Girl are we twins? I had both my babies naturally. My second baby, I looked like I was sleeping too. I literally don't move during labor- I find a comfortable position and stay there 100% relaxed. Doing so I had my second baby in 2 hrs! I love laboring this way, it's incredible!!!
I love hearing birth stories that don’t horrify new moms! When I was pregnant with my first, every woman that shared their birth experiences with me made sure to instill the fear. I attribute the tough labor I had with my first child (72 hrs) to giving in to this tension and fear. Birth can be traumatic for some moms/babies but it can also be one of the most amazing and empowering moments in a woman’s life. It’s necessary for other birthing women to hear the positivity surrounding child-bearing. Thank you for sharing!
I didn't know anyone was still using Bradley! I'm 60 years old and we used The Bradley Method with all three of my children (now aged 28, 30, 32). They were good, natural experiences, with so much educated control.
I can testify that this method works! I didn't know it had a name, but this is exactly what I did because I was lucky enough to meet a kind, middle aged woman who saw the fear in my eyes, and said "Its just a strong menstrual cramp. Just relax and don't tense up and it won't hurt any more than that." I wish i could thank her. That calmed me down so well! and she was right! The only thing I've learned since then is that this method plus hot tubs work just as well as an epidural!! Just laughing and hanging out until it was time to push. I wish I could have given birth in the tub, but my baby was too big. :(
Thank you for sharing your birth story. Please know that for me, your story served as more than just a story, it directly impacted my birth in such a positive way for my most recent birth (#7). Backstory: I’ve had hospital-induced births, and homebirths with fear and tension. Fast forward to February 29, 2020: it was the night after my “due date”, I had just recovered from some viral cold. I was preparing for bed, but I felt anxious with so much on my mind. I remember, the thought about any labor/birth plans for our upcoming birth would immediately tense up on my chest. I was aware that I needed to get rid of my fears or else I’d have another tense labor. I gave RUclips one last try: it was now Midnight of March 1st. I found your video, and was left in awe after I listened to the part where you were in bed, motionless. And your Midwife couldn’t determine if you were in labor (based on how still you were). After your video, I showered. Then I noticed that I was able to forcefully push fluid without the sensation of urinating. Thankfully I had a test strip (provided by our Midwife) and determined that the fluid was amniotic. I went to bed, woke up shortly before 5am with cramps. After timing them, I called my midwife and confirmed that my contractions were about 6 minutes apart, 30-40 seconds long. Surprisingly, I was calm! I woke the Hubby, he began to prepare the birth tub and everything else. I called my sisters (they were going to help with our 6 kids). Then immediately afterwards, I went back to bed. I was DETERMINED to follow what you did (though I had zero idea of what the Bradley method consisted of). I covered myself with my favorite comforter, played a rain sound on my iPad, and closed my eyes. Through each contraction, I maintained my eyes closed and took slow deep breaths through the end of each contraction. I realized that I went into a deeper, relaxed and more confident space after my Midwife arrived and asked me if I was still in labor (because I was so calm and quiet!!!) 🙌🏽 I kept your words, your story in my thoughts. Eventually I decided to go to the tub because I really wasn’t experiencing the “pain” that I’ve experienced in previous births. #denial. Well, I continued to maintain my calmness, my breathing, my eyes closed. Followed by smiles and laughter between contractions. I had my Husband and some of my sisters present (first time to have family IN the birth space). Baby was born at 10:02 am. There was a slight complication at the moment of birth (the cord and shoulder), but despite that, I lost ALL FEAR and GAINED MY POWER. Never have I had such a pleasant, low “pain” birth. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for sharing your fearless experience 😃 I'm currently pregnant and considering all my options in terms of location, natural and medicated pain relief and hearing women share positive experiences is really empowering! I hope is well with your family ❤️
Absolutely love birth stories. I also used the Bradley method in 83, 86, 88, and 90. I did birth in the hospital and now wish I had been at home. The births were totally manageable even my last one with baby boy weighing 12 lb 1 1/2 oz.
Love this birth story so much. I watched it to mentally prepare for my first. We also prepared using the Bradley Method, and funnily enough (like you) I ended up just wanting to labor mostly alone in the dark. All that husband-coaching, massages, guided relaxation my husband had prepared for, haha we didn’t use. He supported me best by being near and by trusting me. It ended up being a fast labor and a great birth experience. Now I’m pregnant again, and find myself revisiting your video for more positivity and inspiration. ❤️ Thank you for sharing your story
My mother (God bless her) gave me the book "Childbirth Without Fear" by Dr. Grantley Dick-Read when I was a teenager back in the 1950's. (I'm 82 years young now) I read it and it served me well. I haven't heard that book mentioned in a very long time! Bless you for helping so many Mamas and future Mamas.
I had a really hard labor with my first. Almost 24 hours of labor and 2.5 hours of pushing. I felt my body wasn’t ready but in the hospital they didn’t really give me choice. Hopeful next time will go better. Praying for our rainbow baby. I lost my second one last June at 14 weeks. I’ve really enjoyed watching your channel!
I am so sorry to hear that Hannah! That loss is just so tough! I lost my fourth pregnancy around 10 weeks, and it was so difficult to get through. I was pregnant with my rainbow baby around the time the one before would have been due.
I had a similar labor with my 3rd. By the time I was telling the doula to get the mw, she kept saying it's too early and I'm not ready. Eventually my husband got the midwive and before the bath was even close to being ready, within 2 contractions my baby girl was born. Our bodies are sooo amazing!
