Dilation Isn't EVERYTHING! SIX Ways to PROGRESS THROUGH LABOR

Dilation Isn't EVERYTHING! SIX Ways to PROGRESS THROUGH LABOR | How the Body Works During Labor

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4 жыл бұрын

6 Ways to Progress through Labor
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What if I’m not DILATING? In this video, you’ll learn why cervical dilation is an important step in labor progress, but why it’s not the ONLY step in the labor and delivery of your baby. You’ll learn about effacement, stations during labor, what happens during the pushing stage, and the course that a normal labor and delivery needs to take.
Sometimes it can be discouraging to be told you’re not progressing through the stages of labor, but it’s important to know that while you may not be progressing in one way, you can be making progress in another way. One of the benefits of trying to labor at home before hospital labor, is that you’re not being checked on and assessed so often, and your body is able to steadily work through the stages and phases of labor unobserved.
This video explains how to progress in labor in SIX ways, and knowing what happens in labor with your body and baby will help you stay confident in how the body works during labor. Normal labor can be a long process because of the six big changes your body and baby has to make for a normal vaginal birth to happen. TIME IS YOUR FRIEND!
I hope this video helps you feel encouraged as you learn to trust in the process of how a baby is born from your womb to this world. Whether you’re planning a natural birth or medicated birth, this video will help you understand how incredible your body and baby are when it comes to birth.
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@mkurylowski 4 жыл бұрын

Im a husband watching and learning to know more about supporting my wife. Your videos have been very helpful- thank you.

@rajiabegum1338 4 жыл бұрын

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@chialara5302 4 жыл бұрын

Good on you papa bear!

@mackenzieavery8979 4 жыл бұрын

Every woman’s dream husband haha

@myracook3246 4 жыл бұрын

You just one upped every dad in the world! Great job being a good daddy❤️

@brotherjames5568 4 жыл бұрын

I am also

@adararelgnel2695 2 жыл бұрын

I was concerned because i didnt see any mucus plug or any dilation and was 40 weeks and getting desperate. In the end, everything happened within 5 hours. Very mild contractions, plug came out, dilation, contractions, no idea how dilated I was but my body started pushing, water broke, baby came out. Midwife barely made it to the home birth. I had NO warnings!

@Canadianlove 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a blessing

@mailboxxy 2 жыл бұрын

Damn sounds like this might happen to me then...

@gabbi510 Жыл бұрын

I want this to happen to me 😭 I’m 5cm and 70% effaced and no contractions 😩😭😭😭

@mailboxxy Жыл бұрын

@@gabbi510 Try coconut rolled dates, and drink pineapple juice, start doing light yoga and I swear you'll go into labor within 2 days, maybe even 24 hrs. I went into labor 2 days after eating these every morning and drinking coconut pineapple juice. I was 40 weeks 1 day when I went into labor. Of course I got no sleep that night haha. I was only 2cm dilated and 0% effaced and I hadn't lost my mucus plug until that morning I went into the hospital at 6am and found out i was then 5cm dilated 50% effaced, that was only 2 days later after going in being at 0%. Things will happen quickly when it's time!

@LLAML Жыл бұрын

Father, may mine be as such in Yeshua's name.

@alicialong3866 4 жыл бұрын

So encouraging. 39 weeks pregnant and came home from the doc crying because I’m not dilated yet. I’ve been throwing up every day since week 9 and I just want to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This video gave me JUST THAT. Thank you!

@jasminehelena4929 4 жыл бұрын

Alicia Long I'm 39 weeks today and had this same let down at my appointment 😭 Its a sucky feeling, I really hope this video helps me out like you!

@iqranawaz3899 4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@raihabatool1457 3 жыл бұрын

@luciemondieujemenfous3594 3 жыл бұрын

You reminded me over a year ago. Wasn't dilated at all, and couldn't even get a sweeping because of that (to induce labour more naturally than with hormones). Cried so much that evening. Had an appointment less than 3 days later for an induction with hormones. But thank God, I had my daughter 2 days after, just a couple of hours away from being induced.

@axmaciel7 3 жыл бұрын

@@luciemondieujemenfous3594 wait why weren’t you able to get a membrane sweep??

@shareethequeen 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely don’t be discouraged, I went from 1 cm to having a baby in a 48 hour timeframe! Almost there mommas!

