Ladies remember your birth is not a medical emergency (unless something is actually going on) so there’s no reason you need to be on your back with a doctor or nurse between your legs ready to unnecessarily intervene. It’s crazy that the most painful position that goes against gravity, causes tearing, prolongs birth and can result in complications for baby, is the default that western hospitals encourage and consider normal. Don’t spend your labor on your back, don’t push on your back; listen to your body and move to the positions that feel most comfortable and are best for the stage you’re in. Learn as much as possible about positioning and gather as many tools as you can to empower yourself and be able to advocate for yourself in a hospital setting. You know your body better than anyone else! You’re literally built to birth, your body is so so capable, more than a lot of medical professionals typically make you feel/think. One of the best things you can do for a positive birth experience is take charge of your birth, and if you’re here it means you’re already doing so! We got this💪🏻
So true! I was pregnant at 16 and had my daughter 2 weeks before I turned 17. I wish I knew what I know now. I felt totally helpless and looking back, it makes me angry to think how I was treated during my pregnancy and labor and that I was under the care of people that had hardly any clue, lacked common sense or didn't care. Now that I am pregnant as a grown adult with a lot more knowledge and wisdom, I will be calling the shots!
Thank you so much mommy for this powerful reminder that my body is built for this! I am 32 weeks and will definitely be remembering these words for the rest of my pregnancy journey. Taking a screenshot and will read this message frequently to remind myself of this truth. Thanks for sharing 😁❤️
I did tug of war pushing and that's 100% what got my son into this world. I had this fantastic travel nurse who I can best describe as a very encouraging drill sergeant. She did tug of war with me for about half an hour and I'm so grateful for that.
So many women aren’t aware of the many birthing positions! And so often when you give birth at a hospital they almost never give you other options. I’m glad you’re spreading the words and showing us that we have choices in birthing our babies.
It's true, my hospital won't let you change positions during labor at all. It made my labor with my daughter even more painful to the point i was screaming 😂
@@CouchMomClub this video is giving me horrible flashbacks of how I was bullied by the nurses and my “support” person jumped on that bandwagon too. When I choose to have more children in the future I pray for a less traumatic experience.
@@kayd690 that really sucks. I'm so sorry to hear that. The good things is that now you know and can switch things up to next time around. Hopefully your baby gave you some much needed joy after your experience.
@@CouchMomClub thank you! He did, I still have slight PTSD from it but he was definitely worth every bit of those 33 hours of labor and failed epidural. I try to tell women I know that they have choices when they’re in labor, just because something is convenient for the doctors or nurses don’t ever feel forced to do anything (non life threatening of course!)
I’m not nervous at all about birth or even the fact that I want an unmedicated birth. It’s sad that my biggest fear is having to deal with doctors or nurses that won’t be on board with me trying different positions. Thank goodness I have a doula coming with me to be my voice.
That’s awesome! I’m a doula as well and I find it so rewarding to be able to help mommas on one of the most important days of their lives❤️! Good luck to you 🤗🥰!
@@ShadesofSage why would a doctor or nurse not be okay with trying different positions? I didn’t think about that being an issue and I’m curious if you know why they may not be on board?
@@sydney2141 In the United States majority of birth occurs on the back with legs in stirrups. That's standard. Sometimes medical professionals may give push back on things not for reasons that are empirical but have more to do with the way they were taught and practice as well as their comfort level. The same goes for VBAC. There are doctors that won't even try it if birthing person has had a c-section they will automatically schedule all future births as a c-section.
@@brokenpofu oh my gosh wow! I’m in the US and my next delivery will be a VBAC as long as nothing crazy comes up. My doctor is in support of it but I don’t think she’s the one who will help me deliver. Hmmm I may have to ask her some questions then! Thanks for the great info :)
@@sydney2141 Yes! As the previous person stated, some doctors/nurses are not comfortable with anything outside of their scope of “normal.” I always tell moms to do their own research and advocate for themselves! And remember, the doctors work FOR YOU, not the other way around! Sometimes they push back for liability reasons also. Definitely come armed with your birth plan, and a good support person, and make your wishes known upfront😌. Good luck with your VBAC momma❤️! I’ve had two and you can totally do it💪🏿! I have my birth stories on my channel if you’re interested 😀!
Ohhhhhhhh myyyyyyyy gosh this is golden. I literally screen shot you in different positions and will create a doc for my husband. We will practice these every week so when I call things out he knows why to or he can call things out
Girl!!!!!! 10 days too late where was this last Sunday when I went into labor!!!?? Love you and all you do, I’ll be so much better prepared and contact you whenever we are ready for baby #2!
I just gave birth and used these tips. I’m so grateful for this video and even with epidural I was able to use some of these positions instead of laying on my back.
Sarah is 100 percent right. So many women think they have to give birth in the classic childbirth, or missionary sex position. In reality, the classic or missionary type position is one of the hardest and most painful ways to push a baby out. A lot of women find that squatting down or being on all fours (hands and knees) so you are not laying and putting extra weight on your back is much more effective. Both of these positions were shown in the video. Before you go into labor, practice getting and pushing in different positions to find out what is right for you. You can give birth anyway you want in a hospital, you don't have to be forced into the hardest position possible.
Omg I’m getting induced in 2 weeks exactly and this video has opened my eyes on feeling limited to how positions you can push in! I’m so excited to talk to my doctor about some of these! Thank you so much 💕
Thank you for another very informative video!! I've had 2 babies without an epidural at 2 different hospitals and both times I felt forced to labor laying flat on my back and I felt like I had trouble pushing effectively. I'm about to have baby #3 and planning for no epidural again so I hope this time I have a more supportive team and can push in a more upright position 🙏
30 weeks pregnant. I'm in my last stretch now. Excited. Looking forward to the labour and birth of my little one. Praying for a successful VBAC since my last C-section 10 years ago. Thanks for this video. I'm learning a lot. Love from 🇿🇦
Watching your videos has helped so much. I was able to naturally push my little princess into the world - UNMEDICATED! She's 2 months earthside now. I'm so proud of myself and of her!! Thank you so much ❤
New mom here and I’m due in March 2022 and I am planning a squatting birth this shower me exactly what I needed to know on different ways to give birth I hear most woman who squat birth doesn’t have second or third degree tearing and that’s what I’m trying to avoid this gave me the right information on the birthing I want thank you for spreading this not many woman talk about or know about different was of birthing
I am thankful for this series of videos! Attempting a VBAC in June and hoping for a better experience this time. I was induced with my first and basically labored in bed for 15 hours, nurses never suggested changing positions (with the exception of bringing the peanut ball out once after I got my epidural 6 hours in) and I didn’t know any better at the time. My labor stalled at 7cm (though after your videos I question whether it was actually stalled bc I was 7cm for 4 hours before it was considered stalled, before that I was progressing about 1cm an hour) and I ended up with a csection.
