I had a home birth, my midwife asked to transfer me to hospital because of shoulder dystocia. But I refused to transfer. My midwife said its my decision because she cares about me. I got off my bed and onto the floor. I moved around on my knees and feet. My baby was able to get unstuck and I'm so happy I stayed home. I gave birth on a birth stood and I caught my baby girl. Beautiful home birth memories❤
If I had transfered to hospital it would have been a c-section. My midwife saved me from that experience. I'm glad my midwife cares about women making choices for their own bodies. ❤
I have questions and I hope they don't offend. But it seems like shoulder dystocia doesn't allow enough time to safety transport. It's a matter of life and death with the newborn to resolve it as quickly as possible, and most midwives have the skill to do so. Did she not know what to do? Was she ok with your baby dying as a result? Also, you got from a hands and knees positions, where your daughter's shoulder was freed, onto a birth stool in time to catch her? You moved way faster than I ever did during labor! I'm not trying to be contentious, but sincere.
Did your midwife not know how to spin a baby? Anyone reading this please when hirkng a doula or mkdwife make sure they are trained in biomechanics so they can help
@@1sweetlittleprincess doulas are not allowed to resolve such things as shoulder dystocia. This is a midwife's responsibility. Doulas may be trained in spinning babies that is performed during pregnancy but doulas are not allowed to rotate a baby in a case of shoulder dystocia.
I had my 4th baby this morning. All the while sending so much gratitude to you. Thank you for all your videos, advice and expertise. She was born at home and is just perfect. 💚💚💚💚
With my first I had an emergency c-section.(drs rushing me, not allowing me to change position, pushing before it was time) now 2 csections and 13 years later. Planning for a VBA2C. I have a midwife and doula this time around and feel much more support. 1/27/24💕
I had no idea there was such a thing as a “resting phase”!!! How incredible is that. The body is getting some rest before it pushes the baby out. My mind is blown.
At my latest scan I was 30 weeks and my baby was still breech. My doctor hit me out of nowhere with the C word. I thought 30 weeks was a bit early to start talking about a Csection especially since this is my third birth and both my previous births were vaginal. Things like that being freely thrown around make me not want to even birth at a hospital 😢
That does seem early to start talking about a csection... My Dr. And Midwife both told me at 30 weeks that baby was likely to find his way head down, my midwife especially said not to even start worrying about it, they'd consider it more if I hit 36 weeks. Baby was transverse at the time, the Dr. Used the term breech though. I see your comment was a month ago, did baby turn for you ? I'd say you still have some time if not, based on what my providers have said.
You still have alot of time and there are many options to avoid a C section for breech. Webster Certifird chiropracter. Accupuncturist. Spinning babies and related exercise. There's also the ECV as a last resort.
It’s not early many times women go into labor earlier than they think they will and the doctor needs to hope for the best but be prepared for early deliveries. Your not their only patient. They see it all. Not hoping for one but talking about it in case it were to happen.
Why is a "necessary" c section with a breech baby even a thing?! I am a german midwife and I have helped quite some babys into this world vaginally who were breech! It works really just fine and it is actually wonderful to see the baby come out on its own. Those were some of the most beautiful births I've seen, because nobody did anything but let mama do it on her own. I think a natural vaginal breech birth is something wonderful and it is a shame, that most of the baby ate delivered by c section straight away.
Yes What's natural is what's best. I remember doctors trying to scare me into getting an unnecessary C-section with my first pregnancy, but luckily I trusted my instincts and stood up for myself and told them no repeatedly. I knew the reasons they gave just didn't make any sense and could tell it was b.s.. According to Google physicians are routinely paid more for a C-section than they are for a vaginal delivery-on average, about 15 percent more.
6 months pregnant with my third child and it’s a considered a high risk pregnancy considering my health condition, I will stay home for most of my labor but once I feel that it’s time I will run to the hospital 🏥 since I am across the street, never had a bad experience at a hospital when they forced me to have a c section or anything thank God ☺️
I am 31 weeks, I try to clean on my hands and knees. I crawl around my apartment to pick things up instead of bending down and standing back up 🙌. My daughter has been heads down since 25 weeks and she hasn't flipped in any way or form.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am definitely trying everything you said in the video. And I wish I would’ve seen it 11 years ago when I was giving birth to my daughter because Dr. Morice in Morgan City, Louisiana did absolutely everything you said to not do when trying to give birth naturally, and I did have a C-section after 53 hours of labor. I do have a new doctor though and so far, she is much more competent. Wish me luck!
Wow incredible thanks for sharing. I am from U.K I am 20 weeks pregnant today with my second baby I did very well with my first labour I was proud of my self I pushed 2 and a half hours and my baby was born naturally I'm hoping my pregnancy and labour go the same as my first with God's help
I am currently 39 weeks and 4 days... and Im due on Christmas Day (Which is Monday of Next Week)!! I have been given tips from my obgyn to that are supposed to help me go into labor naturally. At may 39 week appointment on Tuesday my doctor wanted me to have a membrane sweep and I politely declined. I am only 1.5 -2cm dilated and 50 % effaced.... I has been the same since 37and 38 weeks. This is my second pregnancy! I am going for a VBACK. My doctor has a successful rate for VBACKS! which is great news! I have 3 more days left until baby Girl arrives 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞💞💞
My doctor told me I shouldn't be eating, because my body won't digest it, because it's extremely busy with the labour (smth like that), but did allow me to eat hours later, when I wanted a few banana bites and a piece of chocolate. It felt good eating them, but when I threw them up still undigested (in pieces) hours later, she reminded me that she was right. So... eating in active labour may be useless, but I'll do it again, because if made me feel better and probably gave me some minimum of energy. Anyway, I had an incredibly easy, almost pain-free and totally uneducated birth (except for oxytocin), so I don't want my above story to scare anyone. A little throwing up was no problem. It was probably because of the exhaustion. Natural birth can really be amazing.
