17 TIPS TO PREPARE FOR NATURAL BIRTH! (Natural LABOR *MUST Haves*)

[@jenniferr1279]

I’ve had 3 home births, 4 natural births and I think the majority of having a natural birth is being mentally prepared. Know what happens in childbirth and what to expect as much as possible. That eliminates fear of the unknown. We took Bradley method classes and that really helped my husband and I work as a team. My other go-to resource is supernatural childbirth. It’s a book about God’s promises and verses/prayers for pregnancy/childbirth. It’s also great for women who are trying to conceive. Congrats on your new baby boy!

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I totally agree with you!

[@livvydee5732]

Thank you for the advice! Going to look into those

[@nancychime1320]

I read the book too Supernatural childbirth It was a gift though So nice

[@jossy6744]

Nice one. God has been soo good to me . When you Him first you will see him in everything you do.

[@tanyagermain]

Very valuable. I love that you acknowledge that it’s a mind body and soul preparation!

[@savannaconrad8676]

Just found your channel but I love this content! I’m pregnant with number 4 and am planning another home birth as well and I did most of these things but a couple were new to me so I will check them out. Thanks for sharing!

[@kiahcannon1204]

So helpful !!!

[@JesusSavez]

Praise Jesus! I didn’t know I was going to hear about prayer, Bible verses and trusting God, but it was so touching and inspiring to hear. Number one in my opinion. Thank you for the informative video!

[@ThisMamasHouse]

You might like my other channel then! This Mama’s Faith

[@shannongray5271]

Who else is here pregnant with their first? :D I am considering a natural birth. I've heard horror stories about the epidural and pretty much any medical stuff scares the crap out of me. If I can avoid being cut open, have a massive needle in my back etc etc then I think I'll be okay lol

[@thekolomins10]

Not my first, but I decided to try the epidural with my second pregnancy after my first which was a completely natural birth. The epidural really slowed healing and caused new issues for me. And the worst part is that it failed in the moment. Third time around now I definitely understand women were truly made for this. We have all the resources available to be prepared. You’ll definitely be okay! ❤ much love and blessings

[@Grace28.8]

It’s my first! And I really hope to do it naturally/unmedicated- looking forward to trying many of these natural tips 🥲

[@annav21]

I had epidural with first 2 and got headaches for weeks after.. now with 3rd I want to try it naturally in a birthing center.. I had dine red raspberry tea, gentle birth and primrose oil and both my births were under 8 hours and the pushing only 30 min or 15.. and only tore a little the first time..

[@dacia6247]

Im plannning a home birth natural unmedicated too! I know you commented this 1 year ago but I want to hear how things went for you?? :)

[@omshomestead]

@@Grace28.8how did it go?? I’m on my first. Going for a natural home birth!!!

[@gratefulmc7216]

I remember when the fear set in...a couple weeks before I had my son, I was crying and told my Mom that I "changed my mind" and didn't want do it anymore. She got a good laugh out of that. I was very lucky with my only pregnancy...it was fairly uneventful, an eight hour labor, he stayed with me the whole time in the hospital-no nursery-and we were back home in a little over 24 hours. Also, I knew the exact date I got pregnant and that's what they used to determine my due date...he was born on his due date.👶💙

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Haha! I totally told Ryan the same thing!! “I changed my mind!” 🤣🤣 aww I think due date babies are so special

[@socialbutterfly4918]

I told my bf like a thousand times I don't want it no more, 😂😂😂 he just kept apologizing 😭😭😭 oh this is my 3rd child btw but still It hurts 😭😭😭

[@novasmotion]

I have had two natural unmedicated birds. I have done Word for Word almost everything that you talked about in this video. I never took a Hypno birthing class, and I never did the miles circuit, however everything else was spot on. I’m currently 5 1/2 months pregnant with my third, and I’m already preparing my body for labor again. I’m drinking red raspberry leaf tea exactly the same way that you did, I have started using my birth bar frequently, I walk all the time. I squat every single day, and do a lot of exercising. When I get a little closer to the end, I will be taking a couple of birth aids, like the evening primrose oil, and the gentle birth formula. I’ve been so blessed to have two natural births, and I’m so excited to do it again. Birth is such a blessing, we were made to birth ❤️🤍

[@TheYouknowitx3]

Hi! How was birth? So curious to see what differences you noticed.

[@jessicablakely6802]

I am not pregnant, but I am passionate about preparing my body and mind for when the time comes! This was SO helpful, and I love that you seem very approachable amd down to earth. Thank you!😊

[@briannagarven5260]

I totally agree with you about the fear of giving birth became big when tv started exaggerating it.

