Home Birth, Gender Reveal, Struggles & Fears? | Pregnancy Q&A (First Time Mom)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2024
- Pregnancy Q&A: Nothing is off limits! Wanted to chat about my birth plan, pregnancy so far, things I’ve learned, & answering lots of questions about our decisions during this time.
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Things Mentioned + Pregnancy Items:
Pain Free Childbirth Book
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Prenatal
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Jojoba oil
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Shea butter
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19 weeks as of yesterday! I was super tired in this video and out of breath so bear with me talking a little slower. Baby is growing so much
We are the same person 😂 all of your responses would be the same exact response I would give. Also, you are stunning. The pregnancy glow is real 😍 So happy we are pregnant together! I’m 20 weeks and 3 days. 💗💗💗
So Happy for you& your husband really would like to send you a link to a video can I send it to your Gmail account ?
God Bless you in this journey
Motherhood looks great on you ; )
You’re so sweet my last baby I had natural as well but I wish I had my other 3 kids too I always thought that I can trust the doctors and I feel like now that I have learned so much I will never be trusting them ever again
I'm not a Christian, not a conservative, don't want to have children... yet I LOVE Amanda and her content 😂🖤 I just truly love to see a warm woman who stands firmly in her convictions.
💜 Wow, you don't see kindness like this online anymore. 👏👏
I can already tell you’re going to have the most beautiful labor and delivery just by all your responses. Pain is subjective and if you already go into labor thinking it will be painful, it is. But if you understand that your body is working with you, not against you to get that baby out. Those moments of intensity during the contractions will come and go. Once your baby is in your arms all that hard work will be beyond worth it. ❤
Thank you, thank you!!! I'm trusting Jesus and HE will guide me. The Holy Spirit lives inside us! I'm learning so much the last few months and will let my body take control and not push against it. So excited!
@@AmandaEnsing Amen!!!! If you don’t already have it, you’ll love the Christian Hypnobirthing app. I listened to it throughout my pregnancy and I had it playing during labor at my birth center. ❤️❤️
I have given birth 5 times natural and having my first home birth in March, with my first labor I got to the point where I said I can't do this and my husband said yes you can you are doing this and I shifted my mindset after that and with my second labor the thought came to my mind I can't and I didn't even finish the sentence in my mind I switched to I can and am doing this, it's so empowering to allow our bodies to do what God created them to do and surrender to him, God is your strength you got this mama ❤️
That is great your husband encouraged you.
Giving birth is painful. It’s the most intense pain you will ever feel. I’ve done it three times. My youngest is 4 months old... however pain won’t kill you and you can overcome it mentally. Which I know is what you mean. Also I appreciated the pain and feeling everything pushing because it transforms you. It’s beautiful to let the pain wash over you and be mentally stronger than it. You can do it! I’d do it all over again even knowing I’d have to feel it again. It’s the most miraculous and indescribable feeling.
Great mindset! Thank you!! 🙌🏽🤍
It wasn't painful for me. I had an all natural unmedicated birth. I only felt alot of pressure but it was so beautiful. I had a friend who always said oh its so painful and she was always so negative and long story short I don't have that negative person in my life. My birth was so beautiful and I only felt a few contractions. 30 mins total from 1st contraction until he was born!
I ended up having a home birth 7 months ago on accident. I can tell you it was thee best experience as far as having my daughter and healing. You’re making the right decision. God bless you and wishing you a safe delivery.
Currently 10 weeks pregnant and loving it! What a true blessing our babies are from God! So happy to have your insight and perspective on things! ❤
Good on you for rejecting the 💉. I have three kids and none of them have had even one and they are the healthiest kids I’ve ever seen. When I was pregnant with my first at 19, 8 years ago, I had a gut feeling that something was just off with them, and I fell down the deepest rabbit hole imaginable. I don’t regret it one bit either. I’ve also had two home births and they were incredible. Being in the comfort of your own home during such a raw, emotional and personal time cannot be overstated in its value. I’m so excited for you to enter the adventure that is motherhood. Congratulations!
Jeremiah 1:5 "Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you" you are such an inspiration in such a dark world! Congrats on your blessings of becoming a mom. You can tell the baby is already so loved. Godspeed to you during this whole experience. It keeps getting better! It really is amazing how good God is, all the time.