Wow just wow. I wish I could have seen your very informative video 11 years ago. I wasn't supposed to have a c section, since my baby boy was always in the crowning position. But since I was laying down on the bed for most of the time, and they also got me on my side because the babys breathing was going low after 15 hours of labor. They decided to do a c section. I truly believe they did it because of my PPO insurance. Since a c section is pricier than the normal birth. Thank you for being so honest and giving us amazing tips. It might come handy for me for next baby. 🌺💕🌺
Doing natural with a midwife, who used to be a doula, at home within the next month give or take. Watching to make sure I can stay home the whole time and have as good a birth experience as possible.
After hearing the horror story my mother went through birthing me, I will do everything physically possible to ensure a natural/home birth when I’m ready for kids. My mom was at the hospital in labor and her doctor pushed Pitocin. Without telling her he kept upping and upping her pitocin becuase she didn’t seem like she was in enough pain to be progressing fast enough(she was hypnobirthing to help with pain). Finally at one point one of the nurses asked him if he really meant to give her more pitocin because he gave her way more than any normal person is given. He was also in a rush to get out of there for the day so he forced her into an unwanted C section when she knew she could have had my vaginally. Due to the extremely high levels of pitocin, she was almost forced into a medically induced heart attack and they had to call the crash cart, then did a C section and got me out, then she had to spend several days in the ICU.
I'm so grateful I've stumbled onto your channel. I am not yet pregnant but know midwife/natural birth is the way I want to go so I'm so excited to have this as a resource. Thank you, Kira, for caring enough to share!
I am 27 wks pregnant. Trying to do a VBA2C and I am binge watching ALL of you videos and taking notes!! Love them all. Thank you so much! I wish i could have a midwife for my birth but due to circumstances... i cannot 😔.
Thank you ever so much for this video, it's incredibly empowering! The part about the resting phase and following my own urge to push rather than being told when to really hit home for me. It's heartbreaking and infuriating how so many moms get manipulted to do things they probably wouldn't have agreed to simply because they don't have enough knowledge - this kind of information should be the foundation of antenatal classes!
Thank you for all your videos! However, some doctors become aggressive and defensive when I’m speaking about a birth plan and avoiding unnecessary cesarean
My doctor is working with me to come up with a plan to reduce a c section, I had a difficult labor last time that resulted in forceps and episiotomy so he understands that I don’t want that. I’m in the us too
I had a midwife with my first pregnancy and I had a c-section, and I had a horrible birth experience with the hospital. My midwifes were very helpful with recovery.
Wow your so amazing I learn a lot from you, my first birth took 13 hours before she came out and my second one 4 hours And my 3rd child Due date is this coming 3rd April 2021.thank you so much for giving us more information❤️❤️❤️
I was 29 weeks when I found out my baby was breeched. My obgyn told me not to worry about it til 36 weeks. I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks and I had to get a c-section. The most traumatic experience of my life by far.
Throughout the video I kept minimizing it to hit the Like button but I kept forgetting I already had 😂😂😂 if I could like this video multiple times I would! So much good information and so much passion. Your Channel continually reaffirms my desire to become a doula and help advocate for healthy natural births💕💕💕 Thank you Cajun Stork 🥰
This is such an informative and educational video!! Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your knowledge on birthing options and what to potentially avoid. My doctor has not even provided 1/4 of the info you just gave.
Super woman. You are blessed with a super gift. You and your family will be blessed and covered because of you. May God continue to cover you and your blessed your anointed hands. I appreciate you and your gift so much and I hope to have someone like you (or, you, ideally!) for my birth, when my time comes.
1 more day and then I’m in my 2nd trimester… as someone who was diagnosed with iron-deficiency a long time ago (it runs in my family) I was glad that at my first prenatal appointment I told the doctor. Her response was fabulous. Even though my experience showed that my iron loss was through heavy periods (thus not chronic anemia), there was no confirmation of that. So she happily said they’d continuously monitor my iron levels throughout the entire pregnancy! This makes me so happy but it’s sad because it seems like if you don’t tell them specifically, they just stop checking certain things.
This is so wild! I have already been doing cat cow yoga poses because it feels so good for my spine and abs. It’s methyl magical how we intuitively know to do some of things to help our pregnancy
I'm cryiiiiiing! Goodness.. u.u trying to have all that emotional out now.. and i feel im a lil bit too late but I'm waiting for my labor soon.. u.u Thank u so so much and God bless you! 😭🌺
Well, I found out that I have Velamentous Cord Insertion. My due date is April 2nd. I may have to have a C-Section. I pray that my baby boy get to full-term.
Wow this is amazing information.. thank you so much. I feel empowered about my future birth experiences. It’s wild to think that the pelvis opening decreases by 30% when on the back. No brainer.
Such an important video, I wish I’d seen it before my first labour that ended up with an emergency c-section. Every little thing that you mentioned on the list happened to me. 😔
Thank you for this ,i agree with you 100% , you have opened my eyes even more . I pray God answers my pray regarding my birth centre plan. Ps i can tell you’re a top midwife and are a blessing to the women you look after . Much love 💕
Wow this video just shows that everything I have been saying is right yet my obgyn often makes me sound crazy I have been asking for them to recheck my iron yet they dont with my first they didnt even check when I went into labor or after so I had no idea whether to continue taking my iron after birth
Im glad i do alot of dancing i use those positions in my dance's but i get lower and do splits and my husband would always say don't hurt the baby but the lords will my babies would go head down and i would have a very good birth and im praying for the same thing so far everything is looking good i pray it stays that way im 35 weeks and im cleaning the floors hands and knee position and being very intimate 😂 TMI
I love love love this video!!!😍 Thank you so so much you wonderful midwife! I am a midwife myself and from germany and I am shocked when I see how many women have to give birth in their back or are induced or get a c section, just because it's the "normal" way and the midwifes/doctors are to lazy to try the better way to help the baby naturally and through a vaginal birth. I think it's shocking and a shame how many women get an unnecessary c section!! And most of the women don't even know, that it was unnecessary... So I think your videos are great for the women to learn a lot! Thank you♥️ What I want to ask is: can't breech babies be delivered vaginally where you live? I have assisted many mamas with breech babies in a vaginal birth and it is really not that complicated at all! Actually those births were amazing to watch, when mama did everything on her own and the baby comes down bottom first. Delivering breech babies through c section without trying first is a shame and not necessary!
