My Positive BIRTH STORY + TIPS For Giving Birth Without Epidural

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My Positive Birth Story + Tips For Giving Birth Without Epidural
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I’m so excited to share with you my POSITIVE BIRTH STORY along with some of my top tips for giving birth without epidural. Properly preparing for birth is so important and one of my favorite ways to do that is by listening to positive birth stories. As I share our birth story, you’ll learn about how to have an unmedicated birth (if that’s what you want) but more importantly how to have a positive birth.
I share about our homebirth experience and why we chose a home birth in the first place. Your labor and delivery story might not take place at home, but whether it does or you’re having a baby at a hospital, you deserve a happier, healthier, and easier birth. Labor and delivery is not something you should “wing” but is something you should prepare for so you can have the most empowering experience. Whether you’re wondering how to have a baby without an epidural or how to make informed decisions about your birth, childbirth education is going to give you the tips, tools, and techniques to help you achieve the best birth! Check out all the Built To Birth resources linked down below to educate and empower yourself!
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@kristenwakefiej3137 Год назад

I'm 38 weeks with my first, and this is the first time this whole pregnancy that made me think "I can do this. This doesn't have to be scary."

@Amber-kc1gt Год назад

How did it go?

@fotochikyo Год назад

Yes I'd love to know how you and baby are doing

@morethanIcouldaskfor 3 года назад

I watched quite a few of your videos at the end of my pregnancy with my first son. I am so glad I found you! I just gave birth to him a little over 24hrs ago, unmedicated and in my home. I was so present and mindful during each contraction and labor phase that I told my husband minutes before I pushed him out, “I think he’s really low and ready to come out, but I’m second guessing because this feels to easy to be right before the pushing stage”. He agreed that it seems like we aren’t far enough along. Wrong! My midwife got to me maybe 6 minutes before his head popped out. It was magical, intense, healing and SO bonding for my husband, baby and I. If I could say the main things that kept me in the best head space and set me up for such a positive experience, it would be: 1. Visualizing what each contraction is doing. Opening cervix and pushing baby down and out into my arms. However you picture it that gives you a solid and positive mental image works wonders! 2. Breathwork!! The 4 in 6 out was all I did throughout until I could tell baby was being pushed down. I naturally went to more of the “j” breath by the end of active labor/early transition. I knew how to do the quick breathe when I felt the “ring of fire” and didn’t tear or have any trauma to any of my parts. Only a few hrs postpartum and I have pretty much been wiping normally-slightly more gentle just given the circumstances. Watch Bridgets breathwork videos! She explains the differences and functions of these breaths beautifully. 3. Make sure you and your partner/birth coaches/ whoever will be with you during labor are on the same page and that you can trust them fully! Honestly this should be #1. I had full confidence in my husband that he was aware and looking out for the safety of baby and I. I was able to let go of all fears or worries and simply focus on surrendering to what my body was doing and intuitively following its lead, knowing that I was safe and in the best, most watchful hands. Lastly, Ina Mays guide to childbirth was a very helpful book that first opened my mind to what I am capable of and what birth should be like. I highly recommend that book as a starting point for any pregnant mamas desiring to get educated but not knowing where to start. Bottom line: YOU can do this! I had my first baby in a hospital with all the pain killers/interventions minus a c-section. I said for months after I had her “I COULD NOT have had an unmedicated birth. It was too much!” A 180° mindset shift later and I just had the birth experience of my dreams and was in the drivers seat the whole time. Take courage and believe in the power of your mind-body connection! And thank you Bridget for educating so many women on what we have been built for- birth!

@KingskidAsh Год назад

Awesome birth story. Kudos to you and baby for being a fantastic duo !

@HH-yq6ch Год назад

Thanks for the heads up about breathing through the ring of fire! 😊 I’ve had two unmedicated (in terms of pain relief) births before but I am still nervous about the “ring of fire” for my upcoming third labor and delivery. I’ll go check out Bridget’s breathing videos now! Thanks again! 🥰

@chatgpt4135 Год назад

There's one more channel Global health media project (based on unicef), they guide from child birth to lactation to Feeding preemie babies, to how to wash baby after birth , to birth control to how to press the area arnd nipple gently n naturally to eject milk without a breast pump n how to store that breastmilk to feed later (for working mothers), etc.

@beornottobeme Год назад

❤️

@hclements3884 21 день назад

Thank you so much for sharing! Your comment is so helpful!

@ayaannehamisramisra5342 3 года назад

Okay so I just gave birth to my beautiful daughter yesterday! And came back today to thank you! Your breathing tips helped me soo much, I had contractions from 3 pm till 4 in the morning !! And went to the hospital shocked by nurses when they checked me I was 9.5 cm dilated already ! And I did all that at home. They said they don’t know how I did it and what I did but it’s crazy! I did do exercise 3/4 days in a row to induce labor and ate approx 4 to 6 dates everyday for 2/3 weeks . Just extra tips for all the mammas 💖

@hali1905karnas 2 года назад

That sounds so amazing!! what kind of exercises ? can you share some tips ?

@ellisonclarae 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips! Will try- due June 24

@imaanngcobo6784 2 года назад

Yes please share the exercising tips you did

@HH-yq6ch Год назад

@@hali1905karnas well I think walking alone is an amazing way to exercise the body. For my second baby I would go on long walks with my husband and one night (around 9:00 pm) I would say I walked nearly two miles. Later I went to sleep and woke up around 8:00/8:30 am to find slowly leaking fluid coming out. By the time I made it to the hospital I was 8 cm on my own. By 11:00 am, my baby was here! Just getting the body moving is enough just make sure to not over stress yourself!

@sharibarnett5472 Год назад

Hi, please share more about dates and exercises best to do. I'm 7months. Looking to do the natural birthing. 1st time mom.

