Natural birth: How to have a baby without an epidural!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2015
- Do you want to have a baby WITHOUT an epidural? On June 25, 2015 I delivered Eloise Marie Hover without any medication and I thought it would be fun to tell you about my experience and share tips in case you'll be doing it one day too! I pretty much knew nothing about natural labor before it happened so anything I'm sharing is strictly from experience but I hope it can be helpful for you! Here are some of my tips for a natural labor.
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I had my baby naturally and you were right about the relaxing between contractions. I fell asleep snoring between every contraction until it was time to push! My midwives were so impressed with how well I did the whole time, and they barely had to coach me because I was handling it so well (by the grace of God!) and when it was all over I felt like some kind of Superwoman!
I'm glad I watched this video, its getting me all pumped up for doing it again in 9 weeks!
JennOfAKind it’s natural regardless epidural just takes away pain u still have to push for the baby to come and got for bid no one gets c section u really need a c section
Ohhkay
May be I do the same
But I have fear also😨
So how did it go? ❤️ It's 3 months later 😁
Jailene Ramos Natural typically means unmedicated. Epidurals are not natural, even though it’s still a vaginal birth. No shame regardless of how baby comes out it’s all hard superhero work, but that’s usually what is meant by the term natural.
I want to know how your second labour went! :)
I was more scared of epidural than labour. Everyone thought I was crazy.
crissy0009 me too
crissy0009 me too! I'm due May 29th and I'm terrified of getting one
crissy0009 same!! I have scoliosis (curved spine) and I'm afraid it will hit a wrong spot or not work anyway, plus the side effects!!
OwlBeMeganJo I'm due May 24 and I'm the same way, the epidural and not having feeling in half of my body terrifies me! I need to have control!
I heard a story of a women getting paralyzed by a misplaced needle.. that was enough to scare me away from wanting one.
Being 37 weeks, here's how labor pain management was explained to me which really really helped me understand: there's adrenaline, and there's oxytocin. Adrenaline is a fear response and actually hinders labor - imagine a deer in labor in the forest. If she senses a predator nearby while in labor giving birth, her adrenaline will actually hinder her labor so she can stop momentarily and get somewhere safe. Oxytocin, a happy cuddly hormone, helps your uterus contract. When you're contracting, try as much as possible to breath and stay calm as possible, because by freaking out in fear you're actually stopping yourself from progressing more, and will make it more likely that you'll need intervention - it makes it more painful!! It's harder than it sounds of course, but understanding that fear vs calm response in a scientific way has really helped me gear up to labor and get through it! Just imagine yourself as that deer in the forest ❤️ Best of luck mamas!
I absolutely agree!! I was emergency induced with my first at 36 weeks. I was 19 and terrified!!! It made it so much worse because my anxiety...I ended up getting epidural because i just couldn't mentally and that affected me physically..the epidural did not last and it did not work completely. It was very strange. This time, i want to go on natural and calm ...praying i can
Exactly👍 the moment you give in to panic, fear and screaming you loose control and your body freeze and will not work with you. Just trust your body, sleep between contractions, crack jokes between contractions and gather strenght. I promised my self never to say "I cant do this or I give up" and I didnt👍I have 3 children and wish I couldt experience labour again and again. It is so amazing💕💕
Lol this will be one of my mantras...”I’m a calm deer in a forest”😂
dubeans1 mine too
dubeans1 Lol! We should say that in our heads while we’re in labor 😂
How to avoid epidural?
Release fear and relax your body, let your body work and don't resist. It won't fail you and the pain will be much less severe.
Unfortunately this is usually easier said than done for most people.