Went through a similar experience I’m expecting my second one now and had my doubts about birthing in a hospital again but seeing this video definitely made me realize it can be possible to not be laying still during my labor. Attempting to go w/o the epidural this time around
Thank you so much for this video. I've always been a strong believer in pushing on all fours or a squatting position, but the health care providers don't like that. If I have an epidural with my upcoming birth, I will be fighting for the pushing position that I know is best.
Thank you so much for making this video. It is very helpful for me and others.💜 Right now I'm single and a student. Right now I'm preparing for marriage. And preparing my body to be pregnant.
Ahhhh! Such a FANTASTIC video! I’m a momma of 3, and I’ve never had an epidural so I was able to use lots of different positions so I know that definitely helped. And the squat bar for my last birth was AMAZING 😍🤗🤗! I did learn some new ones in this video though that I’ll be sharing with my doula clients😁! Thanks so much again Sarah❤️!
@@katilm81600 I’m still patiently waiting! My due date is 1 week away. So I’m more than ready. I will be getting my membranes swept tomorrow and will likely be induced next week if she still doesn’t come by week 40. 😊
@@hopeforthebarren ahhhhh!!! I'm 37+1 rn and I feel so impatient. I'm so excited for you I hope everything goes well and you both are safe and have a positive experience.
That was my biggest questions I have. I going to have my first baby and I heard that was the unique position use on the hospitals to have baby’s . But now I know we have the freedom to move. I love this video thank you so much.
@@BudgetLikeALoser I was scheduled to be induced Mon Jan 10th instead I woke up Jan 8th at midnight and felt the bag of water hanging out. The hospital I regretted going to that my doctors delivered at was a teaching hospital 43 mins away. Loaded my kids in car well my other half did and we had to drive 20 mins the other direction to drop them off at their grandparents then drive to hospital which was still 43 mins away even though they live in another town from us. I never got an epidural everything happened to fast ripped places that shouldnt of been the doctor wasnt even in the room. Keep in mind I woke up at midnight got to hospital 2-3 something and my son was born at 4 am. During that pregnancy I had broke a rib so the muscle relaxer they gave me kept stopping my contractions if it wasnt for that he probably would of been born around Christmas. Now my son is 5 months old and I have yet to be able to mentally believe he is mine and bond with him wasnt able to breastfed from stress had to get therapy turned suicidal and its just been a mess ever since i have even been loosing hair from all the stress.
@@Mustang09Hotty wow I am so sorry your experience was ruined by shitty practitioners I believe you will one day and from then on out bond with that child what is their name? Also how did you break a rib omg that’s terrifying!
@@BudgetLikeALoser yes it was a teaching hospital but huge so they were all basically students. Had to be stitched they didn’t say where or why. It was not on the skin between in was inside the actual female area. I felt like a science project. I was sitting up with them trying to do epidural and thats when my water was out more and broke. BECAUSE I SAT ON IT! They thought because the water didnt break it would be a while before the baby was born. But nope every pregnancy I have ever had the water didnt break until right before the baby came out unless the doctor broke it themself. The food wasnt even better it arrived cold an hour after I would order. The babys fathers food arrived an hour after that. Kitchen never seemed to be open for guests so he couldnt just walk down there and get food. He had to leave the place. It was just a big mess
Good luck, relax, breathe, sit on an exercise ball if you can and you'll do fine. Your body will know when it's time to push as your baby will naturally make it's way down.
I love your videos!!!! I started watching them when I was pregnant with my first baby. And now I’m pregnant with my second!!! And these videos help a lot!
will be induced in 2 weeks and plan on squatting and don’t want an epidural, my hospital has a squat bar thankfully. these different positions are helpful though!
I’ve been watching your videos since I found out I was pregnant back in December! I love this video and definitely went away from laying in my back to give birth !
My midwife while examining me told me that I would do better on all fours instead of on my back. I wonder if pushing on your back gives some women a hard time because of how the baby has to travel to get out.. I like all those suggestions you gave. Squatting and all fours just seems like it would work well with the body and gravity.
I started labor on all fours actually and wound up on my back for the final 10 minutes or so just because I was so tired, and I had back pain for a few days because of it (I remember the moment when I hurt my back, too. Thankfully I barely had any tearing and my postpartum was almost pain free). I mean, the midwives were like "are you sure? You're almost done!" But I just wanted to rest a bit. Next time I know that it's not a good position for me.
Carla Hallabrin side lying is a really good one to push! It definitely helped that you spent most of the time on all fours but next time if you feel tired or want to push in a more restful position, laying on your side also opens up the hips and is considered really comfortable, a mid wife or doula can guide you on how to open or place your legs in the moment.
@@melissagonzalez674 good to know! I honestly just went in with a "go with the flow" attitude, all I knew was that I didn't want to use an epidural if possible, which I'm happy to say I managed. I feel like this time around I should go in more informed
Lol yes. If you listened she stated it’s not a good position and it closes off your pelvis. It squishes your tail bone and is the worst position to push
Are all hospitals going to be equipped for me do some of these positions? I think the all fours one might work best for me but I’m worried the hospital won’t know what I’m doing.
the more I see these videos the more angry I get, with my first born I told my nurse I needed to change position and she wouldn't let me and I was pushing in the same position for 3hrs and she said was i was pushing wrong without letting me know how to push or change position. Thank you for this video and teaching women they have options and ways of pushing.
Basically same thing here every time I wanted to change positions I was told no I pushed for 6 hours I had to end up getting a c section my son is now 7 n I'm22 weeks pregnant pregnant with my 2nd baby n I was just going to have another c section but after knowing this I wanna try for a v bac I think I could do it being able to try diff positions instead of on my back the whole time
@@crystalwaters7978 I gave birth on Feb. 28th. She came right on her due date. It went really smoothly. Started having contractions at midnight and baby arrived at 9:11 am. Only half an hour of active pushing. I was able to deliver completely unmedicated.
This is the first I've heard that the position you're in affects the pelvic floor. Any additional resources on how this works/why this would be? Thanks so much for the informative videos!
It’s due to the way the birth canal is shaped. On your back, the canal is tilted upwards, meaning you’re essentially pushing your baby uphill and out as opposed to working with gravity. That tensing needed to push increases the risk of pelvic floor issues.
Wish this video came out a week ago! 😭 my labor was so UGHHH i felt stupid and embarrassed, my doctors and nurses weren’t very helpful and after being put on some gas I felt high as hell and couldn’t explain how I wasn’t comfortable or needed the leg help. 🙄 whatever though, baby is out and healthy. Lol.
i have a lot of back problems, even at a 24yr old, and my major thing about having a baby was being on my back and/or my doctor not agreeing with me wanting to try other positions. i’m comfortable though bringing some up with her to see her opinion but i really want to do what i can to try something else just to help.
I love your videos! Getting ready for baby number 2, and I’m planning on a hospital birth without epidural and really wanted to learn some different positions I can do in the hospital so this was great 😊
QUESTION In the bundle birth shop I saw you have a position guide. Does this include the hospital bed positions shown here? OR do you have a guide for this available?
