11th Unassisted Home Birth with American Dad in the Philippines

[@Birth4Men]

1:03 Bringing hot water to birth pool. 2:06 Freeze pops to cool down. 2:13 Head and jaw massage. 2:49 Getting in the birth pool. 3:59 Playing with hair and pouring hot water on back. 4:25 Big sister gets her turn in the pool. 5:08 Favorite part of labor - leaning back in pool. 6:03 The sounds of birth - vocalizing during contraction. 7:00 Sending children to bed. 7:40 Back out of the birth pool for a change of pace. 8:30 Progress report - pushing on hips during surges. 8:51 Nap time in the pool 9:30 On hands and knees in the pool, getting active. 11:44 Transition - this is impossible! 11:58 Double contraction / double peak catches dad off guard. 12:55 Emergency juice ASAP - need energy! 13:58 Random position change is random - semi supine. 14:05 Final pushes begin, with all-powerful sounds of creation. 14:40 "Baby's head is out!" but dad doesn't see a thing. 15:39 Baby is fully out, picked up and put on mommy. 16:01 Baby girl's first cry. "It's cold out here!" - covering with towel. 16:45 Sisters learn they have one more member on The Girl's Team and rejoice! 17:55 First attempt at nursing. 19:12 Waking up other siblings. 20:20 Getting out of the birth pool and more nursing. 20:35 Brothers and sisters react. 20:52 More nursing. 21:30 Umbilical cord cutting by the little ones - Wisdom and Patricia. 21:54 Photo wrap-up.

[@mulyantoardyanto2260]

J,

[@MeganPots]

Thank you so much for telling when everyone was very good at keeping up

[@MeganPots]

Also great how she pushed with all the sounds proofs birth ain’t always perfect and super easy very real

[@kingahorsztynska8428]

You, guys, are a great family and your husband is very supportive. You are a brave woman and I am sure that you are a wonderful mother to your children. God Bless YOU and your Family !

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much for these very nice words. Yes, my husband is very much supportive and is very much hands on. My children are also wonderful. They are a big blessing to me and to my husband.

[@singlewhitefemale1707]

Labour sucks. But what comes out of it is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Women did this hundreds of years ago without the existence of pain killers, birthing tubs or hypnotic tapes. Yes , its beautiful, but remember, it still hurts, its still exhausting . I saw your body react and push the baby out. Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ Just beautiful ❤️❤️, and only true women can go through this. God bless you for sharing this intimate time with the world❤❤❤❤

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much for this very much nice comment. Birth is beautiful. Labor sucks but whenever I feel the pain is getting more intense, I just tell myself, "I am going to see my baby very soon."

[@KittyArnaldo]

Been crying the whole time I’m watching this video. 😭😭😭 I am so proud of you Nanay Ana. God has blessed your lives by bringing you this child. May your lives be blessed together for eternity. Such a bundle of joy. Naku, it looks like there's a new boss in town! Lol. Again, congratulations Team Doak. I love you all. 🥺🤍🫶🏼

[@NanayAnay]

Hi Kitty! You need to visit us now to see baby Love.

[@MamaG5]

I can feel the pain jud. wow! Congratulations dai. So brave. Another Blessing ❤️

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you dai.

[@leahmargate-zd9rt]

whew!!! thats a huge strength! congraulations ate ana!!!

[@NanayAnay]

To God be all the glory.

[@pattilehmann8457]

Wow, intense and wonderful! ♡♡♡. God bless you all 🙏

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you.

[@marifeliray6661]

Unta ing ana pd ko ka brave sa imoha puhon. Grabi full support ang family. ❤️❤️❤️

[@NanayAnay]

I have the BEST birth team ever.

[@Raibowxx]

Congratulations on the addition to the family, you are a strong mother

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much.

[@ayaranoco8016]

Thank you kuyas and ates for helping nanay and tatay! Nanay Ana you did so good 😭❤❤❤ so very proud of you! Hello Understanding Love! 💖 Can't wait to meet you baby!

