Currently 0 weeks pregnant and I don't know why I'm here but great video, good job.

I love this nurse!!!!! She's the dream nurse in delivery. Wish more would take notes.

Does anybody else think she looks like Drew Barrymore? (Visually, vocally, and mannerisms)

Thank you for calling it epidural birth and unmediated birth not epidural and natural birth. All birth is natural ! Really love your videos

HAD the epidural. LOVED it. No problems and I was up and walking within the hour after giving birth. No side effects. No long recovery and the most beautiful memories of L&D. Recommend 100%

Can you do a video of pain management options that aren’t an epidural. Other medications etc

Nurse: what’s your birthing plan Me to have a baby lol

I have had 3 children...3 epidurals. Amazing and easy births, all of them. My main advice is to be flexible about your birth plan

Epidural made my birth so much more comfortable!! When anyone asks me if I suggest it yes! Took the stress off worrying pain and really let me focus on pushing. Baby was out in an hour :)

Epidurals seem a lot scarier than they actually are in my opinion. Mine was absolutely fantastic. 10/10.

Thank you so much for this! First of all, your distinction between pain and suffering was mind-blowing for me and a real game changer--it changed my whole perspective on epidurals. Secondly, thank you SO MUCH for actually giving a BALANCED perspective on epidurals! I've done a lot of research on these, and I think this might actually be the *first time* I've heard both the positives and the negatives from the *same person*. Usually it's either "epidurals are awful and are guaranteed to cause a cascade of interventions and you should never ever get them or else you're a failure" or "epidurals are so awesome, bad stuff hardly ever happens so don't even worry about it, and anyone who doesn't want one is a crazy hippie person," so it really means a lot to hear a balanced perspective!

This has definitely confirmed that I'd rather not have an epidural if I can! Thank you for your frank and honest videos!

I’m a newlywed and we aren’t planning to get pregnant for a while but I’ve been binge watching all your videos! I hope to have a nurse like you one day 💕💕

Whew contractions are like a whole other world of pain. Never felt anything like it before. I’m glad I got an epidural. Didn’t feel the epidural itself and didn’t feel the birth. They gave me a clicker for it 😁 It was crazy because I hadn’t pushed it and a nurse came in and was like “you might want to push that button now” I’m not sure how she knew but it was time to push like 5 minutes later. Thank you for that nurse! Didn’t feel a damn thing. Quick, painless delivery. The pitocin made me contract and whew, intense. Any who, thank you for being you! These videos are awesome.

26 weeks pregnant with my first and I really needed this video! Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge because I still had so many questions. 💜

Your voice is so comforting, I wanna deliver at the hospital you work at

dear gosh you are literally an angel. I've been freaking out so badly about my due date coming and what the epidural will actually be like. this is putting my mind so much at ease.

I had an epidural and absolutely don’t regret it lol.

I would loooove to have you as my nurse!!! You’re so sweet and nurturing 💕

Had my first baby 4 weeks ago! Since day one I knew I wanted to get an epidural. In my experience, it was the best thing. I was able to relax, nap and enjoy the process. Most of all, every time they would measure me and I was another centimeter dilated, it was more of a happy exciting feeling rather than “are you effing kidding me!?” (as I saw my sister go through it unmedicated) 🙂 Props to everyone who goes through this unmedicated! You all are amazing!! 💛

The discussion of pain vs. suffering was totally eye opening. Wish you could be there with me in L&D!

So interesting..... you are making me rethink things... I still don’t regret mine but I wish someone had takes me through all the impacts

I'm 38 weeks right now and I appreciate this video so much, thank you

You have such a soothing way of explaining! I hope I'm blessed with a nurse like you!

Uhhhh I hope I have a nurse like you looking after me and baby ❤️💙 Thank you for your videos, they’ve truly answered many questions for me and have actually calmed my nerves. 💙💕

Thank you! I appreciate your pros AND cons. Instead of just preaching about your own preferences. Your videos bring me such comfort. You're very knowledgeable and I feel confident I know my stuff after listening to you.

