SURE Signs of Labor! How-To Know that You're ACTUALLY in Labor! | Sarah Lavonne
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- Oh the infamous question of all time - how do I KNOW for sure that I'm in labor? What are the signs of labor? What aren't signs of labor? How do I time my contractions? When should I go to the hospital?
I share with you the TRUE signs of labor - fully understanding that everyone is different and of course your story will look different - but this will help you stay HOME until it's actually time to go! ALWAYS trust your instincts and listen to your body. All that and more tips so that you can let go of any stress, let yourself labor and go when it's the right time. I also suggest supplementing with my "Warning Signs" video and "How-to Labor at Home" videos- they all go together!!
*Second/Third-time mommas (and beyond): just to clarify, the sensation criteria is the same but you would move the frequency of contractions up to 3-5 minutes for 1 hr instead of 2.
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I've gave birth twice and still not even sure wtf is going on. 😐🙄
Well that makes me feel "better". I feel strong braxton hicks and I'm asked if I'm having contractions. I honestly don't know. Either it'll get worse/more consistant, go away, or baby will slip out lol.
I’m the same third baby and have no idea lol due date Jan 18💙
Girl same 😩
Same thing here🤔😔
Facts!😭👏🏽
I had lower back contractions. Thought i'd watch this video and waters broke while I was watching this! Lol Arrived at hospital at 9cm!😳😀
Omg so lucky
Wow! that's amazing!!! Hope you had a great birth! I just made. similar video on my channel.
Omg I’m 35weeks and 4days and I have extreme lower back pains and I’m feeling flueish 🥺
الله يبارك لنا 😍 😍 😍
Tell me what you did to induce labor ?
She is exactly right. I knew when it was time. There was NO question. There came a point when the contractions became ALL CONSUMING, they were 3 minutes apart, and I said “let’s go.” Showed up at 8 cm dilated, and baby was born 1.5 hours later.
With my mom's first child she never had any contraction pains and her water didn't break she happened to go in for a normal dr appointment and she was almost fully dilated and they rushed her to the hospital and she still felt no pain until they broke her water and she delivered 25 minutes later... Almost the same exact experience for her 2nd child (me) 7 years later!
Same here!!! I was in labor for 40 minutes and only pressure like I had to poop and my baby’s head was out no pain nothing else he was still in water bag and they had to pop it with his head crowning then I felt his head at that point and they cut me with his head down there and I felt the burn cus they never gave me local anesthesia so that’s I felt was burn from being cut! They also never gave me local to stitch me back up and I felt every stitch and on the last stitch I said ouch and the surgeon said woa you never got an epidural!?!? I said no not even local anesthesia when they gave me episiotomy and they all (nurses doctors) told me I had wicked high pain threshold cus I only felt the last stitch when the surgeon pulled and tightened the last one stitch!!!! Imagine that kind of ádrenaline rush!! I am pretty sure it was all adrenaline that made me withstand that pain and when I was being stitched I wasn’t paying attention to pain I was embracing my newborn and in love and that’s on another level of just being able to forget all the madness happening around or to you!!! TRUST YOUR BODY WAS MADE FOR THIS WOMEN!!!! Love and light to you all!!! Shalom 🕊💖✨👑💛✨
Wow!!!! What a lucky woman 😍
Wow - that’s amazing!!!!
This is what I'm terrified of 🤭 the pressure feels like surely baby will just fall out!
I never knew I was having contractions my first pregnancy. I was sent into l&d and the nurses kept asking me if I felt that contraction, I was like umm no lol. I could see them happening on the screen but I never felt them. I just felt the crazy pressure when I had to start pushing:
34 hours in natural labour - 1st time mom. It took me 24 hours to get in Active labour 4cm, and 10 hours to delivery. 30 minutes of pushing phase.
If you and your baby are healthy and you really want to have a natural birth, just let your body works on its pace.
My water broke when I was fully dilated.
37 weeks today 💙
Praying for Safe & Quick Normal/Vaginal Delivery, In Jesus Name 🙏 Amen
Thank you for this vid! ❤
Nice! You got this!
Amen
Amen 🙏🏾
Amen!
Sarah, I'm so grateful to you. As a mom who had a traumatic first experience, Ive never been able to get past it. Your videos are so calming and reassuring.
😂😂😂 the “shut up don’t talk to me right now” description is so accurate.
That's simply not true! "When u are in Labor, there will be NO Doubt in your mind!".. Not for everyone! With my 1st baby I was still saying "I really don't think I'm in Labor, I'm just a little uncomfortable" at the hospital (mother made me go). Anyways, I was 9.5 cm when we arrived & they asked "OK, are u ready to push?"!!!
