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1 - Don't lie down on your back 2 - Don't stay in the same position 3 - Avoid a full bladder 4 - Don't tense up! 5 - Avoid eating too much or too little 6 - Don't get stressed 7 - Avoid continuous fetal monitoring
I’m by no means an expert but I had my first child 2 years ago and I progressed very quickly. Active labor was less than 3 hours. I didn’t take any classes but my instincts told me to hum during contractions as well as be in a squat position. One tip I always tell my pregnant friends is to let go while in the process of dilating. The way I always describe it is to let your body relax so much that you might actually let out urine. Lol. Everyone always thought that tip was weird but I swear it helped me dilate really fast to just allow my pelvic floor to relax completely. It was instinctual so it was interesting to hear your bit on how having a full bladder disrupts the process. Thanks for the tips. I’m 25 weeks with my second!
Thanks so much for leaving your insights and extra tips for other mothers to read. Really appreciate it. It's great that you were so in tune with your body during your first labour. Sounds like you really trusted the process and were guided by your body which is wonderful. When did you have your first? X
@Hypnobirthing With Anja we have a boy and we are keeping this next one a surprise! So we have no idea what the gender is. It’s been hard not knowing haha
@@itscool770 I am so bad waiting for surprises so I am impressed that you are waiting to find out the gender of your baby. It must make it extra exciting in many ways having the patience to wait. Where in the world do you live? Are you in the UK like me? 💕
If I ever have another baby, I'm going to wear an adult diaper during the laboring at home stage, especially at night. The extra sleep and "free to pee anytime" is totally worth the loss in dignity.
I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and I absolutely agree that laying down is not in your best interest while in labour. I had the best results by alternating beween crawling on all fours, the walking in circles and leaning forward against something or someone. And both my previous births were all natural and without tearing
That's amazing! Thank you so much for sharing the positions you got into. You were definitely listening to your body 💪😍 How is your 3rd pregnancy going? X
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you Things are going good. Very different this time with most things. I had 2 boys and now I'm having a girl. They were both anterior with heads down the whole time while now baby is transfers and posterior, so I don't get any back pain but I'm working to turn her before we finish the second trimester.
Thank you for the heads up...I'm 32 weeks with my 4th baby and that really helped . I don't want any tearing and also doing this naturally without medication.
I went from 3cm to her in my arms in 35 min. It was more painful than my 6 and 8 hr labor but I really tried my hardest not to tense up at all and just breath. I did lose my cool the last 10 min. Lol
My body naturally dilates fast 😬 with my son I went from 6-10cm in 20 minutes, I had my daughter last night and she went from 4cm to out in 45 minutes 😂🤦🏼♀️
Hi Thelma, thanks so much for your message. Wow! This is exciting. Not long to wait until you meet your second baby 💕 How old is your first baby and how was your first birth? Are you feeling excited about meeting your baby? ❤️
One of the best videos I’ve seen on this topic🙌🏿! I’m a doula, currently expecting my 4th which will be my 3rd VBAC. I encourage my clients all the time to change positions as often as possible during labor. Really helps progress faster and with the pain, especially if foregoing the epidural. Great video👏🏿! Thanks so much for sharing 🙏🏿!
@@ShadesofSage how many c sections did you have before vbac? I have 2 cesarían and might be pregnant but I really want to go naturally and want some advice from someone that’s been trough that already.please and thank you
Wow! Thanks for this video. 3 things you mentioned are kind of against the hospital policy when I delivered my 2 babies. They do not let you out of the bed once you are 6/7 cm dilated. Why? Idk. They tell you if you have to empty your bladder they give you a bed pan. This made me bladder shy. On top of that I couldn’t move much because they had me hooked up to those monitors the entire time. My legs were falling asleep from laying in that bed. I asked like 10 times to get up. Then they kept wondering why I was taking so long to progress. Well… makes sense now.
The reason is they don’t want you to progress to a vaginal birth. They do what they can so they can label you FTP (failure to progress) and send you off to a C-section because they make more money. Disgusting business.
Awesome video! I’ve had 3 babies naturally with very fast labor. My 3rd baby I delivered unassisted in the hospital parking garage. Thankfully I understood the mechanics of labor and delivery. However thank you for this information as it supports everything I already believed about natural birth
Hi! Usually, it is! Wow! Your labour was so quick! I'm glad you embraced it as some women I know had fast labours and found it overwhelming. Sounds like you nailed it last time. Yes, your body has muscle memory so it's probable your next labour will also be quick. Did you get to hospital in time with your first baby or did you give birth at home? ❤️
I live in a country that still practices the traditional lie down and push method.. the nurses have a reputation of being harsh and im already uncomfortable just thinking of going into the hospital
Hi Cherise, you really have to stand up for yourself and be assertive. You don't have to just do what the nurses say. If you want to move about and get into different positions, you do it! Don't be afraid to just use your own voice 💪💕
This is why I'm birthing at home this time! I feel so much more comfortable, and even excited for labor. My midwife is 100% different than my OBs were.
I've been really lucky with all 3 of mine. They've all been naturally very very fast. From first contraction to finish my first one started at 9pm and she was born at 11.38pm same night, my second my contractions started at 12 midday and she was born the same afternoon at 2.56pm and my 3rd one i had my first contraction at 6.35am, my waters went 5 mins later at 6.40am and she was born at 7.40am 👀 I'm due number 4 next week so we will see how fast he is 🤣
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I forgot to update you. Baby number 4 was 1 hour 10 mins in the end. 🤣 contractions started at 9pm and he was born at 10.10pm. 🤣
My first child, am 39 weeks 3 days today. I am anxious, and scared for the unknown..thanks for the video..am hoping for a quicker labour and safe delivery.
Hi! Thanks so much for your message 💞 Believe in your body and your own strength. You can do this! Breathe, relax your body, get into comfortable positions that feel best for you and you will have a great birth I'm sure! Sending love 💖
@@terryanndavis6361 congratulations I’m 34 weeks with my baby boy tomorrow! Did you/baby have any complications? I’ve been having a weird feeling that my baby may come early as well
Honestly I been 2 cm and 80 percent for the past 2 week and I'm now 39 week, try everything almost 😓 I did yoga ball, walking and exercises to help dilate and nothing changed, I think honestly maybe I'm just very stress and I will try the breathing tech which did help me relax when I try it now, I will also try to see what sorten food to eat to help because I been having a lot of heart burn. Thank for the advice and the videos I'll try this and hopefully I can dilated more 🙃
Hi Valery, yes, please try to stay calm and relaxed. Stress releases adrenaline into your body and it tells your body that you are not ready for labour or that it's not safe for labour to start. Also you are 39 weeks and most labour don't start until 40/41 weeks. The good news is that you are already partially dilated which means your body is doing the right things. Try to do relaxing things in the final days of your pregnancy. Being relaxed and calm helps your body to release hormones which tell your body that you are ready for labour. Do things that make you feel nurtured and loved. Good luck and I'm sure it won't be long before you meet your baby ❤️
My midwife actually said this is nothing out of the ordinary. Very normal to be dilated before labor, specially if you are not a first time mum 😉 just don't stress and enjoy the last days 😊 my labor will start today, so I am wondering how everything will go
@@martinakresova7932 thank you for taking the time to respond to Valery as well. I'm sure it will help her feel better and less worried about things. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing these useful tips. I hadn't considered the full bladder issue or learnt about that in my antenatal class. I'm currently 40 weeks and 2 days. The thing I'm finding most difficult at the moment is letting go of my fears around birth. I have been trying some hypnobirthing meditations, and visualising holding my baby, but it is hard to not let the niggles of doubt in!
I totally understand Cat! Meditation definitely helps and it sounds like you are educating yourself by doing an antenatal class so well done! It helped me by writing down my fears then replacing each fear with a wish/positive and alternative scenario instead. I'm sure you will be fantastic during labour! Self-belief can be a game changer. My favourite affirmations for labour were "I trust my body and my baby" and "With each contraction I relax more deeply". Good luck honey! You've got this! 💪💕
Good tips..... Am in 7th month of second pregnancy.my first delivery was c sec bcoz of fluctuate of baby heart rate during labour.we lookng for vbac. i hope (the one) he will mak my labour more easier in shaa Allah....can u pls upload videos abut vbac.thats so nice ur responding all the comments and replying with good words.it give postive vibs to me .
Just eat plenty of fruit and veg and stay hydrated. Stay warm and move your body each day whether that be walking, swimming or yoga. All of this will stack the odds in your favour for a positive birth experience ❤️
@@musausman2022 you're welcome! I'm glad that I saw your message and could reply quickly to you. Is this your first baby? 💕 What country are you from? 💝
I just came across this video and goodness you’re spot on. Soon as you said the 1st tip… I said “she gets it”. I’ve been saying this for years. Since I’m not a nurse people don’t listen. Don’t lie down. That’s defying the natural tunnel of gravity. I’m pregnant now and saving this video. Thank you!!
Hi Precious! Thanks for your message. Glad the video has helped you. Yep, working with gravity really helps during labour and delivery. Are you pregnant with your second baby? ❤️
3 babies of mine were quick and wonderful, this 4th baby now at 38 weeks wont come no matter how much I try. Labor started one night but quit. He was measuring 38 weeks when I was 36 🤦♀️. So ready for him to get out! Its taking a toll on my mental health.
