How To OVERCOME FEAR and ANXIETY About BIRTH in 6 STEPS | Birth Preparation

[@rachv8577]

One of the many things that helped me overcome fear of childbirth was understanding the anatomy and how your body changes so much over the 9 months in order to stretch, relax and expand for your baby's birth- it made me confident that my body knew what it was doing. It's not like you go from your usual, not pregnant body to pushing a baby out the next day. Your body preps and changes a lot to make it easier for birth. 4 months PP and I'm still amazed a baby came out of me- it is the biggest wonder! Our bodies are amazing!

[@justkatierose]

Such a good point!

[@maybememories925]

That’s such a great way to look at it! I feel the same way, totally amazed that my body did that!

[@oostupidxgirloo]

Thanks for that reminder 🙂

[@mgill9222]

Love this!

[@alyssavera3121]

We

[@flowersthatbloom8083]

For all you pregnant mamas I want to say I’m a survivor of having a extreme fear that I was going die during birth . I was afraid of the whole process . Especially the needles. I spent my whole pregnancy in stress & fear . I couldn’t control it ,it was so strong . When I finally gave birth it was more calming then I expected . I wasn’t in to much pain due to getting the epidural. It’s a mindset thing and honestly as women our body’s know how to do this . Enjoy your pregnancy queen you where built for this ❤️❤️❤️ I thought birth was something but post partum hit me more hard . One year later my body is back my mindset is even more strong and all I gotta worry about is chasing a one year boy 😂😂

[@melissajohnson1082]

Yep this me pretty much! Thanks for sharing I’m feeling a little at ease

[@LydiaLyon]

Thank you so much for this. I am days away and terrified ♥️ I'm so happy you are well and happy with your little one 🤗

[@melissajohnson1082]

Yes prayers up

[@kell0Y]

First time mommy here- my biggest fear right here this definitely helped me feel less alone

[@Stxrria]

Should you get epidural right away or push a bit first?

[@wiseandhealthy]

Im not even pregnant but here I am.. preparing years in advance because I already feel some fears rising

[@kirstenmullins3776]

Its truly not as scary as it may seem. I am overdue now, by 3 days so I haven't gone through labor and delivery yet...but pregnancy itself isn't terrible. Some women aren't so lucky, but you'll likely have a textbook pregnancy and delivery. Theres a reason women do this 1, 2, 3, sometimes 12 times over. :)

[@wiseandhealthy]

@@kirstenmullins3776 thank you, I am wishing you a safe delivery! 😍

[@alyupde9337]

Your body was designed for it! Many women start going into positions and just primal during it. My first I was uneducated on a lot. I didn’t know birthing positions and all of that. I naturally moved to them. With my second, you couldn’t even really talk to me. You just get in this zone.

[@sophiagarza7817]

Me too

[@ullal7845]

I had my 3rd baby yesterday. All I wanted was a positive birth experience after two negative ones. The birth wasn't at all what I imagined it to be. It took forever to start properly, I had painful contractions for 16 hours but almost nothing happened (I was dilated 2-3cm). Then the water broke and the baby came out within one hour. That hour was like one long contraction, extremely painful ones and then lighter ones but no break. I would have panicked if I hadn't educated myself through your videos and practiced breathing techniques. I didn't tear because I could feel when to push (small pushes and a lot of waiting). The nurse wanted to give me oxytocin to deliver placenta. I asked if we could wait, and surely after few minutes the placenta came out naturally. I got all natural birth, very painful but positive experience. Without watching your videos I could have had one more negative, maybe even traumatic experience. So THANK YOU. You pregnant ones, keep on watching and learning and PRACTISE BREATHING. 😊😊

[@justkatierose]

Congratulations. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@cassandra5105]

Congrats! I had a similar experience. I was only in labor for 3 hours and the breathing techniques was what got me by. Still painful but helpful

[@meryem9664]

Hey! It's my first, my due is in 15 days, can you give me any tips how to not panic during labor? I will try so hard, but I already had anxiety and panic attacks before I even got pregnant. I'm like educating myself daily, but I'm afraid I'm gonna forget it all when the contractions come..

[@cassandra5105]

@@meryem9664 focus on breathing through the contractions. When you solely focus on that it puts your body more at ease. Definitely go into mental happy place when you’re in labor and remember when that baby comes all the pain goes away. Also let your body do the pushing. I tore more so because I was trying to get the baby out of me lol

[@Rita1406-w1g]

@@meryem9664how was it

[@angiejones6985]

I just gave birth to my 6th baby 3 weeks ago. I did a fair amount of prep to be ready for this delivery because I had some fear. When I went into labor, I was ready to embrace the entire experience as a beautiful journey. My experience was unbelievably beautiful! It was a calm, peaceful and easy delivery. I attribute much of that to the breathing technique she teaches. I was always in control and that helped me relax through the whole experience. There was a moment when one of the nurses wanted me to keep pushing. I responded with telling her that baby and I are taking a break. They backed off and respected what I had said. I love these videos! Thank you for your amazing work.