@ABC-rg4li Год назад

Something that really bothers me when giving birth in a hospital was that I was trying to stay very calm and breath and they have this mantra going on that you're not in labor until you think you can't do it anymore. That honestly messed it up for me and I did panic a bit because I felt I wasn't progressing when I was just trying to not lose control and surrender to the process. I ended up tearing badly because I don't feel I was able to slowly and naturally push my baby out. I still did it unmedicated but I really hate the idea that a woman has to be distraught in order for then to take her seriously. They clearly don't see peaceful births

@ireneives3634 Год назад

😪😞😞 that is so frustrating. I'm so happy I came across your comment though because I'm only 31 weeks but doing a hospital birth since the midwife in my area isn't available & I'm already freaking out. Your comment is a reminder to try to stay calm regardless & trust my body. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

@ABC-rg4li Год назад

@@ireneives3634 yes it helps to watch natural water births and see how the doulas and women are acting. It's so darn peaceful! Often even the baby comes out not crying! Just breathing and staring with awe at mom and dad. It's a myth that loud crying stimulates the lungs. That's just what they made up based off assumptions. I'm 30 weeks as well currently! And definitely glad ive found out more this time around! I hope you have a positive experience and can get nurses who respect the natural process! Keep watching videos on RU-vid and Instagram and gather as much information as possible! Because it really helps and it's the opposite of overwhelming since the natural process is actually way less complicated than what we are taught in mainstream hospitals 🥰 we can do this!! I'm planning a water birth but bringing olive oil too if I for some reason don't want the water. My doula said women have done that and it's potentially helps with tearing. Also for sure look into birth positions and what opens the tailbone/pelvic bone. Laying flat on the back shuts it and makes it harder for baby to come out and more pain and resistance on mom!

@ireneives3634 Год назад

@AB C yes ! I hope your experience is better this go round! Thank you so so much I'll definitely continue to research as I'm hoping for a calming & natural birth in the hospital

@lalahana111 9 месяцев назад

@@ABC-rg4linot everyone can have a peaceful birth in the water unfortunately.

@zsofiavanyur4022 8 месяцев назад

@@ABC-rg4liso can we use oil down there during labour? Because that’s what I would planned but the midwife said no .. what’s your experience?☺️

@c.j.m.mariaa 3 года назад

Unmedicated birth is the norm in the Netherlands, I gave birth 3 times at the comfort of my own home and all the woman in my family gave birth without medication and most gave birth at home as well. I would never do it any other way, its the most powerfull, beautiful and pure thing you will ever do! Thank you for sharing your story its beautiful to hear others experience..

@mamamamamamamamaaa 2 года назад

Just dropping a comment to say THANK YOU. I never thought I’d have an unmedicated birth until it turned out I had no choice because of a medical condition denying me an epidural. My friend loved your videos and sent me your original breathing techniques video and I watched it at the hospital as they were inducing me. I give you all the credit for me being able to handle a natural induced child birth. Without your advice, I would have collapsed but instead I was able to breathe through all contractions and not fight them. To any ladies considering a natural birth, you are stronger than you think. I say this with full sincerity, I do not remember the pain. I know it was awful but I do not remember it. Once you hold your child or all disappears.

@hadijam.7037 3 года назад

I gave birth too without epidural i gave birth at 40 weeks God made my labour so so easy am so grateful the real pain started at 8cm after an hour of pain i had my baby...today my baby boy is 3months...

@AC-iw5mv 3 года назад

mashaAllah

@NisaUJ 3 года назад

My due date is still like 22 weeks to go, I'm watching this and I suddenly cry??? you're so strong!! and I must believe that I can do it too, I really hope so! 💕

@karemsong8907 3 года назад

I'm 6 weeks and I'm sobbing uncontrollably!! Ahh !!

@valentinanunezsm 3 года назад

Haha I laughed when I read this and by the end of the video I was crying too! I'll meet my baby girl in 10 weeks

@Mystixspiral 2 года назад

I got 11 weeks to go 💀 and I have to sign up for classes in order for me to work with the midwives at my hospital

@ajoulynnburrill4686 2 года назад

You totally can! If you’re going to the hospital wait as long as you to get there. LABOR at HOME!

@mslinsabeel763 2 года назад

Hi from the future? Are u mama n baby healthy and boy or girl?

@synthiaamaartir9553 Год назад

I am having an unassisted or “free birth” with my third pregnancy. I am 37 weeks tomorrow, so I am due any moment. I am thrilled for this birth experience, as we have never experienced this before. My first child was full of intervention, medications and my second was a non medicated birth with no interventions and all natural remedies. I am currently watching all of your videos for helpful information. Thank you so much!!!! EDIT TO ADD: I had my Unassisted Birth (free birth) Friday November 11th, 2022!!! My exact due date. It was magical, painful and transformative. I will never forget that experience! Though I opted for a water birth in our tub, sometimes you have to go with the flow of changes and I delivered on my bed with the help of my mother. What a beautiful moment we all shared together, as my husband was by my side cheering me on, our other kids were sound asleep for the night and my dad was in the living room to time when baby was born. Ugh I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m blessed it went smoothly and recovery has been the best thus far. No tearing, no dizziness and no excess bleeding. Thank you JESUS!!!

@karmamoss8072 Год назад

Bless you mama

@louveinaw Год назад

Congratulations ❤

@beegenuine1478 Год назад

Sounds wonderful congratulations!!!

@desereehernandez5889 4 месяца назад

I am due any day. Have had all my births natural non medicated. But hospital does mess with you trying to concentrate and take full control. I am considering just laboring at home unassisted. My husband is scared of complications I can potentially have. But I have faith things will go well.