Yeah i feel like when you’re super tense and you clench up too much your fighting against your body but when you allow it to take over it’s easier
Why avoid the epidural? Why say that not using modern medicine is somehow "better" ? Every birth is different. Sometimes you need relief. I had 36 hours of contractions (really close to each other and very intense) and I never opened more then 4 cm. I took the epidural for some relief. At the end, my baby was in distress and they needed to do an emergency C section.
caroline Can’t really speak for other women but I’m planning to not have one because I’ve had back pain that comes and goes for about 9 years and don’t want to take risks which may result in it sticking around permanently. My sister in law had back pain for 3 months pp and it was more exhausting than her birthing experience by a long shot. I don’t want this at all, I couldn’t cope. There are also many pros and cons. 😊
@@nadinephyllisfittt2620 the doctors said that because you have a back pain you can't have the epidural? That is strange, never heard of that. Sorry and hope you get better. You should think about getting an MRI and seeing if you have an herniated disc or a bad sciatica that can be help with injection of cortisone. I can't see how an epidural would make it worse but I'm not a doctor of course! Good luck :)
What helped me the most with the pain was me being in the warm bathtub during my contractions prior to the pushing phase before my water broke and I had to get out of the water and start pushing. In the tub my husband would pour warm water on me during the contractions and give me a cold wet towel on my forehead in between contractions. Helped tremendously. !!!
Thank you! Trying natural this time hoping I have access to the thub at the hospital
Me to. I delivered 5 kids without an epidorial.
No way girl. Way to go!! Thank you so much for watching!!!
Whois DejaLynn thats how women did it in the old days! Women trusted their body back then. My grandma had 12 babies in her house ;)
FemBot my husbands grandmother had 14 babies in her home! My husbands dad now lives in that house and sleeps in the room he was born in. She's 94 years old and going strong. She has over 60 grand children, 26 great grandchildren and 6 great greats!
god bless all of you ❤️
Kimberly Harmon every women is strong and very capable. It's the culture nowadays that makes us think otherwise.
I feel like I need you in my room. You’re very calming and soothing
I’m on my birthing ball now, Going through contractions, and this was so good to hear, I really needed the motivation sense I want to have my baby natural too
How did it go?? Update for your labor story please!!!
Update update!!!!
updaaaate!!
Phoebe Gonzalez update or we’re going to think that it didn’t go as plan and you opted for an epidural 😹😹😹
Congrats!!
As a labor nurse, this is the kind of information I wish all my patients knew!
im 9 months pregnant and about to give birth in a couple weeks. Your compassion and and willingness to send positive vibes brought me to tears. I found myself nodding in response to you explaining " if i can do it, you can." I'm so afraid as this is my first baby and I'm planning to go natural. please keep making these types of videos for the young first time mothers like me. youre truly inspiring
How did your birth go. Did you get to go natural?
"If you need rap music in the background to remember that you're a boss while you deliver a baby, you do it girl" I swear you crack me up! 😂❤
I overestimated the pain 😂 I laboured at home til 8cm because I thought the pain was meant to be wayyy worse so got to the hospital and was just ready to push and it all happened too quickly😂 wasnt even bad
Lol, some women can just pop a baby right out. I’m so envious. 😂
is there anything you did like stay away from greasy, fatty foods?:)
You sound disappointed
Please let this be my story, Lord! Amen
This is so similar to my experience, except that I started to push baby out while we were still on our way to the hospital, my husband was speeding and running the red lights but we made it and baby was born 5 min. after we got to the hospital 😅
I am so glad I found this video. I am on my first pregnancy and I am terrified more of the epidural than the pain! Don't get me wrong, I am scared of the pain of delivery, but I just really don't like the idea of a needle in my back. I really appreciate your openness and acceptance of all avenues of delivery. You seem like a very real person in a sea of Internet "experts" and over-bearing opinionated jerks. So thanks for being awesome. I am bookmarking your video to watch several more times over the next 7 weeks in preparation of my baby girl's arrival.
Crystal N if you don't mind me asking witch did you do im on my first one in I have her in April
I was scared of the needle too! However I had a great person doing it. It wasn't half as painful as I expected! I made sure though to NOT look at any of the needles.
