I know this video is old, but I’m now pregnant with my second baby and I want to try exclusively breastfeeding and not really relying on my pump. My first baby had perfect latch but my nipples could never get firm enough for him to get on right. Is there something I can do to fix that? I thought about a nipple shield, is that a good option?
Here's a question, what if you are a woman who doesn't have a partner? Or a woman who has a partner who isn't supportive? Why assume all women have a support network around them and loving partners? Not all men are supportive partners, #notallmen. A lot of women have to give birth without a supportive partner, and many without friends or family. Childbirth is something women have to go through single-handedly whether they have partners or not. It's the only thing women can do that men can't and yet we treat them like they are utterly incapable of giving birth, doing the one thing our bodies are built for, without a man being there. It's like telling a man he can't do anything without a woman just being there. I wish there was a video helping *Women* be able to cope with birth. One that doesn't just lazily resort to "you need your partner there" instead of offering empowering advice. Women have been giving birth, many times alone, without a partner there, since the beginning of time. For women who do have supportive and kind partners, great, you're lucky, but not all women have partners or supportive partners. These women are left at odds when seeking birth advice and all that is offered up is "you need your partner there". It's so easy to make a video directed at the people who actually go through the birth (women) telling them tips and tricks on how to cope, and then maybe say "if you have a partner..." that way women can know what to do in their own but also have the option of including partners if they want to. It shouldn't just be assumed all women have loving supportive partners. We also need to stop insinuating that women can't do anything - even the one thing they were designed and are socialised from birth to do - without a man there.
I can't wear the mesh panties as they contain latex and will cause me to have anaphylaxis reaction. Also the hospital pads are rubbish. The Always pads I brought were far superior as was my 100% latex free and were cotton much more comfortable.
I could not have an Epidural or even a spinal block because of latex and silicon allergies!!! I will have a Anaphylaxis reaction to both latex and silicon. I had Demerol and Stadol in IV and a Pudendal for the delivery. If a C section had been needed I would have had General Anesthetic and a bedside toilet in both recovery and my room after recovery!!! I was told they would work with me on using the bedside toilet in recovery room so they could check urine output and to make sure I could go pee before being sent back to regular room!!!
I cannot have any kind of spinal block as I am allergic to both Latex and Silicon and will have an Anaphylactic reaction to both substances. I had a vaginal birth and asked for epidural but was a not go because of said allergies could not even have a spinal block because of "apparatus" that they use not available without latex or silicon. I had pain med in iv and a pudendual in my bottom to numb me for delivery. I asked what would happen If I ended up needing a C Section and they said it would be general anesthesia for me and I would be using a bed side toilet in both recovery and in my regular room. So I am curious what would your take be on a c section for someone like me that is allergic to both latex and silicon and will have an anaphylactic reaction to either substance. would you say there is a way for me to have a spinal anesthesia or not. Would they have to get up as soon as their awake to use a bedside toilet????
Ok but what if my hips keeps locking up where I cnt move not having strong contractions at least not rn cervix isn't dilated but I keep feeling the baby moving down further and further I can barely walk not bleeding didn't loose my plug my water doesn't break on its own but I go into labor without my water breaking
I'm going through this right now. I just started spotting this morning after knowing something wasn't right because my tests didn't get any darker. I went through the same thing 4 months ago as well. 2 chemicals in a row. I'm also 41, so I think that's my issue. I'm praying for the strength to carry on and continue to try to give our daughter a sibling. No matter how early, losing a pregnancy is hard, especially when you are trying so hard for a baby.
Although I detest the explanation behind our connection I find great comfort in having formed it. The alternative would've felt endless and lonely. We've got this, I'm looking forward to being like those in the comments and come back in due time with great news.
