AM I IN LABOR?! Potential and Sure Signs of Labour

[@raunwyncotogna4732]

42+ y’all. Been cramping for weeks, been walking around 4cm dilated for over a week and lost my mucus plug with bloody show around a week or two ago. We’ve checked on baby and he is so healthy he just needed more time. We are inducing in 2 days if he doesn’t come on his own. ❤

[@MrsMuffin11]

Good luck!

[@PrincessJmac2BabyGal]

Hope All Went Well For You And Baby Mama Enduced Labor Or Not / That Everyone Is Healthy & Pitch Perfect! 💕💕💕

[@egr3071]

I’m 40+3 today 🥴 I haven’t experienced anything except some mild cramping. I might opt for a cervical exam at my appt on Wednesday. It’s hard being patient but all in God’s timing.

[@jessicamhernandezz]

Perfect timing! I’m 39 weeks 4 days pregnant with my 3rd baby. My first two births I was induced so I’ve never experienced an unmediated birth. I’m praying I get the opportunity this time to go unmedicated and have a low intervention birth. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@jenwylie4093]

I had my son. My water broke while I was having a bath. I had no Braxton hicks. I just went into full active labour so I was in denial how quick it was happening. I called my midwife. She said I wasn't ready yet, but she headed over to check on me. In the hour it took to visit me, I was almost ready to push. I totally was not expecting that. I ended up having my son after 3 hours of active labour. I still think it's crazy and wonder how quick a second baby would be.

[@taylorswf23]

My second was born after only two total hours of any contractions at all to birth. If you truly believe your body navigates labor quickly, don’t mess around with that second baby 😂 he ended up being born in the car

[@pv650]

You were able to tell your water broke in the shower? I'm afraid I will not notice or not notice if I'm in my pool 😂

[@MrsMuffin11]

36 weeks tomorrow! Perfect timing! Love all the pregnant mommas in the comment section! Good luck to you all! 🩷♥️🩵

[@haleymeixl2500]

I’m a mom of two. My first labor had to be induced. The second time around the day of I was supposed to be induced I went into labor and I didn’t know. I just thought I was crampy. I ended up going into labor minutes after and had an encaul birth. It was magical.

[@Beavercountyrancher]

Bridget is a birth care professional that literally every mama needs. So thankful you put genuine content out that speaks TRUTH

[@sarahpercival1046]

39 weeks with my first and I've been loving watching and re-watching your videos! They've been hugely confidence building, I'm so grateful!! Thank you for all that you do. Not much happening so far so I'm just patiently playing the waiting game and hoping for a calm, low intervention birth!! Excited to do what my body is built to do!

[@megankudzia2246]

I’m 29 weeks with my third and this makes so much sense about “false labor” - I had Braxton Hicks but they were very chill with my first. Second baby, had on-and-off pre-labor for two weeks, including one fake-out trip to triage, where they told me there was no dilation or effacement and cervix was totally posterior. I was disappointed - I had been so sure it was real labor! In hindsight it makes total sense that baby just wasn’t engaged yet - he was still a bit high when labor finally started for real about a week later. Thanks Bridget for all your content, it is so helpful!

[@SavPMA]

37 weeks tomorrow, this video came out at the perfect time!

[@youtubenaam]

Perfect timing! I'm 40+4 today and my belly is feeling weird and questionable 😂

[@stephjose9401]

38+5 with baby number 2. My first came 8 days early so we are expecting this one any day!!!

[@jessicacapps4626]

I am also 31 weeks pregnant. Thank you for the video 😊

[@nicolebusse5734]

I’m a doula and I find it’s a lot harder with most first time moms to “know” when they’re in labor. Mostly because it’s very common to have start and stop contractions over the course of a few days or even a week before “real labor” starts. This usually surprises my couples because they just assume once they feel a contraction, it means labor has started and baby will be born that day or the next. So I spend A LOT of time going over early labor and what it can look like!

[@kelseycarpenter9048]

This was the exact info I was needing!!! Thank you so much, Bridget!

[@toni3546]

Am 37 weeks and 5 days. This is my first baby at 37 years. I hope to reach 40 or 42 weeks, then naturally go into labour. But i have read that anything after week 38 is a perfectly baked baby😊. So, praying for God's will to be done🙏🏽

[@aishu247]

Is your doctor okay with you waiting until 42 weeks especially since yours would be considered high risk due to age? I'm 34 but my doc recommends not waiting past 41 weeks due to other complications like baby pooping inside..

[@toni3546]

@@aishu247 No, he said we should induce if I reach the 41st week..

[@krystalfaith]

Hi! I'm also 37 weeks and 5 days along! Also my first baby! I'm waiting to hit 38 weeks and then hope baby comes soon naturally. I have high sugar so it's risky keeping baby in for too long. I am praying for a natural delivery rather than induced. Trusting in God and His sovereign will. Praying you will be blessed with a safe and enjoyable childbirth and a healthy baby ❤

[@toni3546]

@@krystalfaith thank you. I wish you the same. The reason I also want to go past 38 weeks is that I have been lucky to have an easy pregnancy. I still hike 3 times a week for 30 mins and go for walks 5 times a week. My sister-in-law believes this baby will come earlier than 40 weeks because am active. But doc says being active only serves to make Labour easier and not come sooner!

[@hannahlawson1039]

42 week babies do perfectly fine and not over baked lol I think a lot of docs just get impatient. Baby will do what baby needs :) trust your baby and your body. Best of luck to you 🙏

[@nyx5743]

Great timing, first time mom and im 39 weeks and two days along 😊 Have read many books, bought your course but its hard to comprehend the unknown!