[@hijabimumgonegreen6919]

I’m having my fourth child with a difference of 6 years from last birth… I’m so scared… it seems like my brain already forgot how I did it, and because of my fears my mind is tricking my body and now my body aches, and I’m more anxious… trying to prepare by remaining calm hopefully I’ll be ready by next spring 🌸

[@brendabenitez7359]

A nurse did the same thing to me with my first baby. I didn’t know and kept pushing laying on my back for not knowing and I obviously teared. This time around I will listen to my because I know better now

[@pdfinfj]

Husband here- this is such a quality resource for us (“team members”) too. I’m trying to be as supportive and knowledgeable as possible to my wife who houses many questions and unknowns/fears about the birthing process.

[@Scary_Sary]

You have such a blessed wife! May Jesus bless you all.

[@elizabeth5898]

Bless you.

[@Ooh544]

I humm a prayer through my contractions and it really help I also had low lights eyes closed and no tv or music on. I had a peaceful delivery i had some stitches but did not feel no pain when I pushed my my baby out.

[@AntcesRivasMaestra]

Hi everyone! My birth partner is not in board bc he just thinks it’s useless, he knows 0 about meditation etc, he doesn’t want to see the videos, he just wants his baby born period, pretty much “ignorance”. I hired a Dula to feel safe and taken care of. However, I cried sometimes specially when he is stressed about life and ignores the fact that I need love and affection. I would love to see a video that help moms like me. Thanks Bridget for your channel it has helped me a lot.

[@alanadidonato147]

Dealing with this right now. Sorry mama. Hope your birth went well.

[@victoriapinsent1337]

My due date is on Thursday and my mum has had 8 children. She has always had such a positive attitude surrounding the whole experience, even though all of her births have not gone the way she wanted them to. I've never been afraid of child birth! Even with my first, I was just excited to experience it! Can't wait to donit again soon, the most empowering thing I've ever gotten to do!

[@Ashleyyyy_xx]

Did you have a relatively smooth, easy birth? You have a great attitude. I'm pregnant with my first, and have personally felt very scared about birth and the pain, tearing etc.. so trying to get all the info I can so I can relax and be informed xx

[@victoriapinsent1337]

@@Ashleyyyy_xx nope! My first had an arm up by his head so and was slightly turned so my water broke very soon after contractions started and he didn't show up until 32 hours later. It was long and very painful with tons of back labor, but everyone was healthy and I really did go in to it believing my body could take anything that happened to it. We are built for this afterall, and since everyone was healthy I just kept going. I went two weeks over and was induced with my second one. I was really upset about being induced because I wanted so badly to be able to labor at home as long as possible this time. But I did my best to keep a good attitude and it went great. I labored in the tub for about two hours and then got out, got my epidural and he was here before it even kicked in 🤣 I'd do it a thousand more times that way!

[@victoriapinsent1337]

@@Ashleyyyy_xx best advice i can give you id to think of labor as a staircase you can't see the top of, and every contraction as a stair. You may not know how close you are, but every single contraction HAS to be bringing you that little bit closer. When it comes to avoiding a tear, just listen to your doctor when it is time to push. Hopefully yours is as helpful as mine were. Pushing isn't about just going as hard as you possibly can, for as long as you can. Your pushes need to be intentional, or else you'll end up causing more damage. Hope that makes sense and helps!

[@suoutubez19]

That’s really cool and good for you! But if you never had an issue with childbirth anxiety, then why would you click on this video?

[@victoriapinsent1337]

@@suoutubez19 I never said I didn't have childbirth anxiety! Of course labor and birth is an intimidating event to know is inevitable. I was also raised knowing my body was built for childbirth and all we can do is prepare ourselves for the best and trust in ourselves and our Healthcare providers to be able to handle whatever may arise. You can have anxiety without fear, they're two entirely different feelings in my experience. To answer your question, I've been subscribed to Bridget's channel for years and really just love to listen to her speak about childbirth in such a positive and motivating way, since most women really only speak about the scary or "negative" aspects of labor and delivery

[@dcannon0110]

