Stillbirth at 38 weeks pregnant. Go in if you don't feel movement!! One year and 9 months later and I'm expecting any day (thankfully!!) I love your videos! I can imagine you would be such a great nurse for labour and delivery!
I had been having strong contractions for two days, but I thought they were braxton hicks and constipation. 🤦♀️ I worked my entire shift from 2pm-11:30pm on the second day. I knew the contractions were coming quicker than usual, but I was shorthanded and couldn't time them. When I clocked out, I timed them. They were every four minutes lasting a minute! When I got home, I went to the bathroom and had bloody show. I called the hospital. I had just hit 35 weeks at 12am after I clocked out. When the nurse checked me, I was 4cm dilated, 100% effaced and my water bag was bulging. I'd been in labor all night! My baby girl was born perfectly healthy at exactly 35 weeks! She was 6lbs 7oz and 19 3/4 inches long. I had been so scared I was going to have to have a c-section because I'm a plus size woman and I had gestational diabetes. Watching your videos helped me to be flexible in my labor and I made the decision to get an epidural when I stalled at 5 cm when I had planned an unmedicated birth. I went from 5cm-10cm in 1.5 hours, pushed four times and brought my girl into the world with only a first degree tear. Thank you for your videos!
Heavy vaginal bleeding... possibly call 911 rather than head to the hospital yourself. Make a quick judgement call. At 41 weeks I had sudden and severe vaginal bleeding (I thought my water broke but when I got to the bathroom there was blood everywhere.). Called 911 and ambulance took me to hospital and had a pretty immediate c-section. I had a placenta abruption, that caused the bleeding. Thank God my baby survived and is ok, and I’m ok. Just never be embarrassed or unsure about calling 911. Trust your gut and do what’s best for you and your baby. FYI while my husband was on the phone with 911 I was on with my OBGYN updating her. I don’t wish this on anyone, and thankfully my story ended very positive. Just something for moms to be aware of.
I think it depends on your situation. I live 5 blocks from my hospital, so it would be much quicker (and much cheaper) for me to drive myself or have my husband drive me.
I’m so thankful I found this channel early in my pregnancy. It’s helped me the whole time and now that labor may be approaching, I’m not anywhere near as scared as I thought I would be because of the tips&education you have provided ❤️
Something that might help to add: One important thing I got told by my midwife was that while kick-counting, baby hiccups DO NOT count, as they are reflexive. Neither does just hearing their heartbeat on a home doppler. Yes, it means your baby is alive but it is not significative of a baby being on good form. If your baby's movements become sluggish or stop and don't respond to stimuli, it warrants an immediate check up at the hospital. Not later after work and certainly not the next day.
I have been watching you from the very beginning as soon as i found out i was pregnant. I wanted to thank you! Your videos helped me tremendously in preparing me for my pregnancy journey,labor and delivery❤️ I gave birth to a healthy precious baby boy yesterday 02/24/2020 at 8:29am! Keep making these helpful videos for us mamas 😊 thanks again ❤️
I totally agree with the statement that you should go in if something doesn’t feel right! I conceived 2 years ago and I had just found out. On a Sunday, I started getting some stomach pain and I thought I ate too much. Then I started getting some light bleeding. Then I got the worst cramps. I told my husband I needed to go to the hospital because I feel like something is wrong. At first he was hesitant. He didn’t want to run to the hospital for every little thing. I called my mom, who has had a MC before, and she said better to be safe than sorry. It’s your child’s life you are talking about. Finally he took me in. And I was miscarrying. It sucked. But I’m glad we went in. I’m still TTC after that miscarriage. But I keep watching in preparation for when that day comes!
I had very little movement towards the end and one day he didn’t move at all I went in and had to be induced as he didn’t grow for two weeks ! Always trust your instincts! X
I never thought I would be expecting a 3rd baby....and HERE I AM☺️!! Thank you again for your amazing videos. They were so helpful during my 2nd pregnancy, and useful now! I am 25 weeks...3rd son!💙💙💙
I am a little worried about mothers becoming paranoid with constant counting of movements. Third trimester mothers are often really busy, nesting! Maternal stress is not good for either mother or baby. I would probably just suggest that, if you haven’t had a movement for a while, you take a warm bath, rub an ice cube on your bump etc. To elicit a movement - if that doesn’t work, THEN go and get checked out.
