My low-intervention labor & delivery experience

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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 → INTRO
00:02:42 → why birth stories are compelling & complex
00:04:21 → having a birth plan
00:07:08 → giving birth without a doula
00:08:20 → I didn't want an epidural
00:10:01 → pre-labor & the stages of labor
00:11:44 → braxton hicks & description of contractions
00:12:41 → dilation and effacement during pre-labor
00:14:15 → Mindful Birthing (book)
00:15:26 → a contraction is also an expansion
00:16:38 → about early labor
00:18:24 → down-regulating the nervous system during labor
00:20:32 → the unpredictability of labor & delivery
00:23:24 → we had packed bags and prepared
00:27:50 → THE BEGINNING OF THE ACTUAL STORY (going into labor)
00:29:52 → sounding
00:31:10 → throwing up during labor
00:31:59 → the body knows
00:33:02 → what do contractions feel like?
00:34:16 → water breaking at the beginning of labor
00:35:27 → labor = drugs & resting between contractions
00:37:43 → laboring at home
00:40:49 → calling the hospital when you're in labor
00:43:38 → we went to the hospital
00:44:19 → keeping my eyes closed the entire time
00:47:01 → checking in at the hospital
00:50:22 → getting the IV port put in
00:52:19 → we went to the labor & delivery room
00:54:16 → the transition phase of labor
00:55:29 → what actually happened during labor in the hospital
00:57:50 → what it's like to push during labor
00:59:56 → what happens with each push
01:06:00 → letting go of control
01:06:39 → pushing the baby out
01:09:38 → what happened next
01:13:58 → a very brief summary of my breastfeeding journey
01:17:24 → OUTRO
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@hovey17 18 күн бұрын

this is the only birth story that hasn’t scared me. acknowledging the challenges but calmly describing how you worked through them is so helpful

@itsbrimeeks 18 күн бұрын

Do I have kids? No. Am I even partnered enough to plan having kids? No. Did I watch all 1 hr and 18 mins of this? YES. A testament to your storytelling, Hannah. Maybe I’ll get there one day 😂 Very glad Felix arrived safely in the world and that you are here too!

@bregieirofernandes 18 күн бұрын

A baby is like a cat inside a water balloon lmao never change, Hannah

@gracenurse3365 Күн бұрын

*A kitten!*

@corriemcclain7960 19 күн бұрын

With my first, I ejected food all over the nurse who said I couldn't be in labor because I looked too calm. I kept trying to apologize but couldn't talk because the contractions were so close and I couldn't talk. The janitor told the nurses to just check me while they kept insisting I was fine. I was 9.5 dilated and gave birth 30 minutes later. So grateful to that janitor because I lived an hour from the hospital

@majesticbeast4830 18 күн бұрын

I love "It's earthy." We all need to get more in touch with our "earthiness".

@lnf4084 16 күн бұрын

the yoga ball popping in the heat right after you gave birth is wildly poetic to me in and of itself

@rosej9686 19 күн бұрын

The body ejecting the food - "Ain't nobody got time for this" - I literally laughed out loud! 😅

@courageandclutter 19 күн бұрын

That’s how I felt about “Giddy up” 😂

@AmeerahMuhammad 19 күн бұрын

I’m glad you decided to post it here. I love birth stories. Even as a woman who has decided not to have children I think it’s so important for birthing people to share their stories. Everyone’s experience matters and is important and can help others process their own experience and feelings around it.

@yayak6799 19 күн бұрын

Same. 🖤

@Mostlymatte 19 күн бұрын

Same here! Birthing stories were a contributing factor to me never wanting to experience pregnancy💀 I love to hear about them though!

@catharinecowan4514 16 күн бұрын

Same!! I wish for every woman who chooses to have a child to have all of the support and information possible, and other women sharing their personal diverse experiences is by far the best route. Thank you for sharing such a personal story so widely!!

@quartzidot4202 15 күн бұрын

Birthing stories are stupid. It feels like mothers are supposed to suffer. Born to suffer. You give birth, the baby ruins your body, and you are a slave to your children forever. I'm honestly scared because birth is a test of strength and weakness. You are not allowed to be weak in labor. I wish she could delete this disgusting fucking video.

@embellishmarin4647 15 күн бұрын

You articulated this perfectly. We are completely aligned.