I was placed on a continuous fetal monitor and they would not allow me to get up, at all, at just 4 cm. I tried not to get an epidural, but was constantly asked by staff about it over and over when was I ready, was I ready now? Finally the on call doc came in and basically told me any iv meds wouldn’t work and the epidural was needed. Finally I was told that my contractions were so strong and frequent (my contractions started at 2-4 minutes apart from the beginning) that baby could decelerate and go into distress at any time and I would need an emergency c section under general if they couldn’t place the epidural in time. So I ended up getting an epidural and felt nothing, they had me pushing for almost an hour and then said I was almost at 10, almost. I got a healthy baby, but it was not a good experience for me. So glad that I discovered a midwife center semi close to me for this pregnancy.
I tried to move around while I was being monitored but they kept losing the heart beat as soon as I would get outta bed then they would come in an yell at me to get into the bed and lecture me about how I doing something wrong I was a low risk pregnancy nothing wrong with me or baby this second time around I will not be bossed around
My names Qaira... but it’s pronounced the same as yours!! I’ve never met someone with- well kind of same name 🥺🥺 I’m week 11 with my first born and I’m here to give myself anxiety 😌 KIDDING! It was in my recommendations but I’m so glad it was! I’m going to binge all your videos 🥺❤️❤️
I'm 39 and a half weeks, and baking cookies today. Shortbread with jam sounds good... but then again so does a literal bowl of just sauerkraut so 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
I'm due for my 5th csection, my first baby stopped dilating at 6 cm and automatically my doctor wanted to have a C-section she was being very impatient I felt like if I would have stayed in labor a few more hours I could have had him naturally 😔
Hello mam,I'm form India, it's really great video, I jus loved it, m 28weeks pregnant. And I'm 32 years old, this is my first pregnancy, and m worried about normal delivery, as people say after 30 years, normal delivery is bit difficult, help me with some tips so that I can prepare myself for a normal delivery. Thank you.
What are a woman’s rights when dealing with OBGYN’s? If the Dr wants to medically induce at 37 weeks for fear of preeclampsia can a woman wait another week or two?
I had my first baby 4 years ago with C-section , and my second baby will be born in 1-2 weeks . Unfortunately my OB won’t allow natural birth if you had C-section before . They explained that there’s risk the old scarf will be ripped open . I don’t agree with it , but it seems to be too late for me to argue with them . I was asked about how I deliveried my first baby on the first doctor visit , then they wrote C-section on my record book , which I didn’t know it meant they were going to do C-section for my second baby . … wish I could have asked and discussed
I've just come across your video! I don't get why women are not allowed to eat in us hospitals. We need fuel to give us energy to push! I live in the UK and most births are midwife led and I have had such positive experiences in all of my pregnancies
@@CajunStork me too that would be such a positive step! I'm a nurse and midwives here are regulated and registered in the same way we are and have the same standard of training. If only they would start to do the same in the US
My mom is always saying that my baby is too big and I’m going to have to do a c section & when I tell her I have been watching videos & learning natural birth things, she looks at me like (I had your 3 brothers when the pain gets overwhelming you gonna be screaming for an epidural)(don’t get me wrong she’s really supportive, but she doesn’t think I can handle) my husband thinks I can do it and encourages me, & just this morning she said she had a dream & she thinks it means I have to do a c section I’m currently 38 weeks & 4 days first baby💙 he’s probably around 8 pounds by now, I’m praying and asking God for strength but that whatever is best for me & my baby be done 🙏 (I will let y’all know how was my birth experience)
I'm on my 10th baby right now 37 weeks. All my babies were big and I pushed them all out except 1 because the cord was on his neck. Don't believe until you are in labor yourself. My baby is bog again. And I know I'm pushing her out...lol
I started having contractions at 4am December 26th, since the night before was Christmas I was up all day long and had no sleep, waiting home till 8am, contraction app had told me to go to the hospital 3x already, got to the hospital 9am by this time the contractions was super mega painful & probably every 6 min, was 3cm dilated, waited till 11am & wasn’t dilating but I was in so much pain but also super calm (& super tired 😴 since I had no sleep) they wanted to send me home but I live an hour away I asked if they could give me some medicine to sleep a bit because I was super tired and in pain but didn’t want epidural/anesthesia, so they gave me a morphine shot and took me to the delivery room so I could try to sleep as soon as I got the shot my water broke🤦🏻♀️😂 & contractions got worse lol, all I could do was stay calm and prey God for strength every time I had one, I was finally able to nap every 5 min in between contractions(that’s how tired I was) finally at 5pm/6pm I was probably 7cm dilated and I just could no longer with the pain and accepted the epidural I was sad because I didn’t wanted, around 8pm I think I was almost 10cm, it was time to push I only had to push 3x it was so quick, I didn’t feel anything & he was a big boy…it’s hard to explain how the pain is but I’m really amazed by women’s that have all natural baby & more than one kid, thank God I got the epidural because I had a third-degree tear & they had to stitch me up I didn’t feel anything because I was under anesthesia, I lost a lot of blood even had to get blood transfusion, had to wear adult diaper when sitting had to use a breastfeeding pillow on my butt😭😂( labor worst parts before & after labor, best part pushing since I didn’t feel anything , doctors were amazed how calm I was, I even asked if it was normal to be in extreme pain like I was🤦🏻♀️😭😂)
Have been working on getting baby to go head down since 30 weeks when u found out he went transverse, after being head down the entire time before now. I'm now 32 and 3 and as far as I can tell he isn't head down yet... I've had 2 vaginal births and really didn't see a chance of çsection ahead of time.. praying baby turns before ultrasound at 34 weeks.
