Timing Contractions | WHAT Are They? WHEN To Start Timing? HOW Can Partners Help?

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3 жыл бұрын

TIMING CONTRACTIONS DURING EARLY LABOR + ACTIVE LABOR | Contractions during labor are what bring you your baby! In this video, we answer what is a contraction and how to time contractions so you know where you are in the labor process and what that means you should be doing like when to go to the hospital. We’ll also answer how long do contractions last, what happens during a contraction, and ways for coping with contractions whether you’re laboring at home or the hospital. Don’t stress over how to time your contractions- Partners, this is a great job for you during labor and delivery!
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@anastasiiadevera3158 3 жыл бұрын

Bridget you are amazing. I have your course and 100% happy with it. Learning so much from each video. Mamas if you still deciding to get it, don't wait. It is so worth it❤️❤️❤️

@sallygomez1044 3 жыл бұрын

Bridget, I had my 3rd baby this morning at 5:23 am. I did it completely unmedicated and laboured mostly at home. Delivered my baby within 3 hours of arriving at the hospital. The midwife told me she was so surprised at how calm and quiet I was and couldn't believe how far along I was because of my attitude. I owe it all to your birth education! Your videos helped me achieve the natural birth I had always wanted. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@s.a.w5493 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! And good job!! Hopefully I'll be able to do the same with my first in 6 weeks 😊

@BridgetTeyler 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, mama!!! I love hearing stories like this! Hope you're enjoying those sweet newborn snuggles

@divyaduggal5950 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome Many congratulations to you

@meliamedaverman3558 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, I planned already to have most my labor at home just using Bridget breathing techniques. My first baby and I am excited and cannot wait to have her in my arm.

@briannawilliams5299 2 жыл бұрын

@ashleyyoung1317 2 жыл бұрын

37+3 with baby 3, this time a boy. The whole pregnancy has been 100% different. I never felt contractions with my other two, I leaked and had pressure. I’m 2cm dilated based on my appointment three days ago. Tonight I have been feeling mild surges as you say. All cramping near my hips and then towards my lower back. I’ve been using a labor ball each day and walking. Noticing a change in the cramps tonight. But nothing to make me stop talking. I would love to have little man this weekend, but of course when he’a good and ready. My first two were early. Baby 1 born at 38 weeks (full term, but before due date) and my second was born at 36 weeks. If this baby comes this week he’ll be right in between his sisters. You videos are awesome, I wish I had them with my other two. Lol

@ashleygaska3634 3 жыл бұрын

35 weeks today. Getting so excited and nervous lol. Good luck to all the other mamas!❤️

@gmsd4403 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go to you? I'm 38 weeks now :)

@knownonsense2015 3 жыл бұрын

33 weeks pregnant with my first. Nervous!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your vids!

@jessicahillier559 3 жыл бұрын

37 weeks pregnant with my first! Starting to feel a lot of pelvic pressure and cramping!! Thank you for the video!!!

@someperson5199 3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!! I’m 37 and 4! Due date May 6th. We are almost done girl! Praying a blessed delivery for you and baby ❤️

@jessicahillier559 3 жыл бұрын

@@someperson5199 same to you!!!!!

@risinginlove.7364 3 жыл бұрын

Same... woke up with back pain this morning. I can only laugh it off because I can’t believe I’m actually pregnant and actually about to be a mom anytime soon 😆😆 it’s so crazy to me.

@someperson5199 3 жыл бұрын

@@risinginlove.7364 oh my goodness! It’s so crazy isn’t it!? When I get in my car and see that car seat I’m like whaaaaa?? Lol Well if you go in soon I hope it all goes smoothly for you and baby

@jessicahillier559 3 жыл бұрын

@@risinginlove.7364 I feel the same way!! Like is this real life??? lol

@annabelmoreno838 3 жыл бұрын

I always watch your videos 💕 Thank you 🙏🏻 Keep safe.

@caitlincordova5527 3 жыл бұрын

I’m due tomorrow and just waiting for my baby boy to come!! I hope I don’t have to be induced. Love your videos!!!!

@akoyamanns4773 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t find any other video that was clear what to do . Thank you this really help me 💕

@jaynaejaynae178 3 жыл бұрын

35 weeks pregnant binge watching your videos, and having my husband watch them as well. Thanks for all the info

@marielmolina4113 3 жыл бұрын

35 weeks too! Best of luck to you!

@smleach5400 3 жыл бұрын

My second pregnancy I never timed them...I was 41 weeks and already 4 cm dilated...and I got super strong contractions immediately that morning that I couldn’t talk through....went immediately to the hospital and baby was out 3 hours after we checked in

@dharmadharma3960 3 жыл бұрын

Lol why bother, I can't talk already

@smleach5400 3 жыл бұрын

@@dharmadharma3960 that’s basically how it was!