I love the confidence you exude in your choices! I would often question my decisions that went against the norm, but I found my confidence through Jesus alone. Thank you for bringing us along on this journey 🤍
The best way to think about the feeling of contractions and “pain” is reminding yourself to embrace the feelings and that it’s your body is doing what it needs too, when you fight against what your body is doing it feels worse. With my second child I embraced the feelings and it made it a lot less painful
Congrats!! You got this! I've never been pregnant but I love seeing every woman's journey of being pregnant and becoming a mom, it brings me joy and happiness.
Your positive attitude along with God’s guidance and loving spirit will definitely add to a healthy and safe delivery. With both of my pregnancies we also waited to be surprised of the gender and it gave us something special to look forward to. Your baby is going to be so blessed… you’re going to make one amazing mama! You look stunning! ❤️
Great video! I’m 31 weeks and looking so forward to labor and delivery.
I’ve got two boys and both their arrivals were beautiful. The second was a highly anticipated natural birth and I’ve set my mind and my heart to doing that again this time. Jesus is with us and our babies and they are children of the King! How very loved we are!
I was scared of being pregnant and the labor process but listening and feeling how calm and secure you are changed my whole perspective❤ Much love to you and may God keep blessing you and your family❤️
72 vaccines by the time they graduate! There is far too many! Shaming individuals about their choice makes me sick. I pray that their children never go through what we had to with our daughter. Sometimes you learn the hard way! But I'm so grateful we know now ♡ I'm so grateful I'm educated enough to stand up to drs! So proud of you Amanda ♡ this baby is going to be such a blessing in yalls lives ♡ sending all the love and all the prayers to you 3 ♡
I’m so happy to hear that you are having a home birth! I had my first in the hospital, it was the worst experience of my life. My second was a planned unassisted home birth and we also waited to find out the gender. It was such a beautiful and healing experience ❤️ God bless you and your baby!
I gave natural birth without epidural, at my 22’s, and I don’t regret it, the memories the laughs and the cries, everything worth it. What kept me motivated during that time was having my mom by my side who had 3 kid naturally without epidural. And I thought every time if she could I can. I did it amazing 🥺🙏🏻❤️
I had 3 home births and it was the best experience ever and I don’t think I’d ever have a hospital birth unless it’s absolutely necessary.
I’ve had two babies! First at a birth loft with home birth midwives, and my second at home. It was the best experience and I’m so glad you’re going this route. It’s so empowering and hands-off. I’m praying everything goes so well for you.
I had my first son at a birth center which was beautiful and my second son at home which was even better because I felt the MOST safe at home. Also, not having to travel in the car while having contractions was huge plus lol. And then of course not having to put a little baby in a car seat to drive them home after was just a blessing. I'm pregnant with my third now and planning another home birth. My children are unvaccinated and thriving. Other parents often comment how intelligent and healthy my children are (without knowing they're unvaccinated). God is good and I am praying for your sweet angel. 🧡
Can you share supplements or things you give to your children to keep them healthy ? I too, don’t want to vaccinate my unborn child but I’m also unsure as to what I can use to just keep him thriving and healthy.
I love seeing more women educating themselves during pregnancy and choosing to give birth at home and also not finding out the birth!!✨
You look amazing I just had my baby on the 16th of November. Being a mom is the best feeling in the world, your going to be such a good mommy ❤
We also kept our babies a surprise until the birth. It’s the best feeling to hear that “It’s a boy” or “It’s a girl.” Very little is a surprise in our day & age and this is just so fun.
Hi Amanda, I had my first and only child when I was 41. For some reason I had this idea that pregnancy and labor would be harder because I was older but I had no fear about it. I knew I wanted to have it as natural as possible. I still had to have the birth in the hospital due to a slight complication, but I was able to do it naturally with no drugs, no induction, etc. I think due to my confidence and no fear, I was able to have a very easy pregnancy which I thoroughly enjoyed and a very smooth birth. You seem very confident and I'm sure you are going to have a great birth. Enjoy your pregnancy!
Hearing you talk about all of this brings me peace. I am hoping to start trying for my first child next year and I also want an unmedicated birth. Living a clean, organic and holistic lifestyle is important to me but I have no one around me that has done it this way. So thank you for sharing ❤️ you feel like the big sister I need in this journey
It will be beautiful when you get to experience it! :)
Amanda! Your rocking this pregnancy! Can’t wait for more baby videos! Please do maternity clothes haul ❤
Thank you! I want too! :) Just haven't found any super cute ones yet. I talk about it in this video
I'm a fan of yours, but I don't understand how you don't eat things with vegetable oil processed foods etc. But get injections in your face and lips. Could you explain the reasoning?
Your logic is: "If you don't avoid all toxic things, don't avoid any?"