@sueraikow4721 19 күн бұрын

I can’t even imagine the poetry that is coming from this experience.

@harperelder8301 19 күн бұрын

I am someone who cannot give birth to my own children--thank you for sharing your experience. I have found immense comfort in your generosity.

@sayokumasaka4637 19 күн бұрын

I almost started to cry when you were describing the experience of seeing and experiencing seeing your baby for the first time; being a parent is truly magical.

@giedre8921 18 күн бұрын

I planned a hypnobirth. Read a lot, watched tons of videos. I ended up getting a terrible virus a week or two before. I could barely breathe through my nose. My son pooped inside of me. I decided to speed up the labour with medication since I wasn't dilating at all. It was sunday night, my nurses were not nice.. All of my pain was in a back, I was begging for an epidural. And it was a god sent gift. Even if my room was freezing, the hospital offered no blankets, nurses were not nice, I was so high from painkillers I didn't care. I pushed for 40 min. All together it took 16 hours. I wish I could have had a nice birthing story, but it didn't go as planned and it was ok.

@jenavasexton1645 16 күн бұрын

Back labor can create traumatic levels of pain, especially for a first time birther. These stories can be so personal and painful. I hope you know that everything that happens is the right thing, even if it feels super bad in the moment or goes against what we expected or wanted. ❤

@heabooktubes 19 күн бұрын

When you’re in active labor, all of the normal sense of embarrassment goes straight out the window lol. I’m glad everything went as smoothly as it did for you.

@kimberlymiller7872 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, Hannah! Quick comment re epidurals (as a scientist and mom): women can still feel many of the sensations you describe with epidurals, and increasingly common are lighter epidurals where most sensations are felt but pain is dulled. No criticism intended, and congrats on your baby. ❤

@backyardbiologists7492 19 күн бұрын

Wanted to second this comment. Even with an epidural, it's still possible to push and feel the baby moving down the birth canal.

@rebelurthesun 19 күн бұрын

I do want to note for anyone who may consider an epidural because of this comment: please don't choose to have an epidural and plan on feeling anything, though. I labored with my son for 36 hours naturally and ended up having to get an epidural and emergency c-section. The epidural was injected into my spinal fluid, which was not the plan, and I lost all feeling from the neck down. All that to say, there is no guarantee you will feel anything with an epidural so don't plan on one if you want to feel the baby moving through the birth canal.

@Search4Cherise 19 күн бұрын

This is my experience! I had a lighter epidural. No pain, but i could feel the pushing & so i only had a barely first-degree tear! It was surprisingly easier than i thought it would be! ♡ Congratulations to you! & Shoutout to all the Moms! ♡

@kyleechristensen2217 19 күн бұрын

I was only able to have an epidural with my first of 5, and they made it so strong I was number for like 9 hours after giving birth and couldn’t feel a thing. In fact, I had to have a catheter put back in because I was so numb I couldn’t pee. I wish I had known to ask for a light one, it would’ve made me re-think about going au natural for number 2. I then had one emergency c-section under complete sedation at 27 weeks and 2 scheduled c-sections.

@kimberlymiller7872 19 күн бұрын

@@rebelurthesun Sensation and feeling vary quite a bit depending on the type of epidural or anesthesia administered and it’s no longer an either/or for many women. That said, you’re 100% correct that the guaranteed method for full sensation is no epidural! 😊

@Fluxcin 19 күн бұрын

I had a similar experience with closing my eyes and just being inside myself too! I didn't open my eyes for the last 3 hours of labor until baby arrived. The sensations were so overwhelming that I couldn't handle also processing visual information. It was just me, my body, and encouraging voices and instructions from the wonderful nurses and my husband.

@buzzi2k 18 күн бұрын

I love the 'messy' recounting of birth. Like birth itself. I felt like i needed to unearth and recoup the experience afterwards and needed to talk it through to process, understand and to remember. I have a short voice note that I shared with friends in my antenatal class shortly after my birth I was the first). It's raw and vulnerable, and positive. I cherish it.

