Victoria Carter 💯 I had the worst nurses for birthing my kids! They were not on my team and they did not listen to me or my husband

Victoria Carter I agree! I don’t have kids but I hope and pray I get one like her when I do!

Omg yes

i was just thinking that!!

Prettier!

Was literally thinking this the whole time.

Definitely she's so pretty xx

😂😂

Same

Me too, god this is scary stuff

Same same 🤣🤣

I'm 15weeks+4 🙋‍♀️ I found Nurse Zabe because i watch "Mama Doctor Jones" 😄 shes an OBGYN. Only recently been subscribed here ^_^ really helpful tips though! Even though I'm in the UK 😅

YES YES YES!

The definition of natural is not made or caused by mankind. An Epidural is mad made, so by definition it's not natural. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it. I don't know why people get offended by being linguistically correct.

@@jacquelinehadid8043 couldn't agree more!

@@jacquelinehadid8043 Totaly disagree. Epidural is just a pain relieving technique. Both ways baby gets out through vagina, which is natural.

In my opinion if it comes out your vagina it’s natural

Emily same experience! 3 times

Love that! Do you think it was the dose/placement that made it a good experience? The timing? (Like how dilated you were when you received the epi?) Do you have any extra details you can give?

Same! Was walking soon as it wore off within an hour. Didn't even feel the lidocaine

My epidural didn't fully work, hated I couldn't move around. Going to try next time without one.

Uff! Your comment gave me relief!

Rose Borelli This is me 😂😂😂

Mee too

I've been interested in a pool birth or giving birth in a large bean bag. A bed just doesn't seem like a comfortable position. I want to be mostly facing down as much as I can! Let gravity do some work too 😂

Right..

😂😂😂

Sammmeeeeeeeee!!

Me too, I'm glad to see other people watch when they are not 🤰, makes me feel a little less crazy

Same!

Same girl! Not even married hahah. I find child birth very fascinating.

stripeydani good luck, mama! 💪🏼💗

The pro is 1000% times better. Women should not needlessly suffer in a modern age with amazing medicine. An Epidural is like a piece of heaven when your in absolute hell. Recommend it.

@@Georgian1717 Well it's been two years and I didnt get an epidural, my baby arrived so fast I didnt even get a chance to consider pain relief xD

Great idea!

I know its not pain management, but a video on alternatives like nitrous oxide would be awesome.

I used solely heuristic remedies for my birth, I'm not particularly hippy dippy but am highly sensitive to drugs. There are so many great alternative options, I would love to hear about other options avaliable!!

I second this. I have a pretty severe fear of labor and childbirth, and now that I’m pregnant, every day is filled with panic and dread.

Maya Chaoui oh oh sweetie you don't have to go through this fright. I had suffered from this but I came to the reality. Just put in mind that when you reach that bridge you will cross it. Enjoy your pregnancy and when that time comes you are going to overcome no matter what.

Agreed. I was terrified to get the epidural when I was pregnant but when I went into labor and hit about 7cm I decided to get it and it wasn't bad at all.

My epidural saved my sanity. Would recommend to everyone.

Agreed! I personally didn’t feel the epidural being administered either. Quick and painless birth as well.

I had it for a csection I was terrified but felt nothing! Ended up having a panic attack after I had it and needed oxygen though 🤦🏻‍♀️ only because I was scared haha

I agree too. I ended up having an emergency C-section and the anesthesiologist did a great job! I was in the middle of a big contraction and I didn't really feel anything. 😂 And months before I was like heck no epidural if I can help it. (Just a personal choice/preference at the time and a little freaked out by the thought.)

Thanks for that I’ve had two no epidurals but this time around I really want L&D to be more relaxing. Did you get it right away or waited for a while?

The Beavers Family I got it as soon as I could. At 4 cm

I did my birth unmedicated. I was totally open to an epidural as part of my birth plan. But it never got so bad that I felt I needed it. When I was pushing the head out though, I was begging the nurse to just cut me open and get it out loool

I'm gonna be flexible, but prefer to do it unmedicated, vagina

Same! With my 1st I ended up getting it and I was not worried about pain and focused on pushing. Currently 8 months pregnant and definitely getting an epidural again if I can ^.^

Right ! Oh my gosh like a saving grace!

Did you shake when you got it? Is it normal ?

True

Wow... no pain and it still took you an hour??😥

Xam did you have tearing? what was your recovery like? super curious because i’m weighing the options though i’m only 10 weeks right now lol thanks for sharing your experience!

StealingSunsets Yes I tore and recovery wasn’t too bad. They made me very comfortable. You’ll wear a diaper thing for a couple of days and you will discharge and bleed a bit. So, my son was premature, only weighing in at 4lbs 7oz. I still tore and they had to stitch me up (they stitched me up a bit too much, I think, because sex 2 years later was still tough.. it took a bit to get the peeper in the hole) just being honest lol 😇 They did a fantastic job though, I think my experience was smooth because of how little he was. Of coarse every woman’s experience is different. Congrats on the baby! I hope your birth experience and recovery go well. And don’t do what I did and deny the epidural the first time they ask ( I denied it the first time they asked if I wanted an epidural because I was feeling ok, little did I know shit was about to get real haha don’t make the same mistake) it’s intense but once the meds kick in you shouldn’t feel anything. I hope you have an healthy pregnancy and baby. 💕 Edit: sorry for the wall of text, hopefully it helped you and if not I’m sorry for the rambling lol