Didn‘t know about the Bradley method, but that’s exactly what I instinctively did during my 2 natural births. Relaxing and breathing trough contractions and resting in between is totally the way to go, it makes it feel less like torture and more like an intense workout. But i do agree, transition sucks.
I’m taking the Bradley Method course. We are also reading the book, I highly recommend it! As a FTM, I’ve been learning how to relax and exercises to help relax my pelvic floor. Listening to stories like yours give me hope that I can do this. I’m not having a home birth, it will be a hospital birth, but I’m still looking forward to putting everything I’ve been learning into practice!
The Bradley Method is the BEST! I used it over 30 years ago with my daughter and my daughter used it with her two births. We had extremely short and easy labors!
Similiar story but 40 yrs ago. Two home births using Bradley Method and my daughter also had home births doing Bradley Method and used my doctor who was one of the original home birth advocates back then. We don't have short or easy labors but all natural and absolutely manageable.
That is classic. I always have some variation of "I can't relax anymore", "I can't do this" or, like this time "I don't like this part". You never know what you're going to say during transition! 😬😂
What a wonderful birth story. I was watching older RUclips videos you r posted and never realized you had a home birth. I love that you share such a wide variety. I recently had a home birth for our little girl (9 mo.). It was such an amazing experience. I also had both of our sons natural in hospital with midwives. The whole birthing process is a beautiful process. I commend you for being able to relax and stay so still! I’m one who generally swayed back and forth or used a birth pool. I encourage anyone who is considering a natural or home birth to go for it. Our bodies are stronger than we think. Thank you for sharing!
So precious! the history of her being late made me laugh , not something you want to be late for. I used that method but I found it better to be in the birth pool with the lights off, it calmed me so much. My whole birth video was dark too because of that reason. I went from calm to the baby crowning and out in 3 pushes. crazy how fast it goes. I loved hearing about your labor and cant wait to see the blog and pics.
Momma From Scratch that's amazing Emily! I didn't know you were a natural birthing momma too! Sounds like you found your groove in getting through it peacefully also! 😊😊
Thanks! I went ahead and ordered the books you mentioned. I am due in three months and really haven't prepared much for this baby. My last pregnancy was twins, I was dilated 6cm without pain, went to my 38wk appointment and decided to go ahead and get induced -Pitocin and epidural. So, no pain during delivery, but lots of pain afterward, with swelling and stitches. I am looking forward to a less dramatic recovery (hopefully) and a more natural labor experience which was what I initially wanted with my first pregnancy. ---I love your channel, wish you the best -blessings!
Congratulations!! You will be so glad you took those Bradley classes. Going in with the right mindset makes a world of difference. I love your channel, by the way! :)
Beautiful story! I had a completely unmedicated hospital birth with my daughter and would love to have a home birth with my next baby. The laws in my state for home birth are a little bit strict, so it’s hard to find a midwife that does home births, but I’m determined to make it happen next time! I just found your channel a few days ago and I’m loving all of your content! Thanks for making such wholesome, inspiring videos!
Thanks so much for sharing this!! I had a wonderful experience with the Bradley Method too and was able to have a quick and easy natural birth myself (which I feel like I wouldn't have been able to do without the Bradley Method and my doula) and am always so excited to hear about how it has helped others, since it's really hard to find anyone else who has had the same experiences and knows of the benefits of this method. Thanks for sharing your experience. It's so hard to find positive natural birth stories, I feel like. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!!
wow did u have a midwife or someone else. Did you guys wash the baby and cut the cord? Sorry if these sounds like crazy questions I’m just curious because I’m 42 and pregnant and not looking forward to hours in the hospital.
Did the same with #11. Was only 2&1/2 hour labor lol kids were watching a movie in the next year and didn't believe my husband when she was born. Unfortunately I was pressured to have a hospital birth with #12 and he was the longest hardest labor, I think I just didn't want to be there and my body was fighting it till he couldn't stay in anymore.
So inspiring, wish I could have seen this and been surrounded by a community of women who home birth when I had mine. You nailed, lots of fear equals lots of pain. Hospitals are scary. I now have younger friends who are home birthing and I think it is wonderful. Not one horror story have I heard. Kuddo's to midwives for the heroic work you do.
I took The Bradley Method with my oldest two children (20 and 19 years ago). My third, born 14 years ago, I birthed at home with midwives and my doula. Three wonderful births. I enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing your empowering experience.
I didn't study the Bradley method, but I knew about it, and during my labors I tried to relax and just let my body do its thing. For my first birth, we got to the hospital, but the midwife barely arrived in time! For our second, we had a homebirth, and labor was so quick and manageable that the baby arrived before the midwife did! I caught her myself and it was an incredible experience.
Congratulations and well done on the home birth!! My kids were born over 20 years ago and I never felt like I had the opportunity to do this but I applaud moms who take this beautiful moment into their own hands.
Loved your story! So beautiful I'm sobbing, and you're smiling so very much. I couldn't relax at all for the last hour of my homebirth, and it probably would have helped if I had known it wasn't going to take 24 hours like my induction (it was probably just transition + pushing). I'd still like to try it again because everything else about having the baby at home was so relaxing that it is totally worth it.
I had my first (and only so far) child at home using the bradley method as well!! It was the greatest decision I made. Thank you for sharing your story!!