I'm sorry you are feeling a bit down. Your baby will come when he's ready so do try to relax and take it easy. Don't stress about it as that's doing you no good. I wish you all the very best in the final days of your pregnancy and wish you a calm birth experience when it finally happens ❤️
Hi Najma, sorry you are feeling stressed. Have you listened to any pregnancy meditations? They may help you to relax. If you can, also, try to go out in the fresh air for a walk. Look after yourself and get plenty of sleep. Hope that the final days of your pregnancy go well :)
Hi honey, if you go for a wee every hour you don't have to worry about peeing. It's important to empty your bladder often so that there is plenty of space in your pelvis for your baby to move down. I would definitely wear an adult diaper after birth as it can be very useful to absorb the postpartum bleeding which can be very heavy initially ❤️
I remember asking the nurses if I could take off the fetal heart monitor, and they said “no it has to stay on” SO uncomfortable with contractions! Also, I was not a high risk pregnancy
So sorry to hear this. Thanks for sharing though as it is important to talk about things like this. Did they say why the monitor had to stay on? Usually if you are low risk, they should just be using fetal dopplers that aren't constantly attached to you and just put on your belly every now and then. What country did you give birth in? 💞
I'm hoping to have my baby in about a week and a half. Your videos have been incredibly helpful for my preparation to give birth! Thank you for the wonderful information
I hope you have a safe delivery. Is this your first? I am 36 wks along with #2 and had my 1st at 39 wks 4 days. I'm hoping this one comes between 38-39 weeks. I started to dilate with my 1st at 36 wks and I am already 1 cm dilated. I went into active labor with my first at 4:30 am Friday, he was born at 4:11 pm. SO, I'm hoping this one is a quick labor. I am physically drained. I am a 31 yr old college student, stay at home mom to a toddler. A part time food service worker so i get about 6 hours of sleep a day and I'm one of those that need 8. So, I'm dragging every day
@@melissavickery2219 wow! You sound like you are very strong in your mind and your body. I like you need 8 hours sleep but don't usually get it. Even though my daughter is now 6 and sleeps well, I teach in the evenings and it takes me a while to unwind and fall asleep after teaching hypnobirthing. I plan on going to bed early tonight! Exciting Friday plans for me (not!) 😆
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja it takes me a while to unwind. So, I try to get my homework done during the day if my son lets me during his "quiet" time. I work at 5 until midnight. Then go to bed about 2ish and am up at 9:30am. My son gets up at about 5 am so, i Normally get woken up by his father at 5 am. Then go back to bed until 9:30 am.
Such wonderful tips I look forward to using each and everyone of them. I wish I knew this before here I am with baby #5 and still have questions about labor. I always say laying on your back during labor was the worst thing anyone could do and I don't know why the nurses at the hospitals always monitor the fetus every so often its quite annoying. Thanks for these tips and we most def. joined your channel for more inspiring videos. :)
Thanks so much for your message! I hope the tips help. It's so important to advocate for yourself and ensure that your partner makes sure that your birth wishes are heard and respected. How old are your other children and how did the births go which each of them? X
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I have a 13, 8, 4 and 2 year old. I had epidurals for the first two but then I had a c-section with my 4-year-old and then a v-back with my 2-year-old. They all went well and came pretty quickly. The pain got quite intense with my last baby girl and I was so nervous I begged for the epidural lol, but I am sure this time around I am more confident and will be sure to breath through the pain. 😅
@@adventurouslifesquad I bet you'll nail it and do a great job with baby number 5! Breathing slowly and calmly and keeping your body relaxed and loose can really help lower any pain or discomfort. When are you due with your next baby? X
Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I'm in my 4th pregnancy now. My waters will break, but I never dialate over 1cm until after hours of labor and then I finally give in to being medically induced with pitocin, because no dialation. They give me the smallest amount of pitocin and I progress super fast, too fast and it's really rough. I just want it to be different this time. I hope these techniques work for me. I've used hypnobirthing methods in all my births.
Taking all this information in. I am going to be induced on 2/21. My baby may be born with HLHS (we still got a chance of him having 2 working ventricles thanks to a in uteru surgery I had🙏). I wish my birth could be a lot more natural and less forceful. Still, I will try my hardest to not let the "joy" of birthing be taken away from me (will try not to do pain meds). My kid will be taken from my arms within minutes of my birthing him (if I get to hood him at all). This is such a great video. Thanks for sharing.
I wish you all the best with your baby's birth. It's great that you had in utero surgery. That's amazing! You deserve a joyful birth experience ❤️ Sending you lots of love and best wishes 💖
I am also being induced on 2/21 and my baby has Truncus Arteriosus. They are planning on taking him soon after birth. Good luck to you! It is heartbreaking learning that your baby has a critical congenital heart defect.
Really hoping for a birth where baby doesnt need to be closely monitored this time. My previous babies had to be and they werent able to get readings in any position other than me on my back on the bed and its excruciating 💔 my son needed a ventouse which resulted in a 3rd degree tear and i fully believe i could have done it alone if i was up off my back but his heart rate was dropping and they needed to keep monitoring 😢
I think it must be your mucus plug coming out as your cervix starts to open ready for labour. If the discharge doesn't smell bad you don't have an infection 👍💕
Thanks for your question. Have you got gestational diabetes? If you do, there is a chance that your baby could be bigger than average. If you don't have gestational diabetes, there is NO reason to think that your baby is larger than normal and your doctor is making you worry unnecessarily. Growth scans and measurements are not 100% accurate. There is a 25% error margin. This affirmation helped me "my baby is the perfect size for my body". Are you in labour? Have you been told you have gestational diabetes?
I'm 39 week pregnant... From the last month I'm in minor sugar... My doctor said we need to operate..... But I want natural childbirth... Is it safe in sugar? And still I didn't feel any labor pain...... Or water break blah .. But I can feel little pains in my Lower body... My baby's head is also downward with posterior placenta... Though movement is also perfect...
Hi Iqra, I'm not a doctor so I can't give you any medical advice about sugar in your blood. Sorry! Doctors know about sugar in the blood and gestational diabetes. I am not in the position to give you advice about this. I know some women who have had vaginal births with gestational diabetes but I have also known some women who have had a Cesarean. I think it really depends on the size of the baby and how much sugar is in your blood. It can be reduced with medication and diet but usually this is done much earlier in pregnancy.
What are your thoughts on labouring in water? I have heard that it can slow down labour because of the lack of gravity. I’m 37 weeks pregnant with my first and love the idea of a birth pool but I don’t want it to slow down my labour.
It's probably well past your labor and delivery at this point, and I hope you got to find out what you were asking! I also hope you had a safe delivery and a healthy little one. I can only speak from my experience. The birth center I had my babies at has tubs for laboring in. Everyone is different but getting in the bath for me causes me to dilate quickly. I sit in the warm bath (just water, I don't use any bubbles or Epsom salts) and do pelvic bowl movements. That's a position where you sit with the soles of your feet together and you can rock side to side, lean forward Etc. I went from five to ten with my first very quickly, within five or six minutes. I had been at five cm dilated for hours before getting in the bath. My second took a little longer because I was induced with pictocin, and she was positioned less optimally than her older brother. Editing to mention that birth center doesn't do birthing in the bath, only labor.
Hi, i am 33 weeks and 3days now.....i have gestational diabetes and my baby is big size as doctor told. Now my question should i try for vaginally delivery or go for c section.. my fist bqby was c section . It was dialects only 5 cm.please give me some advice
I would follow your doctor's guidance Sanjida. Usually when women have gestational diabetes, a C-section or induction of labour before due date is recommended. I can't tell you what to do because I don't have the right to. It is best to speak to your doctor and ask them what is best to do for you and your baby's health and safety ❤️
Thank you so much for the tips! My first baby is due in early April and I've been trying to absorb as much information as I can about the labor process and what can make it easier on my body!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Has it been going well for you so far? Glad the videos on my channel are helping you. Thanks so much for watching. 💝💝💝
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja Thank you! Yes, everything has been going well so far! I'm diabetic so I'm trying to be as informed as possible in regards to giving birth. My doctors strongly recommend avoiding C-Section because of infection risk.
@@xseasonxchangex it's great you are investing the time to educate yourself. That's the best thing you can do! I am sure you will hand a really great birth experience when the time comes. What due date have you been given? My daughter was born on 11th April 😋
It is best to have a walking epidural if you can (less anaesthetic) so you can still feel what is going on in your body. This also means you can move and won't be stuck on a hospital bed. :)
Hai mam.im pregnant with my 1st bby now I'm in 34th week my cervix measure is 3.7 cm what are the things or excercise I need to do for normal delivery .....
I've just seen your channel! Wow what a life saver, I'm currently TTC and trying to pool all my resources for a vbac which is already so difficult to do or super expensive in South Africa because of the lack of info and support. I'm so greatful to have something to help me along the way that is so readily available. Thank you so much!!!!
Dear Elizabeth, thanks so much for your lovely message! I will have to create a video on VBAC so you've given me a great idea! Thank you! Please get in touch anytime if you need me or have any pregnancy/birth questions. I hope you get pregnant soon! 💕 Stay in touch and let me know your updates ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja How wonderful! I certainly look forward to it. And Thank you for offering to help out with any questions that come up. It's very encouraging to me🤗 and I'm so glad to have subbed to your channel, I'm actually binge watching it right now.
The hospital wouldn’t let me get up and move because my water was broken… they were afraid that the umbilical cord would slip out. My water was also accidentally prematurely ruptured by my dr at an appointment. 30 something hours of labor, it felt so unnatural my body wasn’t even contracting on its own. I hope my second is a better experience.
I hope you have a better experience with your second baby too! Sorry to hear that you didn't have the best experience with your first baby. How old is first child and when are you expecting your second? 💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you I really hope so too. My first is 2 years old, and my second is due late March this upcoming year. Hopefully have a little helper vs a anti mom/ anti baby 2 year old.
@@genesisansbro4936 I'm sure your first child will love their little brother/sister and be the best of friends 😍 I think there can be jealousy at times but that is normal and natural getting used to sharing mum and dad with another child. Is your first born a boy or girl? And how about your second baby? X
Thank you so much for all your infomative videos, having my 2 child in a few months and you are a life-saver ❤️ Do you have any tips for vomiting during labor? I vomited a lot during my first which made me go to the hospital early (2 cm dialated) I really want to stay home as long as possible..