@Britbabe53 18 күн бұрын

This is bar none, one of the most comprehensive and emotionally riveting birth stories I've ever had the pleasure to watch. It took me immediately back to 1971 and the birth of my first son, with all of the trepidation and wonder and sometimes sheer fear. Epidurals were had for me for son #1 and son #2 but when son #3 decided to make his appearance, the anesthesiologist was in a heart operation and the nurse basically asked me what I thought was more important, fair dues, baby comes naturally and much of my physical experience mirrored you own to a tea! When my youngest (daughter) was born in '87 so much had been gleaned and learned, the experience had definitely been honed. The body is an absolute wonder as you often featured. I believe the experience mostly outweighs the pain mostly. Thank you so much for sharing this with the rest of us. It was a joy to hear you and Joe's story. Your baby is absolutely beautiful and I know you've set yourself up for leaning into this experience, if you so decide, with gusto. Xo

@jengirl2 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. “Be prepared for anything and for nothing to go to plan” is exactly right. I experienced giving birth 6 months ago and it was nothing that I thought it would be but wonderful all the same. I labored at home not realizing I was in labor but all of a sudden it all happened so fast and had to hightail it to the ER and by the time they checked me I was 9 cm! Birth is a wild adventure!

@milikoshki 18 күн бұрын

I really appreciate your explanation of contractions- I had no idea how it actually works.

@rmmr1168 19 күн бұрын

This is the birth story every woman wants! I’m so thrilled for you, Joe and Felix. I had my first baby 11 months ago and my birth plan was identical to yours, down to having read the exact same mindful birthing book. But my baby was breech (we found out at 36 wks) and had to be a C-section at 37 wks. Complete whirlwind! Hopefully it will be my turn for my next birth.

@emmafoley8987 18 күн бұрын

As another person in the US, I feel comforted hearing a story of someone who is going to the one hospital available and keeps in mind that a C-section is a possible outcome. What Hannah said about both having many choices presented and many of them actually coming down to chance resonated.

@natalielloyd9200 19 күн бұрын

Oh my word the timing. SO glad you posted this, thank you! And, as someone who went through an abominable 7 years of infertility (I am now blessed to have have two beautiful boys) I absolutely adore and appreciate how gently you have approached the topic. ❤

@larkfly9273 19 күн бұрын

Hannah, I really feel strongly that you and Joe are exactly the kind of people who will make excellent parents. Thanks for uploading this, it has been the only thing I have ever seen that has made me feel more calm and at ease about ever having children.

@lindsaykar5477 19 күн бұрын

I am a new doula and can't wait to watch this. So very grateful to the parents who allow me to be with them during such an intimate time

@lindsaykar5477 19 күн бұрын

ok I have so much to say but I'm ecstatic that you had a positive birthing experience and I appreciate you sharing your story. I'll have to check out the book you recommended. Getting into and staying in a positive/safe headspace can really help your body to relax and more efficiently do the work it needs to birth baby - well done!

@HUMANNICO 19 күн бұрын

-Ok Daniel... MOOOOOOOOOOO 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🐄🐄🐄🐄 this was fascinating Hannah! Thank you for sharing ❤

@Michelle-js5kh 19 күн бұрын

I have also only heard horror stories until now, so when I heard your story on Patreon it was an entirely different perspective!

@Michelle-js5kh 19 күн бұрын

A Wrinkle in Time is such a powerful piece of metaphor over and over again. What a wonderful work!

@denisecoburn3763 18 күн бұрын

Hello Hannah. I am a 65 year old grandmother. I watched this video holding my one week old grandson. I just went through the labor and delivery miracle with my daughter and son in law. It was awesome! Our experience mimicked yours about 90%. She also had a much faster early labor than anticipated. She did opt for an epidural at about 9 cm because the intensity of the contractions surprised her and probably scared her too. She was not as prepared with a meditation practice as you were. I think she had a “walking epidural” because she could still move her legs and she could very much feel the pressure of the baby in the birth canal but it did reduce the pain. However, I do think it slowed down the process because she ended up pushing for a lot longer and she was getting verrry tired. Thank goodness we made it through and this beautiful baby came into the world! My daughter had a midwife deliver her baby and she was wonderful and very supportive. Listening to your birth story was like reliving the amazing experience we just went through….so many similarities! I have been watching your videos for a while now, even though I have never been “into makeup”. My favorite videos are ones where we get to hang out with you (and your wonderful friends). The writer/poet in you shines through and your honesty and vulnerability make us feel connected. What a strange thing it is that this medium can bring these feelings of connection. I especially love your closing mantra. Hug that baby for me. ❤