I only get lip filler, MAYBE once a year now and it's made of a dissolvable substance naturally found in the body.
Inflammatory seed oils are carcinogenic and affect the gut and brain. Certain seed oils can cause an array of diseases and disorders, why would you eat them if you knew that?
I love that you guys are waiting. It’s going to be so special❤ I wish my hubby wasn’t so impatient because that’s what I wanted for us. Congratulations and many blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mamas! Remember we clicked this video to hear about what Amanda is doing. There is no shame if you didn’t do or don’t plan to do what she has chosen to do ❤
It’s definitely painful giving birth but our bodies are amazing and knows what to do. It’s so worth it!!
I would love to see a video about the pre pregnancy care you did to get your body ready! I just got married and slowly want to start making lifestyle changes to prepare as well :)
I’m 15 weeks tomorrow n I’m doing a home birth too! And I’m stubborn about it too, no one could convince me otherwise. Women gave birth at home for centuries n it comes natural for us as that’s what God intended is to do. ❤
My mom also had a pain free supernatural birth with my brother, her first child after asking God. Being genuine with your prayers, you will definitely see God's love for you 💕
I’ve had a hospital birth and one home birth. I plan to do another home birth this pregnancy. It’s so much more relaxing for me.
Could you do a video on how you naturally tracked your cycle? & how to get away from birth control & regulate hormones naturally?
I became a Mom 5 months ago at the ripe age of 33. I had a home water birth and would not have changed a thing. They say first time Moms have longer labors but I was only really uncomfortable for about 6 hours and he was out! I credit having a home birth for shortening my labor. Do what's best for you!
Good luck to you my dear! I hope all is well and I wish the best for you and your little one!
I loooove that for what feels like the first time I 1000% relate to an influencer. I have had 3 beautiful homebirths, I have cloth diapered all my babies, we don't vax, the power of Jesus is REAL, and women are one of God's most incredible creations ❤️🙏 My youngest son is 7 months and I am still joyfilled over his wonderful birth, he is my rainbow baby 🥰🙌 May God bless you, your husband and this precious child ❤️
Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your family 🤍 God is so good!
We waited to find out the gender as well and never did any ultrasounds. It was the best surprise ever and gave me motivation during labor to find out what we were having.
Since we decided to wait to find out we picked out a name that would work for a boy or girl and then picked out separate middle names.
birth is so fun and beautiful, congratulations!!
Super happy for you! I am currently 12 weeks! Watching your video makes me excited for my baby. I thought I would be more anxious but I am trusting all will be well with God on my side.❤️
It was the greatest thing ever waiting to see the gender when they are born! Loved it!
Haven't been here in a while and was thinking of you and the soon-to-be little one! You look amazing! God bless you and that blessing you are bringing into the world!
While I appreciate her view this is HER VIEW! Moms, do whatever you feel good with. I’m 9 weeks and I’m going to have my baby at a hospital and will more than likely use the epidural and that is OK!!! We need to do what we need to do for ourselves, not based on anyone else’s decisions. Congrats to all the mommy to be’s on here!
Like I mentioned in my video, every mom has to feel empowered in her decision! We must be informed & unafraid and boldly make that decision. I can’t make that for anyone but I love sharing my journey and my choices. Congratulations!
You look gorg soo radiant! What other tests did you opt out of?! I don’t have a midwife and feel so much anxiety every time I go to the doc bc it’s some other test. Did you take the genetic testing?! They are always just trying to scare us I feel!
I’m not doing any tests! Genetic tests are something like 99% inaccurate if you look up the data. Even if it was correct, what would you do differently? IMO it would just cause unnecessary stress and I proclaim my baby is healed in Jesus name! We only did one ultrasound when I had my scare but no other ultrasounds and no Doppler bc of the radiation. We heard the heartbeat once and I didn’t realize at the time about the device, but know now. We will use the handheld one starting at 20 weeks :) Mama natural is a great book I recommend with so much information!
I’m glad you are waiting. I did. And I loved it. There isn’t enough surprises. We didn’t know back then what we were having so I did that. I loved waiting.
Hi Amanda! You might already know about this, but I thought I'd let you know that a postpartum belly wrap would be super helpful for you to have after your birth. People don't seem to talk about those!
I had 4 children..all natural child births with each one. So thankful I decided to do this!
Please read deuteronomy 28:57-59 before deciding on eating your placenta via capsules. God bless you & your family 💕
Interesting! Thank you! So that passage is about the curses that will come to Israel if they don’t obey the Lord. I’m going to have to dig deeper and pray! Thanks for sending to me. God bless!