I’m not a very active person so I feel like squatting would eventually become uncomfortable during birth🤣. Then I saw you get on all 4’s. Is this as good as squatting? Which one would you say is better? Thank you for this video! I was really curious as to how to squat on a hospital bed.
I know I'm late, but for others reading, squatting is generally most helpful for those who find this comfortable in daily life. Otherwise many people prefer being on all fours.
Thank you for telling the truth about hospital births with many OB docs...if you are medically able and do not want to give birth this way, there are options in 2022...work with an OB doc who follows the midwifery model of care, birth center with the midwifery model of care or even a home birth. But either way ladies, it's your choice. You owe it to yourself to prepare PHYSICALLY for both home births and hospital births, c-section or vag births, etc. But thank you nurse Sarah for sharing the truth about what happens in real life in the hospital setting, even if you have a birth plan.
I gave birth for the first time a couple of days ago and found that the first position was actually the best for me, go figure. My midwife and nurse had me try a few different ones, but I asked to go back to the one shown first in the video. It was the position that I could feel the muscles best in and made the best progress with, eventually delivering a beautiful 8 lb, 10 oz baby girl.
I had no idea there was so many options. When I had my son a year half ago I was on my back the whole time with a bar and they tied a sheet for me to tug on. And I did the traditional stir ups. That was about it. But in the end after 3 half hrs of pushing with a failed epitderal they realized my son was stuck he had shoulder dystocia and they called more doc and NICU . Ended up having two doc in there to grab him out of me physically cus he was stuck for 5 min already and I went into shock with so much blood loss and they had lots of nurses supporting both side of my body as they had me on all fours and two doc ended up litteraly just hands deep getting him out as quick as possible... I had a very traumatic birth and my baby was in NICU for a week while I was in recovery for that week to. I ended up with third degree teirs and my poor baby was on breathing and feeding tubes. Severe bruising all over his face and body and sever jaundice
My doctor wouldn't let me position any other way other than the feet up semi sitting position on back. Was frustrating, but I was too exhausted to argue and baby was in distress. I had to have a c-section in the end because of her declining heart rate. Hoping for a successful dvac this fall.
Nope. They cannot dictate what you do. You have to advocate for yourself and tell them no. Obs are horrible and want you to do what they want just for their convenience. They work for you not the other way around. You get to push in whatever position you want. Pls advocate for yourself!
Pregnant with twins. Any advice for trying to advocate for your self, especially given the fear the medical team seems to have around twin natural births?
I gave birth to my twins vaginally at 38 weeks. Twins can have a lot of variability so it’s important to listen to your care provider in the moment especially as they can tell if baby B has flipped etc and may give you guided advice. Twins are considered higher risk so the fears are generally justified. However I pushed both of my babies out, no problem, and as long as there are no other complications you can too. The best thing to do is communicate your birth wishes and talk to your doctor about what they’ve seen with other twins and what pushing positions they’ve found most useful. I remember being really adamant about wanting to try different positions but at the end of the day most hospitals require that you have an epidural so that in case of an emergency C-section they don’t have to knock you totally out and you miss the birth of your babies. If something goes wrong, they HAVE to be able to move quickly. Talk to your doctor and see if this is the policy where you are. With that being the case in DC, pushing on my back was the easier position and was actually very comfortable. I got both out in under ten minutes and my son baby B was breech. It was a wonderful birthing experience and even though I had the epidural it was very light I felt everything and I had an awesome delivery i was very happy with. If you have more questions reply here and I’m hall to share more details if you’d like! Best of luck mama you got this!
I give birth to my baby in a few weeks, this video really gave me something to think about. Would I have to have “permission “ from my doctor in order to birth in the position most comfortable to me?
Absolutely not. You donot need permission. They work for you and they only want you on your back for their convenience. Pls do your research and you will see that you need to advocate for yourself and push the way you want. OBs are old school and selfish and love to dictate things for zero reason. Back pushing is the worst position
Thank you so much for this video. I loved all the positions and you explain everything is so clearly. Will def use this for my upcoming birth. My first birth was very traumatic and I feel it could of have gone a lot better.
The hospital team wouldn't even let you get up from your back. I tried the squat position during my first born, but they were like hey what are you doing?! It's going to be harmful for the baby! This is so sad and frustrating that the doctors and nurses don't want to try new easy techniques, they are always following the bookish knowledge!
It’s harmful for the baby!? That is not true at all! That just goes to show how uneducated they are! I would not trust any doctor/nurse to deliver my baby who is that Unknowledgeable about child birth who would say something that stupid.
I think it was on my back with my son I can't really remember too much as I had the diamorphine injection not an epidural I wish I could remember what position I was in when I was pushing him out ! I'm lucky I didn't tear!
I was on my back and hated it only because I wanted to push with my legs. I couldn’t because the stirrup were more to rest your leg on then to push against. It was hard though because I was on the IV drugs and couldn’t think straight. With my first I just used nitrous oxide and that worked great but they wouldn’t allow it because of COVID. My first was a forceps birth so I didn’t push much.
NICE! Congratulations 🎉! She inspired me too to start my own channel on motherhood and become a doula❤️! I also was able to have two epidural free VBACs thanks to her, so I have much respect ✊🏿! Good luck to you!!!
first things first GET OUT OF THE BED! your delivery of a baby is not some spectator sport for medical staff. and they DON'T deliver anything they CATCH what YOU deliver. remember, they WORK FOR YOU not the other way around.
This may be a silly question, but something I just thought of. After the delivery of your baby, what is the best way to birth the placenta? Is there a better way than another?
I was on my back with my first. I wanted to flip to all fours but my midwife had to put me in the McRoberts position because of shoulder dystocia. It worked though! I did tear but didn't have to have C-section or any instruments. Going to try all fours this time, 35 weeks with #2 now.
QUESTION: after a C-Section I've heard you can request Wound Vacuuming or Negative pressure treatment to help heal faster. What is this and is it effective?! FTM, due in May, thanks!
Hello ma'am good day. Is it okay to do side lying position in your right side? Or is it always be on the left side? I do hope my question will be notice, thank you:))
Honestly you may get some negative comments from the staff but it really comes down to what you are comfortable with. You are the one in charge so definitely remember that. You can ask them to help you get in these positions and bonus, you can get your partner to help. Hope that helps!
The most traumatic thing about my son's birth was how the doctors and midwives treated me. It was so disrespectful and even if I said that I don't want something, they nevertheless did it. And they didn't let me get on my knees and had me to give birth on my back. My stillborn I had at home and it was just me and my partner. (I knew the baby wasn't alive anymore two weeks before the birth, so I could mentally prepare for the birth) And there I just heard and felt what my body was telling me that I should do. And besides the fact that it was one of the saddest things in my life to lose my child, the actual birth itself was way more powerful and less traumatic than my son's and it gave me back so much confidence in my body.