Where my January mamas at??!
Here
Here 🤷🏻♀️☺️
Due Jan 12 🤰🏽🙋🏽♀️
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Here
Hmmm... if I listened to this with my first child I probably would have had him at home. I never got to the point where I was moaning and groaning through contractions. I got to the hospital at 7 cm dilated and only went because my husband really wanted me to. I was uncomfortable and in pain but still able to speak. I was not at all convinced I was actually in labor. Everyone is different.
I needed this. A wake up call to get me to stop fixating on my contractions that are definitely irregular and mild. Being a ftm I just get so wrapped up trying to figure out if it's true labor or not. And then it stops 🤣 38 +4 and I'm so ready for this baby girl to come out.
I am 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby ♡ I am so excited,tired ,sore back and have had morning sickness through my whole pregnancy so I can't wait to finally have this beautiful baby boy in my arms ♡♡♡
Me one month postpartum still watching pregnancy and labor videos because I love her content 😭😭
Same here lol
XxKIKIBxX im almost 4 months postpartum and still watch her videos lol!
XxKIKIBxX you guys are the best!
omg same
Sarah personality is amazing! I just made a similar video on my channel. Happy Motherhood!
I really like your positive and energetic way of communicating. It’s really uplifting. Also, I love the idea of celebrating the little signs even if they don’t mean you are going into labor right away. I needed to hear that waiting these last two weeks for baby to arrive!
My water fully broke at 19 weeks and THANKFULLY, i didnt deliver my twins until 28+2. I did have to stay in the hospital from 24 weeks until delivery though. Worst and most terrifying pregnancy ive ever had! My twins are doing amazing despite being 12 weeks early and having VERY little amniotic fluid. They are now 4 months old (1 month adjusted)
Aww glad everyone is healthy ◇
@@ingridleask4236 thank you ❤
Congrats, mama! Glad they are doing great ❤️
Congratulations
Twins are usually early as there is 2. But that’s super early. My mum had my twin sisters on time at 40 weeks exactly. She was due to get induced and the night before her waters broke. Anyway congrats on your babies hope you are all doing well x
I went to my weekly appointment today and doctor let me know my cervix is softening. Baby could be here any day and I’m so excited! I’m hoping he can hold off until Friday. I really want him to be an October baby💙
I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced at 37 weeks. 38 weeks and 3 days today...we may have October babies!
@@chelseywalker7123 Yay 💙 I hope you have a safe delivery and fast recovery ☺️
Did you end up having the baby yet !?
@@ximenamorales1553 yes!! Came to the hospital last night. I was getting what I called really bad “cramps”. I couldn’t sleep them off and they were 5 mins apart, for an hour, each 1 minute long. When I got to the hospital I was 2cm dilated then an hour later I was 4 cm dilated. I ended up having my baby boy at 249 pm! Honestly the contractions were worse than actually pushing out the baby. I did epidural 😁
Congratulations my edd was 1st October and Iam still here
As a first time mom, your videos are super helpful when no one really tells you anything about contractions and labor, besides a 5-1-1 rule. Currently 39+6 and going through contractions, still able to do things and distract myself through them.
Anyelyn Encinosa good luck!! So soon!
how are you. im 39wks +1day and scsared
39 weeks tomorrow with my first! so ready to get this baby OUT and meet him! your videos are so helpful!! 💛💛
I’m 35 weeks praying and hoping for safety and normal delivery. God bless to all Moms
Good luck girl , I’m due this June as well 😅
@@sahraabdi8020 are you having a boy too? 😍
I’m due June 11th and looooord I just want this baby out neooooow!!! I’ll be 36 weeks this Friday 😬
@@briannacherry235 I am 36 weeks and 4 days my doctor is planning to schedule induction delivery by 37 weeks I am excited
I.m 35 weeks and 1 day but yesterday night my water brakes and I dont feel any pain is it ok or i must go to hospital
I’m a first time mom. I’m having twin boys within the next 8/9 weeks. I’m glad you made this video. I been having pain but I typically just deal with it. It normally hits hard at night🤦🏾♀️
2 weeks and 3 days left rn 🥺😳 with my first im soo excited and I too just want this baby OUT!
UPDATE:
Gave birth yesterday 💙 5 days early! 12.12.20 👶🏾
Congratulations
Congratulations that's my mommy born day.