[@NanayAnay]

We miss you.

[@ZakkyAliMubarak]

ibu hamil jaki anak bunya ❤❤

[@theenyartfam]

The kids are very helpful. Oh my precious baby. Your so braved ate. Praying for you and family. Thanks for sharing this precious moment. ❤️.

[@NanayAnay]

Na dili jud ko brave. Talawan jud ko mao ng I choose nga maghomebirth.

[@NiceyP0123]

Bless it! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Congrats!🎉🎉

[@LS-fe4ob]

Birth is beautiful 😭 you did such an amazing job so strong woman and great supportive man

[@NanayAnay]

Indeed, birth is beautiful.

[@fivemayhuervas7889]

Felt that raw power from the grunts! You did such a wonderful job An! So so so proud of you❤❤❤

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you Ate Fivemay.

[@ZakkyAliMubarak]

ibu hamil jaki anak bunya ❤❤

[@kMeijer]

Such a beautiful labor song. Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment. Heartfelt congratulations from Kentucky, USA

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you. We used to live in Nashville, TN before we moved to the Philippines.

[@joyedera2873]

As a mon who went through 2 medical births this was so heartwarming to watch, wished I knew I could've done this instead. Great job mom and God bless ❤

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much. In case you will be blessed with another baby, then maybe you can give unmedicated birth a chance.

[@ZakkyAliMubarak]

ibu hamil jaki anak bunya ❤❤

[@reneelouise7412]

Loved this!!! Seeing all your beautiful children come in to greet the newest family member was so heartwarming and I could help but think of this passage of scripture and I absolutely adore the names you’ve given your children! Psalms 127:3-5 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them.

[@NanayAnay]

I have always cherished all the births of my children. Having the presence of my children and of course my dear husband, helped and made me feel so loved. Amen for the scripture.

[@greggytaperla5753]

Congrats jie anna. U r a brave woman. 1 more to go❤

[@NanayAnay]

Salamat Jo. I miss you tiguwang.

[@Unforgettablebirth]

Way to go mama!! 🥰 Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@NanayAnay]

My pleasure

[@saimahussain1414]

Ur a brave woman nanay n ur partner is the Best i wish all men were like him welldone n stay well God bless u ❤❤❤

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much for that very nice comment. I am very much blessed to have him as a husband. He delivered all our babies. God bless you too.

[@saimahussain1414]

@@NanayAnay thankyou so sweet of you xxx

[@JadeStyleAndPassion]

So much proud of you my dearest friend. You amazed everyone! Your family did the amazing job! Teary eyed while watching it now. Love you dai ❤

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you dai for the very kind words. I appreciate it so much

[@ZakkyAliMubarak]

ibu hamil jaki anaka

[@erlynarban556]

so brave😮♥️..am proud of u ate💪🥰💃

[@kingahorsztynska8428]

Oh, wow ! I do feel so so terribly sorry for you that you had to go trough this HUGE pain during your childbirth. I am very glad that everything went well and safely and you gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Your husband was very supportive and helpful and you both have done an excellent work . God Bless you and your family, Sweetie !

[@marielarevalo796]

Woow ate you are so strong huhu. Congratulations atee and welcome to the world Understanding Love 😍

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you! To God be all the glory.

[@beverlydoak4479]

The equal hero in this event is the husband. It takes 2 to make 'em and 2 to birth 'em in order to make the beauty of it complete. Well done Alex and Ana.

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much for mentioning that. My husband did an awesome job the whole time. During transition, I was so close to giving up. But he said the right words and those words kept me going and made me believe that I can do this. Praise God for a husband like Alex.

[@DizzyLizzy-lv7zf]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful event.❤

[@NanayAnay]

You're welcome.