@YvonneRaphaelWriter 16 күн бұрын

Oh dear, the pain of breastfeeding. My skin…bleeding, raw, it was so difficult. And breast pumps weren’t what they are now. They often didn’t work. And those I tried didn’t, so my only options was to bear it. My nurse put me on to vitamin E oil. It was a life saver. It took down the pain between feedings, so I got relief, but there was nothing to do but wait until I got toughened enough so it didn’t hurt any more. Oddly, despite how difficult it was, I loved feeding him so much, I cried for weeks after going back to work. My husband called the nurse this time. He was worried. We learned that I could feed part time so long as I kept a schedule so my milk would be there at the right time. We were all happy to learn this. There’s so much more information available now. Not even the internet back then. My son was born in 1985. I’m so glad you had guides that helped you learn how to stay relaxed and what your body was doing. What a gift! And you all looked so beautiful together. Thank you for sharing!!

@ElizabethS-mm4xe 19 күн бұрын

Even though I know kids aren't going to be a part of my life story - there is still a lot of mystery surrounding birth and how it *really* is. You told your story beautifully. Thank you for sharing HLP.

@hadeelalghwairy 19 күн бұрын

I'm only 24 and this is the first time ever i hear a birth story as it's sth i wanna do in the future, but i'm really glad i listened to yours, it's so raw and beautiful. I really hope you, the baby and your husband to live a very happy long life ❤️🙏🏻

@amberp5207 18 күн бұрын

I’m a mother of 5. When I got into my hospital room, the nurse asked me, “What is your labor plan?” My response to her was, “The plan is that there is no plan.” All 5 of my labor & deliveries were all so different. #1-went into labor naturally, got epidural, pushed and ended up in a C-section. The day we were suppose to go home, my baby had to go to the NICU bc she spiked a fever. #2-was induced bc my first baby was so big. Anesthesiologist gave me an epidural an hour after I got checked into the hospital, instead of the woman he was suppose to give it to. Slowed my labor down for hours and then I had a VBAC. #3-was induced again but it went extremely fast. I had natural childbirth. Labor lasted only 3 hours from start to finish. The baby got stuck & the doctor had to use a suction & she pulled while I pushed. I thought I was dying. I had another VBAC. #4-I was induced and left in the room all by myself, except for my husband. Found out I couldn’t have an epidural. I was in labor for 12 hours and had natural childbirth. Nobody could find my doctor & in SC it is illegal for nurses to touch your baby during the delivery, unless it’s about to hit the floor. I had #4 w/no help or coaching & just had to focus & tell myself I’ve done this 3 times before. I had a VBAC & also hemorrhaged. #5- went to a normal ultrasound visit & got sent straight to Labor & Delivery bc my baby failed her movement test. Got an epidural. I had a VBAC & hemorrhaged. I never needed a blood transfusion w/#4 or #5. I got pregnant a 6th time and had a molar pregnancy and had to have an emergency hysterectomy. I had my first baby at 21 & my last baby at 41. Pregnancy & delivery has always been a rollercoaster ride with me. I had 3 babies around 39 weeks and 2 babies at 37 weeks. If I would have ever gone to 40 weeks, all of my 5 children would have been over 10 lbs. My smallest child was 8 lbs on the nose & I NEVER had gestational diabetes.

@DoinItForJohnny 19 күн бұрын

"to be in the grip of the knowledge of the body" is such a beautiful phrase. If i didn't already know you were a poet that would have told me.

@Andrea-tf1le 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for posting this. People need positive birth stories in the world and not just the trauma. The trauma is real and relevant and should be talked about without fear of repercussion. But, I think the trauma is what most women are afraid of and to hear positive stories of how well a birth can go, gives us actual hope. Because it's just as you said, you have hopes for how it can go but you never expect it to go that way. So there's a lack of actual hope. It's more like going into it with wishful thinking, not real hope or belief that the good is possible. There's such a lack of education around birth and how women's bodies work in general, let alone the birth process within the medical system. You did such an amazing job educating that I feel more people should have this available to them. I'm so glad you posted this.

@hayleilei9604 19 күн бұрын

Pausing 25 minutes in to say thank you for keeping me company while I nurse my baby to sleep. Feeling very emotional watching this, for myself and you and every birthing person that experiences this, and those that are longing for it, too ❤

@hellocaroh 19 күн бұрын

I am so happy you talk about this topic! But I can‘t watch it… my pregnancy and birth have been pretty bad. A video about how motherhood changed your wardrobe or didn‘t would be so helpful.