So happy I stumbled across your videos. I get soo emotional every time I watch one. I’m expecting my first April 24th and I want to educate myself on everything childbirth and your videos are so HELPFUL.

I used this technology 😁two times with my boy and then the little girl. My two experiences were both AMAZING!

I absolutely want an epidural. I have suffered from period pain throughout my life and my pain tolerance is so low, I know once my contractions start I will be begging for one.

I’m not pregnant and nowhere near being pregnant at this point in my life but I love watching these type of videos. So informative!

I absolutely love her videos , I’m a first time mom & now i know everything i wanted to know thank you so much !

We are trying to conceive right now and I have been watching your videos lately. You are so amazing. I am the kind of person that likes to plan and know EVERYTHING before I go into something. Your videos are exactly what I have been looking for. From the bottom of my heart thank you so much!

I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing all of this information. I'm about to go into labor myself, and your videos have been very helpful in preparing for it mentally. 💖❤️

Currently 37 weeks. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. 💙💙💙 Even though it is not my first birth I still get a little nervous about making that choice, epidural or no epidural.

You are an amazing woman!!! Am definitely more open to the thought of having an epidural now if like you said pain turns to suffering. You are very relatable and make a lot of sense. Thank you!!! Xxx

Oh, I would love to have you as a delivery nurse in the future, you are just so good and understandable with a good aproach❤

I don't have children and don't plan on having them for a while but i love watching your videos! So informative and i would love to have a nurse like you!

Thankyou for this video i ended up having an epidural after 14 hours of labour and i felt so guilty but physically didnt have it in me this video has made me feel so much better xx

I’m almost 30 weeks pregnant and can’t even tell you how helpful your videos have been. You were truly born for this, thanks so much for the good work!

Thank you for all your videos! I am almost 22 weeks pregnant with my first child, and am trying to research/prepare, and your videos are helping tremendously. I hope I have a delivery nurse like you! Thank you for the great care you give.

Can you do a video on the risks and benefits of induction?

I’m expecting my first in February. And I’ve found your videos, and I really am so glad I did. You’re so calming and comforting, and super informative. Thanks so much for doing what you’re doing!

I’m so appreciative of your videos. It is a time of uncertainty with covid19 and know my doctor is doing his best. I still have 3 months to go but these are a nice way to help me mentally prepare for what’s to come.

Thank you for actually going over the cons. I watched so many videos on this and you were the first to actually address the cons and possible complications in depth. I had an epidural for my first and experienced many of these complications and hope to never have to do it again.

My first time pregnant and I am watching very single one of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

I love your distinction between pain vs suffering. I've had a med free birth, and seen med free births, and you're right, pain can be normal, can be manageable, but no one should be expected to endure suffering without relief. There is definitely room for pain meds in labour and no one should feel shamed for taking that option. I'm definitely going to be more open to my med options for #2.

Ugh I love how educated you are! So wishing you would be my labor nurse♥️

32 weeks in and this is the first time I'm considering going without the epidural. I have an appointment this week with my ob, so I'll definitely be talking with her more about this. Thank you.

I want to go natural but I get a lot of discouraging looks from people I know. Like I won’t be able to do it or they think I’m in over my head, it’s really frustrating and discouraging. I’ve learned to just not talk about it to anyone except my boyfriend who’s on my side about everything. I’m for all things natural and it sucks to have that feeling that people don’t believe in me but it make me want to do it even more..Praying for a great delivery

you’re so educated and you really know what you’re talking about! i hope to have a labor nurse like you when i have my daughter 😭

I just gave birth on the 16th and your videos gave me such piece of mind in my birth decisions and really made me feel like I knew enough of what was going on. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

You’ve eased my anxiety so much! Not just the information but HOW you have delivered it! Wish you could be my nurse ❤️

I’m 14 weeks 😌I’ve been watching your videos since I found out and it has really eased my nerves

I was at a birthclass a few weeks ago, where the midwife said: if the birthing mom has been pushing in the same position for an hour, without any kind of progress, she (the midwife) had been doing a poor job. Moving around is very important.

