very useful.
I am at peace even though I am having this painful false labor contractions

[@sarahlavonne]

Rare Gem you go momma!! You got this!! Patience is everything try to savor it!

[@BlackMomsFitness]

@@sarahlavonne thanks so much, you are a life saver

[@Djjfjfjfkdkssl]

In Canada I saw the same OBGYN each appointment after seeing my family doc for the first 20 weeks. But when I delivered, I didn’t have a choice of who delivered my baby. It was just whatever doctor happened to be there and available at the time of my delivery. Idk if it’s this way all throughout Canada (or Ontario) or if it was just my hospital or city that does things this way. We only have one hospital in my city as well.

[@sgbhatti4044]

Same. Dnt really have a choice on who delivers the baby

[@valerieduguay4852]

Same in NB canada!

[@kikiiichan83]

"Where's my pelvis???!!!" Lol

[@lydiamassey6543]

Thank you for the videos, I’m due in 2 weeks and your videos are super helpful 😊
I so wish military hospitals were more like civilian ran hospitals, I didn’t see the doctor who delivered my first baby at all during my pregnancy check ups. Whoever is working the day you deliver does it. And most of the midwives, OBGYN’s and docs who you do see for check ups are not apart of the delivery team.

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

Choosing your doctor wisely is so important. As much as I'd love to be able to labour in the bathtub, but it's more important to have my doctor. So important in fact I'm commuting 4 hours to have the OB who delivered my first two in 2016 and 2017.

[@michellemanuel1949]

Please do a video on VBAC! I'm 33wks pregnant and trying for a VBAC I need all the info I can get on it! It's been 11years since my c-section but I'm still nervous

[@cinnamontoast1790]

I had an emergency c section and had a vbac 22 months later, and another vbac a couple years after that and hoping for another vbac in 3 weeks, youll do fine!

[@Melo_Yelo]

Exact Same Boat!!!!

[@Dimanta]

Not only choose your doctor based on your needs but also what your insurance covers. My insurance doesn’t cover birthing centres/water birth, etc.

[@johannatawfik7140]

I am from Ecuador! Enjoying your videos, thank you!

[@sarahlavonne]

Hhoooooolllllllaaaaaaa yay!!! Familia!

[@stephanie9729]

I love your videos! I am 37 weeks pregnant with my second child and I spend a lot of my time just researching things to do with pregnancy. I've always been very interested and I feel like I know a good amount of information regarding this topic, but there's always more to learn! You are so thorough in your videos. I definitely binged watched them all already. Lol I would love for you to make a video about prodromal labor! And also about safe natural home induction methods, specifically information about the midwives brew!

[@Aguanile19]

Thank you

[@ShimmerGlitterGirl4]

Hi! I found you yesterday and have been watching all your videos and I’m obsessed! I’m wondering if you have any tips on how to deal with symphysis pubis dysfunction. I’m 37 weeks and in pain all the time, so annoying!!

[@raa8504]

Love your video's. Everyday I watch before I go to sleep

[@sarahlavonne]

Sweet dreams I hope! 🤗

[@KatrinaMarie]

This is SO helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!

[@DhruvDesai25]

Thank you Sarah... So much....loads of love and blessings to you for helping us momma's so much with Ur valuable videos.. you are an amazing teacher ...😘 Wish I was in LA I would have loved meet you and have you as my doula.. but I'm I'm India and I'm your huge fan and follower from 2 weeks.. lol.. saw so many of Ur videos, taken so much information from them, feel so educated and confident to deliver my baby in 3 weeks 😊

[@ferkinderkin3165]

You are so funny and informative! I love you!

[@onlydestiny9517]

had to come back and rewatch your videos💗if i delay cord clamping would i still be able to donate my placenta ?

[@mszpiersicoasa]

You are awesome, thank you!!

[@saeedaitunes4474]

Very good advice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rachaelrenae8067]

My mom said that for her c-section they actually did take her intestines out. She even felt them throwing them onto her chest

[@msaijay1153]

Hopefully that's just a big fish story

[@k47marie71]

A R it's not, I've seen it be done😥

[@drshariff2006]

That is just a story. . That's not reality. They don't take intestines out. I've watched coutless of these c-sections

[@hunterfaith8660]

I know a woman who during her C section they didn’t need one of their lamps so they turned it upside down, and the back of it was silver and reflective and she just stared at it, and watched the doctor (she just describes it as taking out her guts) and put them in a bowl next to them, take out the baby, and then she said she watched him basically kind of throw them back inside of her, she was genuinely concerned that some of them might not have even been put back in the right place he did it so fast.

[@MitchellandSerina]

@@drshariff2006 it depends on the situation. Generally, they leave the organs in the body but during my emergency c section, my uterus was lifted out of my body.

[@seemikhan3839]

you are so pretty

[@sallygomez1044]

Can you do a video about GBS?