@LCSDarkAngel2006 2 жыл бұрын

I went from not dialated to also having my son in a 48 hr timeframe!

@twinkitten1 2 жыл бұрын

I went from a closed to barely 1cm at 8am oct 18th to 10cm fully effaced and ready to push at 4:30 am oct 19th, baby born at 5:15 am oct 19th..

@amajadah8936 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me happy I’m 38 weeks. I’m so excited. 🥰

@DEFW21 3 жыл бұрын

1. Ripening of cervix 2. Position of cervix 3. Effacement 4. Dilation 5. Cardinal Movements 6. Station

@anonymouscriminal5632 4 жыл бұрын

I cant believe I made it to full dilation at home before rushing to hospital with my first.

@2davivadiva 4 жыл бұрын

This is important to talk about because docs will use this as an excuse to say “failure to progress” and then you’re on the route to a c section

@AC-iw5mv 3 жыл бұрын

100

@cseghiri 3 жыл бұрын

Yup that’s what happened to me and it’s still a painful memory to this day 😢

@iamwhoyousayiam6773 3 жыл бұрын

@@cseghiri Don't let it matter to you that much! You got what matters; the baby!

@bigal5778 4 жыл бұрын

I'm on my third pregnancy. For my first two home births I didn't want to know my dilation. This really helped me. I also didn't watch the clock. Others will do that for you, you don't have to. I found it helpful to just be present and take each contraction by itself. Know yourself and what will help you stay in the game mentally. I plan to do the same thing this time and add some great breathing and relaxation techniques I'm learning on this channel.

@stephanieandersen462 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip

@acg3042 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Focusing on only the current contraction (not thinking about the next) is the only advice from my nurse midwife that got me through my first labor naturally. The pushing was the best part.

@livebygodscommands7613 Жыл бұрын

as a mother of many I can attest @Big Al you are completely correct,... with a healthy pregnancy, and baby doing well in labor all anyone needs to know is im pushing its time to come and catch the baby

@valeriya105 3 ай бұрын

I did the same thing, and I noticed I lost complete track of time! One hour felt like 5 minutes.

@sarahs3988 4 жыл бұрын

Dialation has meant nothing in my pregnancies and births. With my second child I was 4-5 cm for weeks before my son came 9 days past his due date. With my 4th I went into labor a day early when I wasn't quite 1 cm dialated. In labor on my last couple babies I felt defeated as they checked me and I had hardly progressed but was suffering transition like contractions being around a 4, but baby was born 30 min- 1 hour later in each one. I learned that I can trust my body by it's pain, and don't need to focus on dialation, as it can change quickly.

@LCSDarkAngel2006 2 жыл бұрын

I paced around the entire time until I couldn’t anymore. :) Labored mostly hours at home and a little more at the hospital. No epidural or medication. Thank you, Bridget for your guidance! I sure hope my second experience is just as easy and wonderful!

@Tpoppss Жыл бұрын

I’m being induced tomorrow! I am 41 weeks and 2 days into my first pregnancy. I am not dilated whatsoever, and am praying my body knows what to do. Can’t wait to hold my sweet baby soon.

@Joraelfa Жыл бұрын

How did it go? ❤️❤️

@daniellevilloria227 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video! I have heard about these things individually but never in conjunction to each other. Thank you for painting a clearer picture of all the moving parts and pieces during the birthing process!

@SL-dp5xb 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video, especially the description of baby's movements. It makes it feel like a team effort and connects me to the baby more. Anxiety can happen more when we are in our own heads or only thinking of ourselves. Thinking of the baby's journey, as well as our own experience, is better. I'm almost 39 weeks... ready to meet my daughter.

@Ama.921 2 жыл бұрын

1. Ripening of cervix 2. Position of cervix (posterior to anterior position) 3. Effacement (thinness and shortness of cervix) 4. Dilation (1-10cm) 5. Cardinal movements (babies positions during labor/birth) 6. Station of baby (descend of baby -4 to +4 through pelvis)

@Rachel-dx8nc 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! I am 34 weeks & enjoy listening to your videos while I am at work. I am trying to be as educated as possible & listening to you really has helped me learn more & help ease some of my fears about birth. Thank you for providing these! Especially on KZfaq for free. It is wonderful for those us us that can not afford to take classes or pay for a Doula.