Hi Sara, thanks for your message! So glad I am able to help you with my videos ❤️ Vomiting in labour is linked to too little food or too much food, not eating the right food, dehydration, exhaustion or hormones. My best advice is to eat little and often slow release carbohydrates and to be drinking plenty. Also, diffusing refreshing essential oils like lemon and peppermint can help keep sickness at bay. 💓
I was in an incline position and sometimes laid on the side and still only 5cm dilated after 12 hours. Had to do a c section because It was taking too long. Also the contractions were slowing down since I got the epidural. But it was quicker before the epidural.
Thanks for your question. It's usually that your baby's head blocks the nerve signals to your brain telling you that you need to pee. But it's so important to empty your bladder regularly during labour to create space for your baby's journey down the birth canal. Also, a full bladder makes contractions feel more intense and challenging so it's good to reduce this as much as possible for your own comfort levels 💞
Hello Sister. You are very smart . And i want a smart and safe advice from you as you are looking very honest. My age is 25 My weight is 92 kgs My height is 5.6inch A mother of 2 year and 5 month old baby. I gained this weight in this 2 years . My mind thinks 24 for food i dont know what has happened to me. I want to plan a second baby . My frist baby was vaginal. And i want a full term healthy safe pregnancy will you asvice me for it ???? Plz guide me i want a honest advice . Thanks . Waiting for your reply
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja planning a baby is safe ? For me? I didnt tried from 2 years had no issues with fertility. Was preventing pregnancy in natural way like pull out method tried nothing in medicine pills. Wanting another baby ? Is it safe? Regarding my body state?
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja and the other phase which i am facing nowadays is my periods had stopped its been now 2 months. I am not pregnant tried 12 strips of hcg home test . With results of one line. nd not planned pregnancy before this 2 months. Preventing it in natural way. When i was married i conceived after 1 month. After my baby his age is now 2years and 5 months and we prevented it. Now i want to have another. But without any un protected intercourse my periods are stopped 2 months. Why this happened. We protected it in natural way before 2 months we didnt did it for pregnancy.
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja and the another question before marriage and during my teens my periods didnt came exact on dates at every months like my periods was on changing dates of months. Like if on 20 august i had periods . So for next month had like 28 september. My dates was keep changing never had exact dates. Sometimes date was 11 or 8 or 25 of month so next was change once i noted on my diary showed to gynaecologist she said its normal. No exact dates.
@@almalik2095 hi! Do you have any health conditions that are making it risky for you to conceive a baby? You haven't mentioned anything other than you are concerned about your weight gain over the last few years. I'm sure everything will be fine but if you are worried, I always recommend talking to a doctor about everything 💕
What can one do because the hospital refuses movement of patients in labor. I experienced this and wasn't happy because I layed on my back all through..
The hospital should allow you to move! It's your right! It's your baby, your birth and your baby! You have to be assertive and your partner needs to advocate for you. 💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja it’s government hospital dear hence my partner isn’t allowed even. So my next am thinking of using private. I really don’t want to stay in bed all through because the experience isn’t funny. Thanks for replying
@@PloveTV2020 sounds like a private hospital might be better for you if your husband can be with you! I hope you find a good place to give birth where you feel respected 😍💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja that's my prayer honestly. Due to the pandemic, partners are not allowed again in the private hospital to be with their wives here in Kuwait. It's well.
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja to much people! I only wanted my husband and mother but my 2 sisters was there along with one of my moms closest friends who is Like an aunt to much but I just felt like a caged animal in a zoo with so much people talking and telling me what to do!
@@lourdesmayte1 I can understand that! Yes, having too many people in your birth room doesn't make it calm and relaxing. I'm happy to hear that this time there will be less people with you. 💕
Yes, usually it's ok. Your baby may need to stay in hospital for a few days to a week (because 36 weeks is considered to be one week premature) but normally everything is okay 👍
I’m crying in early labor with my 5th. Not because of pain but because it’s taking a long time to pick up. I’ve been having contractions and deep lower back pain for a day. It woke me out of my sleep. 2 hours in and still no loss of plug/show.
The hospital where i had my sons did EVERY SINGLE thing you mentioned in your video, continuous fetal monitoring, confined to my back in one position on a bed. It was torturous and instinctively all i wanted to do was move around, but couldn't. I screamed through my entire labor. If I ever have more kids I'm never laboring like that again.
So sorry to hear that you didn't have a very nice experience with your baby's birth. I hope the video has helped you and that you can use the techniques in this video to have a more positive experience if you have another baby in the future. When did you give birth?
I am 35 weeks pregnant and last night met my doctor. While examining,she said I have a contracted pelvis so vaginal birth might be difficult! I don't feel the same.i feel there's still time left to dilate Isn't it the body that's incharge at that moment
Hi Nadia, I've not heard of a contracted pelvis before so I'm afraid I can't give you any advice about this. Plus I'm not a doctor. Of course there are still weeks for you to dilate, your cervix should still be closed at 35 weeks. I would leave it a few weeks then have another check. Try not to stress or worry as that will just cause tension in your body. I hope you can have the vaginal birth that you wish for ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja hi Anja What she did was she put her finger in there and said it's closed. Although I don't trust what she said, because doctors at my place mostly do c section deliveries but I felt the pain while she inserted her finger.
@@nadiahassan8307 hi! It's normal for your cervix to be closed at 35 weeks. If C-section is so common at that hospital they may not be very supportive of vaginal births.
Wish I had gotten into more of a hypnotic state. I delivered 8 days after this video. He was born 2 hours after labor started and ohhhhhh man. I dont know which was more difficult, my 2 hour labor or my 34 hour labor. Going that fast is also very hard on the body
Hi Amber, I hope you are recovering well after your fast labour. Labour is tiring whether it's quick or slow. I hope you are okay and that you and your baby are safe and well 💕
Thank you Anya for presenting in a very down to earth accessible way. I am 35 weeks pregnant with my second and hoping for a natural birth- I was also for my first but he ended up being an emergency c-section at 8cm. My husband has watched some of these videos too!
Thanks so much for this lovely message Essie. Really appreciate you taking the time to write to me on here 💕 I love your name by the way 😍 I hope you get the natural birth that you wish for this time round. Is your second baby a boy or girl or are you waiting for a surprise? Glad your husband is watching the videos too 😋
Sorry to hear this 😟 Have you learned the hypnobirthing breathing techniques ready for this time round? They can really help lower any pain you may experience. ❤️
Yes am trying to learn I hope I will be a better experience not like the previous one and thanks alot I've learned slot from ur videos my love from Uganda 🇺🇬
That for this video, I'm 38and 4days and cervix still very close on like the two others, I'm so tired of this pregnancy, the others wasn't like this,I'm so stressed and worried bc of this,I don't sleep at all.
I'd like to know, since a twin pregnancy is just by nature considered high risk, would I be in my right to insist on not having constant fetal monitoring when I arrive at the hospital? I believe they will insist in doing so.
Hi Danielle, if I'm being honest I don't feel 100% confident in answering your question. This is what I know: With multiple pregnancies, there can be more risks but twin births can also be very straightforward as well. Because there are 2 heart beats to be monitored, they may advise that it is safer for you babies to be constantly monitored. However, you could ask your care team what the benefits and risks are to you and baby if you are monitored constantly or not monitored constantly. Also, ask if WIRELESS monitoring is an option for you as this will mean you have room to move about and don't feel restricted to a hospital bed. Hope that helps 💕
Wow great video! I really wish I saw this 2 weeks ago.. ended up having unnecesary medical interventions with my first born and we were low risk the whole pregnancy, healthy with good heart beat.. but since I was 42 weeks they pressured me to get induced and it led to constant fetal heart monitoring and resulted in a way I really worked hard to avoid😪 nonetheless I am grateful baby is here alive and well. I am traumatized and realizing how much information I missed
It’s ok, everything happens for a reason and I’m learning..yes friends and family are trying to be supportive I’m grateful. I just wish I looked into possibilities and started trying to induce naturally and dilate faster on my own before the due day@@HypnobirthingWithAnja
@@Wingedlion111 You can't change the past but the good thing is that you are open to learning and many people aren't. You sound like you are very open-minded and that you reflect on things which will bring you greater wisdom. How are you and your baby doing? ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you! I really appreciate that, I try my best to stay positive and make the most of every situation for sure. We are doing good I’m grateful that he’s healthy and I’m healing as time passes☺️
@@Wingedlion111 Really happy to hear that! Thanks for writing back 💓 Wishing you and your family a lovely weekend! By the way, where in the world do you live? 🌏
I felt really relax during my labor until the doctor told me to stop pushing. I had to hold the pushes for hours and it made me so tense. They didn't want me to push because I was 6cm. Why have I not heard how to manage the pushes when it's "too early". I feel like we never talk about that before birth. Pushing felt so good and it was so hard to hold everything. I couldn't stay relax
Thanks for your message Erika. I don't understand why the doctor told you to go against, and ignore, what your body was telling you to do. You say you were 6cm dilated at the time. That surprises me as women usually feel an urge to push when fully dilated and baby is starting to descend the birth canal. I'm just wondering if you went to fully dilated very quickly or your cervical diameter was a bit narrower (10 cm being fully dilated is just a guide because we all have different bodies and some women's cervixes can naturally open wider across). When did you give birth and in what country? Or are you pregnant again at the moment? 💕
They said I would have bruising on my cervix if I would continue pushing. I really don't know the exact time, but it was at least 10h later than I became 10cm dilated. (They gave me the epidural eventually because they said baby's hart rate wasn't good and that it would help to make the process quicker...of course they ask me first.) After about 2 hours of epidural I bacame completely dilated
I gave birth in september 2020 in Canada. I had to do an hospital birth because of some test my baby needed to do a few hours/day after birth, but next time I'm pregnant, I will do a birth with my midwife if I can! After the birth, my midwife told me that there is some positions that release the feeling to push
Im due in July this year with my first one. Im still debating if i want to go natural birth or c-section. I just worry if i get c section i wont be able to take care of my baby as soon as leave the hospital also the risk of blood clot. Always fear of that. Not that i have any problem with blood clots. And I just worry if i go natural.. i dont know if i have the energy to push also worry i will get tears. Im so stressed. Not sure what to do. Any inputs anyone?