[@floresmariasundae5631]

while watching the video I got teary eyed for how brave you are ate, you inspire/will inspire a lot of people on this video. I am so proud of you ate :))

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much Langga. To God be all the glory.

[@mistybarillas3599]

Awww. Congratulations on your new beautiful blessing. Luv the kids names. I’m new so can u tell me ALL their names please? Do u want more children? U did an amazing job. Thank u for sharing your story. 🙏🏻🌹🙏🏻

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you so much and welcome! In the homepage of my youtube channel there's a video introducing my family. I hope you will have fune learning my children's name.

[@kathleen4Jesus]

That was so beautiful 🥲 It was so sweet and lovely to see you 2 in that situation 🥰 What a blessing! It was also funny to see a small child with her goggles on swimming in the birth tub 😄 Great video! Kisses for Understanding 😘 Hugs for everyone! Love you all ❤

[@NanayAnay]

Someone also messaged me about Knowledge being in the pool with googles.

[@kathleen4Jesus]

@@NanayAnay So funny! Great time for swimming 😆

[@NanayAnay]

@@kathleen4Jesus 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@erlynarban556]

makabless pud kaau si Alex wui...how I pray ing ana pud si jason wen I will have delivery..ahaha

[@NanayAnay]

Preparation is the key jud. Educate yourself and Jason. Daghan kaayo good resources.

[@ruthianysanty9875]

Wow que hermoso Nacimiento solo ellos la familia sin ninguna norsa asistiendo que Dios los bendiga estoy sorprendida.

[@NanayAnay]

Muchas gracias por tu lindo comentario. Que Dios te bendiga también.

[@葉豐銘-u6m]

哈囉！媽媽辛苦了！平安產下小寶寶，由其老公陪伴在側，更加幸福，又有助產士在旁協助，更加安全，祝小寶寶平安長大！

[@jennifercariochavez]

Wow..ur so brave..Praise God for the strength

[@albertmana5620]

Congratulations Jie! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NanayAnay]

Salamat Jo.

[@niveapontal1]

Tão lindo. O pai segurando o bebê assim que saiu de dentro da mãe. ❤ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bokjookim2000]

Sotuer

[@rosie-777]

Congratulations, as a Mum of 7, I'd be so scared if something happened and needed medical assistance, glad your journey was smooth sailing, watching from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@NanayAnay]

My husband and I took a childbirth class back with my first pregnancy. Childbirth became my passion so I went through the steps of becoming a childbirth educator myself so did my husband. I am also a certified doula. So in case we needed to transfer for some undesired circumstance, we know when to go.

[@annetterichetelli5494]

What an amazing family!

[@nicoladavidson4829]

Traumatic dreadful neglectful nhs births, I watched this fascinated. Huge respect xx absolutely awesome. Your family are gorgeous ❤❤

[@ariel-h3l]

oh my gosh!!!! im gushing!! ur birth was soo beautiful, im actually about to have a home water birth and im actually so excited and scared at the same time, its my first child and getting more scared as my due date approaches haha, im due on the 11 of october but baby boy can come any day now so we’ve prepared the water birth:) you look so calm and u managed the pain so well! how did you do it:) ur bump is gorgeous btw 😊😊

[@littlehouseinthebigwoods9968]

Hello! Have you had unassisted births before? How do you know if your bleeding after is too much? I want to have another unassisted birth

[@NanayAnay]

I had 11 homebirths total and this is my 10th unassisted. The first one, I had a midwife, an assistant midwife and a doula and I discovered one thing about myself. I am a private person and I told my husband that for future births, I would very much prefer to do it on our own. With the bleeding, I usually prepare in advance to prevent severe bleeding. I do drink the polly jean block antenatal supplements to prevent severe bleeding. I am also very particular about my protein intake. I try to have a good and balanced diet all throughout the pregnancy to prevent any undesirable circumstances like severe bleeding.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Why would you risk your life and child’s life because some influencer did? This woman was being very dangerous to herself and baby.