My Dr's are telling me I have a breech baby & need a scheduled C-section. Yet I feel my baby's hiccups deep in my lower right pelvis, so I'm not buying it. I've had a 9 lb boy & an 8 lb girl vaginally, no gestational diabetes. I'm due for a boy in August. They said he's very big, no gestational diabetes though. I think they're just intimidated?
You are amazing, am 31 weeks, my ultrasound says my baby is at head down position jus wondering when my labor begins pls reply if you come across my comment. Thank you
When I found out I was pregnant my first thought was I want a midwife/doula and I want to birth this baby naturally. Unfortunately after doing my research they’re so expensive and I’m in a very low income area also I’m high risk so I’m really scared of my biggest fear coming to light which is having a csection... I’m due January 11th so I hope things go well I just really hope things can go a little good.
@@Ourwrld10 I’m doing amazing... baby boy came early on dec 19th I was having preeclamptic symptoms and they couldn’t control my blood pressure or sugars (diabetic) so I had an emergency induction.
I agree!! Midwifes>>>>physicians.. midwives are MUCH MORE experienced than doctors, they know a lot more! . I will 100% listen to my midwife than any doctors or any ACOG articles. My doctor only spent 3 years in school and 5 years in residency. Midwives are much more educated than that!!
How do you know when to go to the hospital when laboring at home? Like how close should contractions be or what should I be feeling before its really time to go?
Important question. How long do I need to wait until my baby comes down and moves from the breech position? My baby is breech at 34th week. How long do I need to wait?
I have chronic high blood pressure and I want to birth naturally. My first time, I was induced with pitocin in a hospital, forced to endure painful back labor and ended up getting an epidural. They wouldn't let me labor on all fours while experiencing pre-epidural contractions because it was stressing the baby out (which may have been the pitocin's fault). I was miserable, the nurse was awful to me and I ended up getting an episiotomy. It was a horrible birth experience for me and I don't want a hospital birth. I'd rather have a midwife and labor as I want to.
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I wish you could travel around to help me to give birth :/ I love your channel! 31 weeks, I am starting the positions you suggested today! God bless.
Thank you so much for this video! You always have such good information and advise. It's such a blessing to be living in a time were this information is able to be shared so easily! No more just walking into having a baby and blindly going along with what ever the hospital is going to do to you!
I had a home birth, my midwife asked to transfer me to hospital because of shoulder dystocia. But I refused to transfer. My midwife said its my decision because she cares about me. I got off my bed and onto the floor. I moved around on my knees and feet. My baby was able to get unstuck and I'm so happy I stayed home. I gave birth on a birth stood and I caught my baby girl. Beautiful home birth memories❤
If I had transfered to hospital it would have been a c-section. My midwife saved me from that experience. I'm glad my midwife cares about women making choices for their own bodies. ❤
I have questions and I hope they don't offend. But it seems like shoulder dystocia doesn't allow enough time to safety transport. It's a matter of life and death with the newborn to resolve it as quickly as possible, and most midwives have the skill to do so. Did she not know what to do? Was she ok with your baby dying as a result?
Also, you got from a hands and knees positions, where your daughter's shoulder was freed, onto a birth stool in time to catch her? You moved way faster than I ever did during labor!
I'm not trying to be contentious, but sincere.
Did your midwife not know how to spin a baby? Anyone reading this please when hirkng a doula or mkdwife make sure they are trained in biomechanics so they can help
@@1sweetlittleprincess doulas are not allowed to resolve such things as shoulder dystocia. This is a midwife's responsibility. Doulas may be trained in spinning babies that is performed during pregnancy but doulas are not allowed to rotate a baby in a case of shoulder dystocia.
I had my 4th baby this morning. All the while sending so much gratitude to you. Thank you for all your videos, advice and expertise. She was born at home and is just perfect. 💚💚💚💚
Great job!
Awww Congrats May God keep u n yr family safe!!!!
Thanks for this information! There is nothing wrong with getting a C-Section if it’s really needed, but they shouldn’t be performed unnecessarily!
With my first I had an emergency c-section.(drs rushing me, not allowing me to change position, pushing before it was time) now 2 csections and 13 years later. Planning for a VBA2C. I have a midwife and doula this time around and feel much more support. 1/27/24💕
Updates, please ☺️
I had no idea there was such a thing as a “resting phase”!!! How incredible is that. The body is getting some rest before it pushes the baby out. My mind is blown.
I know a lot about birth, this is my 3rd pregnancy. I've watched a of yt videos and this is THE BEST, MOST HELPFUL video I've seen created. Thank you!
Thank you!!!
As a dad with a pregnant wife… I thank you for caring about women!
At my latest scan I was 30 weeks and my baby was still breech. My doctor hit me out of nowhere with the C word. I thought 30 weeks was a bit early to start talking about a Csection especially since this is my third birth and both my previous births were vaginal. Things like that being freely thrown around make me not want to even birth at a hospital 😢
That does seem early to start talking about a csection... My Dr. And Midwife both told me at 30 weeks that baby was likely to find his way head down, my midwife especially said not to even start worrying about it, they'd consider it more if I hit 36 weeks. Baby was transverse at the time, the Dr. Used the term breech though. I see your comment was a month ago, did baby turn for you ? I'd say you still have some time if not, based on what my providers have said.