@beimkohlehydrat2455 18 күн бұрын

never wanted children myself but find all stories of the female experience thrilling. thank you for this.

@nursemallorey 19 күн бұрын

I’ve had two babies and each experience was so different, but I enjoyed both. The way you describe giving birth was perfect. I had an epidural with my first at age 18 because I had no idea what to expect, but I allowed myself to actually be present during the birth of my second (age 23) because I was not afraid. Truly amazing. Thanks for sharing!

@kaitlyntrugman6015 19 күн бұрын

I absolutely love birthing stories. Over an hour of this subject in your style and voice is going to be heavenly 😅 I'm so excited to watch this

@thejulietocean 19 күн бұрын

Watched it on Patreon first and watching again here now! ❤️ Birth stories are soooo important.

@candiceo8028 19 күн бұрын

💯 same! was so engrossed at the honesty & unique perspective on Patreon and cannot think how helpful this will be for a wider audience of people who are going to give birth themselves or even for seeking knowledge about this amazing act that we seem to know so little about as a society. Thanks for sharing HLP 💕

@vidatalab8301 19 күн бұрын

Like your patrons said, this is a very helpful story for people to hear. I get extremely anxious when it comes to the topic of birth, yet I am comforted listening to your story for the simple fact that it is an honest and thoughtful account of giving birth can be. Thank you for sharing ❤

@samanthafortuner4278 18 күн бұрын

This was a joy to listen to. You have an incredible gift-I have never been so engrossed in a story of this kind before, and truly felt as though I was there with you. I’m not a mother yet, but your insights about the design of the female body filled me with awe. I felt my fear of birth shrink ever so slightly, replaced by curiosity and wonder! Thank you 💛

@elskersten-vandijk7227 19 күн бұрын

Not watching this for personal reasons but can still leave a comment for the algorithm :)

@cambrimorris9544 19 күн бұрын

Recently finished reading Matresence by Lucy Jones and it's a must read! The journey into and through motherhood is often focused on the child, the mother's journey either under- or mis-represented. Thank you for sharing your story! Because of how motherhood is culturally constructed it can be such a delicate topic for any number of reasons. When anyone is willing to speak with such sensitivity and emotional and intellectual honesty, as you have built a reputation for doing, it's a gift to us all ❤️

@caitlinutt6254 19 күн бұрын

Yes! I second this!

@nacnayaj 19 күн бұрын

I am 39 weeks pregnant and appreciate you sharing your experience with mine coming up so soon ❤️

@rebeccafriesen417 19 күн бұрын

Hannah I'm only partway into this video, but I want to say, you are handling this topic beautifully! I love how you made room for all types of experiences, perspectives. You always do that so well. It is an incredible humility and also skill you possess. And acknowledge that preparation is key but you never have full control of what will happen. It is especially important in the motherhood space--we can so quickly jump to judgement. . How you describe down-regulating the nervous system is amazing! In my pregnancy class it was framed as COPING! The interventions are tools to help you cope and are on a gradient from least medical (eg. positioning, tub, breathing) to most medical (eg. epidural, vacuum, c-section, etc). We were encouraged to think about the nonmedical/comfort tools we wanted to utilize and prioritize them, and then of course you never know what will happen exactly, but a model of least intervention was suggested. And all mothers were supported, as they should be.

@derrickjenniferwatkins1394 18 күн бұрын

This was such a wonderful and inspiring story. I had 3 babies without the aid of pain meds. I'm a farm wife and understand the importance of realizing what your body is doing and that it's natural and designed to do it. Information drives out fear and this video was very informative 💕

@sarahlandrum940 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for posting! I love birth stories. Not sure if it’s normal, but I had an epidural and the absolute primal urge to push was UNREAL. I looked at the nurses and was like “can I? Becuase my body says IT’S TIME”

@whiskersBOOSTER2 19 күн бұрын

Yes, me too. Our body knows what to do!❤

@mutahmarriagecounselor2272 18 күн бұрын

Not all bodies. I had no urge and to this day still have no clue what pushing is or how to do it.