This is what I do. Most days my babe moves plenty but if I notice one day he didn't move as much as usual or I just don't remember I'll do a count in bed. Helps me stay more calm than fretting over doing a count every day.
I'm 35 weeks with my first ever baby and watching your videos continuously one after one. I was so afraid and found no scope of heading to the hospital yesterday (because of shutdown) after seeing some mucus plug like discharge (only once, there was no further discharge in 18 hours). My husband got super crazy and even more scared than me for our baby. Then, we watched your videos and relaxed over time. Thanx ☺
Im 27 weeks now and I had an incident where I went in to get checked out. My Braxton Hicks contractions started at arount 25 weeks (which I think is normal?). But one day they came so often, literally every 10-15 minutes. For an entire day. They were not painful, just exhausting, normal Braxton Hicks. But in between I had period like cramps. The combination of having thoae contraction all day long and those cramps made me think that this should not be. I figured if this isnt over the next day I will call my doctor. So I did, because it went on the same it did the day before. She told me to go to the hospital to get checked out. In the end everything turned out normal.
I just found your channel and am binge watching! I am 6.5 weeks now and want to have the healthiest pregnancy possible so I can have the best delivery within my power!! Thank you for the education 🥰
I love your videos so much. I wish I could have you at my delivery 😂 If I could pick a team to deliver my baby it would definitely be you, nurse zabe & momma doctor jones. 🤣 💕💕💕
I laughed at the “eating a Tylenol” bit, because I live in Denmark and in Danish they use the word ‘eat’ instead of ‘take’ when referring to medicine, so when they speak English they literally say “eat a Tylenol” and it sounds so wrong to me 😂
Warning* possibly dumb questions 1. Are the movements 10 every 1-2 hours or at least 10 in one hour? 2. Do preeclamsia symptoms come and go? Throughout the day or from day to day. Or are they more constant, all day everyday? 3. Could the heartburn type burning feeling also be explained as muscle tearing feeling. Does it go away and come back? 4. Do the headaches come on in a particular spot/area of the head?
Hello from Portugal! Just to let you know that when I watch your videos my baby girl moves like crazy. She recognizes your voice! Thank you for all of the tips.
Last Tuesday my baby stopped moving for an hour, I considered not going to hospital as I was due into my busy workplace ware they really neef me that hour. But my gut said no, went in they needed to do an ultrasound after the heart monitor and found he wasn't growing as big as he should. I'm now being closely monitored and have been in twice after this with reduced movements. TRUST your instinct and not work pressures or "I'm sure it's fine"! X
@@Lex29302 It's actually subjective to each individual baby and they're individual pattern. And I've had a scan done by drs that now confirmed that he's not growing right. So you should definatly trust your gut instead of just listening to others advice. Some women feel they're babies 3 times and hour some feel them 30 times an hour some even feel them just 3 times a day which is normal for that individual. You learn your individual child's movements and anything outside of that for an extended time should be checked. My baby has long rest periods but never nothing within an hour which is why I'm glad I checked cos he may have to be delivered early. Trust medical advice but not over your own body! Cos you know it better.
Alice Price I understand that beacause I’m 35 weeks pregnant, but I’m just saying other pregnant woman reading that might freak out if their baby doesn’t move for an hour. Most of the time it’s normal. I understand every baby has their own patterns. I’m glad you went in and got checked out though. Just saying it’s usually fine for a baby to not be felt moving for an hour.
My OB NEVER answers when I call her, and it takes hours for her to give me a call back- sometimes I don’t even get one until the next day, so I’m always stressed out when I think something is off because I can’t get in contact with her, but I also don’t want to make my grandpa take me to the hospital if baby is actually okay, especially with the virus currently and him being extra high risk to contract it :(
My I gym told me I can count hiccups towards the 10 count movement. She said hiccups are actually very good because that means the baby is practicing breathing for when they come out into this big world! She said it’s a good sign when they have hiccups
So I’m asking questions on here since it’s the most recent video of yours that I could find. So my first question is, is it normal for the Areola to feel really tough during pregnancy at times and become hot to the touch and itchy? Is it normal for the nipple to become much lighter than it used to be (a light pink when it used to be brown)? I know that the Areola gets darker which it has. However, I’ve never heard about what is normal as far as nipple changes go. Also, is it common and normal for there to be hyperpigmentation on your breasts and arm pits. I have all kinds of brown spots/discoloration that surround the Areola on my breasts and my armpits have been darker.