34 weeks today with my first ❤️ I’ve watched so many videos but can’t seem to get enough 😂
My water broke on my baby girls due date in bed at 5 am and she was here by 10 am. So a very fast(to me) 5 hour all natural labor. Consistant mild contractions started around 5:30 am. Arrived at hospital around 6:30 am at 5 cm. Very painful labor, but I'm glad it happened how it did. She was out in just 2 pushes! Baby #1 & 2 I was induced & hooked up to a bunch of stuff so I couldn't move into different positions like I did this time. Not to mention how long my labor was with them hours & hours...7.11oz 4.18.2020
38 weeks on Monday with my 2nd. I just want this baby OUT
YES!! I'm 37 weeks since yesterday and I'm so exhausted already!!
I'm 38 weeks tomorrow with number 4 and I feel this comment.
I'll be 39-weeks on Monday. I want a May baby so I need this kid to stay in utero at least until Friday, May 1st! 😄
39wks and 3d w/ my 2nd and am soo uncomfortable...
Feeeeeeeeling it ! I’m 37 weeks but I’m 100% my due date is way off. My belly measures like I’m 40 weeks AND my baby weighs about 7 pounds already! Well if the ultrasound is accurate usually it’s somewhat off but still 7 pounds at 37 weeks?!?? Lol
I personally could never wait that long!
This is baby #7
And they have all been so different!
My first I didn't feel any contractions, ever. I was induced and I had to watch the screen to see if I was having them!
With my son I went from 7cm to him on the table in 2 min. The Dr. Missed the birth and he was down the hall.. no one caught him.
My last baby my contractions were never regular, they were 2min then 7min then 5min then 3min the entire time. The nurses didn't know what to think😆
I am definitely not text book when it comes to labor. But I have known every time that "this is it" when labor has started naturally.
I'm 35 weeks right now and definitely nervous but patiently waiting! Wish my water would just break so I could comfortably go in lol but it never has before on its own... we will see!
My contractions were irregular for hours, so I waited for them to be “regular”... I was 7 cms when I got to the hospital. So obviously those irregular contractions were moving things along. Every experience is different.
Same thing happened to me twice! With my current pregnancy I've talked to my new provider about that experience and she says in these cases she pays more attention to intensity over frequency. So hopefully that helps me get there in time with a farther hospital!
37 weeks on Sunday.... I'm so done, just waiting for baby to be done.
"Distract until you can't anymore" 😅 Yep. I was in labor for 28hrs at my house before we left for the hospital.
Woah that's a long time
40 weeks today and just waiting for the baby to finally come out 💖🥰🙏🏻
My biggest fear is my water breaking while I’m in public 😂
Don't worry. It usually happens when you are calm and relaxed. Mine has broken at 3:30am while in bed with all three of my pregnancies. As long as baby is not breech and contractions are tolerable I've tooken my sweet time before going to the hospital. I eat, shower, pray, get the kiddos ready, call my in laws, mom by around 8am so they are not startled lol. Just try to be comfortable before it gets intense and have to hit the hospital setting. Pregnant with my fourth and he's breech at 32 weeks, my first time ever so I'm hoping he flips before then so I can labor at home and avoid a c-section as I'm scared of epidural and surgery.😖Best of luck to you mama. 💕
I’m terrified my water will break while I’m in the car. I heard amniotic fluid rotes car seats.. hubby would be so low key mad
Bring towels to sit on car. Layer those towels. :) just have them in the car ready to go
Then just stay home simple 😂😂
@@biancalewis4232 My sisters water broke in my car and it didn’t smell or anything similar to it.
Crazy how I was watching to see if my pain was labor at home on Jan 15th. Based on what you described, I went to the hospital and sure enough, my water broke as soon as I got to the triage room. They found that I had severe preeclampsia, so I came right in time for them to monitor and help me deliver my baby girl safely. I’m so thankful for you posting this video.
Thank God for you.
I've been trying to ask my OB and nurses and they never answer my questions 🙃 I've been so confused with what I'm supposed to be feeling this entire pregnancy until now at 37 weeks because of you. They're always in such a rush and give me a cut and dry answer that never makes sense to me. These videos really helped me understand what I'm supposed to be feeling. Giving me so comfort finally ❤
That’s because obs and nurses are used to induced and fake births. They don’t typically let moms labor without trying to intervene and causing lots of problems.
If I had waited until contractions were 2-4 minutes apart I would have had my baby at home. 😂😂😂 I 100% questioned whether I was in labor or not. I was having very uncomfortable period like cramps. I didn’t want to take a chance and went to the hospital despite not being sure. My cervix was checked at 1cm when I arrived. One hour later I was at 10cm and pushed out my baby in 30 seconds. I’m now in my 3rd pregnancy and will definitely not being laboring at home for any amount of time to say the least. 😂
You have a very lovely vibe that gives me confidence
Floarea Soarelui 775 SAME! 🙌🏾
I was thinking the same thing. The way she speaks to people is pretty empowering as well
Lol I posted that a few days before I delivered my baby. Good luck girls and stay positive! May you have the experience you desire!