@glymandane-ballesteros 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful information! I'm 39 weeks pregnant with my first baby. Last week we rushed to the hospital because of spotting during the night. The nurses told us that it was normal because of cervical examination. We thought that the baby will come out already because my Doctor informed us that I'm 2cm dilating already. Until now, we are still waiting. Since no one in our home had an experience with labor and delivery, we try to be alert always. I'm glad I stumble on your channel which is very helpful to prepare me with childbirth. I found some answers to my questions. It also helps me eliminate fear and replace it with excitement. It helps me trust the process. God bless you!

@LoveForbidden0 4 жыл бұрын

Heeeyy just wanted to thank you for your videos! Im almost 35 weeks and i just feel so lucky to have found you during this beautiful journey in my life 💗 you make me feel so positive and relaxed about everything 🥰🙏🏼

@sevalakyol3755 4 жыл бұрын

Milayni Wever absolutely agreed

@BridgetTeyler 4 жыл бұрын

You're so close to meeting your baby! You are, indeed on a beautiful journey and I'm so thankful to be a small part of it!

@LoveForbidden0 4 жыл бұрын

@@BridgetTeyler

@princesskashish7385 4 жыл бұрын

I think we are on the same Edd:)

@lavender1604 4 жыл бұрын

With my son my water broke on it’s own at 35 weeks, just days before 36. When I went in i was only dilated to a 2 with no contractions. We waited some time and still no progress was happening, I ended up having pitocin. I labored for 15-16 hours (pushed for 45 minutes). My doctor at some point started saying my son was stressed and if he didn’t come soon we would have to do a c-section. Every time I contracted my sons heart rate would drop. Thank goodness I dilated from a 7-8 to a 10 quickly and I had him epidural free! I am now 6 years later due with rainbow baby boy #2 and plan on having another natural labor but feeling nervous with how it went with my son, especially during this pandemic. Trying to move my mind into a positive state and give myself some knowledge so I can voice more things I wish I had before.

@ebonydavenport5037 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel, I feel like you’ve been my virtual doula during the pandemic lol. Love your content. Thanks for helping make me feel comfortable and confident going into birth (currently 36W6D).

@gabriellefaith7202 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 37 weeks today and Your videos are helping ease my fears

@georgie.rebecca 4 жыл бұрын

The balloon demonstration was helpful, but it made me so tense. I kept waiting for the balloon to pop😬 Overall very informative video ❤️❤️

@oatmealbrownie09 2 жыл бұрын

This is great information. The effacement demonstration was really helpful. I was having trouble visualizing what was happening.

@auroraliu2541 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I LOVE all Bridget's videos! She makes these valuable knowledge so easy to digest! I feel empowered, thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@boobiebutt884 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is my 4th baby and I didn't know about most of this information! So thank you 😊 you are giving mothers the information they need to really understand the process of Birth.

@phoebecortes5280 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Im on my 6mos and feeling anxious and excited. I found all your videos extremely helpful especially for first time moms. God bless you heart.

@sonesthajonck6430 4 жыл бұрын

36 weeks. This is so educational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@jackiesinger9932 4 жыл бұрын

I am so so glad I found your channel a couple months ago! Your videos are so informative and reassuring, and your voice is so calming to listen to. I've been binge watching your videos and have even watched a few multiple times lol. I'm 31 weeks today with baby #3 and I'm more nervous this time than I was with either of my other births 😬. I wish you were in my area because I would love to have you for a Doula, but unfortunately, we are on opposite sides of the United States lol, I'm in Florida. Thanks again for making such great content, can't wait for more videos!

@mariahkristinerealtor 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos make me feel sooo much better & actually excited about birth, thank you so much for sharing 😍

@autumnmoon6536 4 жыл бұрын

This made me feel so much better 💜 At my 38 week 5 day appointment, I was still only 1cm dilated but my cervix is in an anterior position, I’m 75% effaced and baby is between a -2 and -1 station. Hopefully labor starts soon! Can’t wait to meet our little one 🤰Thank you for this!