We did the Bradley method with my first two (and am expecting another this month). We did water births though. My first at the birth center the second at home. And this little one we’re planning at home as well. Relaxing through the birth really helps. Actually taught me to deal with all pain better. I used to get them more frequently, but I often get migraines. They were debilitating, and now when I relax through them just like labor, they aren’t nearly as painful at all! And often by the latter part of the day I can be mildly up and about. Normally I’d be completely worthless all day. So there’s other benefits too. I love this video of an older birth (black and white) of a French woman and an “ecstatic birth”. Careful looking that up as some are odd and “orgasmic” but hers is so calm, and joyous. That’s the birth I’m going to have this time. Relaxing, natural, and joyful. Thanks for the video!
Farmhouse on Boone positive thoughts are flowing through my mind. Just had some wonderful friends come and help us with manual labor on our property. So many reasons for gratitude help make for a happy birth. Thanks for the kind words and great videos! Keep them up!
Thank you for sharing your story! I'm about to have my first baby and am doing a home birth, and read the Bradley Method. It is so encouraging that you and other commenters can testify that it made a difference for you!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful birth story. All four of my babies were born at home. We also went with the Bradley Method and found it to be wonderful. Congrats on your new newest baby!
I've been enjoying getting to know you through your videos, and especially loved this video. I had my four natural births using the Bradley method and loved hearing your story! Congratulations on your beautiful baby!
Thank you for sharing, I am pregnant and planning to have a natural homebirth which seems very scary, but your story gives me so much comfort, I'm going to look into the Bradley method thank you!
Love your story! I had a homebirth around 7 weeks ago!! Your story is precious! Would love to hear more about how you prepared your birth space! And what your favorite part of birth is:) love what you do!!
Thank you so much for making this video. I’m anxiously but peacefully waiting to deliver my first baby at home and this was very encouraging. Much love to you 💙
Lisa, thank you so much for sharing your personal story of Natural Child birth. You seem naturally 'calm' anyway, so this does not surprise me in the least bit that this method is successful for you. God Bless....he's perfect!
I just learned of the Bradley Method today thanks to my high risk specialist. I'm so looking forward to this! I'm pregnant with my first child, a girl, and turns out everything is looking good. All phalanges crossed that a home birth is possible during this Covid reality! Congrats to you and your beautiful family! Thank you for the inspiration 💫
This is lovely. I'm looking at getting induced as I'm 42+1 😔 makes me sad because I had a homebirth with my last but this baby does not want to get out. But this story put me in a positive mindset.
Thank You Lisa for sharing your beautiful story. You do live the simple life you display. Congratulations on your sweet baby boy with his beautiful hair!
Congratulations!! So glad you and baby are doing well. I am headed to take a look at your blog. I envy your experiences. All 4 of my pregnancies were very high risk to myself and the baby. So for me a hospital was a must. I am always so happy for woman who can have a natural home birth.
Congrats, so happy for you. My daughter's birth day is the same day, so while u were delivering we were celebrating our daughter's 13th birthday at dinner. Thank you for sharing and GOD bless!!!!
Oh this makes me want to tear up. I want so badly to have an experience like this. I’m currently pregnant with our “surprise” 3rd. It’s been 10 years since I gave birth to my second child and he was 10.2 lbs, I’m petite like you. I delivered him vaginally with some complications but overall a healthy strapping boy. My first child was 6.5 lbs. I am an insulin dependent diabetic and I’m also 39. So for sure I can’t have a home delivery or can use a midwife. But your video is encouraging me to go at this naturally without an epidural. This next baby is a girl and I’m hoping she’s closer to 6 lbs than 10 😬. Thank you again for your beautiful videos, always so encouraging and wonderful!
Such a lovely story ...i had my boy in less that 30 mins from begining to end .....lol so natural for me whether i wanted that or not!!!! It makes for a lovely beginning to your lifes together i found he was always a very contented baby ....congratulations hes amazing take care x
Great vlog My daughter had her first contraction at 6.40 am and delivered at 7.08am Super super quick.. That was her 2nd daughter Kayden Karli she is 14 weeks old now an a beautiful calm chubby lil darling Kylah Rose is her big 4 yr old Sister she was born in 1hr an 15mins.. She said their wont be a 3rd lol Congratulations he looks lovely xoxo💜💖💙
I'm definitely doing a home birth. The only birth related fear I have is dealing with hospitals. At c-section rate of 32-33%, and World Health Organization stating that at least 75% of those major abdominal surgeries are _not_ necessary, I don't see why I'd subject myself and my child to a 33% chance of unneeded drugs and surgical interventions from the medical business that's very, very skilled at manipulating birthing mothers in their most vulnerable moments. While surgeries save lives, the system is too broken to blindly trust it.
I've had 3 home births, 2 of them were breech and all born perfectly and safely! At the hospital, the breechlings would have meant automatic c-sections.
My midwife literally went that direction with her practice because she witnessed doctors schedule c sections because of their vacations and even a hot date once. I’m sure it’s not all doctors but it’s not worth the risk to me.
I had planned for my last to be at home but labor just felt weird and _very_ off. Something told me to go right away and I'm glad I listened to my instincts because I had a placental abruption. Emergency C-section. But that was baby number eight and I was having significant health issues by then. Otherwise, no way would I go!
I'm due in two days, and this was so encouraging to me! Thank you for sharing. This is not my first natural birth, but it IS my first home birth, so I'm a little nervous haha. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! I love his name.
I had never heard of this method but had a wonderful painless home pool VBAC with the company of a wonderful doula who almost didn't make it because I was still expecting pain 🤣 my husband called her. I love your stories!
Wow. Just WOW. I really really wish I would have seen this and researched more before I had my kids. This sounds amazing and I wish I could have experienced it! Way to go!