39 weeks and 4 days 😭😭 first baby , just mucus coming out , kinda impatient and worried
@@madaiflores7200 hey! Did you gave birth until now?
It is normal we all have been like this but the moment you meet the baby deserves every thing
Most people I know say, you would know you’re in labour when your water breaks, but from watching lots of labour videos and stories. Not everyone water breaks😅 am living all in gods hands. Baby will come when ready 😌
I'm 40 weeks today and have been really nauseous, having random braxton hicks, cramping, back pain and pelvic pressure. I'm so thankful you put this video out today, I really needed to hear this again💕
I am 40 weeks in 2 days. I'm so tired. Good luck 💕💕💕💙💙
Did you have your baby yet?
@@lilly2alex No not yet 😂 I see my midwife in the morning and if my cervix is favorable I am going to request a membrane sweep! I'm almost certain I've been having prodromal labor/false labor going on 4 days now. I'm a first time mom so all this is new to me. It's very exhausting for me mentally and emotionally, physically I am still doing well. Praying baby comes soon tho. I have one more week before I will schedule an induction!
@@lilly2alex Thank you for asking tho 💕 it's been a difficult week for me....
Well I hope all goes well for you too! Can’t believe you’ve been going through this for a week now!
39 weeks pregnant today. Just recovered from covid. This is baby boy #4 for me. I made it! Now I’m ready for my sweet boy to come.
Same
So grateful to have found your channel somewhat early in my pregnancy. 💖 Now about to be 33 weeks on Monday and I’m so ready for this baby. Loll. June can’t come soon enough! 😊
yay!! getting so close!
Yey me too, am nervous and excited at same time. South Africa and this Covid-19 hope I get through this.
Jabulile Wati You’ll do great momma! 😊😊
Hello from Germany! I am a professional midwife working in hospital and accompanying women through birth. Your online content is superb!
I stumbled across your channel yesterday on night duty. Needed inspiration again to turn a posterior baby. (Completely forgotten that we also have peanut balls in the delivery room... I has not used until yesterday forever).
Whatever:
You are funny, competent (really helpful for women), encouraging and free of hocus pocus, yet still bring the magic of childbirth across.
Keep up the good work! Julia ❤
Omg thank you so so much!!!
On my fourth baby I lived 30 min from the hospital. I felt things were happening but as usual when I transfer from home to hospital things slow down in intensity. I was sent home and then kept in touch with my midwife, I still couldn't tell if this was labour and then my baby was born at home. It's so hard for mothers to know for sure! That part I find hard because as birthing mother's we try to trust the experts rather then ourselves. It's super confusing!!
Sarah, you are such a blessing for sharing your knowledge to the public and taking time to make these videos! You have been such a great help! 💙
awww thank you so much you're the best!!
If I listened to this with my first birth, I would have had the midwives showing up after transition! My contractions at the beginning of labor were around 50sec and 7ish apart and transition happened fast. Took my body under 5hrs to hit 10cm with my first.
With my son, a contraction woke me at 3:00 am and we headed for the hospital in the next fifteen minutes after that. He was here safely and healthily by 6:40 am through natural, vaginal birth.
God is great!!
At 35 weeks, I'm hoping for a quick, safe, natural vaginal birth like this or even easier. 🙏🏿
1st baby 🥰 Due date Oct.4,2020 ❤️❤️❤️
hope everything is going well❤️❤️❤️
How did it go! Xxx
This is a much needed video. I'm 38 weeks pregnant and needed a refresher of when to go to the hospital. Also, your makeup looks amazing! Thank you!
Same here 38weeks today 👶
Yes lol... tomorrow I'm 37weeks... experiencing some pelvic and back pain... guess baby is baby engaging... 😉
@@blesingudeh good luck and be safe... I did some of the engagement positions she has on her channel.. you should try them... I do them randomly throughout the day... whenever I feel mild pain or discomfort.. 😇
I just had my baby on the 30th of April naturally and my labor was not like my first at all or textbook whatsoever.
My contractions were semi-consistent but I had to sort-of keep them coming (walking, standing and moving hips side to side, rocking on a birth ball) if I just relaxed, my contractions would stall out.
Labor lasted 11 hours (with semi-consistent painful contractions), transition was about 30 minutes, pushed through 4 contractions and had him within 10 minutes after getting put on the bed. I burst about every blood vessel in both eyes (they told me to push as hard as I could do to baby’s heartbeat lowering substantially with every contraction) so I did.