@divinelov3777 4 жыл бұрын

I’m due with my second early March, having a home birth so these videos are amazing for me right now

@wendyhughes2234 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this vital information! I had cesareans with my two sons- (turning 15 years old and 11 years old, respectively). It turned out that my son, Gregory- came two weeks earlier than the professionals thought. On the day before Gregory was born, I had a visit with my dr. She put me on a fetal monitor and made a comment that I was having Braxton hicks contractions. When we got home I did start to feel that more. By about 1:00 am it looked as though my water was trying to break. But his head blocked the opening so that it stopped any more leakage. I didn't feel equipped (psychologically ready/psyched up to go through regular labor. I had two brain surgeries when I was 17 years old, so my original OBGYN didn't think it would be safe to go through regular labor. But this time I would really like to have a water birth. And- quite frankly- I don't trust the mainstream health system with a certain thing that they are pushing on people- even/especially the most vulnerable. Thank you for this video.

@MrLorenzoe 4 жыл бұрын

About to take NCLEX and end up here! Thanks for the explanations it really helps.

@nat4465 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’m trying to keep calm about my progression, I’m only 39 weeks but I don’t want to stress about dilation. I have been having irregular cramping (or contractions) losing mucous plug I think here and there but nothing strong yet which I was hoping for.. it calmed me down to know there are other ways my body is progressing. Let’s see how it goes, this is my fourth baby and each experience has been so different so it’s hard to tell but I trust God that all will be just fine. 😊

@faryalsaleem4662 2 жыл бұрын

Much much much love bridget. If it hadn't been your videos I would've collapsed and given up during labor All I remembered were your breathing techniques and tips. They made it so easy for me to go on without medication. God bless you. I had my baby girl 2 days back. She's healthy and am doing good💕 am a first time mom and my labor starting from 1 cm dilation till birth was shortened to 6 to 7 hours in total with your informative videos that I followed during pregnancy especially the exercises during pregnancy and active labor. Good luck with everything 😍🥰

@subha9333 2 жыл бұрын

Your content has so much clarity...we are grateful for all the info you share with us 🇺🇸🙏

@ravenmill1784 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you Bridget! First time mom during this COVID madness is so stressful you have been immensely helpful and made me confident in my body to be able to stay somewhat calm in my 9th month of pregnancy. Thank you so much!!!! 💞💕💗

@minitac6236 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Make sure you look at her breathing techniques video,which will come in handy whn having contractions. If possible labor at home to spend less time in hospital. You got this!

@winglesswanderer9667 4 жыл бұрын

I feel so thankful that I found your channel, Bridget❤ Just watching your videos bring so much of calmness and reduce my stress. I'm almost 37 weeks and was anxious because of the pandemic but now, I'm quite confident thanks to you!! God bless you😇😇 Will recommend your channel to anyone and everyone who is pregnant that I know😁

@adymolina8831 3 жыл бұрын

I am day 4 over my due date. I've been watching every video I can in the mean time since the pandemic has prevented us from attending birthing classes. I know there's no such thing as a "late" baby and he will come when he is ready but I'm just ready to hold my little one. I've been walking like crazy and using my birthing ball as much as possible. Thank you for this explanation. It's helping me understand why he might need more time. You are the best.

@reneahale1192 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information! This makes me feel less discouraged about taking so long to dialate

@hannahbentson9374 4 жыл бұрын

This was SO encouraging!

@Angel_art-entertainment Жыл бұрын

You’re awesome!! Expecting my 7th baby and I’ve learned so much from you 🥰 God bless you

@JddB229 4 жыл бұрын

Bouncing on my birth ball watching this and had to stop while watching her push on the balloon. I thought for sure it was going to POP! haha

@143CHANTAL 4 жыл бұрын

So informative. Thank you!

@revoltangel 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a really cool demo with the balloon !!!

@Wellkept87 4 жыл бұрын

This was encouraging, thank you!

@shannonfreeman4753 4 жыл бұрын

.........I no longer can focus on the video, she said chocolate chip banana bread. Now my 24 week pregnant butt wants it 🤣

@lyss222 2 жыл бұрын

When my water broke a d I arrived at the hospital I was 4cm and 50% effaced. I had irregular contractions and my doctor assured me I was in the latent stage of labor and they would eventually pick up. After about 6 hours the contractions started getting a good deal stronger. They checked me again and my doctor said "OK I don't want you to be disappointed but you're still 4cm. But you're almost fully effaced and your cervix has moved forward." I was like "yay that's progress!" Gotta thin out before it can really open! It took about 4 hours to go from that point to pushing baby out!

@TheLiftedLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this! 💕

@iamnazmakhatun2898 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ this will be easy to visualise now during my visualisation meditation ❤️❤️

@rachaelepperson5537 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about feeling the urge to push before being fully dilated and what to do? I hemorrhaged with my first and want to do a better job with my second. Thank you for your awesome videos!!

@helenefollesdal479 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautifully explained - thank you so much!

@rjmariano4925 3 жыл бұрын

I just had my baby July 3rd 2021 and I was watching your videos since my 2nd trimester and literally your videos helped me go through a normal vaginal delivery💖🙏🏽

@flowergirl3728 Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell more! How easy/difficult it was? Im due in a few months and first time for me. I really realllyyy want a natural vaginal birth. Pls share!

@Sarah-rd9wn 2 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful! Such good information and positivity

@casey848 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I am 38 weeks along and have an irritable uterus. It feels like I am always in labor when I am not. I keep hoping they are true labor contractions but this video made me realize maybe everything is not in line yet and it is okay to wait. Thank you!!

@user-hs6rj8lk2n Жыл бұрын

Same happening to me at 37 weeks

@lekshmisnair6417 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there..... Please make a video about constipation during pregnancy and after delivery.

@minatimohanty7153 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for enlighting and empowering me with all these knowledge and information.Love from India

@naveena711 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. So encouraging❤️❤️❤️

@allaboutitvlogs2782 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this informative video. This is going to be my 3rd baby and as much as I thought I knew what all the nurses were talking about, I really had no idea. Your visual with the balloon made so much sense!

@amiefowler Жыл бұрын

Currently in the beginning of labor and this was sooooo helpful 🙏🙏❤️❤️

@sabrinaberryman2948 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I should pay you, I have learned everything from your channel and have no need for a doula 😂 thank you

@adriannegonzalez3277 2 жыл бұрын

If you watch her videos all the way through and don’t skip ads you are paying her basically 😂

@vailismyname 2 жыл бұрын

Touche

@alnicolex 3 жыл бұрын

I am SO THANKFUL for your videos. My OBGYN hardly explains anything or tells me many measurements, even with me being at 39 weeks. I am not dilated, but my cervix has softened. All she told me was “Well, if he isn’t here by then, you’ll come in Monday at 6am to be induced.” And then just moved on to her next patient. So frustrating!!

@fantasyfan8788 2 жыл бұрын

Line

@fantasyfan8788 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand? Why are you being induced without any medical reason. 39 weeks is still quite early, 38 weeks till 42 weeks is considered normal full term births. Inductions are extra painful and can lead to epidurals and c-sections. No one know what triggers labour but one theory is that it is by hormones secreted by the babies matured lungs. Early inductions can lead to asthma and lung problems down the line. Is it an American thing. Its seems like a money making scheme by health providers.

@vailismyname 2 жыл бұрын

Ding ding ding. You are bang on the money.

@Canadianlove 2 жыл бұрын

It’s sad how they don’t care n push C-section on pregnant moms faces

@Lukeonkeys 2 жыл бұрын

your channel hits my youtube timeline. me and my wife is very nervous because we are in our 39 weeks and still her cervix is closed until i saw your video, this video. you explained very well. with the balloon thingy we are very encouraged by this vid.. thank you so much. new sub here.

@Lukeonkeys 2 жыл бұрын

im from the Philippines sorry for my grammar hehehe..

@micateasdale8776 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video i didn't really know about any of this 😱 (I'm 39+5) I feel like this was extremely important for me to know!

@hannahmoore8359 4 жыл бұрын

I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant and have been dilated at 2 cm since 36 weeks. I had a natural delivery with my son, but have been nervous for some reason with baby #2. I don’t know why because honestly it was everything I hoped it would be with my son. I guess I’m scared I won’t be so lucky this time! But, your videos are so helpful in calming me and reminding me that I can do this again.