[@hippie.doctor]

First time mama here and I absolutely loved all these tips!! Esp remembering God during labor. Fun fact: the Quran also mentions Mary/Maryam’s birth, eating dates, staying hydrated and how she relied on God despite being alone:) it’s been very inspirational for me. Thank you so much❤

[@sallyb5611]

Just curious are you done having kids or still plan on more? I have 3 beautiful girls and took a pregnancy test on Monday and came out positive. pretty excited!

[@jahsoka8307]

Red raspberry leaf tea tip: I put a little lemonade and passion fruit in mine, just a tiny bit because the passion fruit has fructose corn syrup. It really helps with the taste.

[@anarchist_parable]

I'm surprised to see people complaining about the taste of red raspberry leaf. It's pretty neutral in my opinion unless you just don't like teas.

[@adrianaliane2590]

I’m new here !! Currently pregnant with my third and planning a home birth more in a holistic natural spiritual way , I’ve been recently preparing mentally for a home birth and the vision I set , but open to options , my other two were hospital and I really didn’t enjoy it

[@breannalynn1038]

so glad you mentioned the red raspberry! this is my husband and my first pregnancy. we read a lot of great things about it, but got a lot a backlash that I was gonna kill the baby, have a miscarriage, etc... we prayed about it and felt peace and I don't really mind the taste! (:

[@sitcomchristian6886]

That's wild, I've been drinking the tea since pre-pregnancy and through the entire pregnancy. No problems at all.

[@TeresaMiller-gh9ku]

Thanks for talking about it not being an emergency situation, how it’s dramatic due to television. I had a rough first birth and am prepping for my 2nd baby with home birth. I appreciate it.

[@Thecleaningmommy]

Respect how amazing you are. My first baby I was a big baby and I knew hospital and medication was a must. My second baby I was so much stronger but still wanted the epidural mostly to help with the pushing because the pain was so manageable.

[@theproductivemommy8169]

I wish I knew about dates!!! And I think I was brewing my red raspberry leaf tea incorrectly 😭. My third labor was as long as my 1st one 😭. It was pretty torturous... I did tale prime rose oil and my tear were definitely smaller than with 2 previous labors :)

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I never started having fast labors until I started the homeopathy! Before that they were 24 hours long

[@DestineePriscilla13]

6 dates is so many I don’t think I can handle that much sweetness 😂😂

[@nrmmom]

I am 20 weeks pregnant with my third baby but first attempted unmedicated. I suddenly yesterday started feeling a lot of anxiety about giving birth without meds so I feel better knowing how many things there are out there to help me prepapre

[@crystalchili3823]

I make a RRL tea mix. RRL, Nettles Tea, real cranberry juice, honey, and cactus water.

[@pamm5]

Evening primrose oils is a staple for me. In all 4 births, I never tore.

[@KaterinaMelnik37]

Hi! Pregnant with my first baby. I am 23 weeks, I asked my midwife if I can start drinking a cup of raspberry leaf tea a day and she said not until I’m 32-34 weeks. So now I’m confused lol

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Do what YOU feel is best definitely

[@michelezink9073]

Listen to your doctor. Raspberry leaf tea can bring on menstruation and you don't want to have your baby pre term.

[@elizabethskye6256]

Your midwife is right but I think this creator said she gradually increased her consumption over her pregnancy. The issue with drinking too much too soon is it can cause the placenta to become unattached from the uterus and cause contractions, to my knowledge. It’s whatever you and your care provider/midwife think is best.

[@sitcomchristian6886]

I drank RRL for the whole pregnancy, including pre-baby. No problems. Some people are concerned it could cause contractions, but that's not what the herb does. I would try a little bit and see how your body responds. No worries :)

[@Mummakat]

Could have used this before I had my babies, I screamed them both out 😂 Well actually my first I cryed him out coz I was so scared of everything going on I just didn’t know if I was doing anything right and I thought I was dying 😅 second I just repeated the F bomb for an hour straight until she was out 😂 Although second was still much easier! As I was confident I could do it that time. Still not sure I could be confident enough to have them at home though! You have some amazing advice In this video that I know would help calm a mother to be... as long as they don’t read my comment 🙈

[@achiengyvonne8036]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paigeyoung4041]

I’m going to try the primrose oil!!

[@lynnettehorning915]

This video is great, I'm excited to try some of your tips! When I click on the Birth Affirmations it just says 'Private Video'. Is there a way I can access it?