Congratulations :)
She desnt arrive, you release who you grew. Bogus why would need 5o sayvthis, ep8durzl is causecof problems 5hstcmakes labor fail. Doctors want to steal your even see the more we do for ourselves laying charges or intervene.
Girl I was the same way and I got it but it was like nothing didn’t even feel it
I told him just don’t show me the needle 😂 but it was all good
I'm sooooo very Thankful that I gave birth with No epidural, No C-section, and No pain medication. I was in labor 23 hours and my baby girl was 9 pounds. Yes it hurts and there was alot of pain, But I wouldn't change anything. I'm so thankful and give God all the glory 🙏
“How to give birth without an epidural” - get to the hospital late😂
That just happened to me 3 weeks ago.😅
Lol pretty much the advice my doctor gave me
Exactly
😂😂😂
don’t go to the doctor till the pain is so bad you can’t walk 🤣🤣 then it’ll be too late lol
I had a natural labor and I think it only worked out because everyone respected my wishes: no touching, no talking 😂 the birth pictures are hilarious, everyone just sitting around on their phones and I'm walking up and down talking to myself to whole time. Being in the tub also helped so much. I was able to deliver in the water and it felt really good.
I am 37 weeks pregnant and i just can't wait for that sweet pain,I call it sweet pain because notin good comes easy.
YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! I hope everything goes well for you and your baby! 💕💕
I hope it went well!
I just had my first baby a week ago and I didn't even know I was so far along dilated I couldn't get an epidural but my child was worth every single pain I felt especially considering my circumstances I thank God that he gave me a quick and easy delivery ☺️
What's your secret? What did you eat during pregnancy
I think her faith in God was the secret
Had both my girls naturally....planning to have our third naturally as well God willing. Super calm w them. My thing was if women back in the day could handle the pain, why couldn't I? I was at 8cm dilated with my first daughter when I went to hospital. With my second daughter my water broke after a shower at home and I drove to the hospital at was dilated at 5 cm. I was like, I don't want to be in the hospital for a long time, but thank God it moved real fast and had her fast. Praying that 10 years later, I can be calm with this baby is due in June 2019. Trust in God, have faith in Him and He will bless you with strength through the delivery.
I had my last two with out meds too I almost delivered my daughter in my front room eating breakfast. I'm on my third and hoping everything with him will go smooth too.
B S i am only 15 but I am already certain about most things that I want in pregnancy (far in the future) as weird as that is but you believe the exact same thing as I do that if women used to manage without and epidural and pain relief then I will be able to as well
Amen to that!! Praying that the Lord will grant me strength for a natural birth. :)
I totally agree with this! So many people have the argument of “well with modern medicine wouldn’t it be silly not to use everything you have available to you??” And my response to that would be that I’m grateful for modern medicine that can keep me from bleeding out if I rupture an artery during birth or can help detect if I have high blood pressure or other serious complications that could save me or my baby but I BELIEVE that women’s bodies are made to give birth and that I shouldn’t have any need to partake in outside pain relief. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so grateful to see so many like minded women here. I’m so happy. I’m 37 weeks today and everyone almost is trying to get me to not do a natural birth. But I am going to do this with God’s help!!
LOL she said rap music to feel like a boss while in labor!!!! I LOVE your mentality! 🤣 I'm 16+3 days today, and because of the virus all of the Prenatal classes are closed. So I'm using RUclips to learn about labor and delivery. Thank you so much for this information. ♥️
Your videos really encourage me! Thank you so much! I am almost 5 months preggo and I believe the absolute best for my pregnancy. I loved in your other video how you included your hubby praying over you and the baby...*tear. You guys are absolutely beautiful, continue to give God the glory! This video inspired me :-)
+Ashley Empowers Thank you so much! I'm grateful to have a husband who prays! It helps everything! I hope you are doing well!
We need people like you around pregnant women.I have tears in my eyes listening to your sweet voice.Just so lovely! God bless you.