When I had preeclampsia, I had no headache or vision issues but my head felt very very spacey...like, foggy and extra distracted. My pressure rang in at 174/105 at the time of being submitted to hospital 😅 You should have seen the look on my nurse’s face when she saw that! I was suddenly very glad I was too out of it to notice how much trouble I was in 🥴
With my first and only pregnancy I had my son at 30+5 due to severe preeclampsia. He was born at just 2 lbs 5 oz. I had no symptoms at all, the only way they found out was when I went in for my 28 week check up and my blood pressure was 152/102. It was scary! My son now is 2 years old and he’s doing amazing. I think if I ever got pregnant again I’m definitely going to take things more seriously instead of brushing things off. Sometimes I wonder if I did have symptoms of preeclampsia but I just thought “oh it’s just pregnancy things”.
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos! This being my first pregnancy and not being close to my mom, I turn to your videos when I look for that comforting feeling and when I feel I just need advice. I've even shown my husband your videos as we prepare for birth at the end of April! Thank you for doing what you do and being who you are! 😁❤ p.s. if this career path ever stops working for you your next choice should be a comedian 😂😂😂
Question regarding fetal kick counting: How do you count kicks for multiples? My twins are on the same side (A) near my right hip, (B) near my lungs; how do I accurately count individual movements if what I’m thinking is baby B, is actually baby A?
I’ve had the headache with the blurred vision.. but took a Tylenol and was ok.. but recently I had the little sparkling things appear but without headache and blurred vision.. should I be concerned? I’m 27 weeks..
I just made it to 34 weeks! Huge accomplishment. I am so glad I found your channel. Even with this being my 3rd, I still have had no similarities with any of my pregnancies. Lol. Do you have advice for someone with an irritable uterus? It doesnt matter how much water I drink, food I eat, rests I take or medicine I always have contractions.
I so badly want to ride this one out at home as much as possible.... My main worry is, I've always been hooked up to a fetal monitor right away when in labor at the hospital.... So if riding it out at home, are there signs if baby's heart rate starts to drop or if baby is in trouble but you're seem to be laboring normally?
Watching this 37w/ 3days bouncing on my ball , had really bad pains a minute ago , walking around helped some. I just want to go into labor already 😩 - Lol @ 8:30 your videos always make me laugh
A note for anyone else - don't rush! You aren't full term till 39 weeks and those last two weeks account for 30% brain growth and antibody transfer. Do not try to induce labor before full term unless specifically given the green light by your doctor or midwife. Your baby has crucial growing in the last few weeks
Can you pretty pretty please do a video all about BACK LABOR? I'm on my 3rd pregnancy and I've had back labor with my first two and I'm pretty much expecting to have the same with this one. I'd love to get some advice on how to manage the pain. It really gets so bad that I can't move. I also have existing back problems which may contribute to the pain
Sarah I am 39 weeks 3 days and my baby is moving kinda more than usual , I m due on 16th with no signs of labor yet but baby movements are increasing since last night , should i go to hospital is this of any concern pls let me know
My husband and I just lost our baby girl to stillbirth on February 22, 2020 at 39 weeks pregnant. She was 7lb 12oz. I wish I had understood that I should NOT think of myself as paranoid, and that large babies with "no room" still do move a lot. I thought I felt her moving, but I really was just feeling pressure. It's not the same as movement. We don't know the medical reason behind what happened to our baby girl. I am concerned about future pregnancies. Our baby can never be replaced by another, but we still are ready to have a baby. How soon can we try again? And should I be allowed an early induction this time?