I'm having mine in 7 weeks. Having a vbac. My friend told me that the push moment is like pooping. I laughed but she did she pooped 3 daughters out. This vbac is after 5 year and 7 years. I'm a little nervous
@@BCEspinoza I ended up having a c section after all because they found extra fluid around my heart. 1 week prior to my delivery date. I had my daughter April 27 2021. I had a spinal and an epidural. 4 days stay in the hospital. My daughter was 5 lbs 15 ounces and 18 inches long. I still have fluid around my heart and they are trying to rule out blood clots in my heart. Other than all of that. My birth experience was okay. A little scary but okay.
@@BCEspinoza It was pretty good! I went in at 9:30 am 10 days before my due date to get checked out because I'd been dizzy for no reason for a few hours that morning... And found out I was 4 cm dilated! They let me stay even though I didn't feel the contractions because I labored FAST with baby #1. Well I didn't feel any contractions until 6:00 or so and she was born at 8:36! The doctor stood there next to my bed telling me not to push because I was only 9 cm dilated and my body just did it on its own... They were worried I'd torn my cervix because she was born in 1 push at 9cm, but I was okay! I did almost hemorrhage though. Felt like the doctor was digging my insides out to clear out the clots.
“If your nurse is comfortable with it”. That’s the only thing that gets to me. Frankly, I’m not gonna give a flying f*** if my nurse or whoever is comfortable. Unless there’s a real medical emergency, I’m gonna do what I’m comfortable with and push how I’m comfortable pushing. My nurse or whoever (cause I 100% do NOT plan to be in hospital) can just suck it up and shut up about it. That phrase is a HUGE part of why I don’t want to be in hospital. That, and I was assaulted/abused as a child and, despite YEARS of therapy, I HATE being touched by people I don’t know well/am not comfortable with, especially when I’m in pain/vulnerable. If someone touched me without asking first or tried to move me into a different position when I didn’t want it, they’d probably get yelled at, and smacked if they kept trying (unless there’s a real medical emergency, but even then, I will make sure I’m 100% informed about what’s happening, why/where they need to touch, and warned before they touch).
This sounds super odd.... but do you ever have anyone labor/push on the floor? (on a blanket or something of course) Ik that kind of sounds gross but my hospital doesn’t have a birthing tub and something about being up on top of the bed feels awkward to me. With my first I ended up getting an epidural and pushed on my back for 4.5 before having a vacuum assisted delivery. I am trying my best to truly prepare for an unmediated labor!
Question! Can you do a segment on tinnitus in pregnancy? What causes it and what can I do about it? I am 34 weeks with #5 and experiencing tinnitus for the first time and WOW is it annoying! Thank you for this video! Two of my deliveries were in the hospital and this brought back some great memories!
According to a comment that I found in the comment section of a previous video, this is why women give birth laying down: King Louis XIV, who ruled France from 1643 to 1715, played a huge hand in popularizing the lying down position... for a very odd reason. According to legend (and a handful of medical scholars), Louis XIV - who had over 22 children by both wives and mistresses alike -had a fascination with watching women give birth. Lauren Dundes, a professor of sociology, wrote that Louis XIV "enjoyed" watching his mistresses give birth, and disliked the upright or squatting positions for "obstructing" his view of the process. "Since Louis XIV reportedly enjoyed watching women giving birth, he became frustrated by the obscured view of birth when it occurred on birthing stool, and promoted the new reclining position," wrote Dundes in the American Journal of Public Health. The influence of the King's policy is unknown, although the behavior of royalty must have affected the populace to some degree". So basically women are expected to give birth while laying down because some creep found it fascinating.
Ladies remember your birth is not a medical emergency (unless something is actually going on) so there’s no reason you need to be on your back with a doctor or nurse between your legs ready to unnecessarily intervene. It’s crazy that the most painful position that goes against gravity, causes tearing, prolongs birth and can result in complications for baby, is the default that western hospitals encourage and consider normal. Don’t spend your labor on your back, don’t push on your back; listen to your body and move to the positions that feel most comfortable and are best for the stage you’re in. Learn as much as possible about positioning and gather as many tools as you can to empower yourself and be able to advocate for yourself in a hospital setting. You know your body better than anyone else! You’re literally built to birth, your body is so so capable, more than a lot of medical professionals typically make you feel/think. One of the best things you can do for a positive birth experience is take charge of your birth, and if you’re here it means you’re already doing so! We got this💪🏻
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There's so many truth bombs in here it makes the Tsar bomb look like a firecracker 🧨🧨!!
So true! I was pregnant at 16 and had my daughter 2 weeks before I turned 17. I wish I knew what I know now. I felt totally helpless and looking back, it makes me angry to think how I was treated during my pregnancy and labor and that I was under the care of people that had hardly any clue, lacked common sense or didn't care. Now that I am pregnant as a grown adult with a lot more knowledge and wisdom, I will be calling the shots!
Thank you so much mommy for this powerful reminder that my body is built for this! I am 32 weeks and will definitely be remembering these words for the rest of my pregnancy journey. Taking a screenshot and will read this message frequently to remind myself of this truth. Thanks for sharing 😁❤️
I did tug of war pushing and that's 100% what got my son into this world. I had this fantastic travel nurse who I can best describe as a very encouraging drill sergeant. She did tug of war with me for about half an hour and I'm so grateful for that.
So many women aren’t aware of the many birthing positions! And so often when you give birth at a hospital they almost never give you other options. I’m glad you’re spreading the words and showing us that we have choices in birthing our babies.
It's true, my hospital won't let you change positions during labor at all. It made my labor with my daughter even more painful to the point i was screaming 😂
@@ejourdain it's so good to have someone advocate for you so the staff doesn't push you around.
@@CouchMomClub this video is giving me horrible flashbacks of how I was bullied by the nurses and my “support” person jumped on that bandwagon too. When I choose to have more children in the future I pray for a less traumatic experience.
@@kayd690 that really sucks. I'm so sorry to hear that. The good things is that now you know and can switch things up to next time around. Hopefully your baby gave you some much needed joy after your experience.
@@CouchMomClub thank you! He did, I still have slight PTSD from it but he was definitely worth every bit of those 33 hours of labor and failed epidural. I try to tell women I know that they have choices when they’re in labor, just because something is convenient for the doctors or nurses don’t ever feel forced to do anything (non life threatening of course!)
I’m not nervous at all about birth or even the fact that I want an unmedicated birth. It’s sad that my biggest fear is having to deal with doctors or nurses that won’t be on board with me trying different positions. Thank goodness I have a doula coming with me to be my voice.
That’s awesome! I’m a doula as well and I find it so rewarding to be able to help mommas on one of the most important days of their lives❤️! Good luck to you 🤗🥰!
@@ShadesofSage why would a doctor or nurse not be okay with trying different positions? I didn’t think about that being an issue and I’m curious if you know why they may not be on board?
