What Do Contractions Feel Like + What Happens During a Contraction
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- What Do Contractions Feel Like + What Happens During a Contraction
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Does the question, “WHAT DO CONTRACTIONS FEEL LIKE” keep you up at night? If so, this video answers that question for you along with other questions that mamas just like you are asking like, “What are braxton hicks”, “How to handle contractions”, and “what does labor feel like”. Sometimes mamas walk into birth feeling afraid of the intensity of contractions. But, when you know what the contractions are doing and how to deal with contractions that are often challenging, fear walks out the door and those contractions are welcomed! In this video you’ll learn what happens during a contraction, contractions during early labor, the stages of labor, and visualizations as you’re managing labor pains. The more you know about small things like what do braxton hicks contractions feel like, to big things like what does labor feel like when it starts, the more confident you’ll walk into your birth experience!
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Thanks for watching this video, Mama! I hope it answers the question you might have about what contractions feel like! What's one question you have about pregnancy or birth that you haven't found answers for yet?
How long can round ligament pain last (from the initial onset at that moment, until you feel pain free again)? I went to ER because I have lower abdominal pain (in the middle rather than one side or the other) that feels like the start of a menstrual period (dull but constant ache/pain). Baby is ok, checked urine and no UTI, and vaginal exam showed I'm not dilated. Discharged with no diagnosis, so not sure if it's round ligament pain. Tylenol did not help. I'm on day two :(
And I'm 26 weeks pregnant with my first.
I'm a forth time mom, 33 weeks along and for the last month if sit or lay down for awhile my personal area becomes terribly sore. What's happening down there?
Shyann miller pregnancy is girl
@@noeltimberlake165 shyann miller 40week lobar baby girl
I'm three days postpartum and I feel like I had the easiest labor ever. Idk. I was 7 cm dilated and feel hardly to no contractions. no pain really until I was 8 to 9 cm dilated. I only had three to four hard contractions. It was the time when I had to push. I am so grateful as a first time mom to had such an easy and quick delivery.
Edit/ November 4th 2022, prior to giving birth I used to walk a lot from month seven, between half an hour to an hour daily.
In the 9th month I did everything they say that would help with natural birth and making it easy, for eg, I ate dates I drank castor oil, I would also eat pineapple and do a lot of squats. There is this thing that is called كهف مريم which I used to drink a lot to make birth quicker and easier.
Thankfully it help me a lot.
I've decided to share this info as well because I believe some of you maybe wondering how did this magic happen. Lol
:)
How did you know you were in labor ?
How?
Did you use epidural?
Wow God is great!
How’d you know you were in labor then ?? Please respond
First time Mom here. I delivered 12/14/21. I didn’t know I was in active labor until I got to about 7 centimeters. My contractions got faster, stronger and longer; so I knew it was time. I couldn’t talk or lie down comfortably anymore. I labored at home for as long as I could. I arrived at my birthing center at 9 centimeters. I finished my transition in the tub for about an hour. I breathed my daughter down and out, didn’t even have to push. My total labor time was under 5 hours. Unmedicated and no complications or issues. I had my first contraction at 1:52. She was born at 6:14 ❤️
This is my perfect vision for the labour 😍 currently 32 weeks, hoping for such an experience 😍
@@moments_not_things9575 You definitely can! It all starts with affirmations and positive thoughts! You have to know your “why” if that makes sense. Pain is only temporary. Look at your end goal of holding that precious baby and feeling so empowered after labor and delivery ! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@@molokwulinda7667 touching and agreeing with you! 🙌🏽🌷
What are your secrets?! Did you do anything that you think helped with your quick labor?:)
First time mom here and I pray my experience be this way too!!
I used your breathing technique, gave birth today to my beautiful son, using no drugs or pain medication. I felt every movement he did and I didn't use words like pain to describe anything during that time, just intense, or deep. And I told myself that I am the contractions, its from me, nothing that being done to me. I felt very empovered. I'm happy you share you information and knowledge because it really makes a difference! Thank you 💗
We are so close together! My last appointment is tomorrow and depending on how it goes, it could also be an induction day! Mine is also a boy!
@@MJ-jq4kc I hope everything goes well and that you get the birthexperience you want 💗💕🥰
Wonderful
Wow this is a great outlook.... "nothing is being done to me, this IS me"....as a trauma survivor I will definitely use this thought process. Thank you so much!
I love how you explained that
Dad here just being anxious watching more videos than fiancee 😂
Word up 😅
Same here😅
Me as well! Good luck my dudes!
Omg this is so cute lol.
That is really cool.
One of the most empowering thoughts I remind myself of during labor is that a contraction could never be stronger than I can handle because it’s part of me.
It’s not like pain being done to you. This is pressure that comes from deep within your muscles. It is productive pressure.
I love this affirmation. Thank you. Sincerely
thank you!!
That was so affirming and beautiful to read, I just tested up. I even took a picture so I can reference. My fiancé and I are trying to conceive now. Thank you💚
Yes! I used a version of this as a mantra during my last unmedicated birth. “The pain cannot be stronger than you because it IS you.”
That's a wonderful way of looking at it.