Same girl. Same 😂👌🏼

Girl, no matter what happens, you got this!! 💗💪🏼

A supportive partner is all that matters, girl! I got some eyerolls when I first got to the hospital about my plans to have an unmedicated birth but I did it anyway because who cares what they think! You aren't there to impress anybody (which is good because I made a lot of noise and was totally naked for a good bit of it lol). The most important thing in my experience was just to trust the process and be as completely relaxed as possible. I learned the stages of labor and practiced relaxation techniques daily at the end of my pregnancy that I learned through my childbirth education class. The support of my doula was also invaluable! For me personally, needles, numbness and the inability to move freely are my biggest fears (literally give me panic attacks when I have procedures done that require those things) so I was able to relax much more just moving and moaning and going with my body than I think I would've been with an epidural. If you are still on the fence I would personally recommend reading natural birth stories or watching videos and asking yourself what feels more relaxing and less scary to you: moving and swaying and moaning through the most intense physical experience of your life and feeling everything your body is doing as you bring baby into the world OR being mostly numbed to it all, confined to bed with all kinds of things hooked up to you with little to no pain. Once you've picked your preference, do everything you can to prepare but always be willing to change on a dime if baby's safety demands it!

Courtney Milner you can if you believe you can doesn’t matter what people say ! Stay strong 💪

Our bodies were made to give birth naturally. Your body will know what to do.

You will know what to do when it’s time to make your choice. As long as your choice is informed and you do it because it’s what YOU want to do it’s the right choice.

Same here! 💜

Same im worried about tearing and running my lady bits for future escapades

It’s scary but most women end up with it. The first couple days postpartum are the worst as far as that goes, but it’s really not all that horrible. They have good sprays for numbing and some for healing. I tore with both of my boys and will probably tear again with my 3rd (due in October!) but it heals and then it’s like it never happened! You just have to take care of yourself and be patient! Good luck ladies!

I had an episiotomy with my first (which was my epidural birth) and tore with my second (which was my natural birth) and I'd prefer to tear I think. Things seemed to heal quicker and I wasnt in as much pain. Stitches aren't fun but they're pretty quick about it usually.

I had an episiotomy with my first and second degree tearing with my second. For me, an episiotomy is much worse. The recovery was more painful and I bled much longer. Tearing was not nearly as bad for me.

Seems like there might be an increase in tearing risk if youre medicated (no shame, but if youre not feeling the pain, it may be easier to push harder without gently stretching first). I have no idea if it's true, but I've wondered about it. I've only had unmedicated births and absolutely no tearing either time. Again, no shame, but I've been curious if there's a link.

Maya Papaya May i ask what other videos you’ve been watching?

I felt this way until I was actually in active labor... ;)

I REALLY wish I could understand why anyone would choose to go thru such maddening pain. I've read it so many time "I want to experience it" and other renditions on that same sentence. I just am still not getting it or a more defined answer.

@@harrietpotter2646 I really don't understand why you are bothered enough to even comment on what I want to do. But you do you. I don't have to give a more defined answer it's my choice. There are pros and cons on both sides. I don't want to deal with an epidural if I don't have to.

@@ICaughtTheSnitch26 good for you. Nothing wrong with an epidural.

Megan Harris good luck, mama! You got this! 💪🏼💗

Kayla Danielle Thanks for watching! Wishing you a healthy and safe delivery! 💗

Melanie D you got this, mama!! 💗💪🏼

I keep telling myself the same things you are but I’m starting to get really nervous too!! I’m due in 6 weeks! Good luck 💖

alexis oneill Thank you! And good luck to you as well!!:)

On a related note, I wonder how hospitals cope with car-free mums? I've heard that hospitals only relinquish their custody of newborns to the mother when she presents the security guard outside with a car and infant car seat. I live in downtown L.A. and walk almost everywhere. I take the bus and subway now and then. If I have a baby, the two main hospitals I'm most likely to give birth in are walking distance and a third is a brief bus ride away. I imagine the legal bureaucracy will actually force me to acquire a car seat somehow from somewhere THAT I WILL NEVER USE AGAIN and either rent an Uber or bother my only relative in in the area, who I barely know, to give us a ride home. For a whole 9 blocks, lol!!!

You should call one of the hospitals and ask! When you call I would ask to speak to someone in labor and delivery. In big cities like that a lot of people don’t drive! I live in Ca but I live about 3 hours from LA and it’s a smaller city so it’s not as common to not have a vehicle. But I couldn’t imagine them saying no to a mom walking

Yes please!

Yes please! This is such an important topic.

yes please! really want to know more about induction and i trust her so much more than random google sources

YES!! Please

I’m watching this video literally on my 54th hour of back labour. I wanted to go all natural before now 😩 I had my second sweep and the contractions have gone from 0-100 and I’m in agony

Yes same!! The high blood pressure and all

This is my 2nd pregnancy and expecting twins. Baby A is making things look like we're headed for a Csection and my biggest fear is the epidural and catheter. My first birth was unmedicated and wanted the same this time around but, babies safe arrival is my goal at this point. Hoping your labor and delivery goes well!

Marina Rivera I’m sure your labor nurse will be fabulous and help you welcome a healthy baby girl! Good luck, mama! 💗💪🏼

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Trust me, you wont even feel that epidural once you are dialated to a 7. That is usually about the time I will have mine done and the contraction pain is pretty intense to where any needle prick is going to be unnoticed my you. The relief you feel after its in place is heavenly.

You are almost done!! Wishing you a happy and healthy delivery whatever you decide 💗💗

Agreed! I was totally comfortable with my epidural care with my first because I trust all our wonderful providers!