You still have alot of time and there are many options to avoid a C section for breech. Webster Certifird chiropracter. Accupuncturist. Spinning babies and related exercise. There's also the ECV as a last resort.
It’s not early many times women go into labor earlier than they think they will and the doctor needs to hope for the best but be prepared for early deliveries. Your not their only patient. They see it all. Not hoping for one but talking about it in case it were to happen.
Why is a "necessary" c section with a breech baby even a thing?! I am a german midwife and I have helped quite some babys into this world vaginally who were breech! It works really just fine and it is actually wonderful to see the baby come out on its own. Those were some of the most beautiful births I've seen, because nobody did anything but let mama do it on her own. I think a natural vaginal breech birth is something wonderful and it is a shame, that most of the baby ate delivered by c section straight away.
One of the reasons I found out is the extra money they get for doing c sections .
Yes What's natural is what's best. I remember doctors trying to scare me into getting an unnecessary C-section with my first pregnancy, but luckily I trusted my instincts and stood up for myself and told them no repeatedly. I knew the reasons they gave just didn't make any sense and could tell it was b.s.. According to Google physicians are routinely paid more for a C-section than they are for a vaginal delivery-on average, about 15 percent more.
Many health insurance companies also require higher premiums for Dr's doing natural deliveries as c-cection is covered under general surgery.
I hated being strapped to the monitors. The additional weight of the monitor seemed to make the contractions worse.
6 months pregnant with my third child and it’s a considered a high risk pregnancy considering my health condition, I will stay home for most of my labor but once I feel that it’s time I will run to the hospital 🏥 since I am across the street, never had a bad experience at a hospital when they forced me to have a c section or anything thank God ☺️
I am 31 weeks, I try to clean on my hands and knees. I crawl around my apartment to pick things up instead of bending down and standing back up 🙌. My daughter has been heads down since 25 weeks and she hasn't flipped in any way or form.
Wow all the best to you. May your delivery be extremely smooth.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am definitely trying everything you said in the video. And I wish I would’ve seen it 11 years ago when I was giving birth to my daughter because Dr. Morice in Morgan City, Louisiana did absolutely everything you said to not do when trying to give birth naturally, and I did have a C-section after 53 hours of labor.
I do have a new doctor though and so far, she is much more competent. Wish me luck!
Wow incredible thanks for sharing. I am from U.K I am 20 weeks pregnant today with my second baby I did very well with my first labour I was proud of my self I pushed 2 and a half hours and my baby was born naturally I'm hoping my pregnancy and labour go the same as my first with God's help
Fantastic info. Thanks heaps. 29 weeks, bit anxious & have been having lots of body pain as well as anaemia. Ill get into these exercises daily 😊
I am currently 39 weeks and 4 days... and Im due on Christmas Day (Which is Monday of Next Week)!! I have been given tips from my obgyn to that are supposed to help me go into labor naturally. At may 39 week appointment on Tuesday my doctor wanted me to have a membrane sweep and I politely declined. I am only 1.5 -2cm dilated and 50 % effaced.... I has been the same since 37and 38 weeks. This is my second pregnancy! I am going for a VBACK. My doctor has a successful rate for VBACKS! which is great news! I have 3 more days left until baby Girl arrives 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞💞💞
Im from Australia, pregnant with my first and this video and your page has been a god send. Thank you so much for sharing all of this info!!
This was one of the most informative delivery prep videos I’ve ever seen on the internet. Thank you so much, Kira!
Glad it was helpful!
My doctor told me I shouldn't be eating, because my body won't digest it, because it's extremely busy with the labour (smth like that), but did allow me to eat hours later, when I wanted a few banana bites and a piece of chocolate. It felt good eating them, but when I threw them up still undigested (in pieces) hours later, she reminded me that she was right. So... eating in active labour may be useless, but I'll do it again, because if made me feel better and probably gave me some minimum of energy.
Anyway, I had an incredibly easy, almost pain-free and totally uneducated birth (except for oxytocin), so I don't want my above story to scare anyone. A little throwing up was no problem. It was probably because of the exhaustion. Natural birth can really be amazing.
Wow just wow.
I wish I could have seen your very informative video 11 years ago.
I wasn't supposed to have a c section, since my baby boy was always in the crowning position. But since I was laying down on the bed for most of the time, and they also got me on my side because the babys breathing was going low after 15 hours of labor.
They decided to do a c section.
I truly believe they did it because of my PPO insurance. Since a c section is pricier than the normal birth.
Thank you for being so honest and giving us amazing tips.
It might come handy for me for next baby. 🌺💕🌺
Doing natural with a midwife, who used to be a doula, at home within the next month give or take. Watching to make sure I can stay home the whole time and have as good a birth experience as possible.
After hearing the horror story my mother went through birthing me, I will do everything physically possible to ensure a natural/home birth when I’m ready for kids.
My mom was at the hospital in labor and her doctor pushed Pitocin. Without telling her he kept upping and upping her pitocin becuase she didn’t seem like she was in enough pain to be progressing fast enough(she was hypnobirthing to help with pain). Finally at one point one of the nurses asked him if he really meant to give her more pitocin because he gave her way more than any normal person is given. He was also in a rush to get out of there for the day so he forced her into an unwanted C section when she knew she could have had my vaginally. Due to the extremely high levels of pitocin, she was almost forced into a medically induced heart attack and they had to call the crash cart, then did a C section and got me out, then she had to spend several days in the ICU.
Wow she should have sued 😢
Absolute love it. After having two c section I am trying to go for natural birth and realized what has gotten wrong twice😒
What exactly went wrong
Have u done vaginal after 2 c section?
This was one of the MOST informative video I’ve seen on TH-cam! Thank you!