38 wks and these early contractions have me like...wtf I haven’t felt period cramps in a loooong time
Literally texted my husband this morning "idk if I'm having contractions or if I have to poop really bad," lol
Right?! I’m like wtf is that?! What was that?! I haven’t had period cramps in years.
Me too ! I’m thinking I have to number 2 but nope .. I’m 39 weeks
This is how I've been feeling too I'm 38 weeks in two days. I have gestational diabietes and the baby is bretched so I'm having a C-section next week. Kinda why watching this video can't tell if it's Braxton Hicks or labour. I assume just Braxton Hicks.
That’s how I feel! I’m 38 weeks and I’m like wow okay haven’t had these in several months...
I’m 10 days postpartum and this came up on my feed so I figured I’d check it out! My contractions felt exactly like my worst period cramps and I felt totally fine with no pain in between! I got to the hospital and was 6cm, I didn’t even think I was really in labor because it didn’t hurt “that bad” and I was completely fine in between them!
This is exactly what I wish to have for my next labor 😅
I'm 38 weeks and I really hope this is how it goes for me
You must must of been relaxed
Very lucky for you then I guess. I think there’s a wide range of contraction experiences and pain levels between different women
My first child 11 yrs ago I went into labor at 8 am on my due date the only reason I thought I was in labor was because the cramping was consistent throughout the hours passing. But they lasted all day for me and I didn't go to the hospital until 3am. Didn't get an epidural until I was 5 cm but that was a mistake. No one told me it would prolong anything. I wasn't in pain to even have one. I personally think I could have handled it completely without meds. 17 weeks now and I plan on not touching meds this time. I just dont think Ill need it. And after the clusterf*** of with my old hospital and Dr during labor? I welcome the pain over the screw ups.
Just gave birth 2.5 weeks ago. Did NOT at all feel like period cramps to me. Felt like a big Charlie horse in my sides and back. Definitely felt pressure down below as well every time. First felt contractions at 1pm, didn’t know for sure if I was in labor, and went into active labor at 4pm. It felt pretty strong at this point. Arrived at birth center at 9cm at 645 and pushed baby out at 9:30. It was intense but short and I’m so glad!
So we can give birth without periodorial i will be soon a mom im in 30 weeks im so afraid
Any epidural?
@@ayeikareviews6127 nope! I chose an unmedicated birth in a freestanding birth center. It was hard but amazing.
That's exactly how I explain it. Like a giant charlie horse in my entire stomach and back. Like someone had me in a vice and was ringing me out. Crazy sensation!
I have such a high tolerance for pain, I feel like I won't know when my contractions are the start of labor.
Update: you can definitely feel the contractions!!!
The update is hilarious 😂
Lol at the update 😂😂😂 I was just about to comment "trust me you'll feel it" 😅😅
lol thanks for the update 😂💕
I chuckled at your comment first and again at your update😂 it reminded of me of the time i told the tattooist i was worried a tattoo on my ribs was going to tickle. We know nothing🙈😂
I laughed so hard lol.
I’m a THIRD time mom laying in bed wondering if this is labor or just another night of practice misery. 😆😩
That pre-labor can be so rough! But it's helping you make progress!! Hops you're able to relax and get some rest before baby's arrival!
Amy Jay same here, but second time mama 😩
Very same here, dunno how labor or contraction feels like😥
I'm going through my fifth week of that. I sympathise. This is my first .
Literally, exact same 😂
“FOLLOW YOUR URGE TO PUSH” !!! My OBGYN kept telling me not to push 😤😤😤😤 So much that I started pushing and she almost didn’t even have time to finish putting on her gown 😂 Best advice as I had a natural birth 2 weeks ago, BREATH!!! It sounds crazy but breathing makes a contraction go by so much faster and smoother!!! So take those deep breaths momma and hang on in there because with each contraction your little bundle of joy is getting closer to being in your arms 🥰
Thank u
I’m following my urge to push this time around. Lol 😩
I really want to go for a natural birth bc I want to be able to do it on my own without any help of medication and it would be such an amazing thing for me. Any other tips?
zdxz xz My main tip would be to believe in yourself. So many weeks leading up to my birth I would cry and be anxious because I didn’t believe I could do it. You need to stay calm and truly believe that our bodies were meant to do this. Now with that said, also listen to your heart. If you are hurting too much, if you feel like the pain is unbearable and your souls is hurting please consider an epidural. It’s not worth to suffer. Your birth is supposed to be this special moment where you give your all of your strength to meet your baby and you don’t want to be miserable. And you definitely don’t want to make it a traumatizing experience. You got this mama! I believe in you!
Omg the same thing happened to me. They told me it would take at LEAST another 4 hours. But I was in so much pain I just listened to my body and started pushing anyway (they left me ALL ALONE, my hudband was on his way). When my husband got there I told him "something's happening. Go get a doctor". The doctor came in super mad at me that I was "bothering him" since the nurse that checked me said it would take a few more hours. Well, he changed his shitty behavior once he checked my vagina and saw a head coming through! He started freaking out and telling me to wait. Sorry sweetie you made me wait enough. He wanted me to deliver with my OB! Idiot. I don't care I'm not waiting. Less than 10min later she was in my arms. Never giving birth in a hospital again. I'm almost to my due date with number two and I have a midwife this time ❤
As someone who labels child birth as my greatest fear and just gave birth to my first child/daughter 6 days ago, I can tell you that contractions feel like heavy period cramps, literally... it’s the pushing that is the most painful part.