Hi honey, there are advantages and disadvantages to both birth scenarios but in general, vaginal birth is easier to recover from. Stress is never a good thing in labour so it's very important to relax your body for a more comfortable birth experience. Many women recover quickly from a C-section and many women recover quickly from a vaginal birth because they get plenty of rest, eat well, stay hydrated etc. You can prevent tearing during a vaginal birth through doing perineal massage and learning how to push/birth your baby smoothly. Also, to lower any fears/anxieties, listening to hypnobirthing meditations can be really useful. They really really helped me and it's the reason I teach hypnobirthing today. I was terrified of giving birth before I did a hypnobirthing course but I had a calm home birth and I healed quickly after giving birth because of all the education and techniques I knew about to support myself. I would recommend that you watch the following videos on my channel to help you more: th-cam.com/video/EZJOUwIoM5s/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/AUNeNVjxH9Q/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/JsUoYXRBqk0/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/zGHwQ7SbT0w/w-d-xo.html And th-cam.com/video/aIdP3Hp7_uM/w-d-xo.html Also, start listening to my hypnobirthing meditations. You can find them on my channel. Believe in yourself! You are a strong woman and you can do anything you set your mind to! Love, Anja ❤️ P.S Also you might want to sign up to one of my free hypnobirthing taster sessions at some point. You can sign up to one via my website www.hypnobirthingwithanja.com
Awesome video. I really like the fact that you showed things visually using the ballon, baby and the pelvis. New subscriber who will be binge watching since I only have 9 weeks left. 😅
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I'm an American living in Italy, and yes it's my first child. So happy to have found your channel. Thanks for the reply, I'll be sure take a look at your course as well. Take care!
Hi Jaya, I would go for a walk every day ear to home and watch my 3 'induce labour naturally' videos. You will be able to see them on my TH-cam channel page. Here is the first video: th-cam.com/video/lSxBEqNdJuA/w-d-xo.html 💓 Your baby will come soon. Don't worry about it. He/she can't stay in your womb forever ❤️
Thanks so much for your question. If you have had an epidural you won't be able to move so you are right. You can, however, have mobile epidurals these days so you will still be able to move your body as you will not have had as much anaesthesia. 💕
38+5 today.Im having Contractions but Im Zero cm dilated.i had a c-section 20 months ago n Aiming for VBAC this time. Anja Can you give me any tip to dilate Quickly?
Hi Sruthi, you should be ok. But if your fibroids cause bleeding during pregnancy you may have to be careful. Gentle walking and prenatal exercises are usually safe to do but I always recommend that you check with your doctor to be 100% sure. 💕
@@curlyzfordayz_851 have you told the hospital that you are having contractions. Do you think you are in labour already or do you think you're having Braxton Hicks contractions?
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja yes I went to the hospital Monday and they did a lot of blood work and said I was fine and they said I was having contractions but wasn’t dilating so they sent me home and said tell my midwife what’s happening
That’s why I hated my first birth where I tried the epidural. It goes against everything we need during birth. I’ve had two natural births and on the way to my 3rd natural birth, any day now. It’s scary, but it is what it is. There’s one pain reliever shot they give in your leg, that is amazing and all I look forward to help me relax more.
39 weeks today with my 3rd baby, 2nd girl ❤ I've been basically living on my birthing ball for the past month, this pregnancy has been so painful 💔. My midwife wants to induce me next Monday on the 6th if I haven't gone naturally 😔 I got checked on Saturday (38+5) and I was 2.5cm and 50% effaced. So hoping that I've progressed a bit !
It sounds like it! Well done using your birth ball so much. It sounds like it's been working. Hope your labour goes well when it starts. Sending you lots of love and best wishes ❤️
@@thehumblepeach9018 it's good you are giving your body and baby more time for things to progress naturally. So long as there is no reason for an induction (health concerns) it's okay to let your body and baby decide when is best for labour to start. Good luck honey 💕
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1 - Don't lie down on your back
2 - Don't stay in the same position
3 - Avoid a full bladder
4 - Don't tense up!
5 - Avoid eating too much or too little
6 - Don't get stressed
7 - Avoid continuous fetal monitoring
Thanks for sharing all the tips! 😍😍😍
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja Thank you for your video, it's very helpful.
@@sabrinacristine really happy to hear this. Glad I am helping you 💝 What trimester are you in? 💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja Third trimester. 40 + 4 days , trying everything to not be induced next week :(
@@sabrinacristine hope your labour has started and that everything goes well for you darling xxx 💝
I’m by no means an expert but I had my first child 2 years ago and I progressed very quickly. Active labor was less than 3 hours. I didn’t take any classes but my instincts told me to hum during contractions as well as be in a squat position. One tip I always tell my pregnant friends is to let go while in the process of dilating. The way I always describe it is to let your body relax so much that you might actually let out urine. Lol. Everyone always thought that tip was weird but I swear it helped me dilate really fast to just allow my pelvic floor to relax completely. It was instinctual so it was interesting to hear your bit on how having a full bladder disrupts the process. Thanks for the tips. I’m 25 weeks with my second!
Thanks so much for leaving your insights and extra tips for other mothers to read. Really appreciate it. It's great that you were so in tune with your body during your first labour. Sounds like you really trusted the process and were guided by your body which is wonderful. When did you have your first? X
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I had my first in July 2019. I’m due February 2022:)
@@itscool770 This is so exciting! Do you have a boy or girl already and do you know what you are having this time? :)
@Hypnobirthing With Anja we have a boy and we are keeping this next one a surprise! So we have no idea what the gender is. It’s been hard not knowing haha
@@itscool770 I am so bad waiting for surprises so I am impressed that you are waiting to find out the gender of your baby. It must make it extra exciting in many ways having the patience to wait. Where in the world do you live? Are you in the UK like me? 💕
If I ever have another baby, I'm going to wear an adult diaper during the laboring at home stage, especially at night. The extra sleep and "free to pee anytime" is totally worth the loss in dignity.
lol now that you mention it, it doesn’t sound like a bad idea! 😂
I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and I absolutely agree that laying down is not in your best interest while in labour. I had the best results by alternating beween crawling on all fours, the walking in circles and leaning forward against something or someone. And both my previous births were all natural and without tearing
That's amazing! Thank you so much for sharing the positions you got into. You were definitely listening to your body 💪😍 How is your 3rd pregnancy going? X
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you
Things are going good. Very different this time with most things. I had 2 boys and now I'm having a girl. They were both anterior with heads down the whole time while now baby is transfers and posterior, so I don't get any back pain but I'm working to turn her before we finish the second trimester.
Thank you for the heads up...I'm 32 weeks with my 4th baby and that really helped . I don't want any tearing and also doing this naturally without medication.
Did you do perineal massage to avoid tearing?
I went from 3cm to her in my arms in 35 min. It was more painful than my 6 and 8 hr labor but I really tried my hardest not to tense up at all and just breath. I did lose my cool the last 10 min. Lol
Oh my goodness! Congratulations honey! Amazing! You are amazing! 💝💪
My body naturally dilates fast 😬 with my son I went from 6-10cm in 20 minutes, I had my daughter last night and she went from 4cm to out in 45 minutes 😂🤦🏼♀️
Wow! That is a super fast labour! Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl 😍
Super fast omg congratulations💕💕
Congratulations on your new baby 💕
Having my first and I am already 40 +2 days
I pray I have a quick labor
@@faithmakumba200 good luck darling! ❤️
37 weeks and constantly watching your videos. Second baby now. Hoping for a normal birth
Hi Thelma, thanks so much for your message. Wow! This is exciting. Not long to wait until you meet your second baby 💕 How old is your first baby and how was your first birth? Are you feeling excited about meeting your baby? ❤️
One of the best videos I’ve seen on this topic🙌🏿! I’m a doula, currently expecting my 4th which will be my 3rd VBAC. I encourage my clients all the time to change positions as often as possible during labor. Really helps progress faster and with the pain, especially if foregoing the epidural. Great video👏🏿! Thanks so much for sharing 🙏🏿!
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Awesome about your 3rd VBAC 😍 How old are your other kids? 💝
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja You’re very welcome ☺️! And thank you as well🥰! My oldest just turned 5, and I have a 3 year old and a 2 year old🤗!
Where are you located??do you have any page on fb and Instagram please let me know
@@humanbeing3057 I am in the UK (England). My Instagram is hypnobirthing _with_anja. My website is: www.hypnobirthingwithanja.com/
@@ShadesofSage how many c sections did you have before vbac? I have 2 cesarían and might be pregnant but I really want to go naturally and want some advice from someone that’s been trough that already.please and thank you
Wow! Thanks for this video. 3 things you mentioned are kind of against the hospital policy when I delivered my 2 babies. They do not let you out of the bed once you are 6/7 cm dilated. Why? Idk. They tell you if you have to empty your bladder they give you a bed pan. This made me bladder shy. On top of that I couldn’t move much because they had me hooked up to those monitors the entire time. My legs were falling asleep from laying in that bed. I asked like 10 times to get up. Then they kept wondering why I was taking so long to progress. Well… makes sense now.