@stellacollins3114 18 күн бұрын

Love a birth story, my labours went very differently to how I expected too. I’m in uk and it’s interesting how different it works, we have a midwife and only see a Dr if there is a problem, the midwife stays with you ,delivers baby and sorts you out after (stitches etc) even making you toast and tea.

@nancyp1092 19 күн бұрын

Love and appreciate this. I adopted my children but I love to hear birthing stories, from friends, and the thing that strikes me is how different they all are in the details. I'm sure this will be helpful for many. You're so good at explaining things.

@rosieburrows3410 18 күн бұрын

As a middle-aged woman with no experience whatsoever with childbirth, I still loved this video. I was blown-away by and learnt so much from your experience with mindfulness and your extraordinary (compared to me at least) commitment to staying completely focused and within yourself! Thank you for posting, Hannah xx

@antsyclara 16 күн бұрын

You're so ducking cool. Thank you for sharing your story and for being so kind to your audience in how you do so. I so want to understand what it's like to do so both as an experience and as a physical thing the body does.

@annamarial2960 19 күн бұрын

I love hearing these stories. I gave birth 6y and a half ago and my younger sister is now pregnant. I love how every person approaches it differently...she's so organised, reads all the books, already knows who's going to help her bring this life to earth - and she's still her first trimester. I don't know why but my pregnancy gave my over controlling self a chill pill - I was like yeah, he'll come..😂 I was wondering whether you'd post yours someday, as I know and respect fully your decision to keep things private. But this is very meaningful to us all I think - your trust in our respect for you and your family. Thanks for sharing hannah ❤

@krolessa1 18 күн бұрын

Why I cried in the end is mystery. What beautiful birth story ❤

@kate98765 17 күн бұрын

So wild that Felix will have this detailed video to watch if he wants to, what a time that we live in (while the experience is a a fresh as it ever will be). Thank you for sharing! Very interesting story ❤

@goodenoughaccompanis 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your birth story with the general KZfaq audience-I always appreciate the way you communicate so sincerely, and there is true beauty in your essence that shines through your sharing of your labor and Felix’s delivery. ❤

@kimisilv 17 күн бұрын

“In the grip of the knowledge of the body” HLP You always drop gems! I work in L&D and cherish hearing mothers share their magnificent experiences.

@quintecence 17 күн бұрын

I don't ever plan on having kids but I will definitely recommend this video and those books to any of my friends who plan to. This video is pure excellence, and has some truly funny moments. The way you told your experience was impeccable and the disclaimer at the beginning was not needed.

@michaundsolala 19 күн бұрын

I'm childfree by choice and still watching. Thank you for this very personal insights. ❤

@Pangaea83 16 күн бұрын

I’m done after 2 babies but thank you for sharing. The story was riveting and the gratitude of a successful birth giving way to the whole painful nursing period left me with the desire to help other new mothers especially those in conflict areas. I will donate. Thank you. Your husband is a gem, you’re doing great, and baby is beautiful.

@menacing_suburb 17 күн бұрын

Hannah, thank you for sharing this. I gave birth to my first child four weeks ago and am still working to process my own unmedicated, low-intervention labor and birth experience. It was long and challenging, and recovery has been arduous, but I don’t regret a thing. This video has helped me reflect back with pride and gratitude on what it took to bring my daughter into the world. Sincerest thanks! 🙏

@Life_After_ 17 күн бұрын

Thank you. Your story is so helpful to those of us afraid to welcome children into the world. Hearing about your process and how you guided yourself through it - amazing.

@joalenko 17 күн бұрын

I personally won't plan on ever being pregnant, but this was so fascinating anyway, especially everything about how the human body was designed to do this, it's kind of crazy! I know people who have given birth but I never dared to ask nitty gritty questions about it, so your story has sated a lot of my curiosity too! Thank you for sharing your experience with us, I'm wishing nothing but happiness for you, Felix, and Joe 🤍

@Ainulindale22 18 күн бұрын

That is the most insightful description of birth I've come across. I'm so happy for you and your family! It honestly made me cry to hear you describe your bond with Joe and Felix, so special.

@missvinnet5507 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story. There was something so moving about the way you described your connection to your body. It really left an impact on me. I feel so grateful to you Hannah.

@bregieirofernandes 18 күн бұрын

I LOVE your birth plan. So firm yet respectful

@allysonswonderland 19 күн бұрын

am sitting here & sobbing because i loved this video so much !!!! i am over the moon that you & joe are so happy !!!! thank you for sharing this video on youtube !!!