Yesterday morning, around 7am (aug 30th) I walked a peaceful 3 miles at 40wks and 2 days....I just gave birth at 2:22 am this morning.(aug 31) Ladies do not fear the contractions. It’s pain with a purpose. It’s a marathon not a race. (I kept telling myself those lines) I was in the moment this tome (3rd birth, 2nd home birth) I rubbed my belly during contractions. I felt the uterus , I imagined it turning my baby. I was fully 10cm faster then I could have imagined. I start having contractions at 7:37pm, by 10:30 pm my water broke, she checked me at 1 am and I just waited to feel the urge to push. She scared me (not on purpose she was checking the heart beat and felt he switched) by saying my baby was breeched and I tell you not, I though about going to the hospital but I pushed thru and kept saying I can’t wait to meet you. Then I felt like I had to poop. She tricked me and said sit on the toilet when I did that urge to push came so strong. I got up and in three pushes he was out, head first. You can do it. I didn’t have a man by my side. I had my mom for 3 hours along with my midwife when she arrived. I watched this channel and Sarah L on KZbin as well - they really helped with the breathing techniques. Thank you guys for reading my essay. Oh yeah the after birth sucks, from birthing the placenta to the contracting and shrinking of the uterus. Ugh the worst. I didn’t tear by the way. Ok ttyl

[@monazeba3206]

So lovely 💕💕

[@supershifra]

Beautiful birth story!

[@alyupde9337]

Aww! That’s awesome! Congratulations! I watched Sara L too. She gave me the best advice to tell my husband. “I’m not going to be there to tell you how good you are doing. If I’m not telling you to stop, I want you to know your doing great and I love you! If I yell at you, I still love you!

[@bbylucy666]

You're an absolute godsend. I'm 4 months along and I've literally been manifesting nightmares because I'm so nervous giving birth and this empowers me to be knowledgable and ready for delivery. Thank you!

[@slynnh3309]

Yes!!! Im getting induced in 3 days and I’ve been having fears since I was around 4 months, I’m so happy I found this😭

[@bbylucy666]

@@slynnh3309 oh my goodness bless luv I wish you health and wellness during your delivery 🧡 it'll be so amazing to meet your little one. Right there's always a little bit of fear of the uncertainty but I am very hopefully everything will go well when the time comes

[@HouseAraya]

Hey! Im due soon and wanted to know any updates and how your delivery went! Im so nervous

[@bbylucy666]

@@HouseAraya hi babes, congratulations on your pregnancy! Well My baby is 7 months now. Girl let me tell you I was so nervous leading up to the birthing process thinking about pain and my babies safety. I developed pregestaional diabetes, ended up having her prematurely and a c-section. I accepted every medication they could give me and the epidural and I did not feel a thing. Lol Just be very clear with your dr&nurses on what you want and what you need beacuse it's your birth and you deserve to have the best experience possible. Luckily I had an amazing medical team and supportive boyfriend/his family ❤️ best of luck! Please update when you deliver

[@mariah-slavova5531]

40 weeks pregnant today. No signs for baby coming soon. Thank you for your videos and affirmations. They’re so helpful in moments like this when everything freaks me out. Lots of love! 💛

[@haileyanderson7870]

How did your birth go? (:

[@namesniaa]

3 weeks away and I cried for 3 straight days last week Cos I was freaking out. Thank you for this video 🥺❤️

[@stepheniegonzalez4507]

I’m currently 33 weeks with my first and I am terrified. I cry once a day. I’m hoping the video helps

[@ingaaloisia2570]

I hope everything went well. And judging by the dates, i can tell you did it!! You overcame your fear, I’m proud ❤️

[@jseekahprospective9605]

Im having one of those worry bouts which lead me here. I feel like people arent being honest with me now that i pregnant but before i was told that it really hurts

[@jesspickett598]

32 weeks & im staring to get really scared!

[@Rita1406-w1g]

How was it

[@nofilterbtxh5000]

I’m not scared of the pain or the entire process,I’m actually pretty informed and at peace with it!I’m scared of things going wrong,tearing more than the norm,ruining my pelvis muscles to the point i’ll need therapy,cracking my tailbone bc I’ve been seating for long hours slouching since a kid,blood loss,episiotomy that will leave me with a forever scar,loosing feeling(tightness)when with my partner and ofc the most important of all having my baby stuck with a weakening heartbeat…This is the real terror of pregnancy!No one cares about the pain and pressure!

[@Neteke14]

My issue is that I have general anxiety and scared of getting a panic attack during labor rather than just scared of the unknown. Some days my heart starts racing for no reason during midwife apts while my blood pressure is being measured. What upsets me more is I got control of it before pregnancy but now I feel like it's getting worse again while I've been pregnant and I just don't know how to deal with this irrational anxiety and fear!