@jackiesinger9932 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck mama!! I had a natural birth with my son too, not by choice, I got to the hospital at 7cm dilated and 100% effaced and had him within an hour of arriving at the hospital so it was super quick. My daughter, I had her within 3.5hrs of arriving at the hospital but I was only 4cm and 60% effaced when I got there. My doctor talked me into getting an epidural so I did, but I had her about 30 min after it was placed and it didn't even work. The only thing it numbed was my left butt cheek and the back of my left leg so I felt everything and I was so upset that I listened to the Dr because I STILL have pain in the epidural spot 3.5yrs later (the nurses didn't tell the anesthesiologist I have scoliosis so he got it halfway in and had to take it out and redo it) and the damn thing didn't even work :(. I'm 31 weeks today with baby #3 and I'm really hoping for a birth like my 1st and not like my 2nd. Good luck and wishing you a safe and quick delivery with a happy, healthy mom and baby 💜

@bethmiller9938 2 жыл бұрын

Love your teaching method.I can tell your passionate about what you do

@francescange-xq6nq Жыл бұрын

I wish I would have seen this for my first baby!! The first time my water broke first, then after 24 hours they had to induce. I remember crying my eyes out when after several hours in, after more than one painful pelvic exam because my cervix was still high and posterior, (not to mention I was desperately hungry) they told me I had only dilated from 1 to 1.5 cm 😅😅 if I had known my progress wasn’t hinging on how much I was dilated I may have had a less distressing time 😅 and this is very encouraging now for my third, with whom I hope I can start labor at home! Thank you for all the great info!!

@rainbowdolly 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE your videos!

@RonryAsAlways Жыл бұрын

Extremely informative. I wish I knew this for my first birth.

@jenalyn535 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Very informative😉

@caramelcrystal81 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration.

@user-vc3ye8ht8k 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bridget. I found your channel at week 5 and am only on 15th week so it‘s still more than a half way to go but your videos have been such encouragement and empowerment to this wonderful journey.

@sashabythesea9149 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos 🙏💖

@joshuaheart8908 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Dad watching this ❤️🙌🏾💯

@carinaoakshott274 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 36+2 now and I have a membrane sweep next Tuesday 37+3 so will be asking all these question then to see how favourable I am as I’m being induced on the 16th December due to severe pelvic girdle pain but I can already feel my body making lots of changes at this point which is nice and promising 😊 so I just want to say thank you I’m also loving your meditation videos to just recenter my emotions and feeling and connect with my baby x

@83prettyblack 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen the balloon demo about effacement but this was super informative,especially about the Cardinal Movements.Thank you.Love your channel.

@BridgetTeyler 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! How far along are you?

@chialara5302 4 жыл бұрын

How good is that balloon demo!! Love it thank you x

@jessicarae1924 2 жыл бұрын

My cervix was up and behind my babies head for 40+ weeks and through quiet a few hours of back labor, it lowered and opened up all the way within 5 hours and baby popped out shortly after.

@user-qb8sn5si7v 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@LadyElfTari Жыл бұрын

39+4 weeks, one day past my "official" due date and definitely feeling anxious and frustrated about not starting. Was 3.5 cm at last Monday's appointment and I think I lost the last of my mucus plug + the bloody show yesterday but no labor yet aside from the sporadic contraction here and there. Some cramping. I'm really hoping to be done soon but I know I can't push things. Luckily my obgyn has been pretty hands off and isn't going to induce me if I don't have to be induced. But it's hard not to be ansty. Thanks for the clear and detailed information.

@DaughterofKings22 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos.

@ashleyalvarez3938 3 жыл бұрын

So much good information and so well taught! Thank you!

@patraog335 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, now I got it.

@SageIsabella Жыл бұрын

I feel so disappointed by the healthcare system and birthing mothers. Each one of my pregnancies I was not given the time or opportunity to even TRY to deliver my babies. My last pregnancy, my daughter wanted to go transverse (sideways) and it was at that point that the doctor said “C-Section!!” I was in so much pain I just went with it. But I was so disappointed that they didn’t try to encourage me to keep going. They went immediately to the most convenient for them. And I let them do it!! This time, I want to make sure I have every opportunity to really try to birth my baby the way my body was designed to do. No more c-sections! Please wish me luck 💕😎

@jasminlatifa5516 4 жыл бұрын

The only line I liked is : you got your little baby, my goodness, i want to be brave and not freak out

@nancyfonsecamartinez4684 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I delivered my first baby 2.5 years ago that sadly ended in a cesarean due to no progress. I dialed to 10cm and pushed for 4 hours and baby was not crowning. I am now pregnant with my second baby and I was looking forward to trying a vaginal delivery again but doctors is discouraging me from it saying I have a small pelvis. Any advice? I would really like to try again since my recovery for the c-section was a nightmare.