Congratulations! Your Christmas came early with a little blessing of joy. Love the name you named your son. How exciting for.you and your family. How you can do a birth without pain meds or an epidural is beyond me...Brave strong woman you are...xo
I used the Bradley method for my first child as well, though it was a (still natural and Unmedicated) hospital birth. My labor lasted 24 hours and 1 minute. I was so exhausted. Haha! But I did manage the pain very well until transition, like you. With my second, it happened so dang fast that I couldn’t get myself relaxed. She came fast and furious, again unmedicated in the hospital. By the third I decided to have a home birth. It was the most serene, pain free birth. Unfortunately we had complications and I ended up with a c section but I totally wish I had done the first two at home. It was amazing.
Congratulations Lisa & Family and welcome Baby Micah (love his name). Such a beautiful story! I am a mother of 5 and though mine are about all grown, those days of wee little ones are such precious days. Wishing you many blessings and much happiness always. ❤️
I struggle with being able to clear my thoughts when trying to meditate but this is so inspiring!! So many congrats to you and your family! What a beautiful story
I've done Hypnobirthing classes. But it was still interesting to hear your birth story because it sounds like it is all about relaxation. I'm due in 3 weeks 🤗
Love hearing your experience! I have a sister named Laura. And my brothers name is Micah! I’m expecting 5 now and having some fear even though I’ve had great births. Something about pushing out a human....
Wow this sounds like the birth of my 5th baby! I convinced myself I wasn’t in labor because I was only 36 weeks 3 days. Contractions kept coming. My midwife was 30 minutes away. When she got to my house, she checked me, I was already 8 cm, I needed confirmation that it was actually labor, and my baby was born in our bathtub an hour later! Despite being “early”, he was the same size of his other brother born at 39 weeks! The previous home birth my midwife didn’t make it in time because the baby came so fast! I labor faster when I’m standing or trying to move around as well, so I’m better staying in bed or the bathtub.
How beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Wish I would of known about the Bradley Method when I had my 2 babes. I only did the Lamaze Classes.( back in the day that's all I heard about.) And I also would of loved to have been home too!! I would have loved to have read this book....I did though, do natural and no drugs!! Enjoy your new sweet blessing.
Girl are we twins? I had both my babies naturally. My second baby, I looked like I was sleeping too. I literally don't move during labor- I find a comfortable position and stay there 100% relaxed. Doing so I had my second baby in 2 hrs! I love laboring this way, it's incredible!!!
Wow I will try that 😬😬😬 thanks for sharing!
I love hearing birth stories that don’t horrify new moms! When I was pregnant with my first, every woman that shared their birth experiences with me made sure to instill the fear. I attribute the tough labor I had with my first child (72 hrs) to giving in to this tension and fear. Birth can be traumatic for some moms/babies but it can also be one of the most amazing and empowering moments in a woman’s life. It’s necessary for other birthing women to hear the positivity surrounding child-bearing. Thank you for sharing!
you're so welcome!
I didn't know anyone was still using Bradley! I'm 60 years old and we used The Bradley Method with all three of my children (now aged 28, 30, 32). They were good, natural experiences, with so much educated control.
I can testify that this method works! I didn't know it had a name, but this is exactly what I did because I was lucky enough to meet a kind, middle aged woman who saw the fear in my eyes, and said "Its just a strong menstrual cramp. Just relax and don't tense up and it won't hurt any more than that." I wish i could thank her. That calmed me down so well! and she was right! The only thing I've learned since then is that this method plus hot tubs work just as well as an epidural!! Just laughing and hanging out until it was time to push. I wish I could have given birth in the tub, but my baby was too big. :(
Wow thats amazing and so true! The fear and tension cause waay more pain than necessary.
Thank you for sharing your birth story. Please know that for me, your story served as more than just a story, it directly impacted my birth in such a positive way for my most recent birth (#7). Backstory: I’ve had hospital-induced births, and homebirths with fear and tension. Fast forward to February 29, 2020: it was the night after my “due date”, I had just recovered from some viral cold. I was preparing for bed, but I felt anxious with so much on my mind. I remember, the thought about any labor/birth plans for our upcoming birth would immediately tense up on my chest. I was aware that I needed to get rid of my fears or else I’d have another tense labor. I gave RUclips one last try: it was now Midnight of March 1st. I found your video, and was left in awe after I listened to the part where you were in bed, motionless. And your Midwife couldn’t determine if you were in labor (based on how still you were). After your video, I showered. Then I noticed that I was able to forcefully push fluid without the sensation of urinating. Thankfully I had a test strip (provided by our Midwife) and determined that the fluid was amniotic. I went to bed, woke up shortly before 5am with cramps. After timing them, I called my midwife and confirmed that my contractions were about 6 minutes apart, 30-40 seconds long. Surprisingly, I was calm! I woke the Hubby, he began to prepare the birth tub and everything else. I called my sisters (they were going to help with our 6 kids). Then immediately afterwards, I went back to bed. I was DETERMINED to follow what you did (though I had zero idea of what the Bradley method consisted of). I covered myself with my favorite comforter, played a rain sound on my iPad, and closed my eyes. Through each contraction, I maintained my eyes closed and took slow deep breaths through the end of each contraction. I realized that I went into a deeper, relaxed and more confident space after my Midwife arrived and asked me if I was still in labor (because I was so calm and quiet!!!) 🙌🏽 I kept your words, your story in my thoughts. Eventually I decided to go to the tub because I really wasn’t experiencing the “pain” that I’ve experienced in previous births. #denial. Well, I continued to maintain my calmness, my breathing, my eyes closed. Followed by smiles and laughter between contractions. I had my Husband and some of my sisters present (first time to have family IN the birth space). Baby was born at 10:02 am. There was a slight complication at the moment of birth (the cord and shoulder), but despite that, I lost ALL FEAR and GAINED MY POWER. Never have I had such a pleasant, low “pain” birth. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for sharing your fearless experience 😃 I'm currently pregnant and considering all my options in terms of location, natural and medicated pain relief and hearing women share positive experiences is really empowering! I hope is well with your family ❤️
Absolutely love birth stories. I also used the Bradley method in 83, 86, 88, and 90. I did birth in the hospital and now wish I had been at home. The births were totally manageable even my last one with baby boy weighing 12 lb 1 1/2 oz.