[@HananAman20]

I really love you I can’t thank you enough ♥️♥️

[@barbarasanchez.andleo]

i am loving all your videos.....

[@DhruvDesai25]

Sarah... Love you so much for your videos.... I was quite tensed about mode of my delivery and pain associated with it.. but I watched Ur video(not sure its this one ) about flex and flow and an important point saying every step and pain you get, gets you closer to meeting Ur baby 😘 I followed these 2 points diligently during my child birth,
I had a C-section last Monday and I am recovering quite well because I was strong During the pain enduring stage, thanks to you...😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 My birth memory is also good (I accepted that it's gonna be csec - flex and flow) plus I got to meet my baby in the operating room as I had insisted on it...😊😊😊

[@DhruvDesai25]

Oh btw, I have a 9 day old darling daughter 😊😊

[@sarahlavonne]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes!!! Celebrating with you momma you did it!!! Thank you so so much!!!

[@cindrawright3171]

Random question. Any examples of exercises and positions to start preparing for labor? Is that a thing?

[@christalparkerfnp1131]

Hi Sarah! Loveliness your videos they’re truly helping me feel more confident going into labor. I searched but haven’t been able to find a video of you talking about pain medication during labor. I don’t want an epidural, but if I can have IV medication to take the edge off I would be up for that. Any tips regarding that scenario?? Thank you!

[@paea_fotu1550]

Anyone watching this in 2020? Currently in COVID-19 lockdown and due in 5 weeks ☺️

[@kristinmccree413]

I have a question. I live in Pa and I am being told by my provider that I do not have a choice who delivers my baby and that it could be any of the 10 physicians in their practice. I don't really have a choice to switch because I work for the health system these Dr.'s are affiliated with. What if anything could you suggest to me.

[@punrat19]

I live in australia and i go to public hospital, here you dont get to choose ur midwife... each time i attend my appointment i never met the same midwife t.t

[@eledramatic]

Gosh! I love you! 💕

[@keilynnbasque2529]

I'm about to have baby number 4 in Northern California, and I am super passionate about birthing. I have been really enjoying your videos and now I feel even more connected to you, I spent from 2006 to 2017 living in Vilcabamba, Loja. My first three kids were born at home there!! Que emocionanate saber que tu eres de allá también! Donde viviste?

[@sarahlavonne]

No puedo creer!!! Soy de Quito!!!!

[@marieltapic6441]

Hi sarah...im from the philippines and giving birth here is really expensive especially when its cs...im diabetic but able to control my sugar...my doctor insists on cs due to im diabetic and says that my baby is a little bit lower than lower in my womb...what can I do...

[@properdoe3414]

Great video. Whyd u live in Ecuador?

[@marijaskolan9088]

I wanna know, too :)

[@sarahlavonne]

:) my parents were/are missionaries :)

[@shannonkay7511]

5. Army hospitals can’t guarantee you’ll have any one doc or midwife for labor 😭 idk who will be delivering me!

[@lifewithhkchannel7368]

In our country Here (Kuwait)
No Women Is Allowed To Choose A Doctor For Herself Neither Does She Have A Delivery Partner 😫
Its So Difficult
They Just Leave You Alone In The Labour Room All By Yourself and Send In Midwives To Check On You Until You Are Almost Pushing The Baby Out
No Medication Given
No Help
No Partner
Just You All By Yourself
Dying In Labour Pain 😞

[@jessicapierre5121]

I love your videos they have helped me so much feel more confident and exited for my upcoming birth 😊 my little girls name is Arieah Kyrie Presnall and I wish you could be my dula💓

[@verdugofamilia4724]

Ugh I wish I had you with me during my labor lol

[@verdugofamilia4724]

To talk me through it all

[@akingbadeoluwakemi2161]

Hi Sarah I've watched 5 of your videos and have been bless by them all. Please I need you to answer this question I've been having very serious pelvic and Virginia pain for some days now and I'm just 34weeks can this in anyway hinder my normal delivery. Please I'll be waiting your response. Lots of love from Nigeria

[@akingbadeoluwakemi2161]

@@sarahlavonne Really appreciate your prompt response I've complain to my Dr and he prescribed some pain relief, I only want to know if having pelvic pain can be a barrier to normal delivery

[@akingbadeoluwakemi2161]

@@sarahlavonne thanks a bunch 😘😘😘

[@LisaLee123]

You look like Jenna from Degrassi.

[@puglover7985]

In Norway we dont "choose" a doctor like u do in america. Also we have free healthcare so no matter who deliver my baby and how they do it wont cost me anything. 😊😊😊

[@sarahlavonne]

Amazing!

[@puglover7985]

Yepp. Pretty great actually. I could never afford this baby if we har to pay for the delivery.

[@gina2930]

Are you Jewish? I see the 2 candlesticks in the background.....

[@emailinbox8603]

The intestines bit... erm no thanks for that imagery not necessary or helpful

[@kikiiichan83]

"Where's my pelvis???!!!" Lol