The reason is they don’t want you to progress to a vaginal birth. They do what they can so they can label you FTP (failure to progress) and send you off to a C-section because they make more money. Disgusting business.
Wow, that is crazy!! Where in the world did you give birth??
@@AllisonStibbard USA Illinois
Awesome video! I’ve had 3 babies naturally with very fast labor. My 3rd baby I delivered unassisted in the hospital parking garage. Thankfully I understood the mechanics of labor and delivery. However thank you for this information as it supports everything I already believed about natural birth
Thanks so much for this empowering and very inspiring comment on my video. Really appreciate it! Wow! Amazing birth story with your 3rd 👶😍
My first child, I was only in labour for 2 hours. Now I am pregnant again so I hope it’s quick like last time
Hi! Usually, it is! Wow! Your labour was so quick! I'm glad you embraced it as some women I know had fast labours and found it overwhelming. Sounds like you nailed it last time. Yes, your body has muscle memory so it's probable your next labour will also be quick. Did you get to hospital in time with your first baby or did you give birth at home? ❤️
I live in a country that still practices the traditional lie down and push method.. the nurses have a reputation of being harsh and im already uncomfortable just thinking of going into the hospital
Hi Cherise, you really have to stand up for yourself and be assertive. You don't have to just do what the nurses say. If you want to move about and get into different positions, you do it! Don't be afraid to just use your own voice 💪💕
Same In my country
This is why I'm birthing at home this time! I feel so much more comfortable, and even excited for labor. My midwife is 100% different than my OBs were.
@@cutiemama2913 really happy to hear that you are working with midwives who support your choices. That's what every woman deserves! ❤️💕
I think sometimes some health professionals forget they're here to help is not to boss us around!
I've been really lucky with all 3 of mine. They've all been naturally very very fast. From first contraction to finish my first one started at 9pm and she was born at 11.38pm same night, my second my contractions started at 12 midday and she was born the same afternoon at 2.56pm and my 3rd one i had my first contraction at 6.35am, my waters went 5 mins later at 6.40am and she was born at 7.40am 👀 I'm due number 4 next week so we will see how fast he is 🤣
Wow! I bet you next labour will last about 10 minutes or something 😜😍
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja i really hope so 🤣 I'll let you know next week how it went 🤣😍
Do you perform any exercise prior
@@KafayatKemisola nope none at all. With my last baby i couldn't walk for 6 weeks before i had her because of pelvic pain.
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I forgot to update you. Baby number 4 was 1 hour 10 mins in the end. 🤣 contractions started at 9pm and he was born at 10.10pm. 🤣
I’m 40 weeks successfully today with baby weight 2
3.9 kg
38 weeks, will try this
Hope it works for you 💕
My first child, am 39 weeks 3 days today.
I am anxious, and scared for the unknown..thanks for the video..am hoping for a quicker labour and safe delivery.
Hi! Thanks so much for your message 💞 Believe in your body and your own strength. You can do this! Breathe, relax your body, get into comfortable positions that feel best for you and you will have a great birth I'm sure! Sending love 💖
I'm due next month with baby #2 and I'm even more scared than the 1st time cuz i know the pain now 😂😂😂
This information is so helpful!!!
Thank you so much Rachel ❤️ Where are you turning in from? 🌟
I am currently 35 weeks 5 days I will be trying these tips
Update my baby boy was born 36 weeks 2 days he is 10 days old today
@@terryanndavis6361 congratulations I’m 34 weeks with my baby boy tomorrow! Did you/baby have any complications? I’ve been having a weird feeling that my baby may come early as well
@@terryanndavis6361 how is your baby now
Honestly I been 2 cm and 80 percent for the past 2 week and I'm now 39 week, try everything almost 😓 I did yoga ball, walking and exercises to help dilate and nothing changed, I think honestly maybe I'm just very stress and I will try the breathing tech which did help me relax when I try it now, I will also try to see what sorten food to eat to help because I been having a lot of heart burn. Thank for the advice and the videos I'll try this and hopefully I can dilated more 🙃
Hi Valery, yes, please try to stay calm and relaxed. Stress releases adrenaline into your body and it tells your body that you are not ready for labour or that it's not safe for labour to start. Also you are 39 weeks and most labour don't start until 40/41 weeks. The good news is that you are already partially dilated which means your body is doing the right things. Try to do relaxing things in the final days of your pregnancy. Being relaxed and calm helps your body to release hormones which tell your body that you are ready for labour. Do things that make you feel nurtured and loved. Good luck and I'm sure it won't be long before you meet your baby ❤️
My midwife actually said this is nothing out of the ordinary. Very normal to be dilated before labor, specially if you are not a first time mum 😉 just don't stress and enjoy the last days 😊 my labor will start today, so I am wondering how everything will go
@@martinakresova7932 thank you for taking the time to respond to Valery as well. I'm sure it will help her feel better and less worried about things. ❤️
Thank you for those tips. Tomorrow is my induction day. 🙏🏻
Good luck! I hope you induction goes well. Sending lots of love and best wishes to you Duyen 💖
Thank you so much for sharing these useful tips. I hadn't considered the full bladder issue or learnt about that in my antenatal class. I'm currently 40 weeks and 2 days. The thing I'm finding most difficult at the moment is letting go of my fears around birth. I have been trying some hypnobirthing meditations, and visualising holding my baby, but it is hard to not let the niggles of doubt in!
I totally understand Cat! Meditation definitely helps and it sounds like you are educating yourself by doing an antenatal class so well done! It helped me by writing down my fears then replacing each fear with a wish/positive and alternative scenario instead. I'm sure you will be fantastic during labour! Self-belief can be a game changer. My favourite affirmations for labour were "I trust my body and my baby" and "With each contraction I relax more deeply". Good luck honey! You've got this! 💪💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja Thanks Anja. Those are great affirmations. I think will try that exercise today as well ☺️
@@catw9493 you're welcome. Glad you got my reply and thanks for writing back. If you ever need me, message me and I'll try to get back to you asap ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja hi im 40weeks and1day.. 1cm how to easily dilate faster?
@@ramilderoma231 plenty of walking, and gently bouncing on a birth ball ❤️❤️❤️ You can also have sex if you feel like it. That can bring on labour xxx
Beautiful teaching host. Wish I knew these things before my first baby really.
Thank you so much for your kind words 😍
36 weeks ñd 2 days watching ur vedio my first child
Congratulations Faiza! Are you feeling excited about meeting your baby? Do you know if you're having a boy or girl? X
Good tips..... Am in 7th month of second pregnancy.my first delivery was c sec bcoz of fluctuate of baby heart rate during labour.we lookng for vbac. i hope (the one) he will mak my labour more easier in shaa Allah....can u pls upload videos abut vbac.thats so nice ur responding all the comments and replying with good words.it give postive vibs to me .
Hi! I will put it on my list to make a video about VBAC. Thanks so much for the video idea! 💕
31 week is running ... Hope for normal delivery ,,,can u help me to tell which food n exercise help me dilated fast in winter ❄️
Just eat plenty of fruit and veg and stay hydrated. Stay warm and move your body each day whether that be walking, swimming or yoga. All of this will stack the odds in your favour for a positive birth experience ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thanks for such a humble and sweet rply❤️
@@musausman2022 you're welcome! I'm glad that I saw your message and could reply quickly to you. Is this your first baby? 💕 What country are you from? 💝
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja yes it's my first baby ,,i m from Pakistan
@@musausman2022 How is everything over in Pakistan at the moment? 💕
I just came across this video and goodness you’re spot on. Soon as you said the 1st tip… I said “she gets it”. I’ve been saying this for years. Since I’m not a nurse people don’t listen. Don’t lie down. That’s defying the natural tunnel of gravity. I’m pregnant now and saving this video. Thank you!!
Hi Precious! Thanks for your message. Glad the video has helped you. Yep, working with gravity really helps during labour and delivery. Are you pregnant with your second baby? ❤️
3 babies of mine were quick and wonderful, this 4th baby now at 38 weeks wont come no matter how much I try. Labor started one night but quit. He was measuring 38 weeks when I was 36 🤦♀️. So ready for him to get out! Its taking a toll on my mental health.
I'm sorry you are feeling a bit down. Your baby will come when he's ready so do try to relax and take it easy. Don't stress about it as that's doing you no good. I wish you all the very best in the final days of your pregnancy and wish you a calm birth experience when it finally happens ❤️
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Stressful all time 39 weeks first baby
Hi Najma, sorry you are feeling stressed. Have you listened to any pregnancy meditations? They may help you to relax. If you can, also, try to go out in the fresh air for a walk. Look after yourself and get plenty of sleep. Hope that the final days of your pregnancy go well :)
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thnk u so much
On my 32nd week and iam getting nervous🙏🙏hoping for normal delivery
You'll be ok! Just make sure you are prepared for labour and your baby's arrival. Listen to lots of pregnancy meditation to feel calm and relaxed 💕
Thanks for the video, Am 37 weeks 2nd baby only prayers.
@@TWIKIRIZEJUSTUS-di9mv I hope your second pregnancy has been going well! I hope the birth of your baby goes well when it happens. 💓😊🙏
I am thinking about wearing a diaper during labor 🙉 I don't want to have to worry about holding my pee when I'm trying to relax my pelvis!!