[@rolehisway6652]

My midwife has me drinking Nettles and Alfalfa. But I blend with strawberry leaf tea and a few others.

[@s.elizabeth1753]

Alfalfa for breast feeding?

[@juliacarter1280]

Mary eating dates is in the Quaran not the Bible.

[@sitcomchristian6886]

She didn't say that was in the Bible...

[@dandee6604]

This is scary for me because faster isn't always better, some women have precipitous labor and too fast makes it impossible to have a painless labor. (Too fast imo is under 2 hours with contractions 1-3 seconds apart 😞)

[@iwillargue]

I’m that woman. 2 babies born within 2 hours from the onset of labor. Its very stressful and not the best feeling at all!!

[@karahmarty2020]

When do you start eating the dates?

[@hollysullivan7598]

One of the best, more informational and encouraging videos I’ve seen on KZbin! Thank you so much for encouraging me in the second trimester

[@moriahcarter7557]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful. I am 9 weeks with my 3rd and I'm going to give your tips a go!

[@savanahhawkins6182]

I definitely wasn't planning a natural birth, but thats what I got. Lol I went into labor at 10:30 with contractions 5 min apart and pretty intense. By the time I got to the hospital at 11:30 they were 1 min apart and very painful.. she was born at 12:08. 🤣

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Amazing!!

[@tonib4123]

Hi! The red raspberry tea is a new to my knowledge, however I'm in 3rd trimester. How would should I start?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

1 cup a day brewed for 24 hours, work your way up to 4 cups

[@shuntorieaconstant4999]

At what weeks do you start taking primrose supplement ?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

37

[@blackglove8895]

Mariam ate dates right away after giving birth to prophet jesus peace and blessing from Allah be upon him

[@mariange88]

Can I take the gentle birth supplement and separate red raspberry leaf tea? I read that you can’t take red raspberry leaf tea if you are already consuming it in something else. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my second! ❤

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I do but you should ask a midwife who is experienced. Mine just says to only drink 1 cup while taking the tincture

[@JannaSky.ANAKAY]

This is a REALLY Great video! Thank you and keep inspiring with your experience! Blessings

[@gabriellemanier2223]

I love christian meditations and affirmations for birth 💗😊

[@deirdreoconnor8670]

I didn't know most of the information in this video. Most of the things are at the end of pregnancy though,right?

[@mirandahutlet1996]

Love this, Tabitha! Thanks so much, you have some great suggestions I've never heard of before! "Duck walking" or doing big steps up / down the stairs can also be super helpful! :) So glad your own labour and delivery went well! May you continue to be so blessed!

[@Nayahpooh012]

I’m 9 weeks pregnant with my first baby! I’ll be working with a Doula to plan a natural childbirth

[@theshutterfly3467]

Very helpful video. Thank you so much for sharing❤

[@StephanieGrace19]

Has anyone here had a natural unmedicated birth after being diagnosed with Hyperemesis gravidarum and being bed ridden for most of their pregnancy??

[@Aaleyahjones2014]

I am having the hardest time with the dates 😫

[@shani5354]

Try putting in a smoothie or eat them with peanut butter if you’re not allergic! I just started eating dates and I’m 38 weeks and 1 day and my doula told me to eat 6 of them a day

[@dtbookhauls1294]

I'm 24 weeks pregnant can I start drinking red raspberry leaf tea and it will be safe??

[@sarahbeaudoin3897]

I would talk to your doctor or midwife before taking the Gentle Birth. It is not approved by the FDA and some of the ingredients are known for causing major birth defects, issues with the baby’s heart, and increased blood pressure in the mother.

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Just get the version without the blue cohosh. Done. The FDA is super corrupt anyways. The studies are not causal, btw. Given the amount of babies born using this herb, without any problems, it seems anecdotally unlikely.

[@happyhomemaker844]

I worry about this too. I read that red raspberry leaf tea could cause contractions too early, so it's not recommended to take it until the 3rd trimester.

[@theimprobableone8635]

Yes because the FDA only ever approves things that are actually safe and good for the people 😂

[@tristaingwerson6599]

The company that makes the tincture said they've never received a complaint about adverse effects in the decades they've been making it. There isn't enough of each herb in the tincture to cause harm. If you have blood pressure issues, they made a blend without blue cohosh. Simple.

[@dawnmcintosh2137]

Hi mama

[@Peacefulvibesx]

Love these tips . Prayer should of been first

[@diannetaylor8415]

Do you have a link to the actual red raspberry leaf tea that you use? The target one linked comes in tea bags, but in your video it’s loose leaf

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I got it from my local health food store.