Yes, listen to as many POSITIVE stories as possible. That helped me so much to achieve my birth center water birth 💗
Yes!!
Thanks so much! I’m 11 weeks pregnant and am having a home birth. Obsessed with positive birth stories!! I’m not scared just excited!
You got this!
Love this birth story so much. I watched it to mentally prepare for my first. We also prepared using the Bradley Method, and funnily enough (like you) I ended up just wanting to labor mostly alone in the dark. All that husband-coaching, massages, guided relaxation my husband had prepared for, haha we didn’t use. He supported me best by being near and by trusting me. It ended up being a fast labor and a great birth experience. Now I’m pregnant again, and find myself revisiting your video for more positivity and inspiration. ❤️ Thank you for sharing your story
My mother (God bless her) gave me the book "Childbirth Without Fear" by Dr. Grantley Dick-Read when I was a teenager back in the 1950's. (I'm 82 years young now) I read it and it served me well. I haven't heard that book mentioned in a very long time! Bless you for helping so many Mamas and future Mamas.
I had a really hard labor with my first. Almost 24 hours of labor and 2.5 hours of pushing. I felt my body wasn’t ready but in the hospital they didn’t really give me choice. Hopeful next time will go better. Praying for our rainbow baby. I lost my second one last June at 14 weeks. I’ve really enjoyed watching your channel!
I am so sorry to hear that Hannah! That loss is just so tough! I lost my fourth pregnancy around 10 weeks, and it was so difficult to get through. I was pregnant with my rainbow baby around the time the one before would have been due.
Home birth is so underrated! I too was basically asleep until the baby was delivered due to my level of comfort during labor at home 😊
I had a similar labor with my 3rd. By the time I was telling the doula to get the mw, she kept saying it's too early and I'm not ready. Eventually my husband got the midwive and before the bath was even close to being ready, within 2 contractions my baby girl was born. Our bodies are sooo amazing!
Didn‘t know about the Bradley method, but that’s exactly what I instinctively did during my 2 natural births. Relaxing and breathing trough contractions and resting in between is totally the way to go, it makes it feel less like torture and more like an intense workout. But i do agree, transition sucks.
Transition sucks every single time. :( Wish there was a way around that!
I’m taking the Bradley Method course. We are also reading the book, I highly recommend it! As a FTM, I’ve been learning how to relax and exercises to help relax my pelvic floor. Listening to stories like yours give me hope that I can do this. I’m not having a home birth, it will be a hospital birth, but I’m still looking forward to putting everything I’ve been learning into practice!
The Bradley Method is the BEST! I used it over 30 years ago with my daughter and my daughter used it with her two births. We had extremely short and easy labors!
Yes! It is seriously the best! :)
Similiar story but 40 yrs ago. Two home births using Bradley Method and my daughter also had home births doing Bradley Method and used my doctor who was one of the original home birth advocates back then. We don't have short or easy labors but all natural and absolutely manageable.
Where can I learn it?
Thank you so much for sharing your story. We need to hear these positive experiences and let go of fear.
During the transition I always say " I don't know what to do". Mama to 6 birthed at home, naturally :)
That is classic. I always have some variation of "I can't relax anymore", "I can't do this" or, like this time "I don't like this part". You never know what you're going to say during transition! 😬😂
Yup! Transition for me was “I can’t do this anymore!!” Sure enough I was pushing within 30 minutes.
Same here! My last was an emergency C-section but the first seven; EVERY, SINGLE TIME 😂
What a wonderful birth story. I was watching older RUclips videos you r posted and never realized you had a home birth. I love that you share such a wide variety. I recently had a home birth for our little girl (9 mo.). It was such an amazing experience. I also had both of our sons natural in hospital with midwives. The whole birthing process is a beautiful process. I commend you for being able to relax and stay so still! I’m one who generally swayed back and forth or used a birth pool. I encourage anyone who is considering a natural or home birth to go for it. Our bodies are stronger than we think. Thank you for sharing!
So precious! the history of her being late made me laugh , not something you want to be late for. I used that method but I found it better to be in the birth pool with the lights off, it calmed me so much. My whole birth video was dark too because of that reason. I went from calm to the baby crowning and out in 3 pushes. crazy how fast it goes. I loved hearing about your labor and cant wait to see the blog and pics.
Momma From Scratch that's amazing Emily! I didn't know you were a natural birthing momma too! Sounds like you found your groove in getting through it peacefully also! 😊😊
Such a beautiful approach to child birth! I’m sharing with ALL the expectant mothers in my life!!
I really appreciate that Lenni. Thank you!
