With all 4 of my kids I did not know that I was in labor. Just felt like braxton hicks. Then when it was "GO TIME" they came out within 30 minutes. Active pushing was maybe 2 - 3 minutes. Your body knows what it's doing. Keep your composure and don't be scared! Listen to your body!
Pregnant with my 4th and same! I’ve pushed through a total of maybe 5 or 6 contractions for my 3 kids and it goes very fast. Have to love how incredible our bodies are.
@@strawbabysundae I gave birth to my first 3 exactly 1.5 days before my actual due date. My 4th decided to wait 3.5 days AFTER my due date to make her appearance 😂
I pray you prep very early and expect that you MAYBE won't make it to the hospital.😂 I'm guessing y'all are great and have the car seat junk all figured... If you're not giving at home. I'm so happy for you🎉🎉🎉❤
First was 29 hours, second 7 hours, 3rd 10 hours, 4th 18 hours, 5th 36 hours...all varied wildly, some induced, some not, anywhere from 5 minutes--2.5 hours of pushing😊
First time mama here, I did curb walking, ate dates, drank raspberry leaf tea, ate spicy food etc. I only labored for 3 hours and pushed for 20 mins with a 1st degree tear. Just prepare your body and don't be scared! You got this girl
I had my 1st baby last year, I was in labour for 17 hours and 1 hour of pushing, baby was struggling to come out and her heart rate was dropping so I had to have an episiotomy. I’m pregnant with my 2nd 34 weeks and 5 days, I cannot wait to see how long labour/birth will be and to meet baby of course!
It's 2024, You would think there is an easier way because 21 hours or for days is ridiculous. Just knock me out, get the baby, and wake me up, please 😂.
You could do c section, and I know youre scared to experience labor, but with mental prep you can overcome your fears. Bookmark HypnoBabies and hear their stories and program. It gives you a different perspective on labor and birthing. It is a unique experience and it can be beautiful bc we all deserve a peaceful and calm birthing experience to welcome our sweet babies. Another note, Dñdelivering a baby vaginally is what builds their microbiome and immunity. But do your research and prepare yourself mentally for either option. The thing about motherhood is about being open and not resisting. In labor Resistance / fear/ tension =pain.
@@DisneyThePug no episiotomy, just fully natural birth without intervention. I was active during pregnancy as before, did a little workout here and there but my active lifestyle( lots of walking, bicycle, gardening) was enough I think. I was active during my 2 hours of labor, walking, bouncing myself on the exercise ball, stepping un and down a little bench. Then I went to push in the bath, and caught my daughter myself. I birthed the placenta myself, without help, as well.
My first labor took me 36 and a half hours. Ended up pushing for 40 minutes. Had a second-degree/ third degree tear ( the nurse wasn’t sure). Did it all naturally and birthed our beautiful baby boy in a birth pool in the hospital with my husband in the pool with me rubbing my back for 9 hours straight. We had candles (electric) around the pool room and spa music on the background. Before ending up in the hospital we started home sleeping, doing yoga and sitting in the sauna with dimmed lights and candles. It was the most beautiful and magical experience and it made me feel so strong and happy. Ladies, our bodies are magical and so strong. Wow!❤️
First 3 of my labour's were exactly 4hrs from first signs to deliver, 4th baby was 4½hrs....that extra half an hour was a mind game! I was sure if I hadn't had the baby by 4hrs then I'd prob be in labour for many many more hours 🙈
Yeah tried trusting my body and ended up nearly passing out when i was just 2/3cm dilated with my first baby due to excessive vomitting because my body doesnt tolerate pain spikes very well. I had no rest between contractions because of this. I ended up having an epidural earlier then they wanted to give it to me and was in active labor for 26 hours. Transition was 30min and was the easiest part for me. I was in early stages of labor for about 3 or 4 days.
My first two (both born at home) were almost identical in length-17.5 hours long, and the pushing phase was 2.5 hours with both. 36 weeks along with baby #3, and I can’t wait to see how his birth story turns out!