@anarchist_parable 4 жыл бұрын

Squeezing that balloon gave me so much anxiety

@naurozejaved3415 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@agnieszkamravinec8514 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@revoltangel 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I was tensing up worried it would pop

@micateasdale8776 3 жыл бұрын

Same 😭

@roxiecotton11 Жыл бұрын

Last appointment I was 1cm dilated at 36w hopefully I can get there on time! She said I was about 50-70% effaced.

@alyupde9337 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m three out of four! All but dilation. Hopefully this will be over soon! -39 weeks with irregular contractions for weeks

@tesawhitson2829 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have helped motivate and encourage me so much! This is my first baby. Due in 11wks and im going to try a natural unmediated birth 🖤 thank youu!

@layladelacruz2797 3 жыл бұрын

very positive. 😊

@sudiptabiswas5992 3 ай бұрын

very informative, thank you :)

@gabriellefaith7202 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos

@EvakarenMuriithi 3 жыл бұрын

This is perfect💛💛🇰🇪🇰🇪

@mobeenrehman3868 4 жыл бұрын

Watching while laboring

@jessicaecheverria-ramos7830 4 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this right now. I'm getting induced today Dec 2 at 8 pm.. oh boy..

@elcapitanmorgan556 4 жыл бұрын

Jessica Echeverria-Ramos why are they inducing you ?

@ahnafahmad8637 4 жыл бұрын

Today is dec 2👀

@juleselaine9968 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!!!! Happy healthy baby!!!! My baby comes May 2020.... I can’t wait 😍❤️

@mominahabib204 4 жыл бұрын

May God bless you

@BridgetTeyler 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck, Mama! You're going to meet your baby so soon- trust the process 💕

@melissaochoa5057 4 жыл бұрын

Due date is tomorrow, so 39 weeks and 6 days today! So I am very happy to see this video because I feel like these last two weeks are never ending, and may need to be induced if he doesn’t want to come on his!

@BridgetTeyler 4 жыл бұрын

The last few weeks can feel like forever but know that your patience is giving your baby the time they need to do that last bit of crucial development before being ready to face the world!

@melissaochoa5057 4 жыл бұрын

Bridget Teyler had to come back because the second after I typed this comment my water broke! Still needed pitocin, could not dilate past 9 cm and ended up needing a c-section after 18 hours of hard labor :( Appreciate your videos!

@lashandaallenredmon2109 2 жыл бұрын

37+ 3 here. & I’m just tired. So ready to meet my baby girl.

@TheGiralia 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos and all the information you give with a simple way and explaining every detail is really empowering . but I have a question ; Can I try a TOLAC if i had a c-section 23 months apart and had an atrial flutter in this pregnancy that was treated by electric shock when i was 30 weeks pregnant now I’m 33 weeks and I have been planning through my whole pregnancy to have a VBAC? .. hope you help me soon .. love you 💜💜

@lizetteaguirre5863 4 жыл бұрын

I just had an appointment and my doctor checked me to see how far I was dilated . I’m 38 weeks and I am not dilated at all . He made me feel very discouraged and said that I wasn’t working hard enough to dilate. I walk about 20-30 minutes almost every day and do exercises as often as I can but it doesn’t seem to have done much .

@Medaya14 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry someone had to make you feel this way, especially before you were going to need all the strength and confidence you can get - to get through labor and delivery when the time did come. Unfortunately though, in my time spent looking into labor and delivery there really is little you can actually do to get the baby in the "correct position" or here any quicker. In a literal sense, there is nothing you can do to 100% facilitate your body to go into labor on your own, and even methods like inductions in the hospital are not even 100% guaranteed to work. And actually it is fairly common for that to take place, along with even epidurals to not work. The body is such a fascinating thing, and your body and the baby are going to do as they need and want. Actually I've learned that it's the baby that will actually trigger your body to go into labor by releasing a hormone that encourages the entire process along. So even with that in mind alone, that should be enough to help get the point across that again - there's really nothing you could be doing wrong. In fact it is better for you to have been resting and not focused on trying to initiate labor, because the more you relax the more the baby relaxes and you have a higher chance of the baby and your body to be able to release that oxytocin and really be able to get labor started when those hormones hit. Interesting stuff! I just wish doctors were more transparent about the entire process and didnt put personal opinions or baseless information out there for mama's to worry about. At the end of the day we stress and worry about so much and it's not fair to add another thing to that plate. I hope your labor and delivery went well, and that you are enjoying your time with your little one!