Awww thanks
I'm so grateful I've stumbled onto your channel. I am not yet pregnant but know midwife/natural birth is the way I want to go so I'm so excited to have this as a resource. Thank you, Kira, for caring enough to share!
This is one of the most concise and informative video I've come across. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your video's. This is my first child and 28 weeks today, I'm so scared and all now I feel relieved. 🙏😊
Hoping for a vbac in January!!! My emotional thing is the trauma from my c section but I’m determined to do this
I am so so grateful to have found your channel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting that much information. Lots of love from Austria
This is SO informative! Thank you sooooo much! And your personality is amazing.
Aww, thank you!
This is the best advice I've come across so far! I wish OBs believed in this care model.
I am 27 wks pregnant. Trying to do a VBA2C and I am binge watching ALL of you videos and taking notes!! Love them all. Thank you so much! I wish i could have a midwife for my birth but due to circumstances... i cannot 😔.
I did it and you can too! Labor at home then go to hospital!
same not really common where I live there's only 2 birthing centers in my whole entire city. so yeah its definitely unfortunate
Why not do a free birth?
I’m also praying for this VBA2C also 16 weeks gone 🙏🏿
@@Olufunkeeagle_1Did u have your baby?
Thank you ever so much for this video, it's incredibly empowering! The part about the resting phase and following my own urge to push rather than being told when to really hit home for me. It's heartbreaking and infuriating how so many moms get manipulted to do things they probably wouldn't have agreed to simply because they don't have enough knowledge - this kind of information should be the foundation of antenatal classes!
Thank you for all your videos! However, some doctors become aggressive and defensive when I’m speaking about a birth plan and avoiding unnecessary cesarean
Unfortunately because c sections are big $$
My doctor is working with me to come up with a plan to reduce a c section, I had a difficult labor last time that resulted in forceps and episiotomy so he understands that I don’t want that.
I’m in the us too
I had a midwife with my first pregnancy and I had a c-section, and I had a horrible birth experience with the hospital. My midwifes were very helpful with recovery.
Wow your so amazing I learn a lot from you, my first birth took 13 hours before she came out and my second one 4 hours
And my 3rd child Due date is this coming 3rd April 2021.thank you so much for giving us more information❤️❤️❤️
3rd April, any update? Wish u the best
I was 29 weeks when I found out my baby was breeched. My obgyn told me not to worry about it til 36 weeks. I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks and I had to get a c-section. The most traumatic experience of my life by far.
Throughout the video I kept minimizing it to hit the Like button but I kept forgetting I already had 😂😂😂 if I could like this video multiple times I would! So much good information and so much passion. Your Channel continually reaffirms my desire to become a doula and help advocate for healthy natural births💕💕💕 Thank you Cajun Stork 🥰
Aww thank you!!! That’s so great you find it helpful!!
This is such an informative and educational video!! Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your knowledge on birthing options and what to potentially avoid. My doctor has not even provided 1/4 of the info you just gave.
Try finding a doula!!! (And maybe even a midwife :) )
Super woman. You are blessed with a super gift. You and your family will be blessed and covered because of you. May God continue to cover you and your blessed your anointed hands. I appreciate you and your gift so much and I hope to have someone like you (or, you, ideally!) for my birth, when my time comes.
1 more day and then I’m in my 2nd trimester… as someone who was diagnosed with iron-deficiency a long time ago (it runs in my family) I was glad that at my first prenatal appointment I told the doctor. Her response was fabulous. Even though my experience showed that my iron loss was through heavy periods (thus not chronic anemia), there was no confirmation of that. So she happily said they’d continuously monitor my iron levels throughout the entire pregnancy! This makes me so happy but it’s sad because it seems like if you don’t tell them specifically, they just stop checking certain things.
This is so wild! I have already been doing cat cow yoga poses because it feels so good for my spine and abs. It’s methyl magical how we intuitively know to do some of things to help our pregnancy
I'm cryiiiiiing! Goodness.. u.u trying to have all that emotional out now.. and i feel im a lil bit too late but I'm waiting for my labor soon.. u.u Thank u so so much and God bless you! 😭🌺
Omg! This video is so informative! Thank you soooooo much! I love how real & honest you are! ☺🥰
Your content is the absolute best. I’ve learned so much more from you than any other creator!
Wish I knew this before , I ended up c C section , ... I love your video , you are the life saver :)
Well, I found out that I have Velamentous Cord Insertion. My due date is April 2nd. I may have to have a C-Section. I pray that my baby boy get to full-term.
Wow this is amazing information.. thank you so much. I feel empowered about my future birth experiences. It’s wild to think that the pelvis opening decreases by 30% when on the back. No brainer.
Such an important video, I wish I’d seen it before my first labour that ended up with an emergency c-section. Every little thing that you mentioned on the list happened to me. 😔
Oh no. I’m so so sorry
Me too I totally understand 😞🤟🏾
Same happened with me an emergency c section without any reason now im due after 9 years im into my 35th week can i stay at home during my labour
Thank you for doing what you do,this content is so necessary especially in this time.
Loveyour information is so sweet,
Thank you for this ,i agree with you 100% , you have opened my eyes even more . I pray God answers my pray regarding my birth centre plan.
Ps i can tell you’re a top midwife and are a blessing to the women you look after . Much love 💕
Wow this video just shows that everything I have been saying is right yet my obgyn often makes me sound crazy I have been asking for them to recheck my iron yet they dont with my first they didnt even check when I went into labor or after so I had no idea whether to continue taking my iron after birth
Oh I’m sorry to hear that. Fire them and find someone more willing to listen to you!