1st: went to hospital at 6pm, didnt start pushing until 10pm THE NEXT DAY. 28 hour labor. Pushed for 2 hours. He was born at 11:57PM. 3 minutes away from having a whole different birthday! 2nd: Due April 2025 😊 hopefully this one will be a bit easier 😮💨
I was in early labor for over a week and a half. I was told don't come back until it's lost of pain every 5min. smh i was in active labor for 24 or so hrs. I was so weak and unfed i didn't feel i would be safe to hold my baby. I flet horrible for not holding him but also wanted him to be safe. I didn't get to eat for hours afterwards. I don't blame the hospital i was more angry with my now husband told him as he want to get food to get me something he did not. I know hospitals have times for when food is made.
Wow! This brings back memories. My first was 7 hours in total. She was born 7 minutes to 7. My second was a total of 2 hours and 48 minutes. And he was born 12 minutes to 12.
My daughter is now 25 & this can happen. I was only in labor with her for 4 hours she was my 1st. My son now 20 was a 9 hour labor. My daughter had her 1st baby 11 months ago she was in labor for 15 hours she was induced 2 weeks early due to high blood pressure that wouldn't go down.
Dear moms u r true warrior... I love you all.. and grateful to each one of you... Thanks for bringing us to the world... ❤🌏👏👏🤍🤍🤍God bless you all women around the world
With my first baby it was 11 1/2 hours. I remember I was holding my moms hand ( yes my mama, I was 16) and every once in awhile I'd ask her "how much longer"...she always said soon honey! I sure miss my mom
From when my first contractions started until I gave birth, was 9.5hrs. 1) My contractions did not start off mild, they were so painful that I had to breathe through them, and they only got worse to the point I could barely walk. 2) My contractions were 10min apart, starting from the first one. I honestly thought it was false labour at first because of what I've heard. How contractions start off very mild, contractions being more than 10min apart that then get shorter and shorter. This was with my first pregnancy.
With my first I was likely in early labor for about 13 hrs but had absolutely no clue I was even in early labor. I thought I was just having Braxton hicks. Active labor hit me hard and fast and my daughter was in my arms just 2.5hrs later. It was an intense but amazing experience! I am little scared about how fast my second will come but at least now I kind of have an idea of what to look out for!
I am 26 weeks with my first (boy) and I am terrified. My mother says I should be able to push the baby out in 2-3 pushes and that is it. She gave birth 5 times without any drugs and is expecting i follow after her and magically push the baby out in matter of minutes without pain aid. Something is telling me it will take me a lot longer to than 2-3 pushes. She claims she has given birth the minute she is brought into the delivery room.
I had 7-11 minute contractions for 3 weeks with both my children. And had premies with both (36 and 35 weeks) why? Also i only have one kidney, so i am high risk.
Heard of HypnoBabies? Its a birthing and prenatal course with hypnosis tracks to access hypnotic pain relief, focus, and peace. Labor is a mental challenge more than anything. Keep your fear in check and things go more smoothly bc your body isnt fighting against itself (fear/stress =tension = pain). This is why laboring at home for the early stages is important. I learned all this the hard way, but I'm a stronger person for it.
It's your choice and I totally respect that but I and many other mothers did not find the birthing process horrible, at all. I have loved my body like I never did before since I brought my first child into this world
My first birth was at home and it was 3 hours (though I don't know where to start counting because I had contractions for 6 hours. But they didn't hurt and just gradually started to hurt. Pro Tip: get a REAL sports massage. Let somebody push that muscle knot to a pulp. IT FUCKING HURTS LIKE CRAZY. Yes and that's your training. Keep breathing. Don't hold your breath☝🏼 TELL them to loosen after 40 seconds. The beauty on real birth is that the pain will go away. Seriously. I don't know how but I even slept 5 minutes between contractions😂😂😅 You have to relax and not cramp up during the contractions. I could have given birth 1 hour earlier but her head was HUGE (37cm)😢 and I got scared.
First baby 11 hours (only because she was stubborn and kept turning her head 😅) 2.5 hrs of pushing, 2nd baby I had this year, labor was 3 hours 21 mins pushed 4-5 times and he was here! I had to go by ambulance because he came so quickly (emt's kept telling me not to push, I told them I didn't have that urge and didn't know what they were talking about until I got to the hospital I was 10+1 when I got there)
Good luck. I'm due November 2nd but the doctor said it looks like he's going to come out early on his own so now I don't even have a due date to reply on.😨
@@Eusongsame here lol am 39 weeks but no signs of labor..I keep telling myself maybe tomorrow it'll be the right time still no..,Am hopping soon my baby will come out 😊 And to all expected moms you got this! I pray for a healthy and safe delivery.,
I am 41 weeks pregnant, not any sign for labor, I am feeling like one month more left for my delivery, this situation is very hard when everything is ready but not any sign.