Opposite for me! The pushing was a relief from the transition contractions and was my easiest part
@@sarahm498 ya for me to
Pushing was the worst for me, although that wasn't a pain thing. I honestly don't even remember that hurting, more pressure than anything.
What I remember was being for whatever reason unreasonably afraid of pushing. This was my fourth baby (currently pregnant with baby 5, hopefully a home birth) and the hospital staff just kept saying push, push, push, and it was driving me nuts. I just wanted a minute to breathe but the medically unnecessary urgency in everyone's voice invoked fear in me and I had a LOT of trouble bearing down.
This, this time, a home birth!
@@kleinemaus6094 I tend to agree-- I hated everyone telling me to push, counting, etc. With my last baby, they let me do my own thing and I knew just when to push! ;)
for me contractions were worse than pushing
Not me on my 6th baby and still watching this.🥴🤣 EVERY pregnancy I’m like “is this a contraction?” Lol 🤦🏾♀️🤣
Oh my gosh tell me about it. This is my second birth but I’m still worried I won’t remember 😂 my first baby came in under 5 hours from the time I was saying “is this a contraction?” So I just want to be sure I’m on top of it all!
I'm on 4 lol but i was induced with the other 3 so idk what regular labor is like lol so I pa ic every tiny pain
39 weeks today with third baby and somehow I feel like I know nothing !! 😅 binge watching our videos and I love them!! I’ve been so anxious this past week
Totally relate !
Same!! 😂 third and like Um what am I feeling 😅
Same here
My first baby I was induced. Labor felt like period cramps. My second baby, I felt the period cramps from 37 weeks until baby was born at 40 weeks. Because I had been told "contractions get longer, stronger, and closer together" I didn't realize how far along I was. My contractions were 2 minutes apart but I only counted the strong ones, so I thought they were 6 minutes apart. My husband delivered our baby in the living room. Count every contraction, ladies!
Haha I feel the same 😅 and it’s my second and I’m more scared than I was with my first, just because my birth didn’t go according to plan
I am a first time mom and currently at 28 weeks. I am excited yet super nervous and anxious as the time draws nearer but after watching this video along with her other videos, I feel so much more confident! At least I now have an idea of what to expect and methods of going through it. Thank you so much Bridget for your support, comfort, and being so informative!
I'm a first time mum and I'm 31 weeks. I thought to watch these videos to give me some answers and comfort to help with the anxiety and fear. Shes right about the Braxton hicks. They ain't too bad. Good luck to you
I just delivered my baby about a week ago and MAN- I had no idea how to even tell if I was having a contraction or not. The whole time I was in active labor all the way up until I was 10 cm dilated I felt completely achy, crampy, and my back was aching a lot. Towards the end, my doctor kept telling me to push during a contraction and I had no idea how to tell! Just goes to show that contractions really feel different for everyone, haha!
Pregnant with my first and I’m so ready. I’ll be 5 months pregnant on Sunday ♥️
26 weeks and i’m scared for this day and excited at the same time!🙄🤰🏻
Anna same girl!!!
Mikaela Wright I already gave birth lol so i’m good. 😅
Mikaela Wright good luck to you! 😅
@@Annasanch29 how were the contractions 🤣 im 12 weeks
Crownxvictoria i just gave birth i was supposedly due by February the 13th, and let me tell you contractions are no fun ask for epidural its your best friend!!!! 😅💁🏼♀️
I’m a midwifery student/ doula 31 weeks pregnant with twins. I’m going to give my husband your channel and watch a lot of these videos with him as child birth Ed isn’t happening these days with Covid. Thank you!!!
Lol 3-5 min was my early labor. When I hit active labor, my contractions were 10 sec apart. However, learn to breathe, have a good partner, and some things to make you comfortable. It’ll help you get through it! On the way to labor. Stretch, walk, exercise to your ability, and drink a ton of water! Your body can do it.
How long from early labor did you go into active labor??
@@evelynespinoza2462 from 3a-9p. I was stuck in early labor for hours with hard contractions like squeezing with my first. And then I was stuck in transition from 9p-2a at 5cm w/contractions feeling like pulling down from my ribs to my pelvic bones 10sec apart. After I got an epidural, it wore off by 7a and I was only at a 7. I didn’t have her until about 11a. I pushed for 30min
My 2nd was much better because I practiced hypnobirthing, had practiced yoga and the miles circuit and Robozo sifting to get her in place, and was much more aware of my body. I was in early labor for a few hours in tolerable notices (I wouldn’t say pain) and had about 3 hours of active labor which still felt like pulling, but with the hypnobirthing, felt much more purposeful and less painful. I pushed for a couple min 🥰
I'm about a month away from my first baby's arrival and needed this video! Thank you!
I'm 5 weeks from my due date and VERY thankful I found your channel! 💕
Today is my EDD and no pain at 39weeks n 6days...first time mother...um just so anxious n waiting for a strong pain...all this braxton hicks aint fun anymore😣
First time mom here, my due is dec 24 and now i feel all the pain rightnow. I badly need to watch this. Thanks for this information. It really helps🙏🏻 please pray for my normal delivery
I came here just to say that all of her explanations are somewhat accurate! They do come in waves that get more powerful and closer together. And you can definitely tell the difference to braxton hicks.