I had 2 babies with epidural and 2 babies without. The healing time and recovery without the epidural was amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼 would do it again 🤣
Awwww in my first trimester and you said "I felt Shaun's tears on my face" and I started bawling 😂 what a beautiful moment for you both ❤️
I'm totally more fearful of an epidural than a natural birth. Not being able to move, having to have a catheter, all the poking and prodding that comes with it--not so much haha. I think being prepared mentally is great. I'm five months and I've been doing breathing exercises when I feel ANY discomfort my entire pregnancy, just so that way when the real pain happens I can automatically go to that breathing/relaxed state. THis is my first, and it might be weird to say, but I'm excited to see what my body is made for! :)
+radicallytubular That's great! You're going to have an awesome delivery :) I didn't do any breathing prep but I feel like that will help!!
radicallytubular the pain just isn't that bad...only about 20-30 seconds of a 60-90 second contractions really hurts...then it stops completely...you rest...the next contraction starts...at the top of the contraction, UGH...then better
For me, no real pain when I started pushing...just pressure.
Exactly
When the doctor tried to give me an epidural he stuck it in the wrong way and he had to pull it out. My hearing was muffled after that and I felt very dizzy, this made me more afraid of the epidural then just having a natural labor so I told him not to try it again. This was my first child and the pain was terrible but I would do it all over again.
I got an epidural at 8cm and it was great for me. I didn’t feel anything. However it did turn pushing into a little over an hour
I know this is more than a year old, but THANK YOU for sharing!
thank you for watching! God bless your labor :) I hope it is amazing!!
Patricia Costa.ok thank u im getting one when im 8 weeks kinda scared a little bit
Good luck!!
Thank u so much that meant a lot to me amy blowers
My pleasure we are all cheering for you :) x
I love how supporting and affirming you are, while still being completely realistic!
This was perfect ! Straight to the point, encouraging, and loved your sense of humor!
"if you need rap music to remind yourself you're a boss" lmao, love that 😂
Selena Winnett haha love that so funny
Selena Winnett lolol yess that will be me
Selena Winnett yesssss
*me* Plays bone crusher- I ain’t never scared 😭
Lol, anything that will help I'll take even if it's rap music...😂😎
I'm 38 weeks today and I'm more afraid of the epidural and catheter than actual labor as well! Thanks for all the tips!!:)
Ashley Knight did u end of doing it naturally.??
Amber Green I did!!! 15 hours of labor! I was able to go in the jacuzzi, and bounce on the yoga ball which helped a lot! My nurse and my fiancé supported me 100% and without them I'm not sure if I would have been able to do it!♡ My little girl was born December 19th. Everyone asks me if I'd do it all over again and I'd have to say absolutely!♡
Omgg thats so good congratulations on your little girl!! Im so nervous !! I'm due on March 28 with my first baby , a baby girl, and I want to try and go natural I'm not afraid of needles I just want to be in control of my body
Amber Green Thank you!! She's perfect!♡ You got this, just be confident! Its so nice to be able to walk around and just to be as mobile as possible! Remember to breath, even though it's the last thing on your mind. I forgot a few times and made things worse! I wish you the best of luck!!:)
Ashley Knight thank youuuu
I'm due in 9 weeks - researching and being really prepared is keeping me sane. I love your videos they calm me and make me feel empowered!
you are so kind, funny, and natural. I felt like you were my supportive friend throughout this video. Thanks so much for making this!
When you talked about seeing your daughter for the first time, I totally cried! My little girl in just a few months!
BEST birth story ever. You are very real, honest and genuinely human I am sure a lot of women appreciate that. Congrats! I am due in 2 weeks this made me even more relaxed. XO
+Camille Young Awe thanks!! Appreciate your feedback!! I pray you delivery goes well!! (Or went well!! Hooray for new babies!!)
This was so encouraging! Love how you encourage that we CAN do it rather than making it sound horrifying. There aren't too many giving their take on labour in this way. Thank you so much!