Thank you for making this video, and I'm very excited to see your next video about an unmedicated birth. I'm due in 3 weeks and I'm still trying to fully decide on my birth plan. I'm super open minded and know it can change, and it's good to know that good nurses roll the flow as well and are always there to help you. :)

Thank you for this. This is my first child and I’m so freaked out but excited for her to come. I hate pain and am wanting an epidural and pray it will work for me. I love your videos just thank you again for prepping me for what is about to come in 6 months

Really, really great and concise info here. She raises something most don't think of-- pain AFTER the delivery! Labor w/o pain medication is one thing, but tearing and having to get stitches down there is a whole other thing. Even if the epidural is turned off after delivery, it helps ease some of the pain that comes after.

39 weeks pregnant and still unsure if I’ll get it or not, but this video has really helped me feel informed and at peace with whatever I decide! 💕

I cant watch your videos without crying because I end up thinking about labor with my son and how I want to do things differently with my next, future child. I love your videos ❤

Thank you so so much for this.. Calms my heart knowing more Info on this topic. You are a blessing.

All your videos are so helpful and you are so sweet. I love this channel, even if I don't have kids on my own. Thank you so much! Hugs from Norway.

THANK YOU!! I’ve been recently thinking about this like crazy! I’m due in early September and needed this information to help me with my decision.

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and I love all your videos! I have been super nervous about labour pain and delivery (still am but not as much as before) but being informed about all these things is relaxing me and has given me an overall confidence that I can manage everything. So, thank you. :)

You are so wonderful and you set the the standards really high for delivery nurses!! 😌 i hope i get a nurse just like you when it happens 🥰

Wow you seem AMAZING!! when I get pregnant I want to travel to what ever hospital you work at just so I can have you as my nurse!

I think you made a very great point on pain vs suffering mentally! Thank you for that, I’m a very petite woman and underweight but pain tolerance is high but i’m still deciding on risking going without medication. Everyone makes epidurals sound so terrible or painful but suffering mentally shouldn’t have to be part of such a happy and beautiful moment. Currently 20 weeks!

I really love your videos. I'm currently pregnant with my first baby. And I was so scared about getting an epidural but also so scared about unmedicated birth. I feel way more comfortable and at ease with your information. Thanks you so so so much

Omg I love your videos! So much information and the way you explain is reassuring and kind and informative! Thank you so so so much ❤️

I am a 20-year-old college student and I in NO way am planning to have a child soon, but I love your videos!!! You have such a sweet and soothing nature about you. Thanks for the lessons!

I had an epidural with Both. I felt empowered by the fact that I could relax and enjoy the company of my family, singing, joking, taking naps, all while having a baby hah! I loved being relaxed! It really helped be less tired and enjoy my baby as soon as she got there. I also labored all night and got no sleep so having the opportunity to nap and relax was amazing. I did get a UTI from my catheter the first time and it was absolutely the worst! But the second was perfect.

Your videos are making me feel so much better I had an awful labor and delivery with my son 6 years ago and I’m terrified about my third pregnancy but ur videos have been helping make me feel so much better

So glad to know you can still feel the pressure with an epidural. I don't have great coordination, so I was afraid of pushing and not feeling anything with an epidural. Still weighing out my options, but that is comforting to know.

I had an epidural May 9th 2019 and had a wonderful experience. The needle didn’t hurt and I didn’t feel any pain through my labor but I was still able to feel pressure from contractions. I was able to push on my own from the pressure. (: But I also had amazing people helping me at the hospital I went to. Plus they numb you before they insert the epidural needle. I had the button to give me more medication btw.