Also I want to thank you for teaching your viewers how to breath. That was such a big help to me during the first phases of labour. I don't think everything would have gone so well if I didn't have had this knowledge. I gave birth the first time and the entire labour (from first contractions to baby is here) took only 7 hours. I am forever grateful for the information that is provided in these videos!
From the UK, having cramps. 39 weeks. Watching these is helping me SO MUCH Bridget! You have helped me so much eith your videos. InshaAllah hoping for a homebirth. I am mentally ready!
When you said “those contractions are strong but so are you, mama” I started tearing up. I just found your channel recently (37 weeks preggo) and I love your calm and gentle energy
My water broke before my contractions started and I just felt like I had to poop. I was in the hospital trying to use the bathroom and the nurses kept asking if I’d felt any contractions yet and I kept saying no so they were about to start me on pitocin when they realized my poop cramps were contractions 😂 I didn’t even have to go 🤦🏾♀️
hahaha oh God!
😂😂😂
Good to know! I will keep those cramps in mind!
Omg haha so lucky!
Same thing happened to me,Kept thinking I had to poop ..When I got up from the toilet I felt my babies head already starting to come out..I Was rushed to the delivery room.
40wks+1day here! First time mom. I'm still not sure if I've experienced a contraction yet. I've felt the tightening at times, but it hasn't been anything painful per say. I'm going to be induced on next Wednesday. I really don't want to do that, so I'm praying my baby girl comes on her own within the next few days. Thanks for this video! Very helpful.
Did you end up getting induced or did she arrive beforehand? I’m in the same predicament, 40 wks, first pregnancy, scheduled to be induced.
I'm not going lie- I'm pregnant with my first and I'm scared. Due to being a bit older, the plan is for me to get induced at 39 weeks which is 19 days away. Thank you for this video. I feel like this is the best one on TH-cam that gives me an idea of what to expect.
Goodluck! I'm pregnant with my first too. Due in less then 3 months
Thank you! Good luck to you as well!!!
Why induced? ( no judgment 💕)
@ Lottie the doctor recommended it due to my age and the baby size- she's a big girl already!!!
Nurse_Shelly you totally got this! It’s easy to be scared but you have to remember that your body is made for this and it is all worth it. “A moment of pain for a lifetime of happiness”
Not pregnant but we're looking to grow our family in a couple of years and I've gone down the rabbit hole on researching all things labor. 😂 Contractions are honestly what scare me the most about child birth! I mean, besides tearing and the healing process. This video explained it in a way where I was like "Oh... okay... That sounds bad but not AS BAD as I keep building it up in my mind." Thank you!
Honestly the pain depends on our body's but I truly recommend an epidural it goes real smooth
Literally the ad before this started off with saying “don’t you just love getting your period?!” 💀
Right lmao like wtf even is a period atp. I'm 7 months along.
There should be a haha button here 😂
Lol
Lol
Hell yeah. 😂😂
I just wanted to share my story. My contractions were never consistent. But they were getting stronger. Then after I got admitted then my contractions started to hurt even more and every 3 minutes. Listen to your body
I am 29 weeks pregnant with my first baby and seeing all your videos is very helpful. I'm glad I came across your channel.. 🥰✌thanks
First-time mom, due Jan. 2021...loving all of your videos because I feel so much more prepared now :)
What’s your actually date! I’m due January 28th!!!
hi...i'm 1st time mom...due date january 8✌
January 7th
@@beckyhardiman6579 your LMP??
Jan 23 secnd bby nd hella scared
First time mom, due tomorrow!!! Dec 23, 2020 😩💙🙌🏽
So much positivity in this video !! Following you through my pregnancy now. Lots of love
28 weeks and I’m extremely nervous to even step foot in the delivery room 🥴 wish me luck and same to y’all! 🤲🏽💓
Hi, congrats and wishing you safe delivery. I'm currently 30 weeks and 3 days. Due date in August 16th but I feel I may give birth before my due date. I don't know what to expect
@@eniyemission474 Good luck hun!!
30 weeks here . We got this moms !
I’m 38 weeks pregnant with my third going for a vba2c and my labor started progressing last night. I’m not scared just ready to get this baby out of me and I know he ready to get out of me because he started it 😂😂😂😂😂 gotta stay positive and meditate
I’m due August 12th with my first baby and I am beyond excited but i’m also terrified. Congrats to everyone expecting!!❤️❤️
THANK YOU!! I had an emergency c-section for my first delivery and I’m now 22 weeks pregnant and wanting to learn as much as possible about having a “regular” delivery. I’ll be delivering at a birthing center in Sacramento and I’m really looking forward to experiencing labor, pain and all! Ha. Thanks for this video! I will be watching it again and watching the suggested videos. 💛
Hello did u have ur baby or not yet ? How did it went for u? .. Iam hoping for a v back too ..iam 35 week pregnant and iam feeling preesure in my lower abdomen for several hours now .but I don't know how the contraction feels 🤔
Duaa Khalil Hello. I did already have my second baby... but I had to have another c-section due to preeclampsia again. So I didn’t get to experience contractions or vaginal delivery. Hope all goes well with you!