[@harzaalima665]

How many weeks are u

[@Neteke14]

@Harza Alima I've already given birth. It was completely fine. I had great team taking care of me :)

[@jyotisingh9311]

@@Neteke14 plz motivate also me

[@melissajohnson1082]

Geesh sounds just like me

[@vibinwit.lyricc6383]

@@Neteke14what you listed is my exact worries and concerns, and I have 8 days left. To see you reply and state it was completely fine and you had a great time to support you gave me some relief. I pray this is my turn out as well. Thank you!

[@TheJennyAllison]

I’m 34 weeks pregnant and I can’t thank you enough for timing! 💞

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

Wow! Not long to go then now! How has your pregnancy gone? Are you excited? Do you know if you are having a baby boy or girl? xxx

[@TheJennyAllison]

Hypnobirthing With Anja It was rough in the beginning but it’s smooth sailing now. I’m waiting until I give birth to find out 😬 I feel a wave of emotions from anxious to excited to am I ready for this 😭

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

@@TheJennyAllison yes! ❤️ That's what I like to hear 💪. I'm glad you are feeling excited. You've got this honey! 💯

[@rileyx5330]

@@TheJennyAllison how are you doing now!?

[@eddyscafani8614]

I’m 38 weeks pregnant💕 This is so helpful. Thanks for all the empowering information, Bridget!

[@RebekahEdvalds]

I’m 38 weeks too! Congrats, mama! 💕

[@shannonleeladd]

Me too! Congrats everyone! I had a c section last time and it was really traumatic, and I’m trying for a VBAC this time but I’ve been really scared.

[@Dorothy4259]

I am 38 weeks too

[@LouisaTman]

Same😭❤️

[@jadekey915]

I'm 38 weeks too!!

[@Lisa1128]

I was terrified of childbirth but it ended up being not as bad as I thought. I got to 8 cm after being pitocin induced but then got the epidural which was my biggest fear and it was nothing but amazing and so easy to get! However breastfeeding combined with no sleep while recovering from tearing was what I should have been terrified of because that was traumatic and I feel like it almost led to PPD.

[@alyupde9337]

Yeah! I’m on my third and I’m terrified of having more kids than parents in the house! Having a toddler and a baby scares me a little! My sons great he’s five so I’m not too worried about him. He knows the drill lol.

[@piliitis]

Absolutely! Post partum should be more of a topic amongst us women…the PPD is really no joke and it grabs you by surprise.

[@z.s.r.h]

@@piliitisomg yes.

[@sarahs.9678]

I’m honestly more stressed about getting things together BEFORE my baby decides to get here, and then the recovery after birth and the nursing process as my body is healing and me and my husbands life is changed literally overnight. Much more nervous about figuring out feeding, sleeping, taking care of my healing body and adjusting to new dynamic in my marriage than birth itself. I feel like there are no courses or preparation for this. 🙁

[@jessmckale2794]

I feel very similar. I hope your labor/delivery went well if you've already had your baby.

[@harringt100]

I think the best advice is to have support during that time. If your parents or other family members can come and stay with you to take care of household chores and let you rest and feed baby, that's probably best. If they're not available, you can look into hiring a post partum doula.

[@katarinaknezevic1086]

My due date is today! ❤️ Thank you so much! 🙏♥️

[@fruitypatchouli]

I just found out I'm pregnant with my first child yesterday. So nervous... But happy. But also terrified. 😬😂❤️

[@letsrunawaytogether919]

Congratulations! I’m a first time mum and I’m due August 30. Time has gone so fast and the fear relating to labour has really amplified in the last week! 😩

[@marilynperez4995]

Same here. I'm 13 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I'm already freaking out. There's days when i cry because im so scared of giving birth. So what I'll I'm doing is watching videos like this one and reading books that can help with my fear to give birth. I know this is not big help but know that you are not alone. I am scared i get anxiety and feel like no one understands me, but i lnow there's many other women who are going exactly what we are going through. Praying for you to have a healthy happy pregnancy and a fast amazing labor❤

[@samanthamarie8265]

I watched you so much during my pregnancy and this birth was so positive!! Much more then with my first baby. Had the most perfect home birth and all down to confidence from these tips. Thank you ♥️

[@UniverseEarthSpirit]

I have been following your channel for a short time now and have been very inspired by your positive energies surrounding pregnancy. So much of what is online is negative, suggesting that pregnancy is a process to hate rather than embrace. It gets old. Everyone seems to focus on negative aspects of pregnancy as if pregnancy is always a difficult and scary journey. I believe people's stressful lives contribute to this. Leading with simpler, healthier livelihoods to begin with and having relaxation techniques as your aid, could empower more women to do what they were built to do. Thank you for you content. The work you do is truly beautiful.