I really wanna experience my water breaking at night and like waking up my husband to tell him our little girl is coming 🥺 I pray I don’t need to be induced or have my water broken.
That's what I want. I was induced with 2 of 3 of my babies but my water did break on its own at the hospital with my son. With my daughter I had silent labor I only went in because I just new and I was at a 5 and 3 hours later still no contractions but there she was. So I have never got to feel real labor. So we are quit curious how baby number 4 will announce him self. 5 weeks togo.
That’s what happened to me with my first. Water broke in bed and woke my hubs and was out the house in 30min and my son was here 3 hours later- no medication/epidural (as I wanted) and I’m 34 wks now so I’m hoping she gives me enough time to get to the hospital. Praying my water doesn’t break in public…or…at work. 🤞🏾
@@RealEstateWithRenita so funny I made this comment two weeks ago! My little girl came an entire month early on 8/5 at 9:57 am due to severe preeclampsia developing extremely fast within less than 3 days time! So emergency c-section it was! I was already hospitalized so when I woke up feeling severe liver pain it was time!
@@alyssagraham1144 congratulations. Hope you had a safe delivery, sounds like you did! Blessings
@@RealEstateWithRenita thank you so much! She is in nicu but she’s a strong Baby girl and has had no help breathing so I’m sure she won’t be in long! 💜💜💜
I think I’m in the latent phase of labor. My contractions quit and start back up, but each time they’re stronger and stronger. My hospital says this is normal especially in early labor
So... What happened?
Brittany I still had to be induced😂 I was in early labor but not progressing like I should be, my constructions wouldn’t stay steady so I was induced! Baby just turned 3 months last month on the 27th❤️
@Moa Ipi thank you! I was in fact in early labor but I wasn’t making much progression so I got induced at 39+3! Had her on April 27th of this year❤️ she’s doing amazing, crawling, pulling her self up on things, eating real food super well, loves her big sister! It’s been rough but still good!
Don’t worry if your water doesn’t break! Mine broke halfway through pushing. My husband likes to tell the story about how the nurses and doctor looked like they were in the splash zone at seaworld😏 There was audible POW, and baby came out less than five minutes later.
With my 3rd when I was pushing him out my husband got splashed because of how fast he came out.
When I showed up to the hospital, my baby was crowning 🤪🤰👶
Needles to say, my labor process was only a couple hours from start to finish. But I had been praying to God for a fast delivery. Won't He do it! 😂
I hope mine goes something like this lol
@@karaniqueskorner yeah, I had watched a news story about a lady almost having her baby in her mini van as her husband was trying to get them to the hospital. She said they had prayed for a fast delivery but didn't realize it would be that fast. After that, I started praying for a fast delivery too. God comes through. 🙏
With my 3rd baby I had no contractions at all until my water broke and he was born about an hour and a half later.
Definitely listen to your body, if I had waited 1-2hours of the painful contractions he would have been born at home. 😬
Due November 10 and I had my last baby 8 years ago it’s amazing how we forget what labor feels like had to watch to get some sort of memory back
I’m due November 10th too
Almost over hope you have a healthy safe delivery
@@positive_vibes5763 hope
You have a healthy and safe delivery too
I’m due November 10 too
I'm due November 8th😀😀
A friend of mine had her waters break at 29 weeks, the midwives confirmed they had broke, but they sent her home with medication and told her to try and keep the baby in for two more weeks. The next day, she got an infection, she went to the hospital again and they gave her a c section.
Until you cannot ignore anymore, this line is perfect to knw exactly when to go , this will be my cumpos
I cant wait until my water breaks. My little ones come out right after it breaks like within seconds I get to the ring of fire. I love watching your videos for a refresher even though I'm 37w6d with baby 4.
Baby #4.... girl you better park in the hospital parking lot and sleep in your car... 😂😂
@@donitawhite8111 haha I have thought about it.
31+6 weeks and I'm due 2-21-21 with my second. My first will be 7 in January and he has induced ta 41 weeks. Praying this one is natural. So excited!
I dealt with an irritable uterus my first pregnancy. Multiple times I went to the hospital for painful contractions, and the doctors told me I didn't know what labor pain actually felt like. I was induced, and when I was in active labor the nurse asked if I wanted an epidural yet, and I honestly didn't realize how far along I was because it still felt like what I knew as braxton hicks. It wasn't until I was pushing her out and I was tearing where I could tell the difference.