Your description of transition period of labour at 6:54 is literally you bringing a spirit being into this world.
This does help. I’m scared of the epidural, when people talk about getting one I just cringe. This will be my first baby, I’m 13 weeks.
Lily Moonbell I’m 11 weeks, First baby too and I’m scared lol
Im 35 weeks and I don't want one as well. More scared of it than the pain itself. Ughhh only a bit more 😖
@@Cata995 wish you the best. I'm as well confused I'm at week 34 . But the hospital said I can sign for one but must not have it.
I had epidural and was completely fine
It’s natural either ways u pushing out a baby regardless
That's definitely how I was too and I definitely did not want anything going into my spine my mom had an epidural I have a sister who had an epidural because she needed C-sections and they all have issues with their back. If I was to ever have a C-section I don't know what I would do they would have to put my butt to sleep because I would be freaking out lol. I know a lot of people that have had C-sections and I can't imagine what they go through and being on that table I would freak out I really would
This is hands down my favourite birth 411 video I’ve seen to date. You’re so incredibly joyful and engaging. I love your down to earth, you’ve-got-this approach. God bless, sweet mama!
Thank you for this!! First Time Mom here who really appreciated all the TMI and real talk!
Lol i watched this prepping for birth. I stayed at home as long as possible. My contractions were 30 secs apart, lasting 1 minute. Listen, I cried when the anesthesiologist came in, scared of epidural, asking him has he paralyzed anyone, did they have back problems, I was going crazy until he did it. Regretted it.
The doctors kept running back and forth in the room saying his heart rate dropped and I would need a csection. My son heard that and made his own way out naturally
But I’m pregnant again, watching you again lol
mani foley That would probably be me, asking whether I’ll be left paralyzed. The thought of inserting a long needle into your spine that could possibly paralyze you is horrifying😣
I just cried watching this video. :,) Im literally days away and anxiety has hit me real bad!! Thanks for sharing 💕
You're a great speaker! Fun to watch you explain your story! :)
+vykyvt Thank you!
I fee the same! Talks so motherly. Maes sense
This gave me so much peace! I’m due with my first this November and I can tell all of these tips or reminders will be so helpful for me. Thank you!
14 weeks tomorrow! Love your outlook and positivity! As a first time mom to be I'm so grateful for all the mamas putting little tidbits out to help us along the way!
Yes I agree 🥰 8 weeks and I’m thankful
I am 19 and pregnant with my first baby, I am three months going on four and I want to have my baby naturally with no epidural and your video made me have a more positive outlook on the whole giving birth thing😄 Thank you I hope I am able to do it just like you did😍💕 You are super sweet and love the way you have say things :)
Flor Natalie hello how was ur delivery? did u do it naturally?
Flor Natalie im also wondering how ur delevery went 🙂
Ok yeah!
Well done I was 19 when I had my little girl ( she is 16 now) I had all my children with no pain relief it was crazy pain but even as a teenager I did it with no injections.
Update?
I hate when doctors just can't be supportive.
Doctors are assholes
Raena B to tell u the true these doctors over here they are bull shit they only care about the money if u sick or different problem I have swollen legs for 9 yrs before pregant and they couldn’t find shit on it they only was asking if I have insurance and I’m not paying theme at all
@@mesmer3780 Not all of them . I have encountered one that put me into a panic attack for hours. Good thing I only saw him once in my life and is no longer at the hospital I visit.
My regular OB doctor is the most caring, comforting, genuine, supportive person. She supports every decision I make . She prioritizes my feelings and needs and is extremely encouraging :) many who are doctors are doing their job
@@mesmer3780 your comment is really sad. And the 23 likes too.
@@ginsulimani3075 it's true.
Omg you made this sound so nice my mother just makes me feel like I will die!