[@littlehouseinthebigwoods9968]

@@reflectionsinthebible3579 huh? I have already done this. I'm not doing this because anyone else did this. Birth is normal and safe if you're not high risk. Read your Bible

[@xxxAlmixxx]

@@reflectionsinthebible3579 Birth is as safe as living. Statistically, you're more likely to die from something else (such as a car accident). People who give birth unassisted aren't idiots who are doing it because "it's the cool thing to do." That is laughable. Most who go this route do it because they know themselves and understand birth. What is dangerous in labor: complications. Easy, precipitous births happen when they're unassisted. Prolonged labors and complications happen in the hospital with women who are detached and don't want to own their birth. They tend to not happen to people who give birth unassisted for a myriad of reasons. Privacy + peace + a healthy mind and body = a quick labor and an easy birth = the healthiest birth possible. Giving birth unassisted simplifies the equation and makes having a healthy and fulfilling birth easy to attain. Giving birth in the hospital creates more problems than it solves. Let's ignore for a second that there is no peace, comfort, and privacy in a hospital birth - it's stressful. Almost everyone gets drugs during labor. Labor drugs lead to prolonged labors, complications for the mother, fetal distress, and unsafe, barbaric practices such as trying to force the baby out - suction cup, forceps, pushing on mom, cutting mom, c-section, etc. If you're set on helping someone, please go out and tell the world that epidurals can cause your baby to be born not breathing. This is not a normal thing that happens, it's something that happens during hospital births, something hospitals have perpetuated and then blamed on labor and birth itself to keep everyone afraid and coming back to the hospital to give birth. More $$$$$$$ for them!

[@Jfkdabombk]

Great job and congrats on your new addition $

[@NanayAnay]

Thank you.

[@Jfkdabombk]

@@NanayAnay np! Csn I ask you a question please?

[@NanayAnay]

@@Jfkdabombk sure. What's your question?

[@rusdipbangun5444]

Congratulations Congratulations on the birth can you post a video of the birth of another child? Thank You. Greetings from Malaysia

[@NanayAnay]

We do have some birth videos of my previous birth. May be I could find time preparing/editing those videos. Thank you so much for your suggestion. 🙂

[@rusdipbangun5444]

@@NanayAnay Teri Thank you, sorry if my request seems impolite because I want it to be like you want to give birth at home and I can make that video a motivation

[@rusdipbangun5444]

I can't wait for that video

[@ericamaecaraquel606]

Grabe ka brave man ay. I can't imagine going through it gyud te hihu. Anyway haha Congratulations, Both & fam! Welcome to the world, meloves! Sending lots of love hemwe 😘💖

[@NanayAnay]

Kaya na nimo langga. Kailangan lang jud preparation and education jud sa whole process sa natural childbirth.

[@annetterichetelli5494]

Momma is a rock star!

[@Jfkdabombk]

Would you be willing to consider coming on my teen motivational podcast to talk about your experience being a mom of 11? I’d love to have you on and would really appreciate it. Please let me know either way and have a great day!

[@NanayAnay]

I am interested to know about this. Please reach out to me on my Facebook or instagram page. Link is in the description of the video.

[@meganngeorge]

The baby’s name is Understanding Love?

[@NanayAnay]

Yes that is her name.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

What an incredible woman. Are you worried about having kids after 40?

[@NanayAnay]

I am not worried about having kids after 40. I usually try to live a healthy lifestyle. I know of some friends who give birth in their 20s, yet they had so much complications. So for me, it is not really about the age. But it is more on how you live your life.

[@jerelynmaeconsigna5282]

Sana po soon matulungan po nyu Ako soon sa pag papanganak ko ❤❤😢

[@NanayAnay]

What kind of help do you need? ❤❤❤❤

[@uaenaaaa8026]

oh my gosh!!!! u did such a great job!!! all that pushing was defo worth it ur baby is gorgeous and can i js say ur bump is soooo cute too! i’m planning a water birth for my twins and im currently 35 weeks and i’m due next week, do u have any tips?