@melliedavis2193 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Hannah! What a privilege to hear your birth story! I was completely engrossed, and cried at the when Felix was born part. That just IS such a sacred moment.

@annemiebernaert1838 18 күн бұрын

Hannah, thank you so much for sharing this. I can't express how fascinating and touching it was to listen to you talk about this absolute miracle that a women's body is capable of. Not sure if I'll ever have this experience, but I'm very emotional just hearing about it in such detail.

@susannedk2558 18 күн бұрын

Amazing! Simply amazing... Every woman should listen to your story. I have two children and 2 grand children and you are telling me stuff I didnt know in such a beautiful way! From the bottum of my hearth Thank You

@cassandraperry9050 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. My first was traumatic and did not go to my low intervention plan. Now that I’m expecting my second, the fear from my first still comes up. The way you explained your experience with pushing and in between contraction is what I needed to hear to feel inspired, instead of afraid. Thank you for sharing.

@BRATTERSTEIN 19 күн бұрын

I’m glad you uploaded this. I am sobbing a little. I’m just happy you got the birth experience you wanted.

@Fluxcin 19 күн бұрын

"Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful" is such a LIE!! It got better for me after 3 weeks but man, those first 3 weeks were so tough. My baby arrived 8 days early so my milk didn't come in a for a while and I was triple feeding while getting zero sleep. All round the clock the pumping and bottling and washing and latching led to many tears. I'm so glad I was able to get to the point now where I'm exclusively breast feeding.

@hellapainyo 17 күн бұрын

Your story is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Childbirth is truly the most commonplace miracle and it’s amazing that primal instincts are able to take care of us when we’re able to get out of our mind and be in our bodies.

@user-vs2ni7cd6f 18 күн бұрын

I acknowledge big part of it is luck as you’ve said, but preparing for the labor in the same manor you did, educating myself, having clear understanding about my options were the best thing I did for myself and my to kids. I have two different stories, one with epidural, one without, both ended up with complications for me after but both 100% magical and powerful experiences.

@TheChibimuffin 15 күн бұрын

My child is now 9 and I relived her birth as you told your story. Not the same turn of events as yours yet you brought me back to those times.

@szvetlana1000 Күн бұрын

This brought tear to my eyes. Such a beautiful story and I’m so happy for your experience. You are incredible❤ I’m 39 and had my third (and last) baby right around the time you had Felix. What your story made me realise about my birth experiences is that I was not trusting the wisdom of my own body and was full of fear in the whole process. All 3 times! I’ll be pondering about this and try to learn something new about myself. I wish I heard your experience before I gave births but so happy you made this story available on KZfaq for other momma-to-bes. ❤

@commonpoppy 16 күн бұрын

What a beautiful story, Hannah. Thank you so much for sharing. As someone who hasn’t had a baby it means a lot to hear a birth story that is not terrifying. So happy for you ❤

@YvonneRaphaelWriter 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I love hearing birth stories. It’s lovely to listen to and wonderful reminders of my own story. A blessing… Your description of your meditative experience while at the hospital reminded me so much of something a spiritual teacher recently said, that there’s a state we can reach that’s like sleep, but not. A place of surrender, but also alertness in which the spirit of guidance, or at least the object of the meditative state is open to. Something magical happens in this state. Her descriptions were so vivid. I have reached this state at times in my practice. It’s always profound. I’m glad you were able to share this with your baby. What a beautiful blessing!

@TheTopNote 17 күн бұрын

As someone who never has, and never will, experience birthing a baby - I find this entirely fascinating and enthralling to listen to. Thank you for sharing!

@buzzi2k 18 күн бұрын

I just want to sympathize and agree with the pain of a hard breastfeeding journey as compared to labour. You did incredibly to get through that.

@tatumantoinette 19 күн бұрын

hannah, thank you for sharing this incredible story. there’s so much wisdom here that transcends birth, and things i’ll be remembering as i go about my not-currently-pregnant life! you are amazing 💖💞💗💞💖

@christineg6123 19 күн бұрын

As someone that will probably never experience this I find it interesting!

@jillbravo5252 19 күн бұрын

🤎 Edit: Hannah, you are such a sweetheart. I LOVED listening to this. Thanks for posting it. Again, congrats to you and your little family 💛

@Cwagify 18 күн бұрын

I watched this once on Patreon and again here. You are such an incredible storyteller.