I have a question about home birth & midwives since you’re having a baby at home and not at the hospital do you still register your baby afterwards? I’m not pregnant or anything but I am curious to know and also is it way less expensive than a hospital?
Thankss 🥰
Would you be willing to share more information about vaccination
I’m thinking about doing that myself.
Just saw your interview on Prager U. Thank you so much for speaking up for the truth and what you believe in, no matter how much peer pressure goes against you. You are awesome, and even though I am not really into make-up, Ill sub to give you my support. And congratulations on the baby!! Babies are such a miracle. They truly are. You go girl!
Did a home birth 8 months ago and will be going that route for all my future pregnancies! Loved it.
I did the placenta capsulation (mind you I was SO weirded out by it cuz I never heard of it til 2 weeks before delivery!!!!) but after doing research on it I’m so glad I did. Recovery & healing was fast & I believe it helped rebalance and stabilize my mood / hormones postpartum. Didn’t experience any PPD or baby blues even thou i was beyond sleep deprived and all.
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing! Super helpful!
Thank you for speaking about birth control!! No one wants to. I had such bad period cramps that they put me on the pill and it barely did anything except give me insane brain fog and worse mood swings for a full year. It was horrible.
You so beautiful Amanda, wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy. I am a first time mom to a baby boy and it’s truly the best journey. God is so good. happy holidays to you and your family. ❤️✨
Congratulations Amanda! To God be the glory for your pregnancy in Jesus name!
I had my 3rd baby at home unmedicated. My first 2 were at the hospital. Did not enjoy either of my hospital births. I mean I didn’t “enjoy” my third either because birth is painful, however I did love that I was at MY home. After baby was born I got to relax in my own bed, I didn’t have wires or IVs hooked up to me. One of the main things about my hospital births I did not like was how long I had to stay. All I wanted to do was go home.
Being at home was 100% better than in the hospital.
Always slaying!!🤎 Sending Love & Blessings🤰🏻
Love the baby update! But I am also really excited for more Elevate Beauty!!!!!!!!!!
There is a brand called hylands. It's natural ingredients ect. I get the one for migraines and it's been amazing! Maybe check to make sure all the ingredients are safe for pregnancy but I think they would be okay ♡
Yes!!! We waited to find out the gender of our daughter until birth and it was magical!! The hardest part of not knowing was definitely finding a name for both but I’ll never find out again. So happy for you two!!
Thanks for sharing! Love to hear it!!!!
I teared up many times watched this! Absolutely beautiful what a blessing! ❤️
AS A FULL TIME CLOTH DIAPERING MAMA…YAY!!!!!! We started on day 1 and have never looked back 🤍
Love your videos Amanda. Can you make a video of the herbs you use please. It will help lots of women.thanks
You are a wonderful mother already Amanda🧡🖤 Congratulations 🎊 to you & your husband 🥰
Girl I was planning for a natural unmedicated birth and I tapped out at 5cm. Epidural for me was a blessing but good luck with your journey ❤
Same for me with my 1st child. I was 50/50 going in about whether I wanted the epidural but it was a blessing when I got it. Then with my 2nd I wanted the same positive experience with an epidural but it happened too fast and I was unable to get an epidural. The pain of transition and pushing was like nothing I've ever felt. I can say in hindsight you do feel empowered and proud of yourself afterward but it hurts. You definitely need a good plan and a good support system in place when you reach that point in labor. I'm a Christian also and believe me I called out to God in those moments too but that pain isn't going anywhere. I truly hope it works out for her the way she wants. I just hope she's not disappointed if it doesn't live up to the plan in her head.
You may also not have a choice about have an epidural or going to the hospital. If it’s breached or any other issue you won’t be able to have it at home
It's good to have a plan, however, things can go sideways QUICK! I had a sonogram the day before I went into labor and my son was measuring 8 lbs. After three days of hard labor, massive blood loss, and oh so very close to having an emergency c section, my son was actually 10 lbs.
My all time favourite youtuber.. I love amanda my love and support always for you.
May father God protect you and the Angel baby.. Blessing 😇
I’m going to wait on the meal plans/ diet need ideas!!!
I didn’t even realize how bad the glucose test was for you until you said something about it. Thank you for the information 🙏
La bella Amanda!!! Glad to see you around here again!!! ❤
Hey Amanda I haven’t saw your channel in a long time just stopping by to remind you that god chose you 144,000 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ooohhh yeaaaa!! I'm excited for this video ♥︎
Thank you for this beautiful video Amanda! So encouraging 🤍 God bless you, baby, and husband!
im ordering that lipstick! what lip liner did u pair it with?