Thanks! I went ahead and ordered the books you mentioned. I am due in three months and really haven't prepared much for this baby. My last pregnancy was twins, I was dilated 6cm without pain, went to my 38wk appointment and decided to go ahead and get induced -Pitocin and epidural. So, no pain during delivery, but lots of pain afterward, with swelling and stitches. I am looking forward to a less dramatic recovery (hopefully) and a more natural labor experience which was what I initially wanted with my first pregnancy. ---I love your channel, wish you the best -blessings!
LOVE this video!! Thank you for sharing! We are taking Bradley Method classes right now and our first baby is due in April! xx
Congratulations!! You will be so glad you took those Bradley classes. Going in with the right mindset makes a world of difference. I love your channel, by the way! :)
I taught the Bradley Method of Childbirth back in the late '70s.
Two of our 4 children were born using this method. One home birth and one in an ABC.
So, you just relax body? What does it mean to relax ?
Beautiful story! I had a completely unmedicated hospital birth with my daughter and would love to have a home birth with my next baby. The laws in my state for home birth are a little bit strict, so it’s hard to find a midwife that does home births, but I’m determined to make it happen next time! I just found your channel a few days ago and I’m loving all of your content! Thanks for making such wholesome, inspiring videos!
Thank you so much! I watched my sister have a natural birth in a hospital. I think if you go in educated it can totally be done!
Awww! My oldest son is 34 and he’s named Micah. So glad your birthing process was just the way you wanted.
Love the name! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for sharing this!! I had a wonderful experience with the Bradley Method too and was able to have a quick and easy natural birth myself (which I feel like I wouldn't have been able to do without the Bradley Method and my doula) and am always so excited to hear about how it has helped others, since it's really hard to find anyone else who has had the same experiences and knows of the benefits of this method. Thanks for sharing your experience. It's so hard to find positive natural birth stories, I feel like. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!!
That's awesome Linh! I haven't met too many people who have done this method, but to me it is the only way to go!
I had my 10th baby at home. Just me and my husband. The other kids were in the house but not part of the process. Congrats. You did a great job!!
I bet you loved that, Robin! And 10?! Wow!! :)
wow did u have a midwife or someone else. Did you guys wash the baby and cut the cord? Sorry if these sounds like crazy questions I’m just curious because I’m 42 and pregnant and not looking forward to hours in the hospital.
Did the same with #11. Was only 2&1/2 hour labor lol kids were watching a movie in the next year and didn't believe my husband when she was born. Unfortunately I was pressured to have a hospital birth with #12 and he was the longest hardest labor, I think I just didn't want to be there and my body was fighting it till he couldn't stay in anymore.
You go girl. I wish I found that peaceful place for my baby
Thank you so much Lucie!
So inspiring, wish I could have seen this and been surrounded by a community of women who home birth when I had mine. You nailed, lots of fear equals lots of pain. Hospitals are scary. I now have younger friends who are home birthing and I think it is wonderful. Not one horror story have I heard. Kuddo's to midwives for the heroic work you do.
I took The Bradley Method with my oldest two children (20 and 19 years ago). My third, born 14 years ago, I birthed at home with midwives and my doula. Three wonderful births. I enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing your empowering experience.
I didn't study the Bradley method, but I knew about it, and during my labors I tried to relax and just let my body do its thing. For my first birth, we got to the hospital, but the midwife barely arrived in time! For our second, we had a homebirth, and labor was so quick and manageable that the baby arrived before the midwife did! I caught her myself and it was an incredible experience.
I had my two at home. Such a beautiful experience. Congrats to you and your family!
What a wonderful birth story! Glad everyone is so healthy. Micah was my favorite boy name I had picked out when I was pregnant! 💙
Thank you so much! It's funny, we hardly even talk about the name Micah while I was pregnant!
Congratulations and well done on the home birth!! My kids were born over 20 years ago and I never felt like I had the opportunity to do this but I applaud moms who take this beautiful moment into their own hands.
Thank you so much Sherri!
Im so very happy for you that all is well. God is so good!
Thank you so much Janet!😊
Loved your story! So beautiful I'm sobbing, and you're smiling so very much. I couldn't relax at all for the last hour of my homebirth, and it probably would have helped if I had known it wasn't going to take 24 hours like my induction (it was probably just transition + pushing). I'd still like to try it again because everything else about having the baby at home was so relaxing that it is totally worth it.
I had my first (and only so far) child at home using the bradley method as well!! It was the greatest decision I made. Thank you for sharing your story!!
Congratulations! New babies are such a blessing!
Yes they sure are! Thank you Susan!
We did the Bradley method with my first two (and am expecting another this month). We did water births though. My first at the birth center the second at home. And this little one we’re planning at home as well.
Relaxing through the birth really helps. Actually taught me to deal with all pain better. I used to get them more frequently, but I often get migraines. They were debilitating, and now when I relax through them just like labor, they aren’t nearly as painful at all! And often by the latter part of the day I can be mildly up and about. Normally I’d be completely worthless all day.
So there’s other benefits too.
I love this video of an older birth (black and white) of a French woman and an “ecstatic birth”. Careful looking that up as some are odd and “orgasmic” but hers is so calm, and joyous. That’s the birth I’m going to have this time. Relaxing, natural, and joyful.
Thanks for the video!
Congratulations on the new baby! I hope all goes well!
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positive thoughts are flowing through my mind. Just had some wonderful friends come and help us with manual labor on our property. So many reasons for gratitude help make for a happy birth.
Thanks for the kind words and great videos! Keep them up!
Book: Super Natural Birth and the Audio with Birth Affirmations was amazing for my sixth delivery!