[@NanayAnay]

Relaxation is the key to a natural childbirth. Stay in tune with your body. Always remember that God created us with a body capable of pushing babies out of this world.

[@uaenaaaa8026]

@@NanayAnay Hi! thank you for the encouragement!! oops i read this after i gave birth, unfortunately i had an early birth as the contractions came in during early afternoon and i gave birth at home successfully with a water birth! i must say it was really hard! HAHA❤❤

[@NanayAnay]

Yea it is hard work but at the end of this laborious work, you get to see this precious child that you have been carrying for 9 months. BTW, Congratulations!! How are your twins doing?

[@uaenaaaa8026]

@@NanayAnay hey!!! yes, it was really hard work😅😓 21 hours of labour and contractions was crazy! my twins are doing great thank you for asking❤️ i miss my belly bump though, currently 1 day postpartum!

[@laurenu8360]

Congratulations! How do you go about registering the baby for a home birth in the Philippines?

[@NanayAnay]

We just simply go the municipal hall where we live and register their birth. And after we are done registering their birth here, we then go ahead and process registering the birth to the US Embassy which is in Manila.

[@ananigma7]

"We have understanding" ?? What did that mean??

[@kathleen4Jesus]

They named their daughter “Understanding”. They had a different name picked out for a boy. So they were just finding out it was a girl - Understanding 💓

[@ENFPerspectives]

Hugs Mom and baby

[@SherryLemon-g6y]

No way I would go thru such pain when u don’t hav to?? Nothing beautiful about pain 😮

[@xxxAlmixxx]

The point is to have the quickest and healthiest birth possible. Taking away the pain causes problems. Epidurals are especially dangerous. A healthy, peaceful, unmedicated birth is most definitely beautiful. Baby born not breathing after mom got an epidural? Not so much.

[@adriangonzalez8533]

Why didn't they focus when my baby was coming out because this shame I love you so beautiful and natural what childbirth is like

[@karelpolydore5933]

I really hope you see my comment. I desire to have many children. How has your postpartum experience been?

[@NanayAnay]

So far my postpartum is doing okay. But there are days and nights that I am feeling so overwhelmed. But my husband and children are very much hands on in helping me take each day as calm as possible. I do not respond well to stressful situations. So they really do their best to keep my surroundings at peace. 😍 My older children keep me well fed so I can nurse the baby. The children take turn with the chores while I was recovering. I am glad to know that you desire to have many children. I praise the Lord God for blessing my womb bountifully.

[@jerelynmaeconsigna5282]

Soon din po Ako ma'am it's hard to get pregnant pag time mo na ilabas SI baby Ang sakit talag😢

[@teohxiaotongmoe4526]

my birthday is July 7 🎉🎉🎉

[@InstaKim]

🥹🥹Grabe oi ako rman nahadlok😊

[@NanayAnay]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Bethanyview]

This is your 11th child?

[@NanayAnay]

Yes

[@SouthernPeaches136]

@@NanayAnayMy grandparents had 10. You have a beautiful family. 💜

[@laarniramlenevalmoria9239]

🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

So you all didn’t know the gender before so did you get any prenatal care? Why about after? Did you have anyone medically trained to check on the baby (and yourself)? This was so irresponsible/risky.

[@xxxAlmixxx]

Being alive is irresponsible and risky. Some people don't want to be watched or interfered with during reproduction. Weird, God designed most creatures that way. Want to know what is more risky than allowing birth to unfold by itself? Forcing labor. Labor drugs. Labor procedures. EPIDURALS. Stressing out laboring mothers. Putting fear into laboring mothers. Also, epidurals. And did I mention epidurals? If you want your baby to be at a high risk of needing resuscitation at birth, get an epidural! OH, but that's okay if it's more risky than birth itself. You're allowed to have this selfish thing because there are doctors and nurses there to save you and your baby when things go wrong because of your choice to not want to feel your baby be born. If women have the free choice to put their baby's life in danger because they don't want to feel pain, then I have the free choice to have a healthy and easy birth in the privacy of my own home. And if you can't see how giving birth unassisted is inherently safer than giving birth with an epidural, then ask a labor and delivery nurse why they MUST monitor you and the baby and why you sign release forms when you get an epidural. They can tell you themselves what the risks are.