😂😂😂
S A M E. My mother and some other family members make it sound absolutely terrifying
Yes!!! Thank you for the encouragement! I’m 39 weeks and 2 days and I plan to go with no epidural. I’m very scared of what I will experience but I want to experience it. You made me feel a lot calm and I think I can do it
*11 minutes of talking about the severe pain*
11:07: you're gonna love it
So happy I found your channel! Going to binge watch your videos now haha
I have to thank you for this video! I'm a FTM, due in september and the posiivity, hope, and calmness I felt from your video is making me feel so confident and excited!! thank-you!
This is me!! I'm three months pregnant so afraid of even the idea of an epidural, but not at all nervous about labor. It's so refreshing to hear somebody else say this.
Thank you so much, Jessica. My due date is in August and I do appreciate all your encouragement :) You really give me strength :)
I am due in June. thank you for posting this! this pumps me right up!
Watching this and I’m due in 5 weeks with my first baby girl. I shared in my child birth class that I was more scared of the epidural and everyone looked at me like I was crazy. Glad I can relate to someone! Thanks for sharing. Great video!!
This video helps so much! 38 weeks now and I’ve been worried about which would be worse, natural delivery or epidural, and getting anxious about having to make that decision.
Favorite part of the video: 10 minutes of tips getting through the worst pain of your life ending in baby being born: “you’re going to love it!” Made me chuckle 😄
This was so encouraging. With my first birth, I had the same attitude where I WANTED a natural birth but was open to an epidural. My husband and I had agreed that if I had to be induced, I would go ahead and have an epidural because I was already not experiencing natural labor, and sure enough, when my daughter was a week and a half late, that was what it came to. But I had always suspected an epidural wouldn’t work right with me as I’ve always been very resistant to pain meds. And I was right. First it didn’t work at all and they had to pull the whole thing out and replace it, at which point I was told my scoliosis was also a factor in the epidural not working. The news one provided SOME relief for maybe an hour but then I was right back to feeling the pain of my contractions only now, I couldn’t move my legs and was stuck laying in the bed just kind of taking it. Then when it came time to push, again, I felt all the pain but couldn’t feel which muscles I was using and wound up “pushing with my face” as the nurse put it. Now I’m expecting again, and at least I can say I absolutely WILL not be getting an epidural because I know from experience that it’s not for me. But then everyone started telling me that I NEED to take a birthing class, but I really can’t afford that. It’s so good to hear success stories of natural births with minimal preparation ahead of time :)
I know this is 4 years later, but there are a ton of awesome books about how to prep for natural labor that women can access and are amazing resources, with or without a birth class.
I’m 38 weeks & this helped me out so much !! Everyone tells me I won’t make it without the epidural bc of the pain but this made me think positive thoughts & know I can do it
I watched this just weeks before giving birth with the exact fear of epidural/but open to the idea if I neeeded one! 11 months later and this video came back up on my feed and I can happily say I gave birth completely natural and it was the most amazing experience. Listen to your body, it kind of takes over and stay at home for as long as you think it made my hospital labour experience so much shorter
You are SO ENCOURAGING and sweet and open minded! Thank you so much. I have watched SO SO SO MANY pregnancy/birthing videos and vlogs. Yours is my ABSOLUTE favorite! Thank you thank you thank you!
This was very reassuring! I am having my first baby in weeks and have always been terrified of the labor process. But your video made me feel better. Thank you!
"There's no shame in that. Just have the baby. The baby's great." Love that.
Thank you so much for this video! I had my first unmedicated birth with the help of this video. I kept remembering you say that you told yourself only your uterus was tensing up, not your whole body. This helped so much!
Such a great encouraging video! Made me cry when she talks about seeing the baby’s face for the first time!! 💖💖💖💖
At 5.5 cm dilated..An epidural was the best thing that ever happened to me. But if anyone can go without epidural...my hats off to you.
You're so cute! I miss your sweet spirit!