Hey mama! Congrats on baby! Hoping you both are well and healthy! ❤️
They feel like the worst diarrhea in your life. There, now you know. You survived diarrhea once, you will survive labor also.
Honestly this is exactly how I’d describe contractions. I always say it’s severe poop pains 😂
I'am having these constractions now 😅
I had back contractions. My lower back hurt so bad it over shadowed everything else.
My wife is 39 weeks I am just waiting for her to tell me she is feeling back pains so I can joyfully take her to the hospital hahaha
Congrats
Same z the case here
Well she gave birth April 6 and it was a boy
@@dannyhillzworld congratulations!
I’m 36 weeks and I’m soooo worried because it’s my first time and so I’m trying to watch videos and learn as much as I can learning about home birth and everything especially because it’s COVID19 pandemic😭😭😭
Nicole Tequila I feel you! I am 36 weeks today and all the birthing classes have been cancelled due to the virus so I am here trying to prepare myself - I hope you and I both have a quick and as painless birth as possible and may our babies be healthy and happy! 😘
Kiri Tuhi I delivered my baby at 39 weeks it wasn’t painless but I’m so greatful to have crossed that bridge and now me and my baby is home but I wish the best for you and your baby...Safe delivery darling you will be over it soon and be so happy and thanks for your kind words☺️
I'm 39week pregnant and its difficult to deliver my baby because of covid.☹️
No senior doctor take cases.
AyeshaSheikh Ayesha sorry to hear but just pray the other doctors do a great job...safe delivery🙏🤞
Same here ma🙏❤️
Omg am I the only one who clicked on this video wondering if I’m having real contractions or not?
Haha no, same! It feels like mild period cramps so far, but they mainly only happen at night... I'm like "Is this it??"
SAME
Watching this as I am in early labor with contractions. Love the analogy of diving through the waves.
FTM due June 23rd 2021 praying for a safe and speedy delivery!
As I watched this video I felt the cramps ... my labor is about to get started 🙌🏼💕
I love your videos, I’m 3 months away & trying to prepare as much as I can
G C Good luck, and be safe out there. My due date was yesterday the 24th, my little princess doesn't wanna come out she's chilling in there.
Lol am I the only person who’s watching this and not pregnant?
Aspiring birth worker here 🙋🏾♀️
Ayanna Bridges I’m not pregnant either but I’m so scared of labor and I want to have a baby in the next couple of years... I’m changing my mind 😭
Yes I hear you on the aspiring birth worker!
You go girl! We need you!
Im not pregnant either but still curious🤭
I'm really considering on naming my baby ayana but with an "i" so Aiyana. Love love your name. Do you get a hard time with it? Like people/teachers not pronouncing it right or saying it totally wrong
This video is a blessing for the first time Mom’s. Thank you
18 days awaaaaay😭😭😭 Ive been obsessed with labor and delivery videos
Hannah Wells how was your contractions? I have 7 more weeks to go 😢
I just love how you talk so positively about labour and your smile and enthusiasm says how passionate you are about your job. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
With my first, as soon as I hit 5 cm, my contractions overlapped so much I had 0 break in pain. At 8 cm, I had a visceral need to push... I had to breath and focus to NOT push but sometimes it was a feeling so strong my body didn't obey me.
Ended up delivery naturally and unmedicated after 13 hours of active labour. Phew. Hoping the second will be a bit less rock n roll
Congratulations for doing it the natural way! I wanted to go without an epidural but after hitting 6 cm I couldn't handle the pain anymore!
It's like you are reading my mind. Your videos are SO helpful and relaxing to watch. I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant preparing for the 'big marathon' and sending your videos to my pregnant mama friends!
Zoe Kelly have you had the baby yet? ✨✨
Yes I hear you . I have been sending videos to my pregnant friend.
I am just lost my 10 pregnancy on 12 Feb...
Wish can get the next gift from God soon
Stay positive you'll get through this 💚
The good Lord is with you
Currently 39 Weeks! First pregnancy. I am so excited and so nervous.
MJ B hows the baby ☺️!
@@mariaa9938 It was a long labor lol... 33 hours. She was a stubborn child she didn't want to get out haha.. But it was all worth it. She's amazing!
How do you know when you're in labor? 1st time momma here 2 and I woke up feeling like I'm on my period...
@@jessica3451 Girl you will know when you're in labor lol! I found out when my water broke around 9am in the morning and it wouldn't stop leaking. In my experience, labor pain hurts for me. It's the worse part for me. I was at 5cm dilated and decided to have the epidural because it was too painful. I know some mamas out there are different but I wasnt having it. Overall, it was great pregnancy. I would do it all over again. I wish you luck!
@@mjb7246 When I wrote that it was May 05 and I had my baby girl the 6th && let me tell you that YOU were right I most definitely found out what I was experiencing were contrations and went to the hospital @4cm dilated & they diagnosed me with preclampsia && had my baby a few hours later all natural cause it was too late for an epidural which I wish I had asked 4 since I got to the hospital... it was definitely a very painful experience you were so right! Pain was worth my beautiful baby girl congrats to you too♡
I’m a first time mom. 16 weeks today and videos like these help make me feel more ready for when the time comes. Thank you.