Hi honey, if you go for a wee every hour you don't have to worry about peeing. It's important to empty your bladder often so that there is plenty of space in your pelvis for your baby to move down. I would definitely wear an adult diaper after birth as it can be very useful to absorb the postpartum bleeding which can be very heavy initially ❤️
I remember asking the nurses if I could take off the fetal heart monitor, and they said “no it has to stay on” SO uncomfortable with contractions! Also, I was not a high risk pregnancy
So sorry to hear this. Thanks for sharing though as it is important to talk about things like this. Did they say why the monitor had to stay on? Usually if you are low risk, they should just be using fetal dopplers that aren't constantly attached to you and just put on your belly every now and then. What country did you give birth in? 💞
I'm hoping to have my baby in about a week and a half. Your videos have been incredibly helpful for my preparation to give birth! Thank you for the wonderful information
Thanks so much for your kind words 💕 Really happy to hear that the videos have helped you. Are you having a boy or girl? X
I hope you have a safe delivery. Is this your first? I am 36 wks along with #2 and had my 1st at 39 wks 4 days. I'm hoping this one comes between 38-39 weeks. I started to dilate with my 1st at 36 wks and I am already 1 cm dilated. I went into active labor with my first at 4:30 am Friday, he was born at 4:11 pm. SO, I'm hoping this one is a quick labor. I am physically drained. I am a 31 yr old college student, stay at home mom to a toddler. A part time food service worker so i get about 6 hours of sleep a day and I'm one of those that need 8. So, I'm dragging every day
@@melissavickery2219 this is my second! I had my first at 37 weeks and 3 days! I'm 36 weeks exactly today with this one(:
@@melissavickery2219 wow! You sound like you are very strong in your mind and your body. I like you need 8 hours sleep but don't usually get it. Even though my daughter is now 6 and sleeps well, I teach in the evenings and it takes me a while to unwind and fall asleep after teaching hypnobirthing. I plan on going to bed early tonight! Exciting Friday plans for me (not!) 😆
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja it takes me a while to unwind. So, I try to get my homework done during the day if my son lets me during his "quiet" time. I work at 5 until midnight. Then go to bed about 2ish and am up at 9:30am. My son gets up at about 5 am so, i Normally get woken up by his father at 5 am. Then go back to bed until 9:30 am.
Am 40 week pregnancy and 2 and have pain from the yesterday and till now
If Primose tablet help for natural birth ??? Am trying fr vbac
Such wonderful tips I look forward to using each and everyone of them. I wish I knew this before here I am with baby #5 and still have questions about labor. I always say laying on your back during labor was the worst thing anyone could do and I don't know why the nurses at the hospitals always monitor the fetus every so often its quite annoying. Thanks for these tips and we most def. joined your channel for more inspiring videos. :)
Thanks so much for your message! I hope the tips help. It's so important to advocate for yourself and ensure that your partner makes sure that your birth wishes are heard and respected. How old are your other children and how did the births go which each of them? X
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I have a 13, 8, 4 and 2 year old. I had epidurals for the first two but then I had a c-section with my 4-year-old and then a v-back with my 2-year-old. They all went well and came pretty quickly. The pain got quite intense with my last baby girl and I was so nervous I begged for the epidural lol, but I am sure this time around I am more confident and will be sure to breath through the pain. 😅
@@adventurouslifesquad I bet you'll nail it and do a great job with baby number 5! Breathing slowly and calmly and keeping your body relaxed and loose can really help lower any pain or discomfort. When are you due with your next baby? X
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja February 20 but I feel like she may be here in month...😫
@@adventurouslifesquad you think she'll arrive early? What will be will be I guess. Hopefully she'll stay in your tummy a bit longer 😜
Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I'm in my 4th pregnancy now. My waters will break, but I never dialate over 1cm until after hours of labor and then I finally give in to being medically induced with pitocin, because no dialation. They give me the smallest amount of pitocin and I progress super fast, too fast and it's really rough. I just want it to be different this time. I hope these techniques work for me. I've used hypnobirthing methods in all my births.
37 weeks and want this baby out ... how can I kick start dilation and contraction ??
Taking all this information in. I am going to be induced on 2/21. My baby may be born with HLHS (we still got a chance of him having 2 working ventricles thanks to a in uteru surgery I had🙏). I wish my birth could be a lot more natural and less forceful. Still, I will try my hardest to not let the "joy" of birthing be taken away from me (will try not to do pain meds). My kid will be taken from my arms within minutes of my birthing him (if I get to hood him at all). This is such a great video. Thanks for sharing.
I wish you all the best with your baby's birth. It's great that you had in utero surgery. That's amazing! You deserve a joyful birth experience ❤️ Sending you lots of love and best wishes 💖
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you so much for the good vibes ❤
@@sylvanafow1340 you can do this darling! Positive vibes always 💓💪😍
I am also being induced on 2/21 and my baby has Truncus Arteriosus. They are planning on taking him soon after birth. Good luck to you! It is heartbreaking learning that your baby has a critical congenital heart defect.
@@miriamclark920 I'm sorry to hear about your baby and their heart. Are they going to operate on your baby straight away after birth? Xxx
Really hoping for a birth where baby doesnt need to be closely monitored this time. My previous babies had to be and they werent able to get readings in any position other than me on my back on the bed and its excruciating 💔 my son needed a ventouse which resulted in a 3rd degree tear and i fully believe i could have done it alone if i was up off my back but his heart rate was dropping and they needed to keep monitoring 😢
I pray this be different 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾first pregnancy took 16 hours of active labor😫😫
They are usually much faster after the first one:)
@@charityneverfaileth22 yes it was. Baby is one already but ended in emergency C session
I studied hypnobirthing for my first labor and didn't avoid all these mentioned but I didn't do any of these for my second :) Great tips!
Thanks so much for your message. Glad you liked the tips 💕
I'm 38 weeks sometime something coming out a vaginal discharge with yellow color
I think it must be your mucus plug coming out as your cervix starts to open ready for labour. If the discharge doesn't smell bad you don't have an infection 👍💕
Babies are ninjaz
Yes they are! ❤️😆
This is very helpful. Thank you thank you very much. Keep up the good work. God bless you🙏
Thanks so much for your message Jennifer! Happy to help you whenever I can 💕💕💕
Am in hospital since yesterday but the said my baby is big it will be hard for me coz its my first pregnancy and the baby is 4.7kg 😭 what should I do?
Thanks for your question. Have you got gestational diabetes? If you do, there is a chance that your baby could be bigger than average. If you don't have gestational diabetes, there is NO reason to think that your baby is larger than normal and your doctor is making you worry unnecessarily. Growth scans and measurements are not 100% accurate. There is a 25% error margin. This affirmation helped me "my baby is the perfect size for my body". Are you in labour? Have you been told you have gestational diabetes?
I'm 39 week pregnant... From the last month I'm in minor sugar... My doctor said we need to operate..... But I want natural childbirth... Is it safe in sugar?
And still I didn't feel any labor pain...... Or water break blah ..
But I can feel little pains in my Lower body... My baby's head is also downward with posterior placenta... Though movement is also perfect...
Hi Iqra, I'm not a doctor so I can't give you any medical advice about sugar in your blood. Sorry! Doctors know about sugar in the blood and gestational diabetes. I am not in the position to give you advice about this. I know some women who have had vaginal births with gestational diabetes but I have also known some women who have had a Cesarean. I think it really depends on the size of the baby and how much sugar is in your blood. It can be reduced with medication and diet but usually this is done much earlier in pregnancy.
What are your thoughts on labouring in water? I have heard that it can slow down labour because of the lack of gravity. I’m 37 weeks pregnant with my first and love the idea of a birth pool but I don’t want it to slow down my labour.
Same
It's probably well past your labor and delivery at this point, and I hope you got to find out what you were asking! I also hope you had a safe delivery and a healthy little one.
I can only speak from my experience. The birth center I had my babies at has tubs for laboring in. Everyone is different but getting in the bath for me causes me to dilate quickly. I sit in the warm bath (just water, I don't use any bubbles or Epsom salts) and do pelvic bowl movements. That's a position where you sit with the soles of your feet together and you can rock side to side, lean forward Etc. I went from five to ten with my first very quickly, within five or six minutes. I had been at five cm dilated for hours before getting in the bath. My second took a little longer because I was induced with pictocin, and she was positioned less optimally than her older brother.
Editing to mention that birth center doesn't do birthing in the bath, only labor.
Hi, i am 33 weeks and 3days now.....i have gestational diabetes and my baby is big size as doctor told. Now my question should i try for vaginally delivery or go for c section.. my fist bqby was c section . It was dialects only 5 cm.please give me some advice
I would follow your doctor's guidance Sanjida. Usually when women have gestational diabetes, a C-section or induction of labour before due date is recommended. I can't tell you what to do because I don't have the right to. It is best to speak to your doctor and ask them what is best to do for you and your baby's health and safety ❤️
Thank you so much
@@sanjidahossain957 you're welcome x
Took me 12+ hours to dilate from a 3 to cm 😢😅
Thank you so much for the tips! My first baby is due in early April and I've been trying to absorb as much information as I can about the labor process and what can make it easier on my body!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Has it been going well for you so far? Glad the videos on my channel are helping you. Thanks so much for watching. 💝💝💝
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja Thank you! Yes, everything has been going well so far! I'm diabetic so I'm trying to be as informed as possible in regards to giving birth. My doctors strongly recommend avoiding C-Section because of infection risk.
@@xseasonxchangex it's great you are investing the time to educate yourself. That's the best thing you can do! I am sure you will hand a really great birth experience when the time comes. What due date have you been given? My daughter was born on 11th April 😋
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I'm due on April 4th! ^-^
@@xseasonxchangex awesome! An Aries baby ♈🐏😍
38 weeks now. Thanks for the tips on my first pregnancy 🙂
You're welcome Philomena 💕 Happy to be able to help you ❤️ How many weeks pregnant are you?
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja sorry for replying late you know how these hormones can be 😀. I'm 38 weeks 5 days today.
We are progressing at the same time!! How exciting! I hope you and your baby have a beautiful birth!💗
Have u got ur baby in ur hand ? How about ur delivery experience normal or any other experience? Now am in 37 th week pregnancy
What if you are having epidural and you don't feel anything?