[@CaregivingGracefully]

Great video! Congratulations on the new baby. I can’t wait to hear your labor and delivery story. I’m expecting baby #4 and I’m definitely going to try the homeopathic childbirth kit. Does it help with afterbirth pains?

[@allamericanrevert7755]

Pregnant with my first as planning a home water birth and will be ordering the things you mentioned. We are of different faiths but I love watching you! And yes, Mary did eat dates :) in my beliefs she actually gave birth next to a date tree. I can’t wait to come back and tell you how birth went ♥️

[@leandraainlove]

How did it go?! We need an update! 😊

[@alexisblack3488]

How did it go being your first pregnancy?

[@aalove25]

When should I start drink raspberry tea?

[@s.elizabeth1753]

She started pretty early, I would start at 36 weeks and increase the strength as you get past 38 weeks

[@melissadonovan3813]

I am due this November with my 5th baby...definitely taking notes since I have not had ideal births for 3 out of 4. I am so hoping this one is smooth! And congrats on your sweet baby! He is precious.

[@heatherzerbe2888]

Due with my 5th in November too! Good luck!

[@tinuviel1127]

How did it go?

[@brittanygarmon8308]

How much red raspberry leaf tea do I drink ?? starting 35 weeks Today I am 35 weeks

[@ThisMamasHouse]

It depends on what other supplements your taking that contain rrl but a general rule of thumb is a quart a day at this point

[@a_latte_mama]

What do you mean by brew for 24 hours? Do you mean in a bigger pitcher or in a tiny cup?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Depends on how much you want to make. I just mean to steep the tea for 24 hours before removing the leaves

[@lillybullington3860]

I'm having twins and nervous about them potentially arriving early. Can I do some of these things three or four works earlier than suggested in case my twins come early?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I would definitely talk to your doc or midwife. But I’ve seen twins go overdue! Is there a reason you think they’re going to be early

[@clarityofthought]

Do you have a recommendation of videos that you have created to learn off of within your youtube channel?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I’m not sure what you mean. To learn how to do KZbin

[@Pathrissia]

Everyone is judging me and trying to scare me when I say i want to do a natural birth. People are mean

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Yes! People are mean, not supportive of mothers choice and also very uneducated and fearful

[@brookbell5466]

When did you start eating the dates? I’m currently 27 weeks

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Around then!

[@allamericanrevert7755]

Also how many squats were you doing? I’m 35 weeks and need to stop playing around!

[@vg2binkey884]

You should write a book and put all of this in it in ur vid

[@KatiHabibi]

should you already start drinking red raspberry leaf tea some months before trying to conceive?

[@Lulu-mj2fi]

Where does it say Maty are dates in the Bible??

[@Lulu-mj2fi]

*Mary

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I didn’t say it was in the Bible 😉

[@mariamk4699]

It is mentioned in the Quran though. In the Chapter Mary verse 25. 🙂

[@Motherhummingbird111]

Was is spiritual midwifery ?? I read that book and it was so amazing!

[@Cristarli]

I just had a question of how much tea leaves per cup? I'm about to be in my Third trimester and I have bulk loose red raspberry tea leaves.

[@tavleenggill4514]

I m 29 weeks pregnant today when I can start eat dates?u said 6 dates per day for easy labor

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Start now :)

[@leandraainlove]

So helpful! Thank you so much.

[@eavia8442]

What if I don’t like dates?🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@Psalms-fr8yy]

Can you take primrose oil in the first trimester?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I would not.

[@marygarcia2814]

I'm 8 weeks tmrw. I'm going to order the organic red raspberry leaf tea. I feel bad that I didn't start taking it immediately. Can I take evening primrose right now? Or should I wait till the end of third trimester pregnancy?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Do not take EPO until the very end

[@marygarcia2814]

@@ThisMamasHouse oh okay, thank you!

[@jenniferyambor1760]

When should you start like the stretching?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I would say in the 2nd trimester but it’s never too late to start!

[@majesticmom631]

On point , loaded with helpful tips and no disgress . Must watch. And now a regular ritual this is gonna be shared with my cousin who is due in Dec.

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Thanks so much for sharing! That really helps me out

[@ThisMamaJess]

Thank you for mentioning to start having red raspberry leaf tea at the beginning of the pregnancy! 🙏 So many people don’t know this!! I Was one who didn’t with my son and the doctor had told me it won’t work unless I was drinking it the whole pregnancy ☺️ also congratulations on almost 14k! 🥳

[@monicayasmin896]

it will work , just not the full effect . but this depends . There is so many mothers to be that can be scared of this comment . It worked perfectly on me so this is just opinions , not a fact from your doctor .