@@sydney2141 In the United States majority of birth occurs on the back with legs in stirrups. That's standard. Sometimes medical professionals may give push back on things not for reasons that are empirical but have more to do with the way they were taught and practice as well as their comfort level. The same goes for VBAC. There are doctors that won't even try it if birthing person has had a c-section they will automatically schedule all future births as a c-section.
@@brokenpofu oh my gosh wow! I’m in the US and my next delivery will be a VBAC as long as nothing crazy comes up. My doctor is in support of it but I don’t think she’s the one who will help me deliver. Hmmm I may have to ask her some questions then! Thanks for the great info :)
@@sydney2141 Yes! As the previous person stated, some doctors/nurses are not comfortable with anything outside of their scope of “normal.” I always tell moms to do their own research and advocate for themselves! And remember, the doctors work FOR YOU, not the other way around! Sometimes they push back for liability reasons also. Definitely come armed with your birth plan, and a good support person, and make your wishes known upfront😌. Good luck with your VBAC momma❤️! I’ve had two and you can totally do it💪🏿! I have my birth stories on my channel if you’re interested 😀!
Ohhhhhhhh myyyyyyyy gosh this is golden. I literally screen shot you in different positions and will create a doc for my husband. We will practice these every week so when I call things out he knows why to or he can call things out
Girl!!!!!! 10 days too late where was this last Sunday when I went into labor!!!?? Love you and all you do, I’ll be so much better prepared and contact you whenever we are ready for baby #2!
I just gave birth and used these tips. I’m so grateful for this video and even with epidural I was able to use some of these positions instead of laying on my back.
I'm pregnant with my first baby does it hurt getting the epidural just wondering
It very uncomfortable yes , you will be having contractions while trying to get it and you cannot move !
What positions did you end up choosing?
Sarah is 100 percent right. So many women think they have to give birth in the classic childbirth, or missionary sex position. In reality, the classic or missionary type position is one of the hardest and most painful ways to push a baby out. A lot of women find that squatting down or being on all fours (hands and knees) so you are not laying and putting extra weight on your back is much more effective. Both of these positions were shown in the video. Before you go into labor, practice getting and pushing in different positions to find out what is right for you. You can give birth anyway you want in a hospital, you don't have to be forced into the hardest position possible.
Omg I’m getting induced in 2 weeks exactly and this video has opened my eyes on feeling limited to how positions you can push in! I’m so excited to talk to my doctor about some of these! Thank you so much 💕
Thank you for another very informative video!!
I've had 2 babies without an epidural at 2 different hospitals and both times I felt forced to labor laying flat on my back and I felt like I had trouble pushing effectively.
I'm about to have baby #3 and planning for no epidural again so I hope this time I have a more supportive team and can push in a more upright position 🙏
30 weeks pregnant. I'm in my last stretch now. Excited. Looking forward to the labour and birth of my little one. Praying for a successful VBAC since my last C-section 10 years ago.
Thanks for this video. I'm learning a lot.
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Were you able to give birth naturally
Watching your videos has helped so much. I was able to naturally push my little princess into the world - UNMEDICATED! She's 2 months earthside now. I'm so proud of myself and of her!! Thank you so much ❤
New mom here and I’m due in March 2022 and I am planning a squatting birth this shower me exactly what I needed to know on different ways to give birth I hear most woman who squat birth doesn’t have second or third degree tearing and that’s what I’m trying to avoid this gave me the right information on the birthing I want thank you for spreading this not many woman talk about or know about different was of birthing
I am due 3/2022 as well. Good luck mama! We got this💝
I did the last position and it was the most comfortable position for me!
In a hospital gown, legs in the air, and you somehow still look flawless. 😍Thanks for the video. Couldn’t have been more timely.
I am thankful for this series of videos! Attempting a VBAC in June and hoping for a better experience this time. I was induced with my first and basically labored in bed for 15 hours, nurses never suggested changing positions (with the exception of bringing the peanut ball out once after I got my epidural 6 hours in) and I didn’t know any better at the time. My labor stalled at 7cm (though after your videos I question whether it was actually stalled bc I was 7cm for 4 hours before it was considered stalled, before that I was progressing about 1cm an hour) and I ended up with a csection.
Went through a similar experience I’m expecting my second one now and had my doubts about birthing in a hospital again but seeing this video definitely made me realize it can be possible to not be laying still during my labor. Attempting to go w/o the epidural this time around
Thank you so much for this video. I've always been a strong believer in pushing on all fours or a squatting position, but the health care providers don't like that. If I have an epidural with my upcoming birth, I will be fighting for the pushing position that I know is best.
Thank you so much for making this video. It is very helpful for me and others.💜 Right now I'm single and a student. Right now I'm preparing for marriage. And preparing my body to be pregnant.
I get induced in under 2 weeks and this was great. Thank you. Love all your videos. First-time momma here.
Ahhhh! Such a FANTASTIC video! I’m a momma of 3, and I’ve never had an epidural so I was able to use lots of different positions so I know that definitely helped. And the squat bar for my last birth was AMAZING 😍🤗🤗! I did learn some new ones in this video though that I’ll be sharing with my doula clients😁! Thanks so much again Sarah❤️!
19w4d here, and so excited to meet my princess in July. Thank you for your work! I want to squat when I labor.
Have you had your baby????
@@katilm81600 I’m still patiently waiting! My due date is 1 week away. So I’m more than ready. I will be getting my membranes swept tomorrow and will likely be induced next week if she still doesn’t come by week 40. 😊
@@hopeforthebarren ahhhhh!!! I'm 37+1 rn and I feel so impatient. I'm so excited for you I hope everything goes well and you both are safe and have a positive experience.
this is so helpful to see in an actual hospital! Im at 37 weeks and probably going early, so glad to have found this
That was my biggest questions I have. I going to have my first baby and I heard that was the unique position use on the hospitals to have baby’s . But now I know we have the freedom to move. I love this video thank you so much.
Getting on my hands and knees took me from like a 4/5 to a 9 in 30 mins with my second birth!!
Ive been at a 4 for weeks. Getting on my hands and knees aint did anything. Going to be induced in 4 days. Starting to think my baby too big!
@@Mustang09Hotty so I need an update miss ma’am what happened?
@@BudgetLikeALoser I was scheduled to be induced Mon Jan 10th instead I woke up Jan 8th at midnight and felt the bag of water hanging out. The hospital I regretted going to that my doctors delivered at was a teaching hospital 43 mins away. Loaded my kids in car well my other half did and we had to drive 20 mins the other direction to drop them off at their grandparents then drive to hospital which was still 43 mins away even though they live in another town from us. I never got an epidural everything happened to fast ripped places that shouldnt of been the doctor wasnt even in the room. Keep in mind I woke up at midnight got to hospital 2-3 something and my son was born at 4 am. During that pregnancy I had broke a rib so the muscle relaxer they gave me kept stopping my contractions if it wasnt for that he probably would of been born around Christmas. Now my son is 5 months old and I have yet to be able to mentally believe he is mine and bond with him wasnt able to breastfed from stress had to get therapy turned suicidal and its just been a mess ever since i have even been loosing hair from all the stress.