Thank you for sharing your story! I'm about to have my first baby and am doing a home birth, and read the Bradley Method. It is so encouraging that you and other commenters can testify that it made a difference for you!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful birth story. All four of my babies were born at home. We also went with the Bradley Method and found it to be wonderful. Congrats on your new newest baby!
Thank you so much! So glad you had some wonderful experiences as well. :) More women should know that it is sooo possible!
I've been enjoying getting to know you through your videos, and especially loved this video. I had my four natural births using the Bradley method and loved hearing your story! Congratulations on your beautiful baby!
Thats awesome! Don't you just love the Bradley Method?!
Huge Congratulation on your little angel joining your family and thank you so much for sharing your story. Wishing you and your family many blessings!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, I am pregnant and planning to have a natural homebirth which seems very scary, but your story gives me so much comfort, I'm going to look into the Bradley method thank you!
Thanks for sharing! I'm 24 weeks. I'm going to have a better birth this time. Need all the positive stories I can get.
Love your story! I had a homebirth around 7 weeks ago!! Your story is precious! Would love to hear more about how you prepared your birth space! And what your favorite part of birth is:) love what you do!!
Aww yay congrats!!
Thank you so much for making this video. I’m anxiously but peacefully waiting to deliver my first baby at home and this was very encouraging. Much love to you 💙
I have watched your birth story videos so many times to remind myself that I can do it too :) thanks for sharing
Lisa, thank you so much for sharing your personal story of Natural Child birth. You seem naturally 'calm' anyway, so this does not surprise me in the least bit that this method is successful for you. God Bless....he's perfect!
Thank you Sharon!
I just learned of the Bradley Method today thanks to my high risk specialist. I'm so looking forward to this! I'm pregnant with my first child, a girl, and turns out everything is looking good. All phalanges crossed that a home birth is possible during this Covid reality!
Congrats to you and your beautiful family! Thank you for the inspiration 💫
It's very effective! Good luck!
@@MargieM10 thank you so much!
How did it go? :)
This is lovely. I'm looking at getting induced as I'm 42+1 😔 makes me sad because I had a homebirth with my last but this baby does not want to get out. But this story put me in a positive mindset.
Awww baby will be here soon! You're going to do great. CONGRATS
This is really encouraging, thanks for sharing! I'm currently reading the Bradley Method and am so enjoying it. Hoping I can remember it all.
My husband and i took Bradley method classes before my first was born! How cool!
Lovely story, thank you for sharing a positive birth story. I had all four of my births at home. Trina
Isn't it the best Trina?!
Thank you for sharing a positive birth.We are planning our first child and i was very nervous of this part.This helps with my fear.
Thank you, Neha! I am glad my story helped!
Congratulations Lisa and to your family. Blessings to all of you especially Micha.
Thank you so much Maria!
Thank You Lisa for sharing your beautiful story. You do live the simple life you display. Congratulations on your sweet baby boy with his beautiful hair!
Thank you so much Willow!
Congratulations!! So glad you and baby are doing well. I am headed to take a look at your blog. I envy your experiences. All 4 of my pregnancies were very high risk to myself and the baby. So for me a hospital was a must. I am always so happy for woman who can have a natural home birth.
Thank you so much! I am thankful for low risk pregnancies, but glad hospitals are an option for if they're not!
Congrats, so happy for you. My daughter's birth day is the same day, so while u were delivering we were celebrating our daughter's 13th birthday at dinner.
Thank you for sharing and GOD bless!!!!
Aww thats awesome! Happy 13th birthday to your daughter! :)
Oh this makes me want to tear up. I want so badly to have an experience like this. I’m currently pregnant with our “surprise” 3rd. It’s been 10 years since I gave birth to my second child and he was 10.2 lbs, I’m petite like you. I delivered him vaginally with some complications but overall a healthy strapping boy. My first child was 6.5 lbs. I am an insulin dependent diabetic and I’m also 39. So for sure I can’t have a home delivery or can use a midwife. But your video is encouraging me to go at this naturally without an epidural. This next baby is a girl and I’m hoping she’s closer to 6 lbs than 10 😬. Thank you again for your beautiful videos, always so encouraging and wonderful!
Such a lovely story ...i had my boy in less that 30 mins from begining to end .....lol so natural for me whether i wanted that or not!!!! It makes for a lovely beginning to your lifes together i found he was always a very contented baby ....congratulations hes amazing take care x
Wow! That's a fast labor! I bet you're glad it ended up being natural. :)
Farmhouse on Boone it sure was lol ....o yes i was glad it really is a wonderful thing x
Great vlog
My daughter had her first contraction at 6.40 am and delivered at 7.08am
Super super quick..
That was her 2nd daughter Kayden Karli she is 14 weeks old now an a beautiful calm chubby lil darling
Kylah Rose is her big 4 yr old Sister she was born in 1hr an 15mins..
She said their wont be a 3rd lol
Congratulations he looks lovely xoxo💜💖💙
I'm definitely doing a home birth. The only birth related fear I have is dealing with hospitals. At c-section rate of 32-33%, and World Health Organization stating that at least 75% of those major abdominal surgeries are _not_ necessary, I don't see why I'd subject myself and my child to a 33% chance of unneeded drugs and surgical interventions from the medical business that's very, very skilled at manipulating birthing mothers in their most vulnerable moments. While surgeries save lives, the system is too broken to blindly trust it.
Exactly! Couldn't agree more.
I've had 3 home births, 2 of them were breech and all born perfectly and safely! At the hospital, the breechlings would have meant automatic c-sections.