@aylo3366 Месяц назад

@@desereehernandez5889how was you Birth? ❤️

@melanieb2132 3 года назад

3 births, zero epidurals for me. It was pretty amazing in a lot of ways. All my babies scored high on Apgar score. It hurt pretty bad though 😂 The thing about that type of pain is there is a great reward. And pain is a temporary condition in that situation. If you remind yourself of that, it's much more tolerable.

@allthingsthroughhim3856 3 года назад

Yes.

@dezpeaceify 2 года назад

Love this u give me courage

@veexo9115 2 года назад

🍪

@PS-qn4oz 2 года назад

5 births, zero epidurals...pain was unreal. I agree with you about the pain, but I know I felt betrayed by my childbirth coaches who failed to instill in me just how painful it would be.

@youtubecommentator6023 2 года назад

@@PS-qn4oz no one warms you! Lol everyone told me how awesome it is to have kids and to give birth and I was completely in shock when the contractions started coming in heavy. I decided to have an epidural which I think worked out best. My son was almost 8 pounds and I weighed 115 pounds before I was pregnant with him (so I'm pretty stick thin) and he tore me up pretty bad when he came out. I still felt pain through the epidural. It was honestly pretty scary! People told me it was like having period cramps but contractions are so much worse than period cramps 😆😅

@christifreimark2273 3 года назад

This was so similar to my birth story 🥰 we had our first this time last year at a birth center. I labored through the day, managing the pain well, and irrationally believing I was early labor and didn't need to go in, because the contractions were so manageable. When my husband finally convinced me we needed to leave, I went through transition in the car, and arrived at the birth center 9.5cm dilated! Baby was born 40min later in the birthing pool. It was wild, it was magical, it was beautiful and shocking and amazing in every way. Loved hearing your story. It makes me want to have a home birth for our second... Sounds more calm and comfortable. ♥️

@him2794 8 месяцев назад

❤

@AmberKaye 3 года назад

My due date is today! And going for an unmedicated birth this time around.

@sensualnina83 3 года назад

Wishing you all the best...You got this mama

@MariaandMontessori 3 года назад

Hope you had an easy delivery mama!

@issystar96 3 года назад

Congratulations!

@ciarachanel6561 3 года назад

congratulations !! ❤️

@Iren222 3 года назад

Congratulations! Hope you had a wonderful birth experience!

@0osqueakso0 3 года назад

I loved having my baby 100% naturally, it was the best and most peacefull day of my life. Sure it hurts like hell !! But its so empowering and fullfilling. Cant wait to give birth again !

@hanuhhh94 3 года назад

I had my son January 30th! He’s my second and I had him unmedicated at the hospital, he was 12 days early but weighed 9 pounds! When the time comes to have another we’re planning a home birth. I remember watching your videos weeks before going into labor and they helped so much ❤️

@heathershipman9374 3 года назад

I am 35 weeks and I'm soooo freaking terrified. First pregnancy. Thank you so much for your videos and positive energy!

@dharmadharma3960 3 года назад

I'm same! I'm aiming for bath tub, movement, and breathing. And bringing a few different scents, different music, etc. "Pain is a strategy if you know how to use it" is a quote I've used for other chronic pain. We can do this 💜

@sarahtara5546 3 года назад

Have you given birth yet? If so, how was it?

@crystaldede5982 3 года назад

How is it going with your baby

@jillianpayne2648 3 года назад

Currently 41+3 with my first and in early labor now. So encouraging to watch positive birth stories! I’m planning to deliver at a birthing center this time, but I was also born at home and would love to have a home birth with the next one.

@afronettec8861 2 года назад

Hi Bridget!!! I just had a successful vbac yesterday morning and my labor was less than 7hours I was watching your videos religiously!!!! Including the breathing out baby practice while doing number two 😂 only three pushes and baby was out, I only had first degree tear and i don’t feel pain today. Just wanted to say a big thank you for being part of my journey without even knowing it! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 be blessed. Love from Tanzania 🇹🇿

@rachelzelaya6890 2 года назад

I have endometriosis so I always figured that labor would be a breeze for me because I've lived for 8 years in constant pain. Until I started to really think about how I dealt with those intense endo pains...I realized every time I had a endo flare up I would freak. I would cry and scream in pain and it would always feel like hell on earth and I would meltdown. Your video totally taught me how important it is to stay relaxed, how important it is to stay calm, and to focus on affirmations and breathing. thank you for giving me confidence! due in 9 weeks and I feel better each day about tackling my fears :)

@carolinesa91 Год назад

I have endometriosis too, how was your labour?

@Malrie Год назад

Thank-you for sharing your positive birth story. I'm 37 weeks and trying to mentally prepare myself for my first birthing experience. I would love to have a home birth for my next baby, but I was a little intimidated this time around. I look forward to having a natural birth, integrating your techniques and listening to my body. I teared up when you held your baby for the first time, I can't wait for this special moment!!

@tlmjjs1339 3 года назад

I watched your video’s throughout my pregnancy and you helped me to have a positive birth via induction last week! I was so nervous and it was not what I wanted as I thought it meant I would need the epidural (I’ve heard so many stories of induced labour’s being super intense) but thanks to your breathing techniques I was able to cope with only gas and air!

@makaleka12 3 года назад

I’m glad you talked about when you knew it was the “transition stage”, I also had a home birth and remember thinking “I can’t do it, I need to go to the hospital” LOL! I so remember that feeling and it was right before my baby was born. Thanks for sharing 💓

@HopeAbigailDayan 9 месяцев назад

Me too. I was like, I could go for a C section right now. Just get this over with.

@debbiec7212 2 года назад

What you said at the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="720">12:00</a> mark is so key. The body does what it’s supposed to do. This past weekend I delivered my son at home alone as my husband went to grab the car and the urge to push came. I was standing up pushed twice and he was here. Taking the trip to the hospital (wasn’t the hospital I was supposed to give birth at) messed up my experience. I’d definitely do an intentional home birth next time around. My first baby was at the hospital and it was a good experience. However, nothing beats having my second at home and feeling so empowered.