[@ParapluieDeFeu]

We must have the same due date! I was having contractions at regular intervals yesterday morning but it fizzled out into nothing. Now I’m bouncing on my birth ball just hoping for things to get moving. I’d really prefer not to go beyond 40 weeks 😭

[@nyx5743]

@@ParapluieDeFeuGod bless and good luck! Ive only had Braxton Hicks so far, wouldnt mind a Thanksgiving baby 🥰

[@beeragan7987]

Aww I’m also 39 and 2 today!

[@sakurafan000]

Funny, same here. First time mom, 39+2 along. And it's so hard to wait. It's like you have an exam ahead of you that's really important and you have prepared and studied for so long and want do it right, but you don't know when the test will start. I wish you a blessed rest of your pregnacy and a natural and beautiful birth ♡

[@nyx5743]

How cool, I’d be curious to know when y‘all deliver! God bless and hope your birth experiences are everything you hope for 💕

[@adeebazia5371]

38 week and was wondering for so long that baby was born at home 😢

[@ap3008]

39 weeks pregnant here…I’m still waiting. Tomorrow we’ll be discussing with OB options. Also, I can’t decide between vaginal birth or C-section…aaah… Also, I had Braxton Hicks since 17 weeks and sometimes as often as 15 times a day…

[@stellagriffith3696]

26 weeks 3rd baby lost mucus plug at 22 weeks Started Braxton hicks at 22 weeks 3cm dialated

[@nicolemillard]

I hope you and baby are doing well!

[@taylorswf23]

I walked around for four weeks at 3cm! It totally messed with my mind. Then he ended up being born after a precipitous labor- first contraction to baby was 2 hours. I’ll be declining cervical checks this time (my third baby) so I’m not so I’m not playing those mind games.

[@josie9583]

Hey im 31 weeks too!! Congrats 1/16 ❤

[@BhBh-gf8kk]

Ahh I’m 31 weeks pregnant as well! Will u be sharing a birth vlog? 😁

[@jbb8261]

Basically, it could be or it couldn’t be so don’t even worry about anything 🤦🏾‍♀️ 😢

[@stellagriffith3696]

With my second baby my water broke in a huge gush and had him within 40 minutes

[@fahimaomar8011]

Love you’re videos 🥰I’m 38 weeks pregnant.

[@topasanyango8669]

Same to me too at 38. Sometimes I notice cramp.

[@alessiawilson9186]

Me too! 38 weeks today. Haven't had much cramping yet. Love Bridgets videos! They have helped so much!

[@josie9583]

With my 1st i was unsure it was labor but my son was born 45 mins after i got tp the hospital. For my 2nd i waited to go because i didnt want to be in labor so long at the hospital lol. Well he was born at home. Well see abojt baby #3😂 what she decides

[@natashajayne4431]

Is a cervical check necessary near the end before pushing still, though? Thanks

[@jbb8261]

Cervical checks are _never_ necessary. Even in labor. Plenty of women have babies safely without them

[@cesarcervantes9253]

Hello! My love is 16 wks pregnant, and I am trying to learn all I can. Does any one have recommendations for resources?

[@abbyoller2884]

37 weeks and 4 days! So excited to meet our little guy. 🥲Last Wednesday I was 2 cm, 60% effaced and a bishop Score of 9. I think on Thursday they’ll strip my membranes. They were going to induce for gestational diabetes. 😕 So excited! ☺️

[@sharissanelson7111]

Do you think I could get through L&D with just the Built to Birth course and everything else provided with that, or should I still try to get a doula? A doula is just VERY expensive here in northern California ($2300+) and I'm hoping I can prepare my body and my husband for birth in lieu of a doula... The hospital I'm delivering at is well known for the amazing nurses and midwives there and they fully support natural births. They also sometimes will have volunteer doulas but it is not guaranteed.

[@jessicaserquinia4168]

On my third baby and I don’t think a doula is necessary as long as your husband is ready to be a support person! Everyone is different but my husband and nurses got me through just fine. You could also considering giving birth with a midwife at a birthing center rather than the hospital. This is my first at a birthing center but it’s guaranteed I will be with the midwife I’ve been seeing this entire time, with only her and one other midwife. They will be as involved or not involved as I want them to be and work somewhat as a doula if I want. It’s covered by most insurances too!

[@maariaahmed]

I've gotten all the soft signs at 34 weeks. Im not sure if it's too early to get them

[@adriiisoccer]

I got lots of these soft signs at 33 weeks and am now at 37. I was even at risk for preterm. I was freaking out but made it another 4 weeks. You should be fine!

[@maariaahmed]

@@adriiisoccer You're right everything is fine so far. I'm 36 weeks tomorrow

[@bradleydnbwnba1]

When is it too late to do the built to birth course?

[@jbb8261]

After you had your baby 😂

[@kaminikorjani3436]

Hi Team I have made the payment for the course online on your website but till now I have not received any email for login .I have also send the payment proff on your email provided on website. Either provide login email or refund the amount.

[@BridgetTeyler]

Hey Kamini! I sent you an email yesterday. Please check it out and let me know if you are able to get access!

[@Outlook_Expeditions]

Y’all…. Please go to the hospital RIGHT away if you have herpes 2. You need to be monitored the entire time. I feel like this is a serious exception

[@shirani8697]

Hi I sent you a message in Instagram when you get a chance 🙏