@atandekregina734 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your lovely videos 😘.I gave birth 2days ago❤️

@karlasilva3681 3 жыл бұрын

Almost 34 weeks pregnant. Always watching your videos,helps me to prepare in my big day😍

@larrisaneetz6321 3 жыл бұрын

Bridget, I love your video's and they helped me a lot with my first pregnancy and Labor. Unfortunately, my first pregnancy ended in an emergency C-section (Feb 8, 2020). Due to having a C-section I have been having quite a bit of pain with this pregnancy( currently 19 weeks). Is there any information or tricks you know how to cope with the pain?

@carlacunningham3503 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 38 weeks and super nervous for labor. I have a playlist of your videos ready incase I need them during labor. Thank you for all your educational videos!!

@meaganmartin4295 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 38 weeks too! Due May 2nd😊

@Gemccaz 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 38 weeks too and due May 3rd

@meaganmartin4295 3 жыл бұрын

I might go early, starting to feel some mild contractions 😯

@zsrefi8815 3 жыл бұрын

36 weeks pregnant, was just thinking about this topic, thank you!

@katherinereynolds3659 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@princessg4100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am due April 24th and this is perfect timing :)

@JoJo24728 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I had watched this when timing my babies... You're so informative!!!

@aprilhaley9038 Жыл бұрын

Well crud. I’ve been stopping the timer when the pain stops. It’s been stopping before my stomache loosens back up. I guess I need to change that. I have a high pain tolerance, but was also told to time them regardless since I’m had some bleeding.

@mandalynn1384 3 жыл бұрын

She's probably fine, she can talk is a stupid and dangerous mentality. I was walking and talking and treated dismissively at 10 cm, effaced, station +3. Then they panicked when they finally actually examined me

@kaygeen4548 3 жыл бұрын

I would disagree with waiting an hour or two to time contractions after the first 2or 3 only because I had my 3rd baby in less than 3 hours. The contractions were all over the place too. Not consistent, but this could have been something that is out of the norm🤷

@lindseyh3290 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you read comments, but would love a video on either swaddling a newborn (there’s so much conflicting information out there) or bathing a newborn (same with this one - every day? Once a week?). Oh, also, formula and breastfeeding (mixing? Alternating between the two if you have sore nipples, how to know if your baby is getting enough breast milk, etc.? Can formula help with immunity, too?).

@1234Brenda5678 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m no expert but I just had my little boy in May so I wanted to share some things I learned and hopefully they help you☺️ My baby can’t sleep without a swaddle. I haven’t read much about it, but it’s all what you feel is best for your baby! Bathing....I am soo lazy and tired and honestly sometimes I go dayss without bathing my baby and he’s fine😂 sometimes its to relax them so it’s also up to you! For your last question, I couldn’t breastfeed, it was too hard and hurt bad so we’re on formula and it’s going great!

@zingara76 3 ай бұрын

In my experience, there are different types of contractions. For the first 2, you can track the contractions. Once you’re on the 3 level that’s when you’re brain is in a zone to breathe and nothing else matters because the pain is just so intense. At this level, you’re just not on this planet and are wondering how you’re going to survive cause you’re dying, especially if you’re been dealing with it for over 9 hours. My point is, that all trackers and “all techniques” you have learned are out of the window.

@tristenwilliams8339 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do an epidural vs natural birth video?

@Akuma-ui8ym 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. So I'm 37 weeks pregnant with my first kid, and I know labor is suposed to last longer, but I was my mom's first kid, and she was in labor with me for 9 hours. Could that mean that I can have a quick labor as well?

@gdel6089 3 жыл бұрын

im 3 days of my 40 weeks and its my 4th baby but im confused because with my first two babys I went to the hospital in early labor and sent home few times, my oldest child is now 12 years old so im trying to go back and remember the contractions 😓 with my 3rd child I got induced ☹️ hopefully I could go to the hospital on time to have my baby and not get send home 🙏🏼

@NattyTj954 Жыл бұрын

Baby due is in a few days and I'm doing a last minute gouge on how I can help my wife lol

@dailydoseofmedicinee 3 жыл бұрын

👍👏

@contessawest5146 2 жыл бұрын

38 weeks pelvic pressure and cramping

@dulcesanchez8390 3 жыл бұрын

Can labour develop faster after a c section for a second pregnancy?

@TheHealthCurator 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bridget! Hope you are well- quick question, what camera and lense are you using??

@ashley020309 3 жыл бұрын

When should we start packing our hospital bags? What Is needed.

@BuzzingTheHives98 3 жыл бұрын

Have it ready when you’re 36 weeks mommy. There’s a good list of what to pack on the website baby center ☺️

@hutchingsnicole 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else not time their contractions when they were in early labour or just me? 😅

@bookkeysuk 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bridget, just to let you know that there are a few women who are single and pregnant and going through their pregnancies alone. When you give examples in your videos and you mention for example 'let your partner do this for you'...please give options for those who are alone as well. Thanks

@rachelslone1521 Жыл бұрын

Friend or anyone else.

