YouTube videos of labor

sAAmFam

I don't know why I decided to watch a video of natural childbirth but I did. Don't do it ladies!!!! I'm begging you!!!! And then the lady having her baby on the way to the hospital and in the entrance of hospital. Let's face it. Do you think delivery will go as planned for you or do you have a back up plan???

sAAmFam

I meant watch the videos when I said don't do it btw. I've thought about all the options. I really don't have a plan.

MuchlyGen

Haha, I love watching videos of natural childbirth. I find it fascinating and magnificent. I actually have a home birth video up on youtube - nothing graphic, though. 

I totes have a backup plan, just in case, but this is my third home birth so barring unforeseen complications I think it'll go fine. 

sAAmFam

Well there was one of someone giving birth on the bathroom floor. I got grossed out by that one. I am pretty sure I want drugs. I was induced with my 1st and I don't even know what contractions feel like. I broke my coccyx giving birth.

So after you have the baby at home then what? Do you go to the hospital. I really don't have a stinking clue how it works. Just wondering in case I got stuck at home in a snow storm. I thought maybe I should read up on birth at home or something.

MuchlyGen

Nope! I had a midwife at my first two and will at this one as well. After the birth I snuggled up with baby, the midwives tidied up and made me food. They took baby's vitals, I took a quick shower in my very own bathroom, then we went to bed. They came back to check on us the next day, and a couple days after that they came again, and then again a week later. Easy peasy.

My last birth was very quick, so there is a possibility that this one will come before the midwife is able to make it, but I'm honestly not that fussed about it. I'll have the birth kit and all the supplies on hand, so if necessary we can take care of it ourselves and she can check baby out when she gets here - or we can head out to a hospital if anything seems amiss.

sAAmFam

@MuchlyGen‌ I think I would be fine but my husband would have a heart attack. He would not be able to help me. I've been considering all options this time. I am also considering a c section because of the nerve damage and years of problems I had after my 1st birth from the broken coccyx.

silverwings72

I love watching the videos. Helps me (kinda) know what to expect, makes me feel a little more prepared. Honestly, some of them scare the ever living crap out of me and I have to change it X_X

absolutelymaybe

I went on a YouTube birth watching marathon before I got my BFP. It made my vagina shudder, but I guess I never really had a romanticized view of child birth so not really that shocking.

It's pretty amazing our bodies can do all of that, though.

As for the upcoming birth of these babies... I am going into it with a very open mind. Considering they are still breech and have never flipped, I have a strong suspicion this is going to be a c section. I'm at peace with that.

The big what if for me is whether I'm going to go into labor on my own or it's going to be a scheduled thing. My intuition says these babies aren't going anywhere on their own, so unexpectedly going into labor might throw me off my game.

kaimee27

I love those videos...especially the "One Born Every Minute" series.  As far as plans...I'm just hoping to be able to give birth vaginally at this point.  Little girl is transverse right now...not really something that I had considered happening before, but there it is.  If she flips/the doctor is able to flip her, then I hope to go med free, but I think planning too much in childbirth is just setting myself up for disappointment.  I really don't want a c-section, but getting LO out safe and healthy is the most important thing.

jlove253

I made myself watch videos in order to feel more prepared, but the thought of watching myself give birth (in a mirror) makes my nerves tremble from my vag to my feet. It's crazy what our bodies can do, but what if I saw myself tear!? I think I'd be scarred for life... but I remember how in the moment it really didn't matter; I was just trying to get through the pain, so maybe I actually wouldn't care.

bumpuser10336873

I find the natural birth videos to be so inspiring! I'm hoping for a med free, minimal intervention birth, and seeing that so many other ladies have done the same is so helpful! Especially since I only know one person who has had a med free birth, all my coworkers have done the usual hospital course..pitocin, epidural, baby in distress followed by a c section.

soulcupcake

I love watching birth videos, especially water births. One of my favorites. Breech home water birth.

***Might see some butt, but nothing terribly graphic***

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZOjMiec7DI

moroccojade

I like birth videos, too.  (Especially home births.)   The screaming ones in hospitals with a bunch of gowned medical staff aren't as nice, I will admit.  

This one is pretty awesome you guys... I think every husband should have to watch it to get some pointers.      (My 7 year old watched it and adored it, too.  So it is great even for the most squeamish.)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151959014259035

soulcupcake

@moroccojade

That video totally made me cry!

sAAmFam

The first one I watched was horrid! I've watched some since and definately not as bad. I guess I just picked the wrong video to watch first. It was far from amazing. I haven't seen one like that one since. I did not cry out of joy. I immediately checked my heartrate because I was having chest pains.