Yes I’m currently pregnant and been watching u for years so I’m soooo happy to see u prego can’t wait for more videos ❤🎉
Wondering if you can maybe do a video on how you’ve used tracking your ovulation for family planing and all the things to know about it!
God's timing is PERFECT! ❤️🙏🏻
Love that you have an idea of what you want for your birth plan. I just want to make sure that not everything goes as we plan. Yes it’s God’s will that you will have an uncomplicated birth. BUT I wasn’t so lucky. My first was an Emergency C-Section and my other two were planned C Sections. I can carry a baby just like anyone but for some reason I just can’t deliver. Just maybe keep that in mind. You and your baby’s health and safety is the most important thing!!! Love you lots!!! ❤
So excited for you!! I’m praying that God will bless us with a baby soon!! We are starting to give up 😢
Aaahh I was waiting!!
Just wanted to say congratulations again on your pregnancy and I am praying for you all the time to have a save birth. 💟
This was so helpful!!! Please share the organic baby product finds! I’m on the hunt for those as well 🙃
That was great! Thank you for sharing. I was wondering what prenatal vitamins you take?🥰 God bless!
The vaccine friendly book from Amazon is sooo good ! Unbiased and Honey about childhood vaccines 💉
Congratulations! So so happy for you and I come in agreement with your prayers over your baby and your family.
I had a question, what are the healthy ways of doing the glucose test oppose to the drink? I declined the drink with my last baby because I know it’s awful, I got so much backlash from every doctor and nurse, I stood my ground didn’t care but I wasn’t able to find a natural way to do that test
Milena Ciciotti has really good homebirth content and she’s a Christian:)
Looooove her
You’re so beautiful! Please do a tutorial on this look I love!!
Amanda, try some tallow balm either from Chaparral Theory, Rooted Radiance, or Kossma Beauty! It’s worked wonders on my sensitive, eczema prone skin.
Hello Amanda 💞 will you be sharing what you buy your baby 🥰
Clothes etc :)
Good luck! Hope you and baby are healthy! Get as much rest as you possibly can.. I’m a first time mom, my baby boy is 3 months. I basically pulled an all nighter when I was in labor and once he was out I swear I didn’t sleep for 3 days (at the hospital nurses are constantly waking you up, no hate it’s just what it is) And of course when we came home it didn’t get any easier. Finally at 3 months my baby is sleeping just a little longer!
Enjoy the pregnancy for now 💕 and take lots of pictures!
I love this video!! Very in depth and detailed. Thank you for sharing ❤🙏
You look great!
Waiting for birth to find out the gender must bring extra excitement! 😘 🎉
(The business of being born is a great documentary)
I'm so excited! I love surprises and think it will also motivate me (extra) in labor :D
Can you do a video on how you prepared your body for pregnancy through diet, health, lifestyle, etc? 😃🙏💚
Love everything about this video! Please keep making more about your pregnancy journey. We are also opting for non toxic healthier options as far as diapers, wipes, clothes, homeopathic medicine etc.
Hi Amanda, I had my baby in May and want to recommend you watch Candace Owen's video entitled "Why Do Hospitals Perform Blood Tests On Infants?". I had the newborn screening infant PKU test done on my baby and later learned that the state (not a private lab) tests the blood, keeps the sample, extracts and keeps a record of baby's DNA as well. The baby's DNA stays in the state database for at least 20 years in my state and most. No one tells parents they keep the baby's DNA along with conducting the screening so I just want to give you the heads up I wish I had.
I will have to watch it! My midwife actually told us about this and I was like: yeah… it’s a no from me! Moms have a choice to say no.
Love hearing all of your updates💛 i’m in week 11 with my little strawberry and am feeling so aligned with you in our approach to pregnancy and labor. I’m also doing a home birth and won’t be injecting any poison into my perfect baby. Oli pop sodas have been such a lifesaver for me with constipation! Blessings to you mama!
Many things can happen, cord around neck, no dilation, transverse so not going to the hospital may not be an option you have.
Exactly. Saying you want a home birth is all good but saying you will not have any medication or go to the hospital might not be an option
Please make a video on how you tracked your fertility!!!
I’ve heard of a few people wanting to do home births but halfway thru labor, they have to be rushed to the hospital. So just know sometimes things happen and plans change.