It is best to have a walking epidural if you can (less anaesthetic) so you can still feel what is going on in your body. This also means you can move and won't be stuck on a hospital bed. :)
Hai mam.im pregnant with my 1st bby now I'm in 34th week my cervix measure is 3.7 cm what are the things or excercise I need to do for normal delivery .....
I've just seen your channel! Wow what a life saver, I'm currently TTC and trying to pool all my resources for a vbac which is already so difficult to do or super expensive in South Africa because of the lack of info and support.
I'm so greatful to have something to help me along the way that is so readily available. Thank you so much!!!!
Dear Elizabeth, thanks so much for your lovely message! I will have to create a video on VBAC so you've given me a great idea! Thank you! Please get in touch anytime if you need me or have any pregnancy/birth questions. I hope you get pregnant soon! 💕 Stay in touch and let me know your updates ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja How wonderful! I certainly look forward to it.
And Thank you for offering to help out with any questions that come up. It's very encouraging to me🤗 and I'm so glad to have subbed to your channel, I'm actually binge watching it right now.
@@elisabethdavid3926 it's lovely to be in touch with you! Thank you for supporting my work! Happy to help whenever I can 😍😍😍
My hospital has wireless monitors so they can monitor the baby, without being restricted
The hospital wouldn’t let me get up and move because my water was broken… they were afraid that the umbilical cord would slip out. My water was also accidentally prematurely ruptured by my dr at an appointment. 30 something hours of labor, it felt so unnatural my body wasn’t even contracting on its own. I hope my second is a better experience.
I hope you have a better experience with your second baby too! Sorry to hear that you didn't have the best experience with your first baby. How old is first child and when are you expecting your second? 💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you I really hope so too. My first is 2 years old, and my second is due late March this upcoming year. Hopefully have a little helper vs a anti mom/ anti baby 2 year old.
@@genesisansbro4936 I'm sure your first child will love their little brother/sister and be the best of friends 😍 I think there can be jealousy at times but that is normal and natural getting used to sharing mum and dad with another child. Is your first born a boy or girl? And how about your second baby? X
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja both girls!
Thank you so much for all your infomative videos, having my 2 child in a few months and you are a life-saver ❤️
Do you have any tips for vomiting during labor? I vomited a lot during my first which made me go to the hospital early (2 cm dialated) I really want to stay home as long as possible..
Hi Sara, thanks for your message! So glad I am able to help you with my videos ❤️ Vomiting in labour is linked to too little food or too much food, not eating the right food, dehydration, exhaustion or hormones. My best advice is to eat little and often slow release carbohydrates and to be drinking plenty. Also, diffusing refreshing essential oils like lemon and peppermint can help keep sickness at bay. 💓
I was in an incline position and sometimes laid on the side and still only 5cm dilated after 12 hours. Had to do a c section because It was taking too long. Also the contractions were slowing down since I got the epidural. But it was quicker before the epidural.
Thanks for sharing your birth story 💕👍 When did you give birth and did you have a baby boy or baby girl? 🤩🌹
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja last week! It was a girl
She was already 4 days late too and was just too comfortable in my belly to come out lol
@@igot7-lu oh congratulations! 👶🎉🎂 I hope the early days of motherhood are going well for you 💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you!
Can the head of the baby block the passage of urine from a full bladder?
Thanks for your question. It's usually that your baby's head blocks the nerve signals to your brain telling you that you need to pee. But it's so important to empty your bladder regularly during labour to create space for your baby's journey down the birth canal. Also, a full bladder makes contractions feel more intense and challenging so it's good to reduce this as much as possible for your own comfort levels 💞
They wouldn't let me eat.. I had some jello about midnight.. they said I couldn't have anything.. I gave birth about 7 am ..
So sorry they told you not to eat. Did you manage to get through your labour and not feel too exhausted at the end? Xx
Thank you so much this will really help me I am due april
Hello Sister.
You are very smart . And i want a smart and safe advice from you as you are looking very honest.
My age is 25
My weight is 92 kgs
My height is 5.6inch
A mother of 2 year and 5 month old baby.
I gained this weight in this 2 years . My mind thinks 24 for food i dont know what has happened to me. I want to plan a second baby . My frist baby was vaginal. And i want a full term healthy safe pregnancy will you asvice me for it ???? Plz guide me i want a honest advice . Thanks . Waiting for your reply
Hi! Could you tell me what advice you need? Is it help with losing weight? Or is it with fertility issues? 💓
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja planning a baby is safe ? For me? I didnt tried from 2 years had no issues with fertility. Was preventing pregnancy in natural way like pull out method tried nothing in medicine pills. Wanting another baby ? Is it safe? Regarding my body state?
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja and the other phase which i am facing nowadays is my periods had stopped its been now 2 months. I am not pregnant tried 12 strips of hcg home test . With results of one line. nd not planned pregnancy before this 2 months. Preventing it in natural way. When i was married i conceived after 1 month. After my baby his age is now 2years and 5 months and we prevented it. Now i want to have another. But without any un protected intercourse my periods are stopped 2 months. Why this happened. We protected it in natural way before 2 months we didnt did it for pregnancy.
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja and the another question before marriage and during my teens my periods didnt came exact on dates at every months like my periods was on changing dates of months. Like if on 20 august i had periods . So for next month had like 28 september. My dates was keep changing never had exact dates. Sometimes date was 11 or 8 or 25 of month so next was change once i noted on my diary showed to gynaecologist she said its normal. No exact dates.
@@almalik2095 hi! Do you have any health conditions that are making it risky for you to conceive a baby? You haven't mentioned anything other than you are concerned about your weight gain over the last few years. I'm sure everything will be fine but if you are worried, I always recommend talking to a doctor about everything 💕
What can one do because the hospital refuses movement of patients in labor. I experienced this and wasn't happy because I layed on my back all through..
The hospital should allow you to move! It's your right! It's your baby, your birth and your baby! You have to be assertive and your partner needs to advocate for you. 💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja it’s government hospital dear hence my partner isn’t allowed even. So my next am thinking of using private. I really don’t want to stay in bed all through because the experience isn’t funny. Thanks for replying
@@PloveTV2020 sounds like a private hospital might be better for you if your husband can be with you! I hope you find a good place to give birth where you feel respected 😍💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja that's my prayer honestly. Due to the pandemic, partners are not allowed again in the private hospital to be with their wives here in Kuwait. It's well.
35w6d and hoping I can do a natrual birth this time around if I can get in tune and trust my body with no stress in birthing room
I hope so too! What stress was there in your birth room last time?
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja to much people! I only wanted my husband and mother but my 2 sisters was there along with one of my moms closest friends who is Like an aunt to much but I just felt like a caged animal in a zoo with so much people talking and telling me what to do!
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja this time around Ill just have my husband
@@lourdesmayte1 I can understand that! Yes, having too many people in your birth room doesn't make it calm and relaxing. I'm happy to hear that this time there will be less people with you. 💕
Please is it okay to give birth at 36 weeks?
Yes, usually it's ok. Your baby may need to stay in hospital for a few days to a week (because 36 weeks is considered to be one week premature) but normally everything is okay 👍
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you
I'm 35+1 and I feel contraction every night and insomnia. I want to start exercise to dilate
I’m crying in early labor with my 5th. Not because of pain but because it’s taking a long time to pick up. I’ve been having contractions and deep lower back pain for a day. It woke me out of my sleep. 2 hours in and still no loss of plug/show.
I hope things start to speed up for you. Sending love and best wishes 💓
I’d bounce on the edge of the bed , sway hips side to side - kept moving. Best of luck 🤞
@@rainbowpandasays8851 that's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing what you did 🥰
The hospital where i had my sons did EVERY SINGLE thing you mentioned in your video, continuous fetal monitoring, confined to my back in one position on a bed. It was torturous and instinctively all i wanted to do was move around, but couldn't. I screamed through my entire labor. If I ever have more kids I'm never laboring like that again.
So sorry to hear that you didn't have a very nice experience with your baby's birth. I hope the video has helped you and that you can use the techniques in this video to have a more positive experience if you have another baby in the future. When did you give birth?
Desole , ça c'est de la maltraitance à l'accouchement !
I am 35 weeks pregnant and last night met my doctor. While examining,she said I have a contracted pelvis so vaginal birth might be difficult! I don't feel the same.i feel there's still time left to dilate Isn't it the body that's incharge at that moment
Hi Nadia, I've not heard of a contracted pelvis before so I'm afraid I can't give you any advice about this. Plus I'm not a doctor. Of course there are still weeks for you to dilate, your cervix should still be closed at 35 weeks. I would leave it a few weeks then have another check. Try not to stress or worry as that will just cause tension in your body. I hope you can have the vaginal birth that you wish for ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja hi Anja
What she did was she put her finger in there and said it's closed. Although I don't trust what she said, because doctors at my place mostly do c section deliveries but I felt the pain while she inserted her finger.
@@nadiahassan8307 hi! It's normal for your cervix to be closed at 35 weeks. If C-section is so common at that hospital they may not be very supportive of vaginal births.
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja yes Anja
It is so
Wish I had gotten into more of a hypnotic state. I delivered 8 days after this video. He was born 2 hours after labor started and ohhhhhh man. I dont know which was more difficult, my 2 hour labor or my 34 hour labor. Going that fast is also very hard on the body
Hi Amber, I hope you are recovering well after your fast labour. Labour is tiring whether it's quick or slow. I hope you are okay and that you and your baby are safe and well 💕
Thank you for the tip!
You're welcome 💕
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thanks so much,i learned a lot.
You're welcome! Glad it was educational for you 😊😘
Thank you Anya for presenting in a very down to earth accessible way. I am 35 weeks pregnant with my second and hoping for a natural birth- I was also for my first but he ended up being an emergency c-section at 8cm. My husband has watched some of these videos too!