Induction went wrong within the first hour. It was an emergency c-section and they needed to put me to sleep. So labor was not that long for me. It went pretty quickly.
While I had a relatively easy labor and delivery, I'll just say I'd rather do that 100,000,000 times before ever breaking another bone or having some sort of dental procedure 😅
First: 36 hours from water breaking to birth, 30 hours from first contraction. Second: 6 hours from first contraction to birth. Third: 8 hours from first contraction to birth. Fourth: 20 hours from water breaking and first contraction to birth.
With all 4 of my kids I did not know that I was in labor. Just felt like braxton hicks. Then when it was "GO TIME" they came out within 30 minutes. Active pushing was maybe 2 - 3 minutes.
Your body knows what it's doing. Keep your composure and don't be scared! Listen to your body!
reading this at 38 weeks is terrifying omg
Pregnant with my 4th and same! I’ve pushed through a total of maybe 5 or 6 contractions for my 3 kids and it goes very fast. Have to love how incredible our bodies are.
30 minutes?!? Wow that's beautiful!!!!!
@@thec6family3601 Wow!!!!! That was nice and fast!!!!! You are blessed!!!! 🙏
@@strawbabysundae I gave birth to my first 3 exactly 1.5 days before my actual due date. My 4th decided to wait 3.5 days AFTER my due date to make her appearance 😂
1st: 21.5 hours
2nd: 8.5hours
Currently pregnant with Baby #3: Im very curious to see how long or short it will be!
My first was 7 hours, second was 13 🤣
Sending you blessings your way! Must be exciting. I wish you and your family the best ❤
I pray you prep very early and expect that you MAYBE won't make it to the hospital.😂 I'm guessing y'all are great and have the car seat junk all figured... If you're not giving at home.
I'm so happy for you🎉🎉🎉❤
I just had my third - labour was only 2 hours! It was wild!
This gives me hope. My first was 30 hours total, labored for 28 pushed for 2. My second is due april 2025 and im reeeeeally hoping it will be faster
My longest labor was about 6 hours and my shortest was just under 3 hours. Loved your book!!
First was 29 hours, second 7 hours, 3rd 10 hours, 4th 18 hours, 5th 36 hours...all varied wildly, some induced, some not, anywhere from 5 minutes--2.5 hours of pushing😊
Wow
I hear that induction can actually cause labor to be longer. Did you find that to be true with your babies?
@@micklynnb Everyone I know who got induced said it was significantly longer, worse, and and more painful.
First time mama here, I did curb walking, ate dates, drank raspberry leaf tea, ate spicy food etc. I only labored for 3 hours and pushed for 20 mins with a 1st degree tear. Just prepare your body and don't be scared! You got this girl
I had my 1st baby last year, I was in labour for 17 hours and 1 hour of pushing, baby was struggling to come out and her heart rate was dropping so I had to have an episiotomy. I’m pregnant with my 2nd 34 weeks and 5 days, I cannot wait to see how long labour/birth will be and to meet baby of course!
Exactly my experience too!
1st labor was 26 hours 😅
Currently pregnant, 32 weeks tomorrow... Hoping for a shorter labor 🙏
1st child - 8 hours and pushed for 9 mins
Currently pregnant with my second ❤
I hope labor is just as easy.
It's 2024, You would think there is an easier way because 21 hours or for days is ridiculous. Just knock me out, get the baby, and wake me up, please 😂.
that’s called a csection 😂
@nicolette8769 No, it's not actually because you don't get knocked out by general anaesthetic. I want to be out and not hear a thing, lol.