@ccc-fd3ls 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 39 weeks and ready to pop

@1234Brenda5678 3 жыл бұрын

My baby is literally due tomorrow...but I havent felt any sign of him coming. I just hope everything turns out ok!

@julias.journey 3 жыл бұрын

Hope everything is well

@AdrenalineJunkie2323 3 жыл бұрын

When did you end up having your baby in contrast to you due date? Was everything alright?

@1234Brenda5678 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdrenalineJunkie2323 everything was great!!! I ended up having him 6 days after my due date. I definitely felt him coming then😂

@AdrenalineJunkie2323 3 жыл бұрын

@@1234Brenda5678 oh good!!! I'm due tomorrow and have been in the same boat so this is a huge relief!!! Thank you so much for replying back 🤗🙌

@1234Brenda5678 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdrenalineJunkie2323 ahhh congrats so exciting!!!

@inthemaking980 3 жыл бұрын

Hallo Bridget PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVISE. I have a question. I have had a HYSTEROSCOPIC PROCEDURE done before we did a IVF, i am 37 and a couple of days pregnant. Now my question. If work was done on my Uterus ( because it wasnt shaped correctly, hence why we didnt fall pregnant naturally. Can i opt for a Vaginal birth or should i opt for a c-section ? Im really worried about this and no one is giving me a straight answer would appreciate a reply if you can. ❤

@candicethaxton5912 3 жыл бұрын

When I was in labor I felt constant pain, I didn't feel any distinct relief to be able to count. Was there something off?

@mandalynn1384 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Precipitous labor with fetal ejection reflex. No waves

@raegan_price 3 жыл бұрын

Question. My doctors told me I was never displaying and they could “tell” because I remained talkative. I’ve always coped with physical pain with humor and did continue to chat through my entire labor. Will nurses and my midwife just never take me serious because of this? Should I try to NOT talk, to help contractions somehow??

@katherinereynolds3659 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe just let them know ahead of time what you are like so that they are not surprised.

@Novalenora 3 жыл бұрын

LOL I am the sameee way! It’s how I cope 🤣 usually by laughing my ass off

@raegan_price 3 жыл бұрын

Displaying > progressing I think I meant *** haha

@dharmadharma3960 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha take an acting class and be a damsel in distress

@emilywillingham2188 3 жыл бұрын

Question: how long can you have contractions that are 5-6 mins apart, lasting a minute to a minute and a half, but not be in labor? I had two days in a row that this was happening, the contractions were getting slightly stronger, but I could still talk through them. Is it normal for this to happen for 2 days and then they just quit? I’ll be 38 weeks tomorrow and I’m trying to not get frustrated.

@vanessa7566 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's prodromal labor. It's like an early labor. Since they end up tapering off you're not in labor. I had that the day before I went into actual labor and had my baby. Once they regulate and become strong and stay regular you can call l&d

@catherinewalton7765 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree with the prodromal labor comment. I’m 37 weeks and have experienced the same but the key is it lasting for an hour and building in intensity

@mother2faith 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely prodromal labor. It makes it difficult to know when it is the real deal but take courage because they aren't for nothing. Typically these contractions will efface your cervix and help baby get into an optimal position.

@eliseyeager7157 3 жыл бұрын

That is prodromal labor. I had that with my last pregnancy/birth. It lasted for over a week. But once things start to actually pick up you will notice. Just give it time! Be patient and remember your body is just preparing for your birth day 😊

@sscarbyy4218 Жыл бұрын

Going through this right now, definitely hard to not get frustrated with the stopping

@whisperingcreature6616 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 34 weeks pregnant my dr said baby is 4lbs and it’s on the bigger side.. is it possible to deliver a 9 or 10lbs baby vaginally?? Tips please!!!

@mother2faith 3 жыл бұрын

My easiest deliveries were my 9.5lb babies. It is totally possible!

@whisperingcreature6616 3 жыл бұрын

@@mother2faith thank you!! I hope I can do it too 🙂

@whisperingcreature6616 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@dharmadharma3960 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm... I think you're on track. I don't think it sounds like a 9lb baby based on my calculations.

@whisperingcreature6616 3 жыл бұрын

@@dharmadharma3960 I think so too but I just worry bc I’m petite and this is my first baby so hopefully I can deliver him fine. I think he’s smaller than dr said 🙂

@mandalynn1384 3 жыл бұрын

From getting quiet and reserved to clamping the cord took 15 minutes, ftb. Please start adding caveats or at least mentioning that precipitous labor exists. There are so many resources for people that have long painful labors and need help, but it's as if the inverse doesn't exist and none of these birth channels prepare birthing people for the possibility

@MJ-jq4kc 2 жыл бұрын

She has other videos on these topics so before you go shitting on an actual birth doula who's done this for years, you may wanna do some research into it 😒🤦🏼‍♀️