Harvest Gleaner I am so so sorry for your loss. I, too, lost my son to stillbirth at 40 weeks in July 2019. I know exactly that feeling you’re talking about where it feels like movement but you just know it’s different. I want you to know that there is hope and help in terms of support. I found a great book called “mending tomorrow” that is a beautiful story of another family’s loss and how they walked through it to their next pregnancy, and another called “joy at the end of the rainbow” for when you do conceive again. It’s a week by week guide to pregnancy after a loss. I have found it extremely comforting. I would also encourage you to reach out to a perinatal counselor. It has been so helpful to have someone to process the complex emotions with, both of the loss itself and the following pregnancy which brings its own intense emotions, both good and bad. We were also ready to try again as soon as possible. Our midwife NP said exactly what Sarah said in her response to this question (I heard her answer this and immediately came to find your comment), that once I started cycling and was emotionally ready, we could try again. We conceived again my first normal cycle in November, which was my third period after giving birth, my first came at 6 1/2 weeks postpartum. With tracking my temp, I know it was the first month I ovulated. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. Keep your hope and of course, no baby can replace those we have lost, but I have adopted a belief system that this baby was hand chosen by his/her brother and would not exist if it weren’t for the loss. Silver linings in a terrible situation. If you ever need someone to talk to who gets it 100%, feel free to reach out. I’m on Facebook and would be happy to chat with you anytime. Best of luck to you and your husband and blessings to your family 💞
@@alyssatonking9985 I am so sorry for your loss as well. Ugh, the pain is unreal... no one should have to go through losing a child. It comforts me to know that they only went from knowing love, to even greater Love ❤ Thank you so much for the recommendations... I will check them out. I am so happy that you were able to get pregnant again so quickly! I am praying for you and your baby, for a healthy pregnancy and easy delivery. Thank you so much for reaching out.
I wanted you to know that my Husband and I lost our baby girl at 39 weeks at the end of January. We knew our daughter had a chromosomal abnormality so her death was expected but it was still the hardest experience of my life. Know that you are not alone, there is hope and joy in your future, and our little ones are at peace. I heard your question from the march C&Q video and I wish you all the best with your trying to concieve journey! We are starting to try again this next cycle too 😊
20 weeks and counting... Developed bilateral pulmonary embolism at 8 weeks... light spotting lately. Had the anatomy scan and baby looked fine so I didn't mention it to my doc
i am currently 17 weeks pregnant and ive been bleeding for 2 weeks and i went to the hospital and they said everything was ok and they dont know why im bleeding😭Do you know why i can be bleeding! is heavy bleeding with clots..
This sounds so stupid but I have little a pain in my left ovary like a dull ache and I feel a little bit of pressure when the baby moves around I’m only 23 weeks is this normal
I’m 36.4 weeks I’ve had two iron infusions last being Friday . && I’ve been feeling weird . Light headed , racing heart beat (sort of like an anxiety or panic attack ) and cold sweats. That’s one . Second symptom is a lot of pressure on my rectum, and lower back pain . But no contractions. Any advice.
My BP seems to be normal,but more towards in lower range. For example 94/62. I had low BP issue before my pregnancy. Will this affect in normal delivery ?
I’m also due on the 29th! Going for a membrane sweep and foley bulb at tomorrow’s appointment! Still planning on unmedicated birth but hoping this jump starts things!
I had my 40 week appointment today and bub is fully engaged and I’ve been getting a lot of contractions that aren’t consistent. I’m getting so impatient haha 😂 I’m going in again on Monday to get a sweep done if I haven’t had her before then. Fingers crossed you have your bub soon! Good luck 🥰🥰
Okay.. I am 34 weeks pregnant and have had on and off diarrhea for about 2 months now. By on and off I mean, like 4 days diarrhea... 2-3 days not. Is this normal?
Alexia H I’m starting to have back pain today😢 dr. Doesn’t think much of it. She actually told me to take pepto... hell no. I’m not into the whole medicine stuff... even more so less when pregnant. Lol
Hi there! Not a medical professional, just a mama who had anterior placenta with my first. My OB said he assumed I might feel less movement because of anterior placenta. For me, I still felt him kick very early on (17 weeks) and felt him kick a lot. There was one day when he was lazy and it scared me, but the ice cold juice did the trick.
What does it mean when my doctor say I’m measuring three weeks ahead as my fundal height ? Does that mean baby will come a little sooner than due date?
I measured ahead my whole first pregnancy with my daughter. It really just means the baby’s bigger than your gestational age. It means you could deliver a pretty big baby. It doesn’t mean the baby can come any sooner though.
I started having visual changes like that really early in my pregnancy. I get the headache amd flashing lights or sometimes it looks more like lightening blurring out my vision, then I get really shaky and numb and kind of have slurred speech but the first time I went to the er for it I was only 8 weeks by ultrasound and they told me it was probably just a uti and sent me home :/
Oh well jesus I'm going to be going to the hospital a lot more if migraine+epigastric pain is a "Go get checked" situation cuz that's pretty standard for me (and the last time I had it my bp was 105/70)