You could do c section, and I know youre scared to experience labor, but with mental prep you can overcome your fears. Bookmark HypnoBabies and hear their stories and program. It gives you a different perspective on labor and birthing. It is a unique experience and it can be beautiful bc we all deserve a peaceful and calm birthing experience to welcome our sweet babies. Another note, Dñdelivering a baby vaginally is what builds their microbiome and immunity. But do your research and prepare yourself mentally for either option. The thing about motherhood is about being open and not resisting. In labor Resistance / fear/ tension =pain.
There used to be "twilight births"
@umhi9778 Omg, wow, I googled, and you're spot on. I had an idea that ever happened.
1st: 4 hours early labour 2hours active labour 20 mins pushing
2nd baby on the way
Did you get episiotomy? Were you working out throughout your pregnancy? Kindly respond.
@@DisneyThePug no episiotomy, just fully natural birth without intervention. I was active during pregnancy as before, did a little workout here and there but my active lifestyle( lots of walking, bicycle, gardening) was enough I think.
I was active during my 2 hours of labor, walking, bouncing myself on the exercise ball, stepping un and down a little bench. Then I went to push in the bath, and caught my daughter myself. I birthed the placenta myself, without help, as well.
❤🎉🎉🎉am here
@@andreavp463 really??? You literally delivered yourself??? Didn't fear of any risk??? Like pph
@@andreavp463 really??? You literally delivered yourself??? Didn't fear of any risk??? Like pph
My first labor took me 36 and a half hours. Ended up pushing for 40 minutes. Had a second-degree/ third degree tear ( the nurse wasn’t sure). Did it all naturally and birthed our beautiful baby boy in a birth pool in the hospital with my husband in the pool with me rubbing my back for 9 hours straight. We had candles (electric) around the pool room and spa music on the background. Before ending up in the hospital we started home sleeping, doing yoga and sitting in the sauna with dimmed lights and candles. It was the most beautiful and magical experience and it made me feel so strong and happy. Ladies, our bodies are magical and so strong. Wow!❤️
First 3 of my labour's were exactly 4hrs from first signs to deliver, 4th baby was 4½hrs....that extra half an hour was a mind game! I was sure if I hadn't had the baby by 4hrs then I'd prob be in labour for many many more hours 🙈
My first I was in labor for 8 hours second was 4 hours
Yeah tried trusting my body and ended up nearly passing out when i was just 2/3cm dilated with my first baby due to excessive vomitting because my body doesnt tolerate pain spikes very well. I had no rest between contractions because of this. I ended up having an epidural earlier then they wanted to give it to me and was in active labor for 26 hours. Transition was 30min and was the easiest part for me. I was in early stages of labor for about 3 or 4 days.
My first two (both born at home) were almost identical in length-17.5 hours long, and the pushing phase was 2.5 hours with both. 36 weeks along with baby #3, and I can’t wait to see how his birth story turns out!
1st: went to hospital at 6pm, didnt start pushing until 10pm THE NEXT DAY. 28 hour labor. Pushed for 2 hours. He was born at 11:57PM. 3 minutes away from having a whole different birthday!
2nd: Due April 2025 😊 hopefully this one will be a bit easier 😮💨
I was in early labor for over a week and a half. I was told don't come back until it's lost of pain every 5min. smh i was in active labor for 24 or so hrs. I was so weak and unfed i didn't feel i would be safe to hold my baby. I flet horrible for not holding him but also wanted him to be safe. I didn't get to eat for hours afterwards. I don't blame the hospital i was more angry with my now husband told him as he want to get food to get me something he did not. I know hospitals have times for when food is made.
Wow! This brings back memories. My first was 7 hours in total. She was born 7 minutes to 7. My second was a total of 2 hours and 48 minutes. And he was born 12 minutes to 12.
Am a first time mom, but I decree and declare my labour will last only 4hrs
*"Call your doctor if the effect lasts more than four hours" *😂
My daughter is now 25 & this can happen. I was only in labor with her for 4 hours she was my 1st. My son now 20 was a 9 hour labor. My daughter had her 1st baby 11 months ago she was in labor for 15 hours she was induced 2 weeks early due to high blood pressure that wouldn't go down.
I'm in labour for last 5 days. Dilated 1.5cm and suffering from mild backpain and periods like cramps.
Sending love your way, you've got this!
I hope that you and baby are safe ❤
1st 15 hours
2nd 7,5 hours
3rd 3 hours and 10min
4th 34 min
You forgot about the placenta removal.