@@Mustang09Hotty wow I am so sorry your experience was ruined by shitty practitioners I believe you will one day and from then on out bond with that child what is their name? Also how did you break a rib omg that’s terrifying!
@@BudgetLikeALoser yes it was a teaching hospital but huge so they were all basically students. Had to be stitched they didn’t say where or why. It was not on the skin between in was inside the actual female area. I felt like a science project.
I was sitting up with them trying to do epidural and thats when my water was out more and broke. BECAUSE I SAT ON IT! They thought because the water didnt break it would be a while before the baby was born. But nope every pregnancy I have ever had the water didnt break until right before the baby came out unless the doctor broke it themself.
The food wasnt even better it arrived cold an hour after I would order. The babys fathers food arrived an hour after that. Kitchen never seemed to be open for guests so he couldnt just walk down there and get food. He had to leave the place. It was just a big mess
I’m getting induced today🥰 any advice or tips?
Due in June! Thank you for your incredibly informative videos! I’m taking notes and running them by my provider.
Getting induced today ❤️
Sending prayers of strength, health, and the most beautiful birthing experience. Congratulations 🥳🎊🎉💜.
Good luck, relax, breathe, sit on an exercise ball if you can and you'll do fine. Your body will know when it's time to push as your baby will naturally make it's way down.
I wish you the best on your induction!!
Congratulations!!!!
I’m getting induced tomorrow!
Getting induced one week from today. Your videos are always on time! ❤️
I having baby #3 I'm 39 weeks pregnant can't wait to meet my baby girl 💗wish me luck😇
I love your videos!!!! I started watching them when I was pregnant with my first baby. And now I’m pregnant with my second!!! And these videos help a lot!
I’m having baby #2 in 35 days, watching this for extra tips!!! Thank you ❤️
How’d it go?!☺️
will be induced in 2 weeks and plan on squatting and don’t want an epidural, my hospital has a squat bar thankfully. these different positions are helpful though!
I’ve been watching your videos since I found out I was pregnant back in December! I love this video and definitely went away from laying in my back to give birth !
I'm the proud Mama of seven in seven years (!) and for me the best position is squatting, either in the tub or beside the bed.
Squatted with number 2 of 4. She came out on the second push. I definitely recommend it!
You are a super hero!! 7 in 7 years is crazy and I bet you never have a dual moment in your house !
Wow! 7 in 7years. Thats awesome. Did you ever have perineal tear in that position??
100% hands and knees. Best position. Delivered 2/3 of my babies that way. Once without the epidural and once with
Take charge and do what feels best. Don’t let the hospital dictate your birth if there’s no reason for them too.
wondering if you could be on your hands and knees with epidural? I'm not sure if I could cope with the pain, so I'm going to have epidural
@@AnNguyen-sh5li yup you can. Wasn’t as easy as without, but managed it. No pelvic floor damage or tearing either times.
My midwife while examining me told me that I would do better on all fours instead of on my back. I wonder if pushing on your back gives some women a hard time because of how the baby has to travel to get out.. I like all those suggestions you gave. Squatting and all fours just seems like it would work well with the body and gravity.
Definitely! Pushing on your back is pushing uphill against gravity, I don’t know why it still exists. Wishing you the best for your birth!
I started labor on all fours actually and wound up on my back for the final 10 minutes or so just because I was so tired, and I had back pain for a few days because of it (I remember the moment when I hurt my back, too. Thankfully I barely had any tearing and my postpartum was almost pain free). I mean, the midwives were like "are you sure? You're almost done!" But I just wanted to rest a bit. Next time I know that it's not a good position for me.
Carla Hallabrin side lying is a really good one to push! It definitely helped that you spent most of the time on all fours but next time if you feel tired or want to push in a more restful position, laying on your side also opens up the hips and is considered really comfortable, a mid wife or doula can guide you on how to open or place your legs in the moment.
@@melissagonzalez674 good to know! I honestly just went in with a "go with the flow" attitude, all I knew was that I didn't want to use an epidural if possible, which I'm happy to say I managed. I feel like this time around I should go in more informed
Lol yes. If you listened she stated it’s not a good position and it closes off your pelvis. It squishes your tail bone and is the worst position to push
This video came at perfect timing !
Just got my waters broken been in induced labour for three days now😪 .. here doing last minute reviews 😂🙌🏾
Omg thanks...I really needed this video. 33 weeks preg #FirstTimeMom here.
Are all hospitals going to be equipped for me do some of these positions? I think the all fours one might work best for me but I’m worried the hospital won’t know what I’m doing.
11th April 2021
15days to go and i'll be holding my bundle of joy, Thankyou😍
My EDD is the same date as yours! I’m so nervous but I know it’ll go by so quickly. Stay strong and I can’t wait for the birth of each of our babies 🥰
@@AdingADongALBC all will be well darling🌹Sending my hugs to you dear we shall over come❤❤
@@dianamwakima4492 thank you, thank you! 💞 take care ✨
Currently 38 weeks.. binge watching these videos.. could happen any day now 🥰
me too!!!!! good luck, mama!!
You too! 🥰I don't think my little one will show soon as he/she is still so high up
@@JK-np9hq you never know! He/she will come at the perfect time and it’ll be so worth the wait ❤️❤️🥰
the more I see these videos the more angry I get, with my first born I told my nurse I needed to change position and she wouldn't let me and I was pushing in the same position for 3hrs and she said was i was pushing wrong without letting me know how to push or change position. Thank you for this video and teaching women they have options and ways of pushing.
same thing happened to me
Same thing.
Basically same thing here every time I wanted to change positions I was told no I pushed for 6 hours I had to end up getting a c section my son is now 7 n I'm22 weeks pregnant pregnant with my 2nd baby n I was just going to have another c section but after knowing this I wanna try for a v bac I think I could do it being able to try diff positions instead of on my back the whole time
Going to be having my first baby any day now. (39.5 weeks)Thank you so much for this video!
Good luck sister!!
When did you end up giving birth love ? And how did it go...
@@crystalwaters7978 I gave birth on Feb. 28th. She came right on her due date. It went really smoothly. Started having contractions at midnight and baby arrived at 9:11 am. Only half an hour of active pushing. I was able to deliver completely unmedicated.
Pregnant with my 4th and still learned great stuff from this video!
This is the first I've heard that the position you're in affects the pelvic floor. Any additional resources on how this works/why this would be? Thanks so much for the informative videos!
It’s due to the way the birth canal is shaped. On your back, the canal is tilted upwards, meaning you’re essentially pushing your baby uphill and out as opposed to working with gravity. That tensing needed to push increases the risk of pelvic floor issues.
Sitting or lying on your back pushes the sacrum up can can restrict the amount of room your baby has to move in and out of the pelvis by a third!