[@ThisMamaJess]

@@monicayasmin896 I am sure most mothers will try anything towards the end of their pregnancy to help bring on labour, I know I for sure did. All I have done is just commented what my individual experience was and what I was told by a very seasoned health professional, regarding one method that can aid. Everyone’s beliefs and practices are different based on where and how they live. Anyone who has common sense should be able to partake and gather up their own research and come to their own conclusions, for anything they wish to do, not just methods to help with labour. I’m glad it worked for yourself, however it did not for me, everyone is different.

[@joannabanana5499]

love all you baby/ mom content! wish I found your channel before I gave birth to my first 11 weeks ago

[@clarezajac3276]

I just found out I'm pregnant and I am having a fit don't want to go to the doctor I don't like them I hate them. I hate them all! But I need a midwife. And I am just at a loss I don't think there's one in the town I live in. My last baby I had in the hospital it was a nightmare. I was strapped to a table for two days they took my baby away from me for 3 days after that so it was impossible to breastfeed at that point. It was an absolute nightmare. This video really calmed me down thank you

[@kim6433]

May i ask what state you live in?? I would look up home birth groups for your state on Facebook. You would be surprised at how many midwives you would find near you!

[@mumsbeautifullife8042]

Hi there. Thanks for the beneficial video. Do you take the multivitamin tablets with all these supplements? As I'm taking pregacare and wondering if I take the raspberry tea and primrose oil if that would be dangerous?

[@breannalynn1038]

I take supplements, red raspberry, and primrose and am fine. not a doctor but you should be okay

[@valjo15]

How often and when do you start evening primrose oil

[@ThisMamasHouse]

37 weeks 1 pill twice a day

[@Joyfulminimalist]

Thanks Tabitha.. I am saving this video. I am 12.5weeks along, I can’t believe I only have 6 more months to go! Will try everything!

[@njobooty]

Super helpful Tab! Thanks for all the links. I only did some Hypnobirthing/Affirmations before and did it once, so excited to try these new cool things and do it again. Thank you!

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I’m so excited for you!!

[@julesgg4167]

Big big help!

[@earthcarebirthcare]

Beautiful video 😊

[@mabelyschmidt6785]

How did you take the gentle birth tincture?

[@ThisMamasHouse]

In a little bit if water

[@mabelyschmidt6785]

Did you take the gentle birth with the blue cohosh ingredient in it?

[@chantalbaxter9126]

Please put a disclaimer to always talk to your provider before taking anything you suggest. Giving medical advice like this can be very harmful. Most homeopathic and natural supplements and remedies do not have significant studies during pregnancy and therefore can't be deemed safe or not safe.

[@sitcomchristian6886]

There's a difference between saying what she personally did, and giving medical advice. I personally don't trust studies, because many of them are financially compromised. Like the "studies" done by Big Sugar, for example.

[@---do3wv]

Yeah I was thinking about the tincture. It contains alcohol.

[@TiffanyGoldmanbookins]

So it’s okay to drink red raspberry leaf tea during the entire pregnancy? I thought you only drink when you want to go into labor, like it can start contractions? But it’s safe for even the second trimester? I’m currently 23 weeks

[@notclaire612]

It won’t induce labor, but it helps make contractions more effective during labor

[@naturalhairkhronicles5790]

i started drinking redraspberry at 23 weeks. I've been having my normal contractions

[@thaisnigri3459]

Did I understand this right? She is planning an in medicated birth but she hasn’t had one before and is talking about must haves and tips??

[@theresefrancis9283]

I looove raspberry leaf tea, haha. Good to know!

[@cherryblossom6599]

Too young to have 5 Good for you

[@carnal61]

Damn u fine I see why he gave u 5 hope u guys have 5 more 😂

[@kirakira8402]

But I thought every birth was natural??

[@jennifergonzalez8803]

No the medicine is definitely not natural.

[@njobooty]

And also I love the oil from Young Living called Into the Future! I thought that was the secret, but don't smell, open or apply until you are ready :D

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Yessss! I remember you gave me a sample last time!

[@justg1226]

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[@alexisting_]

Love Trump 🥰

[@lupeavila4595]

Who cares. Look at Biden

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Imagine: being able to tolerate the different political opinions of strangers. What an idea.

[@sandski2171]

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