I'm a first time mom at 30 and already in my 36th week. Your video is very helpful when it comes to all of my questions about labor and childbirth. I really don't want to stay long in the hospital that is why I am really keeping in mind everything you said. Thank you for your big help! much love from The Philippines 💞
I’m not sure if you should tell people to try and be in denial. My ENTIRE labor was 1 hour. From tiny little contraction to baby in my arms. Almost delivered at home because I constantly underestimate how much pain I’m in. I spoke the entire time to my nurses and husband. I showed up to the hospital at 5cm with 35 minutes of contractions. I labored so quick I doubted myself.
2nd baby , 36 weeks and I'm still binge watching these videos. Been having bouts of INTENSE practice contractions that go away, for about a week. Labor progressed quickly last time; so I'm hoping this time is fast but hoping I'll actually know if it's real.
I know your comment is a year old but I'm curious to know how your 2nd labor went? Was it fast like your first baby? Im 36 weeks as well and my first labor went super fast also. Hoping for the same with my 2nd 🙂
Who is due on October?
Me
Me
Due Halloween!
Meeeeeee
I am. Sunday.
I am 40+8 today and had my second sweep yesterday. I am 3cm dilated and the midwife was surprised to see me back again. Massive bloody show all day today and lots of period type pains and irregular contractions. This video has really helped me to relax and just wait for proper pain and regularity! Really appreciate your work, thank you very much. Fingers crossed I'm not far away now! 💜💜💜
Then your 41weeks there is no plus 8
I ignored my contractions until I passed my mucus plug took off to hospital right away and baby was born 30 min after
All pregnancies are different because I was having very small and minor contractions and thought it was the Braxton Hicks and 4-5 hours later they were more uncomfortable and still thought nothing of it and finally my water broke and it took minutes for my contractions to be 2 min apart and by the time I got to the hospital I delivered my baby within an hour and wasn’t able to get the epidural because of how quickly my labor escalated and that’s how my baby boy was born in a flash
I had my baby 10/12/2020. I think I labored for three days. I went and did laundry one of those days that my contractions where 15 min apart and then the next day I felt completely fine. Later early in the morning around midnight I went to use the restroom and I knew right away that I was in labor the strength of contractions told me to get to the hospital ASAP. I got to the hospital 30min later and was told I was 10cm and I needed up having my baby with no epidural at 1:15am. Absolutely painful absolutely worth it
38 weeks on Saturday and cannot wait to have this baby
As a first time mom I started watching all your videos since becoming pregnant and I’m feeling more at ease on what to expect.. my liddo one is due in July.. and I’m hoping the hospital are a little less hectic by then..
Natalie Pina Im due July 29-August 2nd FTM as well
Still waiting at 39 wks and 2 days. No signs of labor, contractions ect. Just want him out and here 😩❤️
I didn’t go to the hospital with my second because the contractions were SO irregular and only somewhat intense so I didn’t think it was labour... didn’t make it to the hospital haha.
Suddenly felt the urge to push at home and made my husband drive us 1 minute down the street to a nearby clinic and we JUST made it there in time to get me wheeled in, on a bed, get my shorts off, broke my water and baby shot out in 2 pushes.
Contractions were every minute, then 8 minutes, then 3, then 17 etc etc right up until probably 2 minutes before he came out 🤣😳
This video has been very educational that I actually screen recorded majority of it to save in my notes for when I actually go into labor. This is my second baby, and with my first I only experienced contractions (had water broken at hospital). My labor was very different than what you explained. I have very high pain tolerance and so when I was having contractions, to me they just weren’t progressing. They were still far apart and I was maybe a 4 on a scale to 10. But because of my pain tolerance, hubby suggested we make our way to the hospital and since it was our first baby. My contractions started at 6am and we were at the hospital by 1pm. When I got there the l&d nurse said you shouldn’t be here unless you’re in painful contractions but I’ll check you anyways. I was 5 cm dilated. So it makes me nervous trying to wait it out until they get unbearable because who knows I might be ready to push by that time.
I had really bad food poisoning and once I recovered my contractions started. I thought I was dehydrated went to my appointment and my doctor ran test everything was fine and I was not dilated. I had a baby 2 days later. My contractions were 1-2 minutes apart I was in denial went grocery shopping in so much pain and ended up droving myself to the hospital.I had a successful VBAC🥰 only meds I received were pain meds and antibiotics.
amazing congrats
Well I have 2 kids I slept through out the day thinking it was just normal BHC until my water broke then I realized I was in labor 😐
I had very very mild cramps
When I grow I want to be just like you... ☺️I had a crazy labor.. contractions non stop because baby was malpositioned. Birthed at home and loved it.
I had irregular contractions till my Baby was born 🤣 short and irregular contractions. And this Baby was born in an intact amniotic sac 😅😊
does that mean your water didn't break??