@homegrownlearningandliving 2 года назад

Love the laid back birth story! I watched so many of your videos with my second pregnancy and had a great birthing experience, he was born in our driveway in the rain vs the birth center and my husband caught him but it was literally perfect because I wanted a home birth anyway. I’m pregnant with baby 3 now and due October so I’m back to your videos to re-engage the positive affirmations and breathing practices again, the breathing control was a huge difference between baby one and two

@samuel77luemas Год назад

Oh my god... I just gave birth on Tuesday and thanks to your videos I had such a phenomenal experience but.... You're literally telling my birth story that I just went through on Tuesday! Like, my jaw is dropping ! It was very identical! I'm sharing with everyone your channel! ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you

@abbyfordham7772 2 года назад

Thank you so much for all your tips! Between Jesus and your helpful advice, I was able to go through all 10 hours of labor with no epidural. I will gladly return to these videos as refreshers when the next baby comes! Best wishes!

@quesiakengere6469 6 месяцев назад

For every contraction, I pray and our gracious Lord Jesus carries me through. He is indeed our Rock!!!!!!had two natural home births...going into the third in twelve weeks God willing 🙏

@emmahoytlowrey 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this! The way you speak, even about the harder parts, is so encouraging and positive. I’m due with my first baby on January 6th and I am naturally a very anxious person so the impending birth has really intensified my anxiety. Working towards changing my thought process on it

@essicktarot8974 3 года назад

Entering the 3rd trimester now with my first and I plan on a medication free birth. I'm definitely nervous but I love hearing these birth stories!

@0reolittle 2 года назад

Oh I love how your husband is so supportive and trying to help you, talk with you trough every stage. He’s so very well informed!

@allaboutitvlogs2782 3 года назад

What a beautiful birth! I just delivered my 3rd baby after 2 traumatic births this birth was so healing. I too took my time with labor. And labored at home as long as possible! Baby girl was born 3 hrs after getting to the hospital. Congratulations on your beautiful girl!

@creepyteachers01 3 года назад

I literally watched your birth video like 3 times! So empowering!! So strong!

@virginiacreager4331 2 года назад

Incredible, even though this was more of a technical walkthrough I started bawling as soon as I saw her in labor. Tears running down my cheeks. What a miracle , great job mama 🧡

@ammyreyes1910 3 года назад

Had my first baby on feb 16 at a birth place :) I watched your videos and listened to ur meditations throughout my pregnancy. I also read a great book and I am so happy I had a great unmedicated labor surrounded by my awesome hubby, two midwifes, and my doula. It was so so special, My sweet baby girl was born 11 hours after my water broke weighing 8 pounds and one ounce. Thank you for your videos. So thankful for your channel.

@amberchatreau7375 3 года назад

Watching this at 40w+3, giving me such hope for a calm and relaxing delivery (hopefully soon)!!!

@Trebushea 3 года назад

I'm due in 3 days with baby #2 and going for my second unmedicated birth so this video is exactly what I need!

@brytanny11 3 года назад

I’m due Monday! I hope you had/ have a great birth!!!

@Trebushea 3 года назад

@@brytanny11 wow you are so close!! 💕 Wishing you a safe and healthy labor and delivery ❤️❤️

@brytanny11 3 года назад

@@Trebushea thank you!!!!! 🥰🥰 I’m so hoping I meet baby soon and cause I’m just so uncomfy. I hope we don’t go past the due date

@shevahauser1780 3 года назад

@@brytanny11 I was 6 days late- but my baby boy is now 3 weeks old! I can't beilive a month ago he didn't exist, he's a whole person with a personality and opinions lol. I had an unmedicated birth (in a hospital), everyone I talk to is so shocked and surprised I didn't use the pain meds.

@thereset1735 3 года назад

@@shevahauser1780 Same here mama! With my second baby no pain relief. The nurses called me Wonder Woman 💪It was awsome to do without meds and not that hard actually. I could do it again!

@7carlie7marie7 3 года назад

I watched your videos before I gave birth to my first baby at the end of September! She came a month early and you helped me stay calm, labor at home for as long as possible, then labored in a jet tub till 7cm, and I made it to 8cm before my Epidural with your breathing techniques. I really appreciated your advice and videos and they helped me stay in tune with my body, contractions, and pushing! You helped me have a beautiful and calm relaxing labor! Thank you! Congrats on your beautiful little one!

@write2pras84 3 года назад

This is a fantastic video: so informative. Thank you! Congratulations on your second child and major kudos for birthing at home: it was heartwarming to watch. My wife’s 38 weeks with our second child. We didn’t opt for home birth given some unexpected complications with the first pregnancy/birth. But still reasonably confident of having an unmedicated birth this time around.

@erindrum5145 3 года назад

Wow! I'm not pregnant or even sure I want to have kids at this point but this video made me feel like if my husband and I decide to go for it that I could do it (I would for sure buy your classes if so)! You're a superstar.

@marialessa88 3 года назад

This was fascinating. I feel so blessed to be a woman that can choose to go through this and experience birthing my child.

@MissHawes0187 3 года назад

Amazing. I started watching you when i was 5 months preganant and shes 5 months old now!! I was so happy to hear you were expecting...time flys!! I laughed so hard when you said women will try to leave in transition bc i do it every time. I think bc my births are unmedicated and very FAST i try to close my legs and jump off the table when i feel that ring of fire, the nurses have to talk me down...lol in a sweet voice " now this time you're not gonna shut your legs on the doctor ok honey"

@MeliQ823 3 года назад

Your birth story was beautiful and now I love that you provided a breakdown of it. So many women go into labor without the slightest clue on what to expect and I believe that this video can help put anxious minds at ease. Yes every story is different, even your 2 were, but it doesn’t mean it’ll be scary like those shown on TV. Thank you for sharing such a personal experience and taking the opportunity to educate at the same time 🥰 I’ve had 4 home births and I still absolutely love everything about it!