@somacarr7528 19 күн бұрын

So great to hear a positive experience at a hospital. I had both my girls at home in the 80’s. I was lucky to have had that experience!

@CheekSoup 18 күн бұрын

I was an 80s hospital baby, but my mom had my two younger sisters at home in the 90s! When it was still not legal in our state. 😂 While home birth wasn’t for me, knowledge of her experience definitely helped pave the way for me to see birth in general as an achievable thing. Not all hospitals are great places to give birth, but I think the tides have been slowly turning over the last 15 years or so.

@alliasn3384 19 күн бұрын

I watched this on Patreon a while back but now I’m expecting and I’m glad to be watching it again in this new context! I really love hearing your experience and approach to motherhood and although I will be having a high intervention birth, I gain so much from hearing about your mindset ❤

@meepmoopmeep1 19 күн бұрын

Wow! This was amazing! Thank you for sharing your story. I learned so much that I had never heard before. The human body is miraculous. Currently trying to get pregnant for the first time!

@aemmathis 19 күн бұрын

What timing!!!! I’m due in three days. Want low intervention but also scheduled an induction just in case bc I go back and forth every day. So grateful to hear your story.

@Rapunzelgr 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for posting this video! I am 34 weeks pregnant and wish I had found Mindful Birthing sooner. I downloaded it the moment I saw the video and am already on chapter 6!

@BethInABox15 16 күн бұрын

I've always been borderline excited for pregnancy and childbirth because of the curiosity, you've just made me so happy. My curiosity has reached its peak 😅I just turned 30 so naturally my body is telling me to think about this every day now. Can't wait for it to be my turn to suffer through it✌

@maliabella 15 күн бұрын

This story was riveting. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤

@GoldenTherapeuticStyling 18 күн бұрын

This was amazing. What a gift you gave us. I relived my own birthing story along side your telling. The thing that you didn't mention was the placenta, and of course I am curious because that was the "dark" part for me; no final contraction and I was at home. You have made me realize that someone starting a channel of different women's birth stories would be an incredible resource and intimate opening of this magical world. As always, you are so beautiful and eloquent, and your contribution to existence is radiant. I hope you are more in love with your gorgeous violin hips than ever, and that you are awed by your own power and innate wisdom.

@goldengrace2833 18 күн бұрын

I thought about her beautiful violin hips, too!

@SnacksNapsCats 18 күн бұрын

I can’t even begin to describe how polar opposite my experience was, but I can describe how happy I am for you ❤ This was extremely poignant and powerful and I am grateful you allowed us to share in this experience.

@jileanong2842 18 күн бұрын

This was such an informative video and loved how you explained the birth process in a simple to understand way and especially what was helpful for you.

@stormkive4356 17 күн бұрын

the visual of u mooing on the waiting room furniture absolutely made me laugh out loud. im 24 and not planning to get pregnant ever so i wouldnt say im watching for personal use lol but its still interesting to me and ur narration specifically is so engaging and entertaining. anddd i finished! thank u so much for sharing

@aslandn8937 18 күн бұрын

I could listen to you tell any story, but I especially love birth stories so thank you for sharing yours! I totally agree there's not enough positive discourse about birth out there. negative experiences are of course totally valid and should be shared with the purpose of calling out birth care that is lacking, as well as informing people how to advocate for themselves, but there's only so far those horror stories can go. There's GOT to be positive, encouraging stories too. If you rely on media and your mom's friends who overshare their horror stories just to scare you, of course you're going to bring that apprehension to your birth experience. Information is the perfect antidote to fear. You worded it perfectly about how there's so many ways it can go, so you just have to be an informed as possible about those different paths, choose your preferences in each scenario, and then let go of your expectations. I'm so happy for you! Can't wait for more baby/parenting content on patron!!

@catherinelynnfraser2001 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing, Hannah. It was very kind and generous of you.

@courageandclutter 19 күн бұрын

Amazing how similar our birth stories are! I had my baby in February 2023 and nearly every part you described was how it went for me too. In my video on my account I talked about how wild it was to go through it all so fast too, but the only change was I did get an epidural (which was a journey too). Yet my epidural hadn’t fully kicked in so I felt it more than I should have. Birth is absolutely WILD.