@@user-pk1bb6nf1q yes. Exactly.
34 weeks with my third & ive been having nonstop Braxton Hicks & lots of period cramping 😩😩😩
I felt so called out with the being frustrated at still being pregnant 😂
Edited to add that it way be wise to make a video about precipitous labors so that some will even know that they exist? Idk. I may be trigger happy because I’ve had so many.
So, I know this isn’t the case for everyone but, my first labor (and second through seventh) was precipitous. I never recommend a first time laboring mother wait several hours before heading to the hospital. As far as consistency goes all of my kids came within two hours (my second and fourth within one hour) and my contractions were not exactly as consistent as they should have been for what’s considered “real” labor. With number five, I was sent out because my contractions weren’t consistent enough and they didn’t think I was progressing. I arrived at the hospital dilated to a three. They sent me away, I sat in the parking lot laboring for ten minutes and came back in just in time for my water to break and her to come flying out in an elevator.
Like I said, I know this isn’t every case and precipitous labors like mine are pretty rare. But, for a first timer I do (even with the quarantine) recommend at least going in to get checked when you notice a pattern and you can’t talk through them.
First time mom, 37 weeks today and I’m so confused, don’t know if I’m having contractions or this baby just moves too much , it hurts 😩😩
Thank you for your video! Very informative ❤️
What was it? Did you go until labour? I'm in week 37 (36+4) and also a first time mum and totally nervous about labour.
As a first time mom, I was dilated to 4cm on my due date but baby didn't come for another week! I only labored at home for an hour or two and went to the hospital and soon as the contractions were all-consuming. I'm glad I went with my instincts because when I got to the hospital I was at 8cm and had my baby a few hours later! Flex and flow! 😉
You were labouring for a week! 😳 That's so scary! although I have such bad Braxton hicks all day, every day (38 weeks today) I could be in the same boat and never know 😂 I can't wait for this baby to be OUT
@@Skinner-rx5jd No actually I was just 4cm dilated before going into labor! I only labored 8 hours. 😊 Sometimes I wonder if Braxton hicks help... I hope they make your labor go smoothly! ❤
Pray for me guys my due date is tomorrow and don’t even have any pains. I just wanna meet my baby boy😭😭😭
My first labour was 2 hours 40 minute!! I’m currently 36+6 with my second daughter absolutely crapping myself this labour is going to be even quicker 😳
I'm only 36 weeks but I am ready for this little girl to be here. She's already showing signs of being bigger than average and I am exhausted
sarahbearrsmiles i can feel u. I’m 36wks pregnant too.....
Is she here yet?
@@SpicyPretzel she isn't yet but I'm being induced tomorrow so she should hopefully be here by Friday
It's funny you say contractions need to be strong. My husband made me go to the hospital with my last one because they were frequent, but I didn't feel they were strong at all. Maybe like a mild period cramp. We got to the hospital and it turns out I was 10 cm dilated. My water broke as I was going through transition, and I pushed my girl out (2 pushes) 5 mins after. So... Also listen to your partner 😉
I guess cause it was my first experience, but it took me until I was in full-on active labor to know for sure that I was in labor. And then I got to the birthing center and I was fully dilated and fully effaced. Yeah it is funny to look back on. 🤣 I regret not going in sooner. But everyone is different!
I was 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant with my first baby when I started having lower back pains, went to sleep, woke up the next morning and went to the bathroom, there was a little bit of blood and I made my husband take me to the hospital. No pain at all, when we arrived I was only 2cm and they told me it's going to take all day. I am not lying, two hours after arriving at the hospital, I started bleeding ALOT and was already 8cm (in 2 hours)...so since arriving at the hospital until my daughter was born....a TOTAL of 4 hours!! They even asked me if it was my second child *hiehiehie*
I’m 40 weeks on Sunday & I just want my baby out 😫
I’m 40+3 today! I feel ya! Hope we both start soon :)
First baby born 8/20/20
My contractions were consistently 40 mins apart then 15 mins then 10 for 10 hours. Then I had one at 7 min and I went to the hospital (they felt horrible I thought there is noooo way I am waiting for 5 mins! Lol). By the time I got to hospital (15 mins later) they were 5 mins apart. Checked me out & I was at 4cm. 30 mins later they were so completely unbearable and never ending. From the start my contractions lasted for an average of 2 1/2 mins. Next, they rolled me down to the delivery room and I puked and had a BM. Then I got the epidural and 3hrs later I was at 10 cm. I pushed for 2 hrs and 50 mins. The last hour my contractions were about 6 mins long and they had me pushing 2x in a contraction. No tearing, no cutting. I was up going to the bathroom 2 hrs after delivery. Shout out to to those who go natural-i could never. My contractions were ridiculously painful, especially at 5 mins and less. But once the epidural kicked in it was smooth sailing.