@chatgpt4135 Год назад

Since, u had 4 home births, n i am from a place where most births happened in hospitals via c section now a days And pregnancy n childbirth r topics not much talked on openly here, so obviously women don't know concept that birth can be given without going to hospital So i have fear on how to have safe home birth, could u pls guide me in in details how u planned a safe homebirth plan from beginning ? Also, guide me on what to do in case u r at homebirth and suddenly need for emergency c sec arised (just to be prepared)? Also, ppl scare u by saying home is not sanitary to birth, or u will die without medical assistance is it tru? And, Can I have a home birth with at least one nurse or experienced doctor present at home? Thank you. What do u do after giving birth at home, like what abt cleaning baby, umbilical cord, placenta, and all things, pls tell ur experience.? Thanks

@laurenhartso 3 года назад

I am hoping for a hospital birth with an epidural but still found this helpful. And like you said I just like watching birth stories. Congrats! ❤️

@kerrypoppins5388 2 года назад

Your daughter is so precious. I love how gentle and supportive she is being with you! So heart-warming!

@louisebrooks977 2 года назад

What a beautiful story! I was a labor and delivery nurse, gave birth to our first child, our daughter in the hospital with a midwife, but still very medically managed. My personal preference was always to birth at home with a midwife, so our next four births were all at home. We birthed in Ohio, in Okinawa, in Washington state, and in Germany!! I was 28 with our first, on active duty in the Air Force, separated when she was 2, and 43 when our last boy was born, 28 days before we left Germany and my husband retired from the Air Force! Our children are now 37 to 22, and we are approaching our second retirement!! I can attest to everything you talked about! Being in your own home and comfortable with your caregivers and support team are so wonderful!! I definitely would have wanted to give birth at home in the current situation!! Congratulations on your new daughter! I love your enthusiasm and obvious love for women and babies. Before we started home schooling, I did a lot of birth, babies, and breastfeeding support and instruction. So great to see others continuing the work. I pray God's blessings over you, your family and your work!!

@ashjankins960 2 года назад

OMGOODNESS! Your tiny doula is precious! She’s a natural little Momma. Congratulations! What a perfect birthday & Your girls are precious. ❤️

@Jaxk06 3 года назад

Your videos are so helpful. I’m in my second pregnancy and due April next month with another boy. My first was in a hospital and everything just didn’t go as planned and feel guilty about it. This time I’ll be having a home birth. I know my body is built for birth but I’m still a little nervous. I have a midwife and my son and husband will be here with me. Thank you for your time and education, I’m slowly feeling so much more confident about my decision

@adalyncheney6676 3 года назад

Thank you, Bridget! Your videos are my go-to when I feel like I need encouragement. You are amazing!

@katherinereynolds3659 3 года назад

Ahhh you have me crying. I’m so happy for you, I get to have my first homebirth in 2 months! I’m so excited, and I hope I get a positive story like yours!

@kaitlinsmith843 3 года назад

This was such a positive story to listen to just a couple weeks before birth. I am so happy for you and your family that you could share such a successful birth (meaning how you followed your birth goals so closely through the whole birthing process). Thank you for sharing! This really made my day so much more peaceful and worry free💕

@teresacaceresvillarroya3793 2 года назад

I am due in 9 days and I am SO THANKFUL for this video!!!! This is my third baby and I am having anxiety this pregnancy so the final stages are harder and more triggering but this video was just what I needed! Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

@amylucier5371 3 года назад

My baby was born on his due date last April! Your videos got me through my labour unmediated :)

@reginaayansola3114 3 года назад

I have been waiting on this video! Woohoo! So glad to hear about your second experience! You did incredible!

@alexmenell260 3 года назад

So empowering this made my day.

@silviya9639 3 года назад

☺️ it made me laugh when you said" run to the hospital for an epidural" thats exactly what i tell my midwife.. if you hear me say "i need an epidural, im dying" you get ready im about to give birth.. yep thats me everytime.. about to give birth to my 6th baby..

@alyupde9337 2 года назад

When I called and told the nurses they need to give me some meds or get me in that hot shower screw the internal monitor, four nurses and my doctor rushed I’m ready for me to deliver lol

@wheatie83 3 года назад

Bridget I am 10 months postpartum and I have to say I watched your channel extensively while pregnant. I ended up having to be induced at the hospital with an epidural but it was empowering and a good experience even though things didn't go the way I wanted. That was due to your channel. Thanks for that. Thanks for sharing your birth story. I find your baby carrier interesting. Congratulations 💐

@katalindrucker5867 3 года назад

Hello Bridget, you beautiful woman♥️ I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing these amazingly educational videos for us birthing mamas. I must say they helped me so much that my hard, 30 hrs long labour that ended up in assisted vacuum delivery felt like the best thing in the world and could not traumatise me not one bit. In fact, I felt empowered, strong, capable and yes a bit tired in the end haha. You are a gem and it is worthwhile to watch and learn from your channel as your videos help to understand what we’re going through, what our bodies are going through. I gave birth exactly a year ago with only one support member, my husband. We did it and I had no fear. Thank you and sending you much love from Australia with my one year old daughter♥️♥️♥️

@kenziew1978 3 года назад

My daughter had a nuchal hand to and I was told it’s why I got a 2nd degree tear. You’re so lucky you didn’t tear! What a beautiful birth story ❤️

@eliasalazar6811 3 года назад

My water broke and I was only 3 centimeters. I was in labor for 19 hours after my water broke. I wasn’t planning to get the epidural, but I thought I was going to pass out, so I finally got it and I am so glad I did! Idk how I went 10 hours with intense pain.