First was induced because of an emergency, 10 hours. Second lasted about 19 hours but I only pushed twice! Excited to see how number 3 will go
Dear moms u r true warrior... I love you all.. and grateful to each one of you... Thanks for bringing us to the world... ❤🌏👏👏🤍🤍🤍God bless you all women around the world
Use epi-no before birth. Reduced labour time and reduced risk of tearing. I did it with my first and he was out in 6 hours.
Most of the times she's giving is for issues, baby position epidural prolongs labor.
#1=2.5 hrs
#2=27 hrs.
#3=15 hrs.
With my first baby it was 11 1/2 hours. I remember I was holding my moms hand ( yes my mama, I was 16) and every once in awhile I'd ask her "how much longer"...she always said soon honey! I sure miss my mom
From when my first contractions started until I gave birth, was 9.5hrs.
1) My contractions did not start off mild, they were so painful that I had to breathe through them, and they only got worse to the point I could barely walk.
2) My contractions were 10min apart, starting from the first one. I honestly thought it was false labour at first because of what I've heard. How contractions start off very mild, contractions being more than 10min apart that then get shorter and shorter.
This was with my first pregnancy.
1,2,3&4th all almost exactly 12 hours total of labor. Never got any shorter for me.
With my first I was likely in early labor for about 13 hrs but had absolutely no clue I was even in early labor. I thought I was just having Braxton hicks. Active labor hit me hard and fast and my daughter was in my arms just 2.5hrs later. It was an intense but amazing experience! I am little scared about how fast my second will come but at least now I kind of have an idea of what to look out for!
42 hours. Ended in a c-section.
I am 26 weeks with my first (boy) and I am terrified. My mother says I should be able to push the baby out in 2-3 pushes and that is it. She gave birth 5 times without any drugs and is expecting i follow after her and magically push the baby out in matter of minutes without pain aid. Something is telling me it will take me a lot longer to than 2-3 pushes. She claims she has given birth the minute she is brought into the delivery room.
Why would you do that to yourself?
Question, how log. Would u be pushing
The thing made me stronger is the Last part, 'trus your baby' ❤
I've Just delivered my 3rd baby 2 days ago ❤❤
Love that!
I had 7-11 minute contractions for 3 weeks with both my children. And had premies with both (36 and 35 weeks) why? Also i only have one kidney, so i am high risk.
I love how long your hair is😍
Thank you, that is so kind!
Eh, Man, I do Not wanna be in this position ever! Like, it sounds horrible, I am not having children ever, no thank you.
Heard of HypnoBabies? Its a birthing and prenatal course with hypnosis tracks to access hypnotic pain relief, focus, and peace. Labor is a mental challenge more than anything. Keep your fear in check and things go more smoothly bc your body isnt fighting against itself (fear/stress =tension = pain). This is why laboring at home for the early stages is important. I learned all this the hard way, but I'm a stronger person for it.
It's your choice and I totally respect that but I and many other mothers did not find the birthing process horrible, at all. I have loved my body like I never did before since I brought my first child into this world
You don’t know.. you can’t judge:)
@skeleton_wa_migraine1736 yeah, affirmations and music don't change the fact that you will suffer and your body will be ripped apart.
@Letizia2810 did you watch the video????
I got induced two days ago...Iabored from 5pm till 5:30 pm when my baby was born and I pushed for around 45 min
My first birth was at home and it was 3 hours (though I don't know where to start counting because I had contractions for 6 hours. But they didn't hurt and just gradually started to hurt.
Pro Tip: get a REAL sports massage. Let somebody push that muscle knot to a pulp. IT FUCKING HURTS LIKE CRAZY. Yes and that's your training. Keep breathing. Don't hold your breath☝🏼 TELL them to loosen after 40 seconds. The beauty on real birth is that the pain will go away. Seriously. I don't know how but I even slept 5 minutes between contractions😂😂😅 You have to relax and not cramp up during the contractions. I could have given birth 1 hour earlier but her head was HUGE (37cm)😢 and I got scared.