Another helpful tip that I was taught to help yourself not to tense up during contractions is to pic a spot on the wall and breathe as slowly through your nose and then slowly out your mouth. It's usually in 15-20 second second intervals because contractions last about 45-60 seconds. It's so important to stay as relaxed as possible. My nurses were so shocked because I was so silent through my labor and it actually caused my labor to progress much faster because I wasn't tense. And it gives you more energy to push when the time comes! :)
+Michelle Ausherman this is GREAT advice! I told my sister before I made this video that I couldn't remember anything about how to breath because I didn't really think about it I just did whatever they told me to do in the moment! haha thank you for this!
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your experience and for being a positive voice for those females who might want to go the natural birth route.
Yours was the first video I watched on giving birth without an epidural. It inspired me so much and put me on a path of discovery into natural labour and birth. After loads of research and preparation, I gave birth with no epidural two months back. I would not have had the courage to do it if it weren't for this video. Thank you!
Omg same with me. I'm more scared of the epidural than labor. I had both my girls without it and I'm so glad I did. The first one was SO hard. labored for 72 hrs and pushed fir 45 min.. I had 3, 3rd degree tears. It was the worst pain I've ever experienced. With the second one I started drinking red raspberry leaf tea and taking evening primrose oil a few weeks before I went into labor, I labored for 4 hrs and pushed for 7 min. No tears.
From which week u take raspberry leaf tea?
@@Mk-ln1lo I've been given advice at labour classes to start drinking hot raspberry tea 1-2 cups/day starting at about week 36.🤗
Almost on my due date, and this was super helpful with helping my confidence for labor. Thank you mama❤️🤗
The break between contractions thing is so helpful! A nurse noticed that I was tense both during and in between contractions. She told me to “let it go” and not think about the next one every time I had that “in-between” time. It really helped.
I just subscribed to I’m going into my second trimester and this is my first child your video is really great I love how honest you are and how bright you are your video really helped me relax and I will use the tips you added in this video I want to say thank you 😊
“They told me to close my mouth..because I was screaming.” 😂 thank you for these tips! I had my daughter with an epidural, and I’m going to try naturally with my son in a couple weeks!
Thank goodness I came across your video! I am 38 weeks and a few days, and you really gave me some encouragement! I am praying to be able to give birth without an epidural. This video really made me feel better! Thank you!
tell me how did it go? did you end up getting an epidural?
Having already delivered two years ago and getting psyched up to deliver my third in 5 months, this video has spot-on advice. Things that I didn't do with my baby that I wish I really had- like eating when you could still eat, having calming music, bringing snacks to the hospital. My hospital was terrible about feeding me and I remember sitting there starving at 3am with a brand new baby. I'd forgotten this tips so thank you!!!!!
This is PERFECTLY said. Thank you SO much for this.
the one time I think my fear on needles with work in my favor. when I finally become a mom I want to have a natural birth. thank you so much for sharing your experience :)
you radiate positivity, thanks for sharing the video! I feel more sure I don't want an epidural thank you so much you're amazing!
This is first time am watching you..and I realized you are the sweetest person ever..so humble and genuine..not at all behaving like a celebrity or youtuber...love from India...by the way am 5th month pregnant
So helpful!!! Thanks Jessica! Due in March with my first. God bless you, I cried towards the end because I know it'll be so beautiful and amazing❤ thank you for that reminder. Great video.
Are we the same person 😳 I literally fear the needle more 😂😂 to the point of high anxiety
yes! happened to me with my first lol, my husband kept pushing me and made me so anxious the doc said to just let me be, so glad i didn't have it though
Brittany Urenda yessss! I don’t want epidural because of the needle lol
I know just getting local anesthetic gave me anxiety and i was shaking so i cant imagine how an epidural would make me feel
Yep I already have generalized anxiety disorder and needles do not help lol. But strangely enough, I have no anxiety about giving birth
Me too, am 6 weeks Pregnant and I fear having the epidural more than the labor itself
Thank you for sharing this, I’m so afraid to go through this process! It gave me a little more peace.