@briannae7012 3 года назад

I had a very similar experience! I was on pitocin and they broke my water at 5cm. I had been up all night, labored for 26 hours, and pushed for 4.5 hours. I'm so glad that I had the epidural as an option even though I didn't want one originally. I was just way too tired to cope. Still would like to go unmedicated this time!

@KT-rk6fn 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing!

@sambito702 2 года назад

I wasn’t going to get an epidural but after three days in active labor, I gave in and was so glad I did! I got to sleep before it was time to push

@nurse956 2 года назад

OMG, it is so my story. My water broke and they put gel so laboure can start. i was in pain for 2 days but cervix never opened more than 3cm. I was so damn tired of crying and pains that my body just gave up and i felt numb and dead. I was also tired of another women screaming like monster near my room and it was also the reason my blood pressure went higher and they had to give me medicine. It was times where i would ask hubby and midwives if i am alive or dead. Finally they gave me epidural even i didnt wanted it and now i am so greatful that i said yes. I am pragnant 39 weeks and i will go for epidural bec medicated or unmedicated, the baby is born vaginal and healthy so why should i as a mum kill myself bec our woman bodies and minds are made to take the laboure pain and birth pain. I remember that i hated my baby boy and i didnt want midwuves to put him even on my chest. I hated the baby so much but thank God it was only for some hrs and then i fell in love with my baby. So epidural is a life saver. Now i understand thet every pragnancy is so different and women should stop shaming other women when it comes to choice of medicated. Everyone in my circle scared me so much and now again trying to shame me and tell me how bad epidural is, lollz. I tell them to shut up and fuck off.

@mireyaswanderlust4283 3 года назад

Bridget I will like to thank you because of your guidance I was able to deliver naturally my baby boy on Feb 12, 2021! 8lb 4oz beautiful baby boy!!! Had you on my speaker for the two hour I was in labor and 30 minutes of pushing!!! Love you!!!!

@Sonyacita 2 года назад

😭 wow this was helpful. I had a very difficult home birth the first time around and as my second birth approaches, I’m having a good deal of apprehension. Hearing you speak so free of fear and the seeing the moment she arrived was extremely moving. Thank you for sharing and I’ll be reviewing more of your videos for coping strategies and your calming, qualified (as at least a 2x mama in addition to your training) perspective!

@chaoticjimasmr 3 года назад

Thanks so much, I'm about 36 weeks with my first and your videos have been giving me so much confidence & comfort ☺️❣️

@stevensfam 3 года назад

you’ll be amazing! I just had my first and stuff like this really helped give me confidence and keep me calm during my labor

@rosycheekslolluvu 3 года назад

yes I’ve been waiting for this! Currently 25 weeks with my first

@dksarabia 3 года назад

I looooved your birth affirmation meditations! I did them during labor and right before pushing. Truly helped me so much thank you!

@laurenkahn4352 2 года назад

Me too. Thank you!

@misstippytoes 3 года назад

Congratulations Bridget. What a beautiful blessing to have been able to have the best birth possible. Wishing you and your family abundant blessings.

@melaniebrugger9264 3 года назад

In Germany we have the privilege of having a midwife come home to you after birth every day at least once for several weeks if you need it. This service is payed for by the health insurance companys. It doesn't matter, were you have given birth. And you cane have consultation with your midwife for as long as you breastfeed or have any problems with feedings.

@dharmadharma3960 3 года назад

That's awesome!

@Notfeelingitrn 3 года назад

That is amazing

@rudinam2409 3 года назад

Same in the UK

@ash4667 3 года назад

Same in Netherlands

@MultiDaisy1995 3 года назад

That is amazing!

@jessikacanzone2701 3 года назад

38 weeks 3 days so ready for my little rainbow baby to make his appearance. This will be my first birth and we have decided to do a home water birth and I’m so ready. This video helps reestablish my mindset. I’ve got this!!!

@leahathome2883 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I've had three home births so far and even though every birth is so different, I think I can still say that ignoring it until you absolutely can't helps tremendously. My two young sons were with me when I was in labor with my daughter, they kept me busy, distracted and on my feet which I think helped things progress faster. I knew I hit transition when I started sniffling on the phone with my husband and he asked what was wrong, I said "it just hurts so bad!" So I finally called my midwives and she was born 1.5 hrs later.

@cheyennemalfaro8891 3 года назад

35 week.... was really nervous about doing a natural birth, but you have really put my mind at ease ♥️

@kaylachristenson9664 Год назад

Really nice that you’re sharing positive birth stories! Just had my second without any medication a few days ago and honestly it was better than my first with epidural! I didn’t really plan it or take any courses or anything lol but I think we figure out how to handle it however works. What I learned from the two different deliveries is that there is no easy labor 🙃 every baby, woman, and situation is different but live sharing the positives since we so rarely hear them! If I could get through it my myself (no coach, partner, etc) without any pain meds or even breathing techniques then I think a lot of people can!

@AR-fb1nw Год назад

Thank you for sharing :)

@ashley.h4323 2 года назад

Wow, seeing you in the tub toward the part where you began giving birth made me cry. It’s just so beautiful. I have 18 weeks left and I’m not good with pain but I pray I can keep my emotions in check to have a smooth delivery. Many blessings 🤍.

@05taylorgang 3 года назад

Mrs. Bridget when I tell you a burst of joyful laughter and tears came over me when you spoke of ava being born at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="363">6:03</a>PM, that is what it is all about right there! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

@fotochikyo Год назад

I was sobbing years of joy by the end of this video. Thank you so much for this positive birth video. I'm 38 weeks pregnant and so ready to give birth.