[@ЛарисаОрлова-ж2б]

Зачем там ребенок 😮????????

[@nghiabui4860]

Thích cách người chồng hỗ trợ và chăm sóc người vợ. Nhưng không thích họ cho bé gái vào bơi lặn cùng bên trong bồn nước: nước đó không sạch và hơn hết nó chật chội khiến người mẹ giảm đi sự thoải mái

[@ЛарисаОрлова-ж2б]

А дальше что , так и будут сидеть в бассейне?

[@StrawBerryB86]

Why? Just why

[@bokjookim2000]

Ask

[@chika7243]

Yang melakukan ini rata2, keluarga sandwich!!! Bad!!!

[@kathypotter1323]

Good god u had enough why put urself through hell in wall again them pain is hell no more please good luck

[@bethany.r.groeger]

No one needs 11 kids

[@bokjookim2000]

Deysayfeftinhook

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Unassisted????!!!! No trained professionals (midwives???)???? Why try to influence women in such a dangerous way??? This is not being a good influencer.

[@xxxAlmixxx]

You must be a person who has low self-confidence, and if you take that much stock in "trained professionals" (which nearly anyone can become if they jump through the hoops), then there's a good chance you may be low intelligence as well. All birth professionals are trained with knowledge that is free for anyone to obtain. Not obtaining this knowledge before having a baby is lazy and irresponsible. Not taking control of your birth, as the birthing woman, is irresponsible. People don't go to the hospital to give birth because birth is dangerous, they go there because it hurts and they want their labor drugs. They go there to literally hand the responsibility of giving birth over to someone they barely know. The same happens when you hire a midwife - not to worry, you're no longer responsible, now the midwife is, so you no longer have to own your birth. Doing that is dangerous. Anyone who truly cares what happens to them and their baby when it's born gives birth unmedicated, and often at home, and often unassisted. These people don't want to be medicated (or watched) because they KNOW it can cause problems and they really want to obtain a healthy birth. And why do they share it with the world? Because this type of birth is so wholesome and beautiful, and they want the world to know that it's worth it. There is a lot that can be learned from people who give birth unassisted. I suggest you learn to respect these people.

[@bokjookim2000]

Soperhat

[@kathypotter1323]

We're doctor at is it illegal she can died why husban can't call for help and kids listen and hearing and looking I stop watching cause who gone do after brith my god

[@gerdyproffitt4916]

My brother was injured in a home birth. He was deprived of oxygen and is mentally retarded. Never was able to live a life independently.

[@RocioRojas-z6n]

Que falta de RESPETO para los otros chicos que grotesco 😡

[@kathleennickerson9719]

11??? Buy a TV SET

[@ariel-h3l]

oh my gosh!!!! im gushing!! ur birth was soo beautiful, im actually about to have a home water birth and im actually so excited and scared at the same time, its my first child and getting more scared as my due date approaches haha, im due on the 11 of october but baby boy can come any day now so we’ve prepared the water birth:) you look so calm and u managed the pain so well! how did you do it:) ur bump is gorgeous btw 😊😊

[@NanayAnay]

Relaxation is the key. I try to take one contraction at a time. And if the contraction gets more intense, I just always remind myself that I am close to seeing my baby. Surround yourself with people that you love and those who love you too. You need that oxytocin (hormones of love) to keep going.

[@ariel-h3l]

@@NanayAnay thank you!! i’m so excited for my baby boy ❤️