Im glad i do alot of dancing i use those positions in my dance's but i get lower and do splits and my husband would always say don't hurt the baby but the lords will my babies would go head down and i would have a very good birth and im praying for the same thing so far everything is looking good i pray it stays that way im 35 weeks and im cleaning the floors hands and knee position and being very intimate 😂 TMI
I love love love this video!!!😍 Thank you so so much you wonderful midwife! I am a midwife myself and from germany and I am shocked when I see how many women have to give birth in their back or are induced or get a c section, just because it's the "normal" way and the midwifes/doctors are to lazy to try the better way to help the baby naturally and through a vaginal birth. I think it's shocking and a shame how many women get an unnecessary c section!! And most of the women don't even know, that it was unnecessary...
So I think your videos are great for the women to learn a lot! Thank you♥️
What I want to ask is: can't breech babies be delivered vaginally where you live? I have assisted many mamas with breech babies in a vaginal birth and it is really not that complicated at all! Actually those births were amazing to watch, when mama did everything on her own and the baby comes down bottom first. Delivering breech babies through c section without trying first is a shame and not necessary!
My state outlaws midwives attending known breeches 😭
Thank you for making this amazing video! It's so informative!
I love your videos!! I learn so much and they also give me confidence and reassurance of choosing a midwife!! Thank you!
I was placed on a continuous fetal monitor and they would not allow me to get up, at all, at just 4 cm. I tried not to get an epidural, but was constantly asked by staff about it over and over when was I ready, was I ready now? Finally the on call doc came in and basically told me any iv meds wouldn’t work and the epidural was needed. Finally I was told that my contractions were so strong and frequent (my contractions started at 2-4 minutes apart from the beginning) that baby could decelerate and go into distress at any time and I would need an emergency c section under general if they couldn’t place the epidural in time. So I ended up getting an epidural and felt nothing, they had me pushing for almost an hour and then said I was almost at 10, almost. I got a healthy baby, but it was not a good experience for me. So glad that I discovered a midwife center semi close to me for this pregnancy.
I tried to move around while I was being monitored but they kept losing the heart beat as soon as I would get outta bed then they would come in an yell at me to get into the bed and lecture me about how I doing something wrong I was a low risk pregnancy nothing wrong with me or baby this second time around I will not be bossed around
Good job! U.U and congrats to both of you! 💋💕
They would. Stuck up hospital staff.
My names Qaira... but it’s pronounced the same as yours!! I’ve never met someone with- well kind of same name 🥺🥺
I’m week 11 with my first born and I’m here to give myself anxiety 😌 KIDDING! It was in my recommendations but I’m so glad it was! I’m going to binge all your videos 🥺❤️❤️
Also what would be a good snack during labor like beef jerky, a Gatorade, water, fruits?
I'm 39 and a half weeks, and baking cookies today. Shortbread with jam sounds good... but then again so does a literal bowl of just sauerkraut so 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Very informative, thank you!
Yes SO SO helpful girl!!i am EXACTLY 35 weeks today
I'm due for my 5th csection, my first baby stopped dilating at 6 cm and automatically my doctor wanted to have a C-section she was being very impatient I felt like if I would have stayed in labor a few more hours I could have had him naturally 😔
Dear am so worried about my 5 c section I want to have a natural birth but they won't allow me
@@genevaofosuaantwi8234 I wish I could do the same but my doctor won't let me she said I will have complications
I love this lady, I wish she was in Florida
Do you NEED a doula even though you have a midwife? Will they not be there to help/coach you? Thank you for all your wonderful tips and information
A doula is very different from a midwife. It is advisable to have a doula if you can
Hello mam,I'm form India, it's really great video, I jus loved it, m 28weeks pregnant. And I'm 32 years old, this is my first pregnancy, and m worried about normal delivery, as people say after 30 years, normal delivery is bit difficult, help me with some tips so that I can prepare myself for a normal delivery. Thank you.
How did it go for you?
I’m having twins and I’m so nervous about a c section!
Hi how did you c section go with your twins
Much valid information in a single video 🥰🥰🥰
Okay. I love your videos. Thank you.
Hi, I love your videos, I am 27 weeks pregnant today. Do you think its safe to have a natural delivery with fibroids? Please let me know.
What was the conclusion? I have fibroids too. I would like to know how you delivered.
It's possible. My aunt has fibroids and had natural birth thrice.
What are a woman’s rights when dealing with OBGYN’s? If the Dr wants to medically induce at 37 weeks for fear of preeclampsia can a woman wait another week or two?
What a great video to share thank you ❤
When start those stretches and exercises in pregnancy?
thank you Kira, I will recommend this video to every mom. Very helpful!
I had my first baby 4 years ago with C-section , and my second baby will be born in 1-2 weeks . Unfortunately my OB won’t allow natural birth if you had C-section before . They explained that there’s risk the old scarf will be ripped open . I don’t agree with it , but it seems to be too late for me to argue with them . I was asked about how I deliveried my first baby on the first doctor visit , then they wrote C-section on my record book , which I didn’t know it meant they were going to do C-section for my second baby . … wish I could have asked and discussed
And then how did it turn out in the end?
I've just come across your video! I don't get why women are not allowed to eat in us hospitals. We need fuel to give us energy to push! I live in the UK and most births are midwife led and I have had such positive experiences in all of my pregnancies
I've heard the majority of the world's births are attended by midwives.! I wish there was more access in America for midwives to practice.
@@CajunStork me too that would be such a positive step! I'm a nurse and midwives here are regulated and registered in the same way we are and have the same standard of training. If only they would start to do the same in the US
Love watching your videos theres always so much invaluable information! ❤️
Thank you!
37 weeks pregnant tomorrow!!!