@Grace-ti5ul Год назад

34 weeks this week Excited, nervous, but educating myself on all of it. Hope I can do this!

@swicel 3 года назад

This is so inspiring. I'm 5 months pregnant and really scared of birth that I thought to have c-section. You made it look so much manageable.

@shevahauser1780 3 года назад

I gave birth 3 weeks ago, I was so scared of needing a c section! But in the end, it was vaginal natrual birth. My husband and dula were so supportive and helpful. A strong birth team is the most important helpful thing I can say to have.

@atroy1983 2 года назад

I know that feeling of shock so well! My first and second babies both arrived in about 3.5 hrs from start to finish. It was hard to believe that they were already here so quickly! I’m about to have our 3rd and praying for a slightly calmer delivery but at least I’ll be a bit more prepared if this one comes the same way. Transition scares me the most because it’s so chaotic when it happens fast but at least it is over quickly!!

@regina2152 3 года назад

Thanks to your videos I was so motivated and prepared for my VBA2C to have my baby naturally. We prepared for a home birth , but also to be ready for the hospital with my doula and it went so great that the Baby came so quick at home that we never even considered driving to the hospital because I needed to push 😁😊

@jamiesjoy 3 года назад

I’m 28 weeks with my second pregnancy and I’ve actually been more nervous for birth this time around than with my first birth (which was unmedicated). I’m going for another water birth and your videos have been helping me with my mindset so much 🥰 thank you for all the amazing info you provide for free!

@allthingsthroughhim3856 3 года назад

How’d it go for you? I’m 33 weeks with my second currently and nervous as heck for the second, my first was unmedicated also (and honestly super painful lol) but still aiming for it again because I hear it’s usually faster at least the second time

@sarahmarie1812 3 года назад

How beautiful! I’m 39 weeks with my first and have been in “pre-labor” for almost a week. My patience is waning but this has helped revive me a bit! ❤️ congratulations again on your new little one!

@sazzlepop321 3 года назад

I’m the same weeks as you! I’ve also been in pre labour for a week and I am barely sleeping too. Best of luck to you!

@sarahmarie1812 3 года назад

@@sazzlepop321 aww you too!! ❤️

@moonchild708 3 года назад

commenting for updates when your baby's born 🥺❤ best of luck!!

@MindfulMeleana 3 года назад

Congrats mama! You’re built for this! I’m currently 38 weeks 🥰

@Iren222 3 года назад

I’m 27w and I know time goes fast. Hope u had an easy delivery!

@marybethearp4722 Год назад

Neither of my births went like I thought they would. (Or wanted them to.) A lot of my first birth is a blur, but I VIVIDLY remember the pushing contractions! But they started before I was fully dilated and my nurse kept telling me “stop pushing!” I actually yelled back “I’m not pushing! He is!!!” Lol. I wasn’t exactly rational at the time, but you are so right that once the pushing starts, you just have to go with it as calmly and safely as possible. But I also remember my pushing contractions feeling like a relief. Like all the painful labor up until that point had been an argument between me and my body but when I got to push, I was working with it again. Aside from the ring of fire, pushing felt better than the transition.

@minarism Год назад

I am a 30 weeks pregnant today . I watched 2 of your birth stories and not gonna lie I cried ...the labor journey is just so beautiful and amazing experience! You are so sweet to share these with us! Thank you! Wish me good luck at my birth :))

@annahenley2793 2 года назад

First time mom here (20 weeks). This video is so lovely and makes me a lot less fearful for birth. I actually teared up at parts!

@kristicallies8979 Год назад

I’m right behind you with my first pregnancy, too! I am 23 weeks as of yesterday 😊 my due date is the day after Thanksgiving. I’m having a water birth and I’m scared, but excited!

@rebeccaware2157 3 года назад

Oh my gosh I love this! My natural birth was so traumatic that I fear giving birth again and I question having another baby because of it 🥺 I will be doing more research!

@michellelee1132 2 года назад

Currently 24 weeks with my first baby and I bought the course too and just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your story for it’s extremely helpful in preparation. You explained things very nicely too ❤️

@chaholm4866 3 года назад

I was leaning forward to my birth ball while listening to this. Had a very painful back after working for like 2 hours. I had to sit down during those hours because I was facilitating online classes... This is very helpful. Thank you so much.

@sierrareed11 3 года назад

I appreciate all the work you are doing! You have taught me so much and I am thankful to feel empowered by that! Wishing you a lovely day

@classicsleuth3559 3 года назад

Everyone deserves an empowering and beautiful birth. And for me, that means in the hospital with an epidural. I had an extremely positive second birth experience in the hospital and wouldn't change that. If we go for number three, I'll go the hospital route again. You can have a beautiful birth in any setting.

@nicoleguiaoan4022 2 года назад

Definitely! But I think many women are forced to be in a setting they don't wanna be in since unfortunately, not every hospital respect women's decision and what they want and need in their 'setting.' Some hospitals rush everything and not even give you time to progress before they say you're "failing to progress." Sending love to all the hospitals who listen to women birthing though and respect their bodies.

@classicsleuth3559 2 года назад

@@nicoleguiaoan4022 Definitely hospitals need to empower women. However, some people act like a hospital birth with an epidural is not a beautiful birth. To me, it was. My hospital/epidural birth was beautiful. A beautiful birth will be different for every woman.

@PS-qn4oz 2 года назад

@@classicsleuth3559 I'm afraid of hospitals but grant you my friends who had hospital births didn't spend the duration of pregnancy fearing the pain, the way I did. On the other hand many of them had C-sections or extravagant tears. Honestly why does childbirth have to be "beautiful"? Meeting our children is beautiful but everything leading up to that moment is extremely serious, medically.