I’m 34 weeks and water trickles quite a LOT randomly today and since 30 weeks . It’s not pee. It’s like while I’m walking . So no that isn’t always true.. it’s just normal not necessarily “water breaking “ if your trickling s gush of fluid that’s not pee.
My sister in law had something similar. They said it was her back waters as you have front and back waters apparently. If you haven’t had your baby yet you might want to mention it next time you see midwife, though it is probably all good 😊
I’m 33 weeks with my second baby and it’s been about 5 years sense I had my first and I have forgotten how everything works so this is very helpful. 😂
I'm exactly the same 33 weeks.. With 2nd she's 7 and I feel like I've gone back to the beginning again lol xx
Same 😂
I know people who had irregular contractions but has gone into labour that is difficult to know when to go because not every body reacts the same
Absolutely calming. So informative. ❤ and the beautiful Sarah. 👌
All videos I watched before the birth of my first born advised to wait to go to the hospital until you had regular contractions for at least 2 hours. This is the reason my son was almost born in the car 😂 from the time I started having intense regular contractions to the time my son was born, it was 2 hours!!! He was born in the emergency room, didn't make it to delivery room. Now I'm pregnant with my second one, OB advised to go in at the first sign of contractions 😅 but planing on a home birth.
I’m not even pregnant anymore and I still watch your videos😂
haha love you for it!
Same. I'm 46 years old and wayyyy done having babies but I can't stop watching. 🤩
41 weeks pregnant here🖐️ enjoying watching your videos daily ma'am sarah
Im currently 39 weeks and two days ....I think I'm in labour💯
My daughter had consistent, regular, strong contractions every 3 minutes, lasting 75 to 90 seconds, and unable to talk during contraction. Went to the place she was going to give birth, and was examined at 2 cm, at 4.15 am, and was sent home, 30 km away, told it could be another 24 to 48 hours.. At 5.15 am, an hour later, had the urge to push! Returned to the place of birth, arriving at 5.50 am, and was 10 cm dilated, Baby was born 4:hours later! Sometimes mothers are sent home prematurely. All labour for first time moms, is not all the same!
I’m so happy I stumbled upon your channel 🥰 it’s been crazy with this whole pandemic going on and only having virtual visits with the doctors. Your definitely helping me feel more comfortable and confident. 🤙🏼
Hi Krystal, you are right, being pregnant during COVID has been so tough for pregnant mamas. I know that the mums who do my antenatal classes have found it so tough. It's great that there are so many great videos from Sarah to help people though. When are you due? Is this your first pregnancy? xxx
Hypnobirthing With Anja Due date is for the 17th of September, it’s almost time. This will be my 5 th child, but it’s definitely been awhile since I’ve had a baby. My youngest will be 7 🥰 so pretty much starting over.
@@krystalyokoi1232 Wow! Hardcore lady! 💪 Wishing you a beautiful birth and enjoy your new baby 💕💕💕💕
Hypnobirthing With Anja Thank you 🙏🏼 truly!
38 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and so happy I found your You Tube channel. I'll definitely be holding on until I'm much closer this time around. With my first I was in hospital half a day before being told to go home and rest which I did but found myself back in hospital 6 hrs later for another 20 hrs before bb was born.
Not making that mistake this time.
I was a first time mom and had contractions but they didn’t hurt as much as I expected they were 5 min apart and when I went in I was 6 cm dilated I honestly thought I would be turned around but nope 4 hours later I gave birth
Wow lucky
I hope it will be as fast for me as well. I keep seeing posts of how it will take forever for a first time mum and I really don't want this
@@ladyras i feel you
1. Waters breaking are NOT a sure sign of labour. I sat down and my hind waters broke at 37 weeks. It felt like I sat down in a puddle. I went to hospital, cervix was closed, baby had enough fluid around him and my blood test check for fluid mix was fine. The gush of water came out from what I sat down on (hard, low surface) and closed again. I carried for another 3.5 weeks after that happened.
2. For my second son I had a night full of regular contractions. I was certain it felt the same as the day I went into labour with my 1st. 2am I tracked them every 3 minutes for about 39 seconds each. 5am they got further apart and and eventually disappeared and I fell asleep exhausted at a night full of agony. I never went into labour until 2 weeks after this and those pains never came back.
My point? Everyone and every pregnancy is different. Take all advice on the internet with a pinch of salt because you could be far away from labour, or you could have almost no signs and be really close to fully dilated.