My midwife literally went that direction with her practice because she witnessed doctors schedule c sections because of their vacations and even a hot date once. I’m sure it’s not all doctors but it’s not worth the risk to me.
I had planned for my last to be at home but labor just felt weird and _very_ off. Something told me to go right away and I'm glad I listened to my instincts because I had a placental abruption. Emergency C-section. But that was baby number eight and I was having significant health issues by then. Otherwise, no way would I go!
Beautiful birth story❤ Congratulations on your precious new baby boy!
I'm due in two days, and this was so encouraging to me! Thank you for sharing. This is not my first natural birth, but it IS my first home birth, so I'm a little nervous haha. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! I love his name.
Aww blessings to you mama! You got this!
I get to do this in 2 or 3 weeks. Thanks for the inspiration. Pray for us! #5!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!!! Welcome to the world, Micah!!
Thank you! 😊
I had never heard of this method but had a wonderful painless home pool VBAC with the company of a wonderful doula who almost didn't make it because I was still expecting pain 🤣 my husband called her. I love your stories!
Awww I'm crying he is beautiful! Mama looks great
Thank you so much Susan!
Wow. Just WOW. I really really wish I would have seen this and researched more before I had my kids. This sounds amazing and I wish I could have experienced it! Way to go!
Congratulations Lisa! Babies are such a blessing!
They sure are! :)
Precious boy ! Congrats and happy to hear you had a beautiful delivery ! I love birth stories !
Thank you so much Carlotta! I love birth stories too. :)
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy xx
Thank you so much! 😊
Congratulations!! Would love to see a nursery tour when you can!
We don't even have one. Our home is too small. Baby will just sleep with me for a while.
Farmhouse on Boone Ah yes! I replied too quickly! 😊
Congratulations! Your Christmas came early with a little blessing of joy. Love the name you named your son. How exciting for.you and your family. How you can do a birth without pain meds or an epidural is beyond me...Brave strong woman you are...xo
Thank you so much Kellie! We are pretty happy with our early Christmas present!! :)
Congratulations!!!!! So happy he arrived here on earth!!!! A sweet little angel!!! Happy you're doing fine as well!!! xo
Aww thanks Renie! I'm so glad he is here too! :)
You are amazing already making videos after giving birth to Micah congratulations to you and your husband and thanks for sharing your journey with us
Thank you so much Louise!
He is perfect! Congratulations!
Thank you! 😊
I used the Bradley method for my first child as well, though it was a (still natural and Unmedicated) hospital birth. My labor lasted 24 hours and 1 minute. I was so exhausted. Haha! But I did manage the pain very well until transition, like you.
With my second, it happened so dang fast that I couldn’t get myself relaxed. She came fast and furious, again unmedicated in the hospital.
By the third I decided to have a home birth. It was the most serene, pain free birth. Unfortunately we had complications and I ended up with a c section but I totally wish I had done the first two at home. It was amazing.
Congratulations!! What a beautiful birth story. Thanks for sharing it!!
Thank you so much Gail!
You are the perfect example that every pregnancy/birth is different! Lol. Thanks for the story
Congratulations Lisa & Family and welcome Baby Micah (love his name). Such a beautiful story! I am a mother of 5 and though mine are about all grown, those days of wee little ones are such precious days. Wishing you many blessings and much happiness always. ❤️
Thank you so much Randi!
Congratulations to you and your family. God bless, you all.
Thank you! 😊
I LOVED this video. Thank you for bringing positivity to my mind
Thank you for sharing your story! Welcome to the world sweet Micah!
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for this video! Bless you and your family!
I struggle with being able to clear my thoughts when trying to meditate but this is so inspiring!! So many congrats to you and your family! What a beautiful story
Thank you so much! :)
I've done Hypnobirthing classes. But it was still interesting to hear your birth story because it sounds like it is all about relaxation. I'm due in 3 weeks 🤗
Yes ALL about relaxation!!
Love hearing your experience! I have a sister named Laura. And my brothers name is Micah! I’m expecting 5 now and having some fear even though I’ve had great births. Something about pushing out a human....
Congratulations! Wonderful birth story, i have had a similar very calm birth experience in a hospital, which is rare but definitely possible!
He’s gorgeous!! Congratulations!!!
Thank you Marybeth!
transition is really something i will never forget how i attempted to sleep thru mine lmaoooo.. i think it was 6-8 hours total
Congratulations and welcome to the world sweet baby boy!
Wow this sounds like the birth of my 5th baby! I convinced myself I wasn’t in labor because I was only 36 weeks 3 days. Contractions kept coming. My midwife was 30 minutes away. When she got to my house, she checked me, I was already 8 cm, I needed confirmation that it was actually labor, and my baby was born in our bathtub an hour later! Despite being “early”, he was the same size of his other brother born at 39 weeks! The previous home birth my midwife didn’t make it in time because the baby came so fast! I labor faster when I’m standing or trying to move around as well, so I’m better staying in bed or the bathtub.
Most inspiring birth story I ever heard! 💕
Thank you!
How beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Wish I would of known about the Bradley Method when I had my 2 babes. I only did the Lamaze Classes.( back in the day that's all I heard about.) And I also would of loved to have been home too!! I would have loved to have read this book....I did though, do natural and no drugs!! Enjoy your new sweet blessing.
Congratulations to you and your family, Lisa!!!
Thank you so much Leslie!
I used the Bradley Method and so did my daughter. I highly recommend it also! Get the book and check it out.
What a beautiful story- your voice is so calming, and your room is decorated beautifully! Subscribed!!
Thank you :)