First baby 11 hours (only because she was stubborn and kept turning her head 😅) 2.5 hrs of pushing, 2nd baby I had this year, labor was 3 hours 21 mins pushed 4-5 times and he was here! I had to go by ambulance because he came so quickly (emt's kept telling me not to push, I told them I didn't have that urge and didn't know what they were talking about until I got to the hospital I was 10+1 when I got there)
Must be nice I was in labor for 3 days
Oh my god I hope your okay
Same here ❤😅 solidarity!! Haha
Me too.
22 hrs for my first. (had to be induced and gad pitocin).
59 hrs for the second.
How much of that time have u been in active labor? That s the part that scares me the most
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
I think I’m in early labor I’m randomly experiencing period like cramps, lightning crotch, and lower back ache sometimes
It could be!
First labor was 6 hours, second labor was 3, giving birth in just 5 weeks to baby 3 and very curious on how long I’ll be in labor!
Congrats!
I went into labor new years morning n by midnight I was on my way to the hospital, got there at 1:30am n finally pushed her out at 11:03am
What’s the title of your book???
It's The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
I had four kids and two of them I was having contractions and I thought it was just a stomachache and I was too late for epidural
My first popped out 4 hours after contractions started
I’m sweating because they say the second comes even faster!! 😅😅
I am due on 15 October, feeling very scared.
You've got this!
Good luck. I'm due November 2nd but the doctor said it looks like he's going to come out early on his own so now I don't even have a due date to reply on.😨
@@Eusongsame here lol am 39 weeks but no signs of labor..I keep telling myself maybe tomorrow it'll be the right time still no..,Am hopping soon my baby will come out 😊 And to all expected moms you got this! I pray for a healthy and safe delivery.,
Had my first in May and labored for 36 hours and pushed for 6 1/2 😂
Active labor lasted me 15 minutes…….
Contractions before active labor lasted me 2 hrs
I am 41 weeks pregnant, not any sign for labor, I am feeling like one month more left for my delivery, this situation is very hard when everything is ready but not any sign.
You've got this!
1st baby 36hours.
2nd baby 48hours in labor.
To be honest I’m scared to see how long the third kid will take.
First 12 hours, second 2h 😱 i'm expecting number 3, i have no idea of what's gonna happend
24h of labor. 3h of active phase, pushed for 5 minutes and baby was out.
21 hrs with 1st. 10 hrs with 2nd
My first was 6.5 hours.. second was 7.5hous third was 55min barely made to the hospital
Induction went wrong within the first hour. It was an emergency c-section and they needed to put me to sleep. So labor was not that long for me. It went pretty quickly.
Do u have a video on how to naturally induce labor
Iam 2cm dilated at 36 currently iam 37 weeks pregnant when can i expect my active labour
It's hard to say, but all good signs.
Sadly don't always trust your local hospital.
While I had a relatively easy labor and delivery, I'll just say I'd rather do that 100,000,000 times before ever breaking another bone or having some sort of dental procedure 😅
1st 7 days 😂
2nd 5 days and still counting 😂
I'll update y'all when I give birth
It took me 1 hour to get out of the womb 16 years ago
wow!
@@mamanatural Yep, my mom said she felt tickles but not much pain
😊 My body is so exhausted. I want to give birth so bad already
My first and only child was over 30 hours and then I had to get an emergency c section because I and the baby was about to die.
So glad you both are okay.
For me everything happened in 15 minutes
Mine was 24 hours.
29 hours (2:30 hours of pushing) 😅
Trust God!
My first was a lot longer than a day... lol
28 hours with 7 hours pushing :)
Poor mama! I thought 2.5 hours of pushing was hard!
@@gracetipikin387 oh yeah😂 I was asking my mom if I could take a nap afterwards 😅
I only have one, I was in labor 12 hours but 3 of that was active pushing 😵💫
My first was 46 hours
37 hours for me
First: 36 hours from water breaking to birth, 30 hours from first contraction.
Second: 6 hours from first contraction to birth.
Third: 8 hours from first contraction to birth.
Fourth: 20 hours from water breaking and first contraction to birth.
I can answer that question. Too long is the answer.😐
This is terrible 😐
Adoption sounds ok. Or dont bother with kids. Get a puppy.
TRUST GOD 🙏
Mine last 18 hours even though I had a csection I have to suck it up without pain Medicine because it could affect my baby’s heart.