My goal is to do it without epidural. I really don't want to have a catheter. And honestly I want to experience the entire thing. I have been watching no epidural labor and delivery videos the past couple of days. It's just such a beautiful thing and I'm really hoping I can experience it. I'm only 10 weeks pregnant but I think it's important to get an idea of what you want during your labor and birth. Thank you for your videos always so very helpful!

I’m 28 weeks pregnant my first baby and your videos has been making me feel more calm about labor. I mean I’m still nervous about it but watching you videos make me feel like I got this. Can’t wait to meet this baby, I say I don’t want epidural but I feel as if when labor comes I’ll change my mind . Love your videos ❤️

You are such an amazing nurse! I’d love a video possibly on the pros and cons with other medication options that are not epidural.

First time pregnant here. This video was incredibly helpful ❤️ Since I’ve never been through this before I have not made a fixed plan, and will adjust as Things go depending on how I feel. If I can do without the epidural I will, but if I can’t handle the pain and start feeling miserable, I will not hesitate to get it. Thank you 😊

can you talk more about tearing? it's scary

I would LOVE to have you as my delivery nurse Elizabeth! I am due March 27th with my first baby and I have watched four of your videos now and I absolutely LOVE your attitude and whole personality! I am jealous of all of the mamas who get to have you as their nurse! Keep up the good work Elizabeth! I love your videos!

I’m a 1st time mom expecting twins. Idk where I’d be without your help & tips! I just love your videos!! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise with us, beautiful !

I got my spinal when on my side. That was a big help.

I had an epidural with all three of my deliveries. I regret nothing lol Thanks for such informative and helpful videos Elizabeth!! These are so great for women to hear!

I am 16 weeks along and I'm so glad I found your channel :)

Im 34 weeks pregnant. I initially was definitely wanting to get an epidural because I'm terrified of birthing pain. After watching a handful of your videos I'm feeling much more comfortable about an unmedicated birth and will go into my birth plan without a requested epidural. Though like you've said, plans can change. Thank you so much for making KZfaq videos. You're definitely the most educational one I've watched thus far and I appreciate you so much!

I watched your video the night I went into labor and I definitely had you in my thoughts when I decided to get the epidural , I was extremely afraid of it but i got it and it was the best decision ever because pain was unbearable for me with my contractions being so close , if I were to ever have a baby again epidural will be in my plans

I had an epidural (doctor decided for me because I had high blood pressure) and I had the easiest and best delivery ever!! It was amazing the whole way through.

Great video, thank you. Having an epidural was the best thing for me. After more than 24 hours of regular, strong contractions and still being stuck on 3cm, no sleep, being sick every couple of hours, and discouraged by the lack of progress, I lost the ability to cope with the pain. It became suffering. I could have kissed the anaesthetist when I saw him x) I didn't feel a thing when it went in, and mine was the type that allowed me to stand up and move/change positions. My contractions really picked up after the epidural, which was amazing. Had a good sleep and was ready to push. I did need assistance (ventouse), but no problem there. Also, my placenta was retained and the manual procedure to "detach it" was quite rough, so I'm glad I didn't feel the pain from that. I can't think of any cons to be honest.

You are so amazing!! Thank you so much for you videos, they are incredibly helpful!

For my first child, I decided I will have an unmedicated birth. I had practiced breathing exercises.. changed my mind 😃 and requested epidural during my labor. Best decision for me. Expecting my second child anytime now!!

I’m hoping not to, however I’m open to the thought of it! I’m an ER nurse in the facility I’ll be delivering in, and I’m very familiar with our anesthesia team which makes me feel much more comfortable as I’m not a huge fan of needles. Love your videos!!

I’m so glad for videos like this, I’m absolutely terrified of an epidural. I’m far more scared of an epidural than anything else about labor. I don’t really want to experience all the pain of child birth but I can’t let go of how scared I am. I know people say child birth is the worst thing ever but I’ve never had a child before, I HAVE had a spinal tap. I am almost 30 and had my spinal tap at 13 and still to this day remember the pain so vividly. It was the worst experience of my life. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to let go of the fear enough to get an epidural even though I super DONT want a natural full pain birth.