Thanks so much for this lovely message Essie. Really appreciate you taking the time to write to me on here 💕 I love your name by the way 😍 I hope you get the natural birth that you wish for this time round. Is your second baby a boy or girl or are you waiting for a surprise? Glad your husband is watching the videos too 😋
Same here! 30w now hoping for a vbac
Am 30 weeks and so worried about that labor pain my first experience was so bad
Sorry to hear this 😟 Have you learned the hypnobirthing breathing techniques ready for this time round? They can really help lower any pain you may experience. ❤️
Yes am trying to learn I hope I will be a better experience not like the previous one and thanks alot I've learned slot from ur videos my love from Uganda 🇺🇬
@@huseinnisha4497 so great to connect with your over in Uganda! Thank you for watching my videos. 🙏💕
That for this video, I'm 38and 4days and cervix still very close on like the two others, I'm so tired of this pregnancy, the others wasn't like this,I'm so stressed and worried bc of this,I don't sleep at all.
I'd like to know, since a twin pregnancy is just by nature considered high risk, would I be in my right to insist on not having constant fetal monitoring when I arrive at the hospital? I believe they will insist in doing so.
Hi Danielle, if I'm being honest I don't feel 100% confident in answering your question. This is what I know: With multiple pregnancies, there can be more risks but twin births can also be very straightforward as well. Because there are 2 heart beats to be monitored, they may advise that it is safer for you babies to be constantly monitored. However, you could ask your care team what the benefits and risks are to you and baby if you are monitored constantly or not monitored constantly. Also, ask if WIRELESS monitoring is an option for you as this will mean you have room to move about and don't feel restricted to a hospital bed. Hope that helps 💕
Wow great video! I really wish I saw this 2 weeks ago.. ended up having unnecesary medical interventions with my first born and we were low risk the whole pregnancy, healthy with good heart beat.. but since I was 42 weeks they pressured me to get induced and it led to constant fetal heart monitoring and resulted in a way I really worked hard to avoid😪 nonetheless I am grateful baby is here alive and well. I am traumatized and realizing how much information I missed
I'm really sorry to hear this. Have you received any support since you gave birth to help you feel better about the birth? X
It’s ok, everything happens for a reason and I’m learning..yes friends and family are trying to be supportive I’m grateful. I just wish I looked into possibilities and started trying to induce naturally and dilate faster on my own before the due day@@HypnobirthingWithAnja
@@Wingedlion111 You can't change the past but the good thing is that you are open to learning and many people aren't. You sound like you are very open-minded and that you reflect on things which will bring you greater wisdom. How are you and your baby doing? ❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja thank you! I really appreciate that, I try my best to stay positive and make the most of every situation for sure. We are doing good I’m grateful that he’s healthy and I’m healing as time passes☺️
@@Wingedlion111 Really happy to hear that! Thanks for writing back 💓 Wishing you and your family a lovely weekend! By the way, where in the world do you live? 🌏
I felt really relax during my labor until the doctor told me to stop pushing. I had to hold the pushes for hours and it made me so tense. They didn't want me to push because I was 6cm. Why have I not heard how to manage the pushes when it's "too early". I feel like we never talk about that before birth. Pushing felt so good and it was so hard to hold everything. I couldn't stay relax
Thanks for your message Erika. I don't understand why the doctor told you to go against, and ignore, what your body was telling you to do. You say you were 6cm dilated at the time. That surprises me as women usually feel an urge to push when fully dilated and baby is starting to descend the birth canal. I'm just wondering if you went to fully dilated very quickly or your cervical diameter was a bit narrower (10 cm being fully dilated is just a guide because we all have different bodies and some women's cervixes can naturally open wider across). When did you give birth and in what country? Or are you pregnant again at the moment? 💕
They said I would have bruising on my cervix if I would continue pushing. I really don't know the exact time, but it was at least 10h later than I became 10cm dilated. (They gave me the epidural eventually because they said baby's hart rate wasn't good and that it would help to make the process quicker...of course they ask me first.) After about 2 hours of epidural I bacame completely dilated
I gave birth in september 2020 in Canada. I had to do an hospital birth because of some test my baby needed to do a few hours/day after birth, but next time I'm pregnant, I will do a birth with my midwife if I can! After the birth, my midwife told me that there is some positions that release the feeling to push
@@erikaplante-jean7745 thanks for your messages. What positions did your midwife tell you release the urge to push?
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja She wasn't really specific because it was too late anyway, but I think on all four
Im due in July this year with my first one. Im still debating if i want to go natural birth or c-section. I just worry if i get c section i wont be able to take care of my baby as soon as leave the hospital also the risk of blood clot. Always fear of that. Not that i have any problem with blood clots. And I just worry if i go natural.. i dont know if i have the energy to push also worry i will get tears. Im so stressed. Not sure what to do. Any inputs anyone?
Hi honey, there are advantages and disadvantages to both birth scenarios but in general, vaginal birth is easier to recover from. Stress is never a good thing in labour so it's very important to relax your body for a more comfortable birth experience. Many women recover quickly from a C-section and many women recover quickly from a vaginal birth because they get plenty of rest, eat well, stay hydrated etc.
You can prevent tearing during a vaginal birth through doing perineal massage and learning how to push/birth your baby smoothly.
Also, to lower any fears/anxieties, listening to hypnobirthing meditations can be really useful.
They really really helped me and it's the reason I teach hypnobirthing today. I was terrified of giving birth before I did a hypnobirthing course but I had a calm home birth and I healed quickly after giving birth because of all the education and techniques I knew about to support myself.
I would recommend that you watch the following videos on my channel to help you more:
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And
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Also, start listening to my hypnobirthing meditations. You can find them on my channel. Believe in yourself! You are a strong woman and you can do anything you set your mind to! Love, Anja ❤️
P.S Also you might want to sign up to one of my free hypnobirthing taster sessions at some point. You can sign up to one via my website www.hypnobirthingwithanja.com
Awesome video. I really like the fact that you showed things visually using the ballon, baby and the pelvis. New subscriber who will be binge watching since I only have 9 weeks left. 😅
Thanks so much Nicole! Is this your first baby? Where will you be giving birth? Are you in the US? Xxxx
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I'm an American living in Italy, and yes it's my first child. So happy to have found your channel. Thanks for the reply, I'll be sure take a look at your course as well. Take care!
@@nicoleacmessineo348 wow! Where in Italy do you live? Are you married to an Italian? ❤️❤️❤️
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja Yes my husband is Italian. We're not too far from Rome about an hour and a half. Thanks again for the great video. 😊
@@nicoleacmessineo348 Italy is beautiful, I would love to go back. I have been to the Cinque Terre I think it's called. Have you been there? X
My 9 months of pregnancy are completed still my baby os not down and there is no labour pain please give me some tips 🙏🙏
Hi Jaya, I would go for a walk every day ear to home and watch my 3 'induce labour naturally' videos. You will be able to see them on my TH-cam channel page. Here is the first video: th-cam.com/video/lSxBEqNdJuA/w-d-xo.html 💓
Your baby will come soon. Don't worry about it. He/she can't stay in your womb forever ❤️
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Thanks for this video😍
You're welcome ☺️
How can you keep moving position every hour if epidural numbs your legs from moving?
Thanks so much for your question. If you have had an epidural you won't be able to move so you are right. You can, however, have mobile epidurals these days so you will still be able to move your body as you will not have had as much anaesthesia. 💕
I am new here
Welcome! ❤️
38+5 today.Im having Contractions but Im Zero cm dilated.i had a c-section 20 months ago n Aiming for VBAC this time. Anja Can you give me any tip to dilate Quickly?
Nipple stimulation, walking, acupressure, masturbation, relaxation and slow calm breathing 💕
Hi Mam,
Is it ok to do some walking and pre natal exercises having fibroid during pregnancy?
Thanks In advance
Hi Sruthi, you should be ok. But if your fibroids cause bleeding during pregnancy you may have to be careful. Gentle walking and prenatal exercises are usually safe to do but I always recommend that you check with your doctor to be 100% sure. 💕
Thank You ❤️
You’re welcome 😊
How to dilate if you are 0cm?
How many weeks pregnant are you? If you are near your due date, I would check out my induce labour naturally videos on my channel 💕💕💕
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja I am 36 weeks but keep having contractions
@@curlyzfordayz_851 have you told the hospital that you are having contractions. Do you think you are in labour already or do you think you're having Braxton Hicks contractions?
@@HypnobirthingWithAnja yes I went to the hospital Monday and they did a lot of blood work and said I was fine and they said I was having contractions but wasn’t dilating so they sent me home and said tell my midwife what’s happening
@@curlyzfordayz_851 what did your midwife say?
That’s why I hated my first birth where I tried the epidural. It goes against everything we need during birth.
I’ve had two natural births and on the way to my 3rd natural birth, any day now.
It’s scary, but it is what it is. There’s one pain reliever shot they give in your leg, that is amazing and all I look forward to help me relax more.
Thank you for the information ❤️
39 weeks today with my 3rd baby, 2nd girl ❤ I've been basically living on my birthing ball for the past month, this pregnancy has been so painful 💔.
My midwife wants to induce me next Monday on the 6th if I haven't gone naturally 😔
I got checked on Saturday (38+5) and I was 2.5cm and 50% effaced. So hoping that I've progressed a bit !
It sounds like it! Well done using your birth ball so much. It sounds like it's been working. Hope your labour goes well when it starts. Sending you lots of love and best wishes ❤️
How did it go? I’m 39 weeks today and I’m 3 cm, but they want to induce in a few days, but I want to give it a bit more time to progress naturally
@@thehumblepeach9018 it's good you are giving your body and baby more time for things to progress naturally. So long as there is no reason for an induction (health concerns) it's okay to let your body and baby decide when is best for labour to start. Good luck honey 💕