I want an epideral but also want to be able to push on all fours I feel like that seems really helpful. This is my first baby and I know nothing
Wish this video came out a week ago! 😭 my labor was so UGHHH i felt stupid and embarrassed, my doctors and nurses weren’t very helpful and after being put on some gas I felt high as hell and couldn’t explain how I wasn’t comfortable or needed the leg help. 🙄 whatever though, baby is out and healthy. Lol.
Ty I'm supposed to be getting induced today 2/26, still waiting for the call to go to the hospital
How did it go?
i have a lot of back problems, even at a 24yr old, and my major thing about having a baby was being on my back and/or my doctor not agreeing with me wanting to try other positions. i’m comfortable though bringing some up with her to see her opinion but i really want to do what i can to try something else just to help.
They cannot dictate what you want to do. It’s selfish for their own convenience. You can do whatever position you want. They work for you!
I love your videos! Getting ready for baby number 2, and I’m planning on a hospital birth without epidural and really wanted to learn some different positions I can do in the hospital so this was great 😊
Update?
QUESTION In the bundle birth shop I saw you have a position guide. Does this include the hospital bed positions shown here? OR do you have a guide for this available?
I’m not a very active person so I feel like squatting would eventually become uncomfortable during birth🤣. Then I saw you get on all 4’s. Is this as good as squatting? Which one would you say is better? Thank you for this video! I was really curious as to how to squat on a hospital bed.
I know I'm late, but for others reading, squatting is generally most helpful for those who find this comfortable in daily life. Otherwise many people prefer being on all fours.
Thank you for telling the truth about hospital births with many OB docs...if you are medically able and do not want to give birth this way, there are options in 2022...work with an OB doc who follows the midwifery model of care, birth center with the midwifery model of care or even a home birth. But either way ladies, it's your choice. You owe it to yourself to prepare PHYSICALLY for both home births and hospital births, c-section or vag births, etc. But thank you nurse Sarah for sharing the truth about what happens in real life in the hospital setting, even if you have a birth plan.
I gave birth for the first time a couple of days ago and found that the first position was actually the best for me, go figure. My midwife and nurse had me try a few different ones, but I asked to go back to the one shown first in the video. It was the position that I could feel the muscles best in and made the best progress with, eventually delivering a beautiful 8 lb, 10 oz baby girl.
36 weeks tomorrow and this was very helpful! Thank you
I had no idea there was so many options. When I had my son a year half ago I was on my back the whole time with a bar and they tied a sheet for me to tug on. And I did the traditional stir ups. That was about it. But in the end after 3 half hrs of pushing with a failed epitderal they realized my son was stuck he had shoulder dystocia and they called more doc and NICU . Ended up having two doc in there to grab him out of me physically cus he was stuck for 5 min already and I went into shock with so much blood loss and they had lots of nurses supporting both side of my body as they had me on all fours and two doc ended up litteraly just hands deep getting him out as quick as possible... I had a very traumatic birth and my baby was in NICU for a week while I was in recovery for that week to. I ended up with third degree teirs and my poor baby was on breathing and feeding tubes. Severe bruising all over his face and body and sever jaundice
Why would anyone give this a thumbs up? Doesn't sound very positive to me. I am glad you and baby recovered. Your a warrior!
This is so helpful!! Baby #3 coming in a few weeks. Wish I saw different ways to try
Love it all your ideas thanks. So helpful
Thanks for sharing your video ❤❤❤ 4 months to go to push my baby bump.
My doctor wouldn't let me position any other way other than the feet up semi sitting position on back. Was frustrating, but I was too exhausted to argue and baby was in distress. I had to have a c-section in the end because of her declining heart rate. Hoping for a successful dvac this fall.
Nope. They cannot dictate what you do. You have to advocate for yourself and tell them no. Obs are horrible and want you to do what they want just for their convenience. They work for you not the other way around. You get to push in whatever position you want. Pls advocate for yourself!
Pregnant with twins. Any advice for trying to advocate for your self, especially given the fear the medical team seems to have around twin natural births?
I gave birth to my twins vaginally at 38 weeks. Twins can have a lot of variability so it’s important to listen to your care provider in the moment especially as they can tell if baby B has flipped etc and may give you guided advice. Twins are considered higher risk so the fears are generally justified. However I pushed both of my babies out, no problem, and as long as there are no other complications you can too. The best thing to do is communicate your birth wishes and talk to your doctor about what they’ve seen with other twins and what pushing positions they’ve found most useful. I remember being really adamant about wanting to try different positions but at the end of the day most hospitals require that you have an epidural so that in case of an emergency C-section they don’t have to knock you totally out and you miss the birth of your babies. If something goes wrong, they HAVE to be able to move quickly. Talk to your doctor and see if this is the policy where you are. With that being the case in DC, pushing on my back was the easier position and was actually very comfortable. I got both out in under ten minutes and my son baby B was breech. It was a wonderful birthing experience and even though I had the epidural it was very light I felt everything and I had an awesome delivery i was very happy with. If you have more questions reply here and I’m hall to share more details if you’d like! Best of luck mama you got this!
I like the last position best. Looks most
Comfortable to me
Thank you for all of your videos! Better to be informed and not feel ignorant!💙
I give birth to my baby in a few weeks, this video really gave me something to think about. Would I have to have “permission “ from my doctor in order to birth in the position most comfortable to me?
Absolutely not. You donot need permission. They work for you and they only want you on your back for their convenience. Pls do your research and you will see that you need to advocate for yourself and push the way you want. OBs are old school and selfish and love to dictate things for zero reason. Back pushing is the worst position
What about refusing continuous monitoring?
3:30 knees in
4:54 squat tag of war
7:21 turn around squat
9:44 arch your back, bed up
Best videos on here. Do you have a TikTok I hope so.
Your having too much fun making this video😂 love this!
Thank you so much for this video. I loved all the positions and you explain everything is so clearly.
Will def use this for my upcoming birth. My first birth was very traumatic and I feel it could of have gone a lot better.
The hospital team wouldn't even let you get up from your back. I tried the squat position during my first born, but they were like hey what are you doing?! It's going to be harmful for the baby! This is so sad and frustrating that the doctors and nurses don't want to try new easy techniques, they are always following the bookish knowledge!
It’s harmful for the baby!? That is not true at all! That just goes to show how uneducated they are! I would not trust any doctor/nurse to deliver my baby who is that Unknowledgeable about child birth who would say something that stupid.
Yaaa 😢 I too faced same
I think it was on my back with my son I can't really remember too much as I had the diamorphine injection not an epidural I wish I could remember what position I was in when I was pushing him out ! I'm lucky I didn't tear!
Great video! I'm having my second baby March 25th.
I was on my back and hated it only because I wanted to push with my legs. I couldn’t because the stirrup were more to rest your leg on then to push against. It was hard though because I was on the IV drugs and couldn’t think straight. With my first I just used nitrous oxide and that worked great but they wouldn’t allow it because of COVID. My first was a forceps birth so I didn’t push much.