Dont worry girl you wont start to feel contractions dor another 10-15 weeks.
Katt Louie well of course lol but watching these gives me the information I need to know to make me more comfortable. Labor and contractions have always been a scary thought to me
Thanks for this video! I am having my second baby in 7 weeks. Feel so unprepared- even though I’ve had a baby (3 years ago). Your videos are so helpful.
Im due in a month and started crying watching this video. I’m terrified 😂
How was it?
One week to go and I'm getting all of that, period cramps, back ache, plevic press and tighten of the stomach 👏👏🥺... Women are super heros 😍❤️🌷.. congrats to all mom's
Congratulations I'm in the same boat and getting induced this Friday!!!
I'm due March 28th & I'm going for a VBAC this time. Never experienced labor or contractions, so I'm extra nervous & excited to experience this.
Kaitlyn Wright I’m due on the 26 of March and I’m feeling exhausted. I’m having pain all over the place...
I’m due the 29th! my first baby. good luck mumma, you got this!
Please update me on the vbac I will like to try as well for my 3rd
I had vaginal delivery and then a c section
Im due March 21st 😳😳😳no idea what to expect
I think important advice is to try and not fight them. Our natural reaction to pain is to try and fight and it’s hard to relax. I have to keep walking through them and resist them temptation to stop walking
I am currently pregnant with my second child and just wanted to state that not everyone is going to experience these types of contractions. I had back labor meaning that when I got a contraction it felt like my back was breaking. It felt nothing like cramps. Taking steady breaths did not seem to help me I guess because the muscles in my back were the ones contracting. The only thing doctors and nurses could suggest for me to get through them was laying on my side and off of my back. I know that this is unlikely to happen to most but it still could. I am just praying that it is not like this again for this baby. :(
Sarah Mims but did you not get the epidural? Of if you did, did it take the pain away?
@@Lovebrix99 I did get an epidural after 25 hours of labor (My labor lasted 31 hours) but I originally didn't not want one, I just couldn't take it anymore. Unfortunately it only worked on half of my body and then it stopped working all together before I delivered
This is something else that they don't always tell you. At least not me I had no idea until it happened and when I asked the nurse about it she was just like, "all yeah that happens sometimes." Regardless whether your labor is really hard and difficult or quick and easy once you hold that sweet little angel in your arms it is worth every bit of it. Both of my pregnancy's were not just difficult during labor, they were hard from the start. They were both IVF pregnancies which is also painful and stressful. So once I did get to hold my daughter is really was all worth it. I do hope this delivery is easier than the last but if not that is okay too because the prize is so worth it.
Hands and knees!!! No joke! I spent a majority of my 4th labor on my hands and knees with back labor and it was BY FAR more manageable than my first birth, also a back labor, 38 hours, also got an epi with that one for the same reason you did!
My first VBAC attempt felt like someone was trying to push a steak knife down through my cervix, every single contraction was unbearable! I wanted to go unmedicated but ended up getting an epidural at 3cm because the pain was so bad it was slowing my labor down tremendously! As soon as the epidural kicked in my labor picked right up on its own!
I laughed at the menstrual pain part.
On many occasions I’m bed ridden cause of cramps. Even vomiting because of it.
I feel like labor pains will kill me 😵
Same Lmfao
Yup same with meee 😰
I know I’m late but my cramps are like this as well and labor was extremely easy for me
Kennedy Jones that is extremely comforting. Let’s hope I can say the same later on.
Kennedy Jones Oh man that’s comforting. I have passed out many times due to period cramps and your comment has helped my anxiety drop. Thank you!
First time mom here - I'm in my 35th week and have been experiencing terrible back aches and abdomen at least once per day, but some days it happens all day. My muscles feel tight, tired, and sore like I've worked out! Nothing is cyclical or progressing so I do not believe I'm in labor but I'm becoming more convinced that I really am experiencing contractions. Last night the pain in my ribs woke me up :(
I’m feeling the same right now ? What happened ?
I am now on week 34 and have the exact same symptoms. I am also a first-time mom, and it took me a while to realise they are contractions. I only realised I was having contractions while explaining what I feel to my boyfriend, the only way I could explain it was: "the muscles of the uterus are... contracting", it is not real pain but it's definitely uncomfortable. I also had what you describe: feeling of sickness and acute pain in the stomach region, which lasted for a while, so much so I wasn't fit to go to work at all those days.
Hey thanks for the information , i am doctor myself ( neuro surgeon) your videos are very helpful and informative i have studied about all this but this is our 1st baby and believe me you i am very very worried and excited all at the same time. God bless you and keep up the god work. i will subscribe now now ! ;)
Contractions in active labor feel like “what the hell was I thinking”? Honestly, it feels like someone is wringing out your mid section like a rag then releases it for a minute or two. It’s a very exhausting experience imo but you feel blessed when it’s over.