I’m 38w5d with my second baby, and I think I’ve been in prodromal labor for a full day now. The contraction strength has intensified since yesterday, when I thought they were just Braxton hicks, and now they’re mildly painful, but they’re still all over the place. Sometimes 10 minutes apart, sometimes 30 minutes. Going to do a Miles Circuit and hope this turns into real labor within the next day or so.
this is birth goals! to me at least lol im a postpartum nurse giving birth in a few months but not in the hospital I work at. so, my biggest fear is that I wont be listened to or that I will be pressured to do something I dont want to. logically i dont forsee it going this way but you never know. So we hired a doula. I hope I get an experience as amazing as yours
I had a C-section 7 years ago and I’m currently 39 weeks pregnant 🤰 my dr tells me that I’m in risk of a uterus rupture but I mean it’s been 7 years I feel like his not supportive at all my C-section was horizontal and small my daughter was only 32 weeks when she was born.. they told me that I can’t get induced but if my body doesn’t do it on its own I will get a C-section at 41 weeks
We delivered at a baby friendly hospital and it was terrible. I didn’t feel I was getting her enough milk trying to breastfeed. They refused to allow me to give her formula and tried to guilt me for even talking about it. Turns out she can’t get a good latch because of my cursed tiny nipples and was not getting enough. Definitely will be doing it different with baby number 2
I had a spontaneous few hours session of dancing / amateur belly dancing to Brazilian samba, in week 36, after that the baby was so readily positioned I actually had to lie down till week 38 😅 unfortunately after that it didn't speed up the onset of the labor, still waiting at 41 :/ but I still wonder if that could have been a good way to position the baby 😅
The worst contractions felt like a huge painful bowling ball stuck in my pelvis.. but, I was induced and baby was sunny side up. Also, my epidural did not work. I’m wondering if it will work this time?! Watching your videos to help my anxiety.
My epidural didn’t work with the birth of my son 15 years ago. It was rough. I’m now 17 weeks pregnant and educating myself all over again. I hope the epidural works this time.
I am now 39+3 and hadn’t really had any painful contractions until yesterday evening when a few (say 20) painful ones happened- not sure if they were painful braxton hicks which usually aren’t painful for me. Or were they some kind of early contractions. Anyway they stopped and I slept nicely through the night. Now today I only had one painful contraction. I really hope it’s starting soon 🫢 will try the miles circuit later 🫡
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing that. I was moved to tears when you shared that your whole birth team immediately respected your “don’t touch me” the communal respect and care was incredibly moving. Thankful you had that as your experience. And thank you for also pointing out how uncomfortable some of the afterbirth experiences are. As a mom of three, I still forget about that sometimes but truly it is horrible and I think it’s helpful for more women to be prepared for those moments, even though they are shorten and eventually forgotten. Your video had so much helpful content, I appreciated you acting things out, it’s so much more helpful for me as a viewer. Thank you thank tou!
Fenugreek is great for increasing breast milk and good for your health too. What dangerous is when we consume Fenugreek Concentrate or supplements. It is not natural anymore. The 'dose' is very high. Just eat natural fenugreek which is 1 teaspoon in every 3 cups of rice.
My hospital doesnt even provide diaper wipes! They do paper towels with water. All the things that online people said they would have they did not. They were bare bones no frillz.
omg finally!! i had 2 c-sections! my second wasn’t necessary , my OBGYN always recommended VBAC, when i was in the hospital with my second baby the Labor and delivery doctor on call talked me into having another C-section, for my 3rd baby i was NOT saying NO to a vbac! the doctor on call that night spent 25 mins explaining to me why i shouldn’t do a VBAC, mind you my first c-section was because of the babies heart rate dropping, i’ve had 2 successful VBACs since having my 3rd baby, 2 c-sections & 2 VBACS and having my 3rd VBAC in december 🤞 stand up for yourself!! and stick to your gut!
Can we say protect? There are babies whose mothers are treated for GBS who still get early onset GBS. Just like there are moms who test negative whose babies get GBS.
I'm in the "obese" category 🙋 I struggled with weight for years and IVF. Right before transfer they discovered that I had hypothyroidism which was why I couldn't lose weight! Starting losing weight then got pregnant, but still was in the obese category. My OBG started focusing ONLY on my weight suddenly and made me take the glucose test 3 times. Passing each time. Finally I gathered the courage today to tell her no more GD tests unless she could prove I needed it. Was so proud of myself and she promised to never bring it up again