I prefer to have home births but this was good info in case! Also thanks Sarah for inspiring me to finally start my channel!
NICE! Congratulations 🎉! She inspired me too to start my own channel on motherhood and become a doula❤️! I also was able to have two epidural free VBACs thanks to her, so I have much respect ✊🏿! Good luck to you!!!
@@ShadesofSage Best of luck! That’s so awesome!!
@@itsmebarbara4085 Thank you so much ☺️!
There is only one of these I like the most doubtful my hubby will do it but it looks very comfy
Thank you so much for this video! This will come in handy for future children. :)
first things first GET OUT OF THE BED! your delivery of a baby is not some spectator sport for medical staff. and they DON'T deliver anything they CATCH what YOU deliver. remember, they WORK FOR YOU not the other way around.
Thank you for this video, very helpful
This may be a silly question, but something I just thought of. After the delivery of your baby, what is the best way to birth the placenta? Is there a better way than another?
I was on my back with my first. I wanted to flip to all fours but my midwife had to put me in the McRoberts position because of shoulder dystocia. It worked though! I did tear but didn't have to have C-section or any instruments. Going to try all fours this time, 35 weeks with #2 now.
thank you so much for this video!
QUESTION: after a C-Section I've heard you can request Wound Vacuuming or Negative pressure treatment to help heal faster. What is this and is it effective?! FTM, due in May, thanks!
Watching this now and having contractions. 🤯🤯🤯🤯
I’m due soon ☮️👏.
Can you actually support yourself on all fours if you had the epidural ? I'm 7 months and trying to figure it all out
Hello ma'am good day. Is it okay to do side lying position in your right side? Or is it always be on the left side? I do hope my question will be notice, thank you:))
Those beds are comfortable unlike in my country were we have straight and thin beds....
Will doctors actually allow us to do these during the birth and not the usual position?
Do all hospital support these positions? I’m giving birth soon so I don’t know what to expect
Honestly you may get some negative comments from the staff but it really comes down to what you are comfortable with. You are the one in charge so definitely remember that. You can ask them to help you get in these positions and bonus, you can get your partner to help. Hope that helps!
Yes that definitely helps! I will remember I’m in charge 💪
Thanks for the updates 😀 👍
The most traumatic thing about my son's birth was how the doctors and midwives treated me. It was so disrespectful and even if I said that I don't want something, they nevertheless did it. And they didn't let me get on my knees and had me to give birth on my back.
My stillborn I had at home and it was just me and my partner. (I knew the baby wasn't alive anymore two weeks before the birth, so I could mentally prepare for the birth) And there I just heard and felt what my body was telling me that I should do. And besides the fact that it was one of the saddest things in my life to lose my child, the actual birth itself was way more powerful and less traumatic than my son's and it gave me back so much confidence in my body.
Having baby #2 in 6 weeks and it's starting to hit me that I'm about to push out a baby 🤣
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I'm having mine in 7 weeks. Having a vbac. My friend told me that the push moment is like pooping. I laughed but she did she pooped 3 daughters out. This vbac is after 5 year and 7 years. I'm a little nervous
How was your birthing experience?
@@BCEspinoza I ended up having a c section after all because they found extra fluid around my heart. 1 week prior to my delivery date. I had my daughter April 27 2021. I had a spinal and an epidural. 4 days stay in the hospital. My daughter was 5 lbs 15 ounces and 18 inches long. I still have fluid around my heart and they are trying to rule out blood clots in my heart. Other than all of that. My birth experience was okay. A little scary but okay.
@@BCEspinoza It was pretty good! I went in at 9:30 am 10 days before my due date to get checked out because I'd been dizzy for no reason for a few hours that morning... And found out I was 4 cm dilated! They let me stay even though I didn't feel the contractions because I labored FAST with baby #1. Well I didn't feel any contractions until 6:00 or so and she was born at 8:36! The doctor stood there next to my bed telling me not to push because I was only 9 cm dilated and my body just did it on its own... They were worried I'd torn my cervix because she was born in 1 push at 9cm, but I was okay! I did almost hemorrhage though. Felt like the doctor was digging my insides out to clear out the clots.
“If your nurse is comfortable with it”. That’s the only thing that gets to me. Frankly, I’m not gonna give a flying f*** if my nurse or whoever is comfortable. Unless there’s a real medical emergency, I’m gonna do what I’m comfortable with and push how I’m comfortable pushing. My nurse or whoever (cause I 100% do NOT plan to be in hospital) can just suck it up and shut up about it. That phrase is a HUGE part of why I don’t want to be in hospital. That, and I was assaulted/abused as a child and, despite YEARS of therapy, I HATE being touched by people I don’t know well/am not comfortable with, especially when I’m in pain/vulnerable. If someone touched me without asking first or tried to move me into a different position when I didn’t want it, they’d probably get yelled at, and smacked if they kept trying (unless there’s a real medical emergency, but even then, I will make sure I’m 100% informed about what’s happening, why/where they need to touch, and warned before they touch).
This sounds super odd.... but do you ever have anyone labor/push on the floor? (on a blanket or something of course) Ik that kind of sounds gross but my hospital doesn’t have a birthing tub and something about being up on top of the bed feels awkward to me. With my first I ended up getting an epidural and pushed on my back for 4.5 before having a vacuum assisted delivery. I am trying my best to truly prepare for an unmediated labor!
Do all hospitals let you to practice this position? In my previous Natural deliveries they didn't even alow me to stand and walk around off the bed.
Sadly it’s rare the hospital that let’s you do other positions, it’s not convenient for them...
I love your videos
Question! Can you do a segment on tinnitus in pregnancy? What causes it and what can I do about it? I am 34 weeks with #5 and experiencing tinnitus for the first time and WOW is it annoying!
Thank you for this video! Two of my deliveries were in the hospital and this brought back some great memories!
I get induce Wednesday 😬 i will definitely try this
According to a comment that I found in the comment section of a previous video, this is why women give birth laying down:
King Louis XIV, who ruled France from 1643 to 1715, played a huge hand in popularizing the lying down position... for a very odd reason. According to legend (and a handful of medical scholars), Louis XIV - who had over 22 children by both wives and mistresses alike -had a fascination with watching women give birth.
Lauren Dundes, a professor of sociology, wrote that Louis XIV "enjoyed" watching his mistresses give birth, and disliked the upright or squatting positions for "obstructing" his view of the process.
"Since Louis XIV reportedly enjoyed watching women giving birth, he became frustrated by the obscured view of birth when it occurred on birthing stool, and promoted the new reclining position," wrote Dundes in the American Journal of Public Health. The influence of the King's policy is unknown, although the behavior of royalty must have affected the populace to some degree".
So basically women are expected to give birth while laying down because some creep found it fascinating.
"Hey I learned this thing" hahaha you mean "this is what feels good to me" PERIOD