Im 26 weeks and nervous as hell. Something tells me im gonna faint during labour
don think this is possible
Shweta Pandit mood
You and me both
I'm 26 weeks now. Less than 3 months to go, and I'm very scared now 🙈🙈🙈
Nope you won't, the pain won't let you lol
Thank you for this video! First time mom and I’m so confused trying to figure out if I’m having contractions or not. I’m having cramps every 9-12 minutes consistently. Definitely comes and goes in waves like you describe but not close enough together to be active labor. Guess I just need to tough it out! 38 weeks today and hoping to meet my little man soon.
ImmaPandaRawr probably just Braxton Hicks
40+1 now and having the same issue. Was it labour? 😅🥰
@@elenaatanasova9573 it was not for me! I ended up being induced 40w 1day
@@ImmaPandaRawr so it was Braxton Hicks!
I have 4 months already, I've been watching you since I knew I was pregnant, I like the way you have walked me through this stage, I'm looking for applying all you've taughted us! Greetings from Chile
I’m 4 months too! 😍😍😍 she’s so good isn’t she? 😍
FTM and currently pregnant , although I am still scared out of my mind for labor your videos have really put a part of my mind at ease and given me a small amount of faith in myself and thats all I need to convince myself that I can do something.
ftm and i’m currently 29 weeks. having confusing contractions so i’m not sure if i’ll be delivering or not soon
First time mom here 38 weeks due june 10th🌺 😭🌺
Congrats 💫
I’m a first time mom and I’m 34 weeks pregnant due July 23 🎀💕
@Az Op yes had healthy baby boy yesterday thank u😀
What was your lmp?
@@hersheychocolate2004 awesome!!!
Nancy & jesse thats my due date too 😂
This is super helpful for a first time mom! Thank you for your knowledge and positivity
I had back contractions during my first experience. I wonder how front contractions feel compared to back contractions. Worse? Not as bad? I paced out my pain, that was my automatic reaction that helped with the pain until I couldn’t withstand it and needed something or someone (my partner) to hold onto. It’s amazing that the body essentially does everything on its own (pushing) and we just help it along. Your videos helped me mentally prepare and I went into L&D without fear. Thank you!
There isn’t back or front contractions. I think you are meaning back labor? Which just means pressure posteriorly due to babies position.
I had front contractions only. They were soooo painful but then again I think my body was just tired of pain since my labor lasted 3 days.
@@coutureitup You do have different type of contractions.
Some have back contractions in the lowerback, others experience contractions in the front lower part of their belly. And there are woman who experience leg contractions, sometimes explained as pain arpind the butt and anus.
I am 38 weeks + 2 days and feeling so anxious and excited at the same time. So far I am feeling nothing , just trying to induce the labour naturally by doing exercises❤
It's like period cramps turn into worst pain I've ever felt
Had a natural birth this
Those contraction and waves are strong, but mama so are you . 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Hello I’m a father and loving caring partner I’m here to try get some information on contractions.my partner has a high pain tolerance so she ain’t sure if she’s having contractions so whatever I take from this I would feel really helpful and share what I have learned (you women are amazing thank you all for the love and care you provide to your little or big family one love)
Im currently at the end of my first trimester in my first pregnancy and binge watching your videos! you have such a calming and gentle energy, plus my name is Bridget too! Love your videos.
Thank you for the detailed explanation. This helped me a lot as I'm having strong contractions while listening to you and hearings things that I can relate. You made me motivated.
My early contractions have started and I was wondering if they were indeed contractions or plain old gas, but gas doesn't last this long and nor does it make my stomach hard.
4th baby here. With my 3rd i had irregular painless contractions. Effaced to 80 and at a 4. Was turned away from all hospitals in my area. I left the last hospital at 4 am slept 4 hours made it just in time to have baby in the doorway. Water didn't break until i was giving birth. Trust your body everyone is different.
I enjoyed your thorough and clear explanation but was waiting for the descriptions given by other women in your survey??? would have loved to hear variations of experiences in their own words.
I went into labor at 41 weeks. Tomorrow is my daughter's fifth birthday actually. I watched so many of these kinds of videos to prepare myself but my birth went nothing like anything I had ever heard from anyone. 41 weeks and she hadn't dropped at all so I went to the gym. Woke up at 2 AM bleeding and an agonizing pain. No contractions in the front whatsoever. Just a nearly crippling back pain. It didn't start gently or in waves. It was just every two minutes for nearly 24 hours. I was medically gaslit and sent home and told that they couldn't see any contractions in the front with the belt thing. Contracting every minute at that point. They told me I should labor about three days and then come back. My husband at the time drove back to the house with me and I was on the bathroom floor screaming in agony. I called the hospital back and begged them to admit me. Got back there after a traumatic car ride and they said it looks like you're having a baby today and I said yes I told you guys. All of my pain was in my back. I mean I know it's back labor but I had no idea what it would feel like. It felt like someone was crushing me from the waist down. At that point my water had broken on its own and I was gushing like a geyser and I told them I was ready to push and they told me that I was not ready to push even though my body was doing it for me. They basically made me hold her in because they were too busy delivering a set of twins and a C-section. it took them nearly 10 hours to get me an epidural so I felt every bit of my labor aside from my tearing. They made me hold her in for so long that she became distressed and her heart rate dropped and she aspirated meconium so they had to suction her lungs. Honestly at this point I feel like I have PTSD and I feel like they hurt my baby. I know we were supposed to just be describing the feeling of labor pain but it felt good to type this out. You just never know what your experience will be.