@youtubecommentator6023 2 года назад

@@PS-qn4oz I agree with you, the pain and fear I felt during delivery did not feel beautiful. And I feel like even if I tried giving birth at home or wherever, it would still not be beautiful. The beautiful part for me was when my baby boy was laid on my chest and my husband started crying and telling me what a good job I did. That was the beautiful part for me ❤

@MariaandMontessori 3 года назад

This video gives me hope for a natural birth with baby #2 when the time comes. I binged your videos in preparation for my daughter's birth last year, but after leaking water and pitocin inductions, ended up getting an epidural. It was completely the opposite of what I imagined for a birth and recovery from the epidural was also not easy. I'm really hoping for a different experience next time and so thankful for your video on this!

@corinadavid6758 3 года назад

I am from Romania. I gave birth at home to my first child almost a year ago, on 24th March. I watched until due day I think all your videos posted since that date. I love you! And your videos 😍 I weaped a bit right now watcking this one because I had a back labor and my sweet daughter was born with her hand on her head. A bit shocked that you experienced this too. For me unfortunately I was not assisted by a certified midwife, still the one that should have come from 250miles was afraid of the newly lockdown. So we ended up being assisted on whatsapp, and our doula became a midwife. Neither us or doula don't regret this, but there are minuses about the expulsion. I took baby girl to Cranio-Sacral Therapy and she developed just fine, and I recover more and more from the unpleasent part of the experience. Thank you very much for being here, for being a Light for mamas 💖💖💖

@lenablucci 3 года назад

Congratulations! Your content has helped me so much in my pregnancy. I’m 21 weeks and your comforting words make me look forward to birth and not dread it. What baby carrier are you wearing?

@honeylavender22 3 года назад

I had to have an emergency C-Section. I went from a low risk pregnancy to baby girl needing to come out immediately. Im still recovering from it because I wanted a natural birth so badly. But you cant plan for anything. Babies safety is number one.

@nadazhome876 9 месяцев назад

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@agataopara5394 3 года назад

Bridget you are such beautiful and strong woman, and you have birthed like a pro! Watching your channel from UK, 39 weeks pregnant now and hoping to be half as brave as you 🙂 Thank you for all the hard work 💐

@shawnabarnes367 2 года назад

Wanted to thank you for all the advise on managing labor and an epidural free birth. I had a bad experience with my first, but I was determined to have my second without any intervention or medicine. I had the best experience and was so amazed at how quick delivery went as well! Went to the hospital upset and down b/c my midwife planned on inducing but ended up going all natural and getting my water to break on its own. Active labor started at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="630">10:30</a>am.. and pushed for 45mins,. Delivered at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="770">12:50</a>pm. My husband was so amazing in listening and applying the techniques which was huge. Again thank you, thank you!!

@danielleadams4473 3 года назад

Love your page! I had my first baby girl just a week before you had your second! Just one day after my due date too! Sounds like I had a super similar experience to your first birth (in a hospital unmedicated, labor started with my water breaking). I literally watched your breathing techniques video about 8 hours prior and swear it is the only reason I was able to go unmedicated! Thank you for everything that you do! Your girls are precious! :)

@xohealthy 11 месяцев назад

Can you Post me the video breathing techniques video you watched on here ? I am about to give birth in 7 more weeks

@brittneyhoward9595 3 года назад

I love this, your birthing videos helped me deliver our third little lady all naturally at the hospital but this is making me want a home birth if we have a 4th

@hannahalexie5158 2 года назад

I’m not even pregnant yet, but I love your videos! They’re super informative and make me look forward to hopefully having babies one day!

@maricarmenmurillo7018 2 года назад

Not me 37 weeks pregnant crying at minute 7. The comfort your baby gives you and the way it brings a smile to your face. I was unable to have a home birth first time around and don’t feel comfortable/safe doing so with this second pregnancy but maybe for my third! 🫶🏻

@a.kay.c 2 года назад

i just love all of your videos. You get to the point quickly and don't make us wait for the good details. You are awesome!

@Lena-lp7xf 3 года назад

I had a home water birth with my first baby and it was the most amazing experience! My daughter was born February 13th :) If I do have more children in the future I can only dream that I will have a similar experience again.

@lieshat2917 3 года назад

What did you do to prepare yourself & your mind for a natural home birth? This will be my first time giving labor & I wish to do so at home as well but a lot of people try to freak me out with all their horror stories but I’m not backing down just want to be a little prepared

@OliviaMadeleineBtq 3 года назад

@@lieshat2917 I had a home water birth with my first and planning a second home birth for second baby. I highly recommend a doula and practicing breathing techniques. I had essential oils and relaxing music, we tried to make it a calm environment and it was incredible. Focus on your breathing through the contractions and get onto the mindset that you can do this, you’re body knows what to do. Ignore the birth stories others give you because they will get into your head. Just keep watching positive videos and stories. Best luck mama.

@lieshat2917 3 года назад

@@OliviaMadeleineBtq thank you so much Angel. You are truly a jewel. 🤍 I will definitely take this into consideration & get to it now since I’m 20w ☺️ I am sending love & support to you & your family 💓

@honeylavender22 3 года назад

What if something were to go wrong when youre at home? That would scare me too much.

@lieshat2917 3 года назад

@@honeylavender22 what if something were to go wrong in the hospital? Same thing besides your in the comfort of your home. Your mind is a powerful tool to have. So think positive but always stay aware & alert to any hazards or emergencies that may happen. Always have a backup plan. But anything can go wrong whether your at home or the hospital so keep that in mind. :). Best of wishes to you!

@mayrrrad 3 года назад

congratulations! 🥰 for my second time around i knew i had to work on my breathing (which is how i found your channel) and it made my labor and delivery so much better also i did not have any medication 😊

@passthatcouture 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your beautiful birth story! Your videos helped me have an unmedicated birth in the hospital. I hope to have a home birth next time and I’m glad to hear your experience