You're the absolute best, I'm so happy to have found you! This is how you make women feel safe! Could you please make a video on what you wish new moms had in their hospital bags? That would be amazing! There's so much info out there but the "essentials" list can't really be 50 items long... Lots of love, keep up the amazing work!

My mom had a hot spot with her epidural while delivering me, caused a lot of stress and she ended up having to get an emergency c section... Now I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I reaallllyyyyyy want to avoid having an epidural but who knows! I'm putting in my birth plan that I'd rather avoid it. Thank you so much for the comprehensive low down on epidurals, it makes me feel SO much more informed :) ❤️

I was my best friend’s birthing partner, the midwife she used had hospital privileges so she was going to have a water birth in the hospital. She is terrified of needles, so she was determined not to have an epidural. And she was a champ at dealing with the pain, despite being 7cm dilated, the nurses and midwife couldn’t tell when she was having a contraction except when she told them. Then her labour slowed in progression and they opted to break her water. The way the tub was set up, the midwife couldn’t check how dilated she was, and didn’t know her cervix wasn’t still opening at the same rate, but Luna, my niece was turning over and creating an enormous feeling of pressure like she had to push. So the midwife told her to push. She did for hours, with her agony intensifying. Turns out she was ramming Luna into her cervix causing some internal swelling and a lot of pain for my friend. She asked for an epidural two hours before her midwife gave in and helped her out of the tub, which by that point she was hysterical so definitely suffering. Her contractions came pretty much every two minutes, and they had to stop multiple times while trying to administer the epidural because she couldn’t stop shaking. The asshole who finally got it in then began berating her because “if [she] knew she was going to get this, [she] should not have waited so long.” The epidural hadn’t kicked in yet. She was still in pain, and at that point hysterical, she could no longer understand anything anyone said to her and just kept repeating, “I can’t.” I nearly killed him. Once the epidural began to give her relief the doctor checked and realized she was at 10cm, but decided to let her sleep for 2 hours. Which was good because she was asleep before he finished talking. Honestly we were surprised that they even allowed her the epidural at that point in her labour, but once she was awakened and her contractions restarted, it was so unbelievably better. She said if she has another baby she’ll be walking back first into the hospital with a sign pointed at her back.

Thank you so much! I love your videos! I had heard a lot of scary things about epidurals as well as knowing that most people don't have problems. I didn't have one with my first labor, but this time I'm going to be in a hospital instead of a birthing center. I still don't want an epidural but your video helped me know that the scary things I had heard were because of epidurals done incorrectly or just one of the possible risks. Thank you!

This was extremely informative! Thank you!

I went natural until I was stuck at 9.5 cm for 4 hours and I tapped out! I loved it after!!! I was sad because my husband couldn’t be in the room when they were doing it but I think it helped a ton with the pushing

Had an abruption with my first, so I couldn't get up anyways, and constant pain. That epidural was amazing. Second child it allowed me to rest for a few minutes which helped me go from 6 to pushing within 30 minutes. 👍 Pushed for 30min. Granted i definitely felt more during the second, but it still helped. Going to have a third next month. I want to try unmedicated, but not going to beat myself about it. I'm more educated now than when I went to have the others, so we will see. 🤷 Thank you for the video

I’m 20 weeks with my first and I was so sure that I wanted to get a epidural but after hearing all those risks now I’m hesitant. I’m hoping to try to labor unmedicated but I have a feeling I will be tapping out for some sweet relief. Love all the information you put out there!

Just had my 3rd baby and it was a precipitous birth 😬 no time for an epidural I was out of my mind in pain but I’m actually really happy I had the chance to experience a drug free labor! Was also critical to have a sweet encouraging nurse- you guys are awesome!!!!