First time mom here. Already gone into labor and delivery twice with painful af contractions 1 minute long and 5 minutes apart like they say it's supposed to be, but never actual labor 🙃👍
I’m 36 weeks 5 days & I’ve been feeling period cramps & dull back pain since yesterday! Not super close together, but consistently since yesterday! I’m so ready to meet my baby girl 💖
Did you have a baby?
@@jessicamuchow7159 nope still pregnant 38 weeks
I was feeling the same thing last night, I'm currently 36 weeks 5 days today 😅 I'm watching this video because I'm afraid I might be in labor soon but happy to see your update that you’re still in 38th week 😅
38 weeks! My body feels so uncomfortable and I’m ready lol with all the symptoms and everything going on, I’m now in “prelabor” so I say a few more days or a week 👍🫨 wish me luck with my first baby!
Has baby arrived yet ?
Thank you so much for the best videos .
My due day is 01.18.20. Can't wait .
Baby #4.
I have varicella veins so bad I hope everything goes well.
Thank you this video...I feel a lot more confident about natural birth now.
I'm 3 weeks away from my due date. I am now experiencing those mild menstrual cramps like sensations. I also had those "need to poo" cramps, but I'd actually poo here and there, other times not. I had hardening in the upper part of my belly, but one day I had my hand on top of it and learned that it was actually the baby pressing his butt in my rib.
My baby boy was born exactly at 38 weeks. He came just a couple days after my OB checked my cervix. I was 50% effaced and not dialated. I was in active labor at 3am on Sunday 11/17. I didn't know I was in active until things progressed quickly (I paced around a lot and eventually told my fiance to pack his bag). We arrived at the hospital around 7:30am expecting to be sent home, but I was 7cm! Our boy was born 9:15am. No medication and the only thing I complained about was my legs cramping during the pushing! Lol
Only my mucous plug came out when I came home from my OB checking my cervix BTW. The doctor had to rupture my water when my son was mere crowning.
31 weeks and I’m so excited and nervous for this
Love your analogy of the waves! I’m definitely going to remember that once I go into labor. Just need to ride them out! :)
My son is going to be 1 month tomorrow so it's pretty fresh in my mind. I had strong back contractions for the majority of my labor. It felt like I was bending the wrong way. I 100% blacked out often. I tried to breathe through them and I think it was easier to get through them when my boyfriend was joking with me. It also felt like my hips were ON FIRE. It helped SO SO MUCH when he pushed my hips together towards my spine. They felt the same just changed intensity.
Crazy to say but I miss it! Best 36 hours of my life😅💗
If you have this again (if you have another baby) laboring alternating between the tub (sit sideways with knees spread and sort of hang over the edge of the tub) and laboring on hands and knees really helps. I get back labor a LOT (on my 5th kiddo now) and hands and knees has been the best solution for me.
@@kleinemaus6094 yeah! I’ll definitely try that because I ended up on my hands and knees for about 30 mins right before he finally came out and I think it relaxed me enough to push him out
Contractions felt like period cramps at first for me but once I hit 4cm they were awful like my abdomen was going to explode and horrible pressure it was the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. I can’t believe so many women go through this
I really love your videos, have enjoyed throughout all of my pregnancy and you're so easy to listen to and informative in comparison to others on TH-cam.
You are awesome. Concise, informative, and warm and supportive. My go to as a first time mama.
Being induced tomorrow! My due date was Jan 20th 2021 🥲
How are you doing mamma? Hope you're doing well 😚😊
I’m getting induced at 8 am today. Having been having any contractions and they say with getting induced the contractions are WORST😭. I’m nervous and scared. I wanna cry so bad. But I’ll remember to breathe
Update: The hospital ended up calling me 4 hours before my induction and said I had to wait because labor and delivery was full. So the same day at 6 pm they call me to say come on to the hospital. I had my beautiful baby boy at 1:25 pm on 4/30. He was 9 pounds and 2.6 oz and I did that with no epidural. I breathed and it really did help alot. So THANK YOUUU for all your videos 😊
@@lilraelou183 congrats on your baby. You did it!!!
My pain tolerance is pretty high so when I feel like I’m dying that’s when I’ll go to the hospital 😂 Bc contractions will be no match for me. I’m 39 weeks btw and haven’t felt a THING
It will come 🙈
When ?um anxious 🤔
It's different for everyone depending on how your body accepts what's coming, BUT...I will say it was the worst pain of my life x infinity!!! I kept thinking death would be better no joke! I swore I'd never have a 2nd child before my water even broke! But lots of mommas progress faster though, you might be one of the lucky ones! Good luck and God Bless you and your family, you'll make it through no matter the pain level it's all temporary!
I’m about to be 41 weeks tomorrow and I haven’t felt a thing regarding contractions... Atleast how people describe them.
That is where I am at right now! I got the contractions monitored and they are pretty regular and apparently hard my doctor was appalled that I couldn't feel them so I guess I'm screwed XD
I was induced and my contractions went from very manageable to period cramps to feeling like gut punches that were unbearable. I ended up with an epidural but had a very fast labor and birth and probably could have dealt with it if I’d known it was going to be short.