My mom is always saying that my baby is too big and I’m going to have to do a c section & when I tell her I have been watching videos & learning natural birth things, she looks at me like (I had your 3 brothers when the pain gets overwhelming you gonna be screaming for an epidural)(don’t get me wrong she’s really supportive, but she doesn’t think I can handle) my husband thinks I can do it and encourages me, & just this morning she said she had a dream & she thinks it means I have to do a c section I’m currently 38 weeks & 4 days first baby💙 he’s probably around 8 pounds by now, I’m praying and asking God for strength but that whatever is best for me & my baby be done 🙏
(I will let y’all know how was my birth experience)
I'm on my 10th baby right now 37 weeks. All my babies were big and I pushed them all out except 1 because the cord was on his neck. Don't believe until you are in labor yourself. My baby is bog again. And I know I'm pushing her out...lol
What’s your update?
I started having contractions at 4am December 26th, since the night before was Christmas I was up all day long and had no sleep, waiting home till 8am, contraction app had told me to go to the hospital 3x already, got to the hospital 9am by this time the contractions was super mega painful & probably every 6 min, was 3cm dilated, waited till 11am & wasn’t dilating but I was in so much pain but also super calm (& super tired 😴 since I had no sleep) they wanted to send me home but I live an hour away I asked if they could give me some medicine to sleep a bit because I was super tired and in pain but didn’t want epidural/anesthesia, so they gave me a morphine shot and took me to the delivery room so I could try to sleep as soon as I got the shot my water broke🤦🏻♀️😂 & contractions got worse lol, all I could do was stay calm and prey God for strength every time I had one, I was finally able to nap every 5 min in between contractions(that’s how tired I was) finally at 5pm/6pm I was probably 7cm dilated and I just could no longer with the pain and accepted the epidural I was sad because I didn’t wanted, around 8pm I think I was almost 10cm, it was time to push I only had to push 3x it was so quick, I didn’t feel anything & he was a big boy…it’s hard to explain how the pain is but I’m really amazed by women’s that have all natural baby & more than one kid, thank God I got the epidural because I had a third-degree tear & they had to stitch me up I didn’t feel anything because I was under anesthesia, I lost a lot of blood even had to get blood transfusion, had to wear adult diaper when sitting had to use a breastfeeding pillow on my butt😭😂( labor worst parts before & after labor, best part pushing since I didn’t feel anything , doctors were amazed how calm I was, I even asked if it was normal to be in extreme pain like I was🤦🏻♀️😭😂)
Have been working on getting baby to go head down since 30 weeks when u found out he went transverse, after being head down the entire time before now. I'm now 32 and 3 and as far as I can tell he isn't head down yet... I've had 2 vaginal births and really didn't see a chance of çsection ahead of time.. praying baby turns before ultrasound at 34 weeks.
How did it go?
How did it go?
Great video! Thanks for the tips ☺️
Thank you! Happy about our decision to get a Doula!
My Dr's are telling me I have a breech baby & need a scheduled C-section. Yet I feel my baby's hiccups deep in my lower right pelvis, so I'm not buying it. I've had a 9 lb boy & an 8 lb girl vaginally, no gestational diabetes. I'm due for a boy in August. They said he's very big, no gestational diabetes though. I think they're just intimidated?
You are amazing, am 31 weeks, my ultrasound says my baby is at head down position jus wondering when my labor begins pls reply if you come across my comment. Thank you
thank you so much that is so imformative, you are a life-saver
When I found out I was pregnant my first thought was I want a midwife/doula and I want to birth this baby naturally. Unfortunately after doing my research they’re so expensive and I’m in a very low income area also I’m high risk so I’m really scared of my biggest fear coming to light which is having a csection... I’m due January 11th so I hope things go well I just really hope things can go a little good.
Look for one in training!! They are notmally free because they need to get their hours. At least where I live that's how it is. Good luck!!
Look into ones that your insurance cover
Jan 11 my due date. Hey girl hey. How r u feeling. I’m so ready to have this baby.
@@Ourwrld10 I’m doing amazing... baby boy came early on dec 19th I was having preeclamptic symptoms and they couldn’t control my blood pressure or sugars (diabetic) so I had an emergency induction.
@@leticiasantana5675 awwww. I hope all is well with u guys. This little boy here is stubborn
I agree!! Midwifes>>>>physicians.. midwives are MUCH MORE experienced than doctors, they know a lot more! . I will 100% listen to my midwife than any doctors or any ACOG articles. My doctor only spent 3 years in school and 5 years in residency. Midwives are much more educated than that!!
In Guyana they give birth on back , its is terrible!
Facts!!
More than terrible and if u try getting out if bed while you're having contractions the nurses will start to scream at u to get back in bed
How do you know when to go to the hospital when laboring at home? Like how close should contractions be or what should I be feeling before its really time to go?
Check out my video on stages and phases of labor
Love ya Kira! I'm subscribed!
Welcome!!!
Thank you for so much useful information! It's really worth watching.
Important question.
How long do I need to wait until my baby comes down and moves from the breech position? My baby is breech at 34th week. How long do I need to wait?
C.S is becoming common nowadays don't know why traditional midwives perform normal delivery than Physicians
You're an angel... Thank you so so much 😘😘😘😘
Thank You!
I have chronic high blood pressure and I want to birth naturally. My first time, I was induced with pitocin in a hospital, forced to endure painful back labor and ended up getting an epidural. They wouldn't let me labor on all fours while experiencing pre-epidural contractions because it was stressing the baby out (which may have been the pitocin's fault). I was miserable, the nurse was awful to me and I ended up getting an episiotomy. It was a horrible birth experience for me and I don't want a hospital birth. I'd rather have a midwife and labor as I want to.
Hi did you ever birth naturally?
Love this video. Thank you.
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I wish you could travel around to help me to give birth :/
I love your channel!
31 weeks, I am starting the positions you suggested today! God bless.
Thank you so much for this video! You always have such good information and advise. It's such a blessing to be living in a time were this information is able to be shared so easily! No more just walking into having a baby and blindly going along with what ever the hospital is going to do to you!