Girl your so strong! ♥️🙏🏻 I’m pregnant with my first and I had a hip surgery when I was 15. Were hoping it doesn’t affect anything because we’re hoping for a natural birth as well! This encouraged me so much! ♥️♥️🌸
This video made me cry...in a good way. I’m 14 weeks with my first (and probably only) baby. It took us 5 years to get pregnant, and we had honestly kind of accepted the fact that it was never going to happen. I really want to go without the epidural for the same reason you did. I’ve also heard horror stories of complications after the epidural. I looove that you make the point to say you do what you feel is right. I’m also one of those people that want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly because I want to know what I’m getting myself into. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!!
Wonderful! Very informative, candid, and encouraging.
This was incredibly encouraging to me as a 35-weeks pregnant first time mom. Thanks for making this video!
Hi! im a new mom and recently i have been watching your videos, im 10 weeks with my first child and i can honestly say your videos have given me so much hope. I love your personality and your attitude is so positive! Thank you so much for your help!!!
I really liked this video!! Im so afraid but listening to you gave me peace. I know God is in control and gives you the strength needed. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I'm almost 39 weeks pregnant.. And i've been wanting to have my baby natural. Everyone's been like "ah, no.. You're gonna take the epidural for sure".. But this video gave me more confidence.. And i'm more than ever determined to have my son natural. Thank you! Amazing tips! Best one i've seen so far. :) :)
Were you able to?
lmfao no
To go through a natural labor is badass. This lady is tough.. The pain was beyond excruciating for me. I took the epidural at 4cm lol.. Idk, it really surprises me that women can endure that kind pain for a looong period of time without taking the epidural.. Its very impressive. But i couldn't do it lol
THANK YOU!! I'm getting ready to deliver any day now and this helped me feel more confident in my decision. :)
Great help. Thank you so much. I'm due in a month, living in China and away from family, 1st baby. This helps my husband and I a lot. Bless you
I LOVE your approach to this - so good and refreshing to see someone who describes natural birth without being too pushy about it. Eight months pregnant with my first one. At the moment, at least in the UK, natural birthing seems to be the hot trend - which I think on one hand is cool, but on the other I feel pushed into it (it's as if taking epidural is delegitimized, and you're considered 'weak' for even thinking about it). Seeing your video was a breath of fresh air - so thanks!!!
You are so helpful and positive!!! I’m 38 weeks and 5 days and I said the same about epidural. But I didn’t understand why women preferred natural births instead, now that I do I’m wondering if I can tolerate that pain enough to give birth. You just gave me a ton of hope so thank you! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much for this video, I was just searching through for helpful/encouraging videos as I'm about to be having my 4th any day now, my 3rd was natural and I'll be honest, The Lord humbled me lol it was so so very hard for me pain wise that I developed some trauma but I'm determined to give this another shot and this video was so helpful!!!!
I'm so glad it was helpful! I am saying a prayer for you right now!!
This was very helpful! Thank you! You seem so genuine and just lovely!
I’m watching this in 2019... I am so glad I found this video. Honestly the MOST informative yet realistic advice/experience shared that I have come across. I’m doing an at home water birth (my first baby). I am deathly afraid of epidurals due to past experiences with back injections for a back injury I sustained in a car accident in 2012. So that is NOT AN option for me🥺🤯..
Oh my gosh I feel so much more at ease for the big day coming! Thank you so much! Youre so awesome!!!!
Thank you so much! Congratulations!!
I have the same fear of an epidural, lol! Nice to see someone else shares the same feelings about it.
This was so lovely! Very sweet and supportive. Thank you for doing it. 🌻
I am on my second baby. I had a natural labor and delivery the first time around 8 years ago (23 hours like a boss while listening to worship music 😄) and I am so happy I did. I am hoping to do just the same this time around. I needed a little pep talk and some timely reminders. You gave me that pep talk! Thank you so much!