[@inkandcaffeine]

So glad for your channel, found out i was pregnant earlier this year & it has always scared me but now i have less & less time to get mentally ready for labor!!

[@evelyngarcia3132]

I’m getting induced today at 7:00 AM. Watching this video is really helping me out. 💕🤗

[@priyavadaya4243]

Me too !! All the best to you . 🥰

[@evelyngarcia3132]

Priya Vadaya likewise, I hope you have a healthy and safe delivery. God bless you 💕🤗🙏🙏

[@stay_low_key]

Im getting induced tomorrow at 5pm. Im so scared

[@sarahflynn9395]

I've always been weak to pain. I feel pain so strongly, my anxiety has plagued me my entire life and that makes it worse. I've done hard things. I've done painful things. I've pushed myself and lost 80 pounds as a 16 year old. I've given birth to my daughter, it was 25 hours labour, I took the epidural at 21 hours in...I was exhausted and so overwhelmed. I had painful contractions at 35 weeks, few weeks back, and i flew into a panic attack, abandoning my want for natural birth before i even knew what was going on...and i got depressed afterwards. I'm 38 weeks and really trying to get my head in the game, but that panic attack..made me question everything I was so confidant in before.

[@wiadodo605]

Im not scared of birth.. im scared of the person who would be my doctor.. i have trust issues

[@alyupde9337]

Me too! Midwifes and birthing centers help me overcome that!

[@SM-zm3fs]

Soo true ....most doctors react madly n make mother's as well mad

[@preciousbarrington2288]

Doctors make it hard to trust them from all the rumors I hear....

[@MeeKaZKT]

Bridget, I'm 5 months PP and I found all your videos so helpful especially your breathing technique video which I used during my own labor and it has helped my labor and birth process so much! During my labor it has helped me also by remembering your calming voice and I felt like you were there to walk me through the whole process. Thank you!

[@bloopers03]

38 weeks pregnant and getting induced at 39 weeks! This video is so timely as a FTM!

[@es-ch8kj]

Thank you for this!! I’ve been having literal vivid nightmares the last couple days about it, I’m 35 weeks today with my first.

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

How exciting! How has your pregnancy gone Es? xxxxxx

[@jayleeafraser1798]

How did it go?

[@ash2824]

Helps me to be such a better Doula listening to these videos!! God BLESS you for your help to all of us in the birth world!!! ❤🎉

[@robertadanilova3248]

36 weeks pregnant with our baby girl 👶💝 can’t wait to meet her🙏💝

[@deshonberkel4519]

"The more you know, the less you fear" is not necessarily true in my case. I am a registered nurse on a neuro med-surg unit and I have a pretty good idea of what goes on during hospital births. It is the opposite of "empowering". I am 39w 4d. My OB told me that if I go one day after my due date he'd like to schedule an induction. I responded no, to which he said "what are you going to do then? If you don't get induced the placenta gets old and your baby can die in your belly. Then you'll have to give birth to a dead baby" ... We agreed I'll go for an NST and BPP on my due date 4/16. I plan to have an unmedicated birth at the hospital with my husband and my doula. How do I reconcile my fear of hospitals and my distaste for medication and intervention? I don't want these fears to hold me back from progressing. And I DO NOT want an induction. Thanks

[@mcdb7224]

WTF, your OB is my nightmare… I hope it went well for you !

[@meghan8020]

I hope you asked for a different OB immediately 😢

[@shenoamits6346]

This video couldn’t have come at a better time! I have my second sweep tomorrow and am feeling so anxious tonight ❤️❤️ thank you!! Love your videos

[@saraxortega]

I am 8 days from my due date and already feeling stressed and anxious. I got all my baby’s stuff ready by myself. And to top it off my partner hasn’t built her bassinet yet, he feels absolutely no rush or hurry for it. And I’m freaking out!

[@Rita1406-w1g]

How was it

[@jackierandazzo]

I'm about to be 36 weeks and the fear has really started to come in. This is like a sign thank you! 🤗

[@jordinebrown4689]

Same here am due the 26 of September...

[@jackierandazzo]

@@jordinebrown4689 Due 9/30! We got this mama ♥️♥️

[@Ana-brwn]

How did labor go??

[@lauraevans396]

Getting induced tomorrow and I'm freaking out. Thank you for this

[@emilypulliam298]

Good luck! You’re going to do great! I’m almost 40 weeks pregnant and getting nervous too

[@beautybysuzy2460]

Im 37 weeks and freaking out🙏🏻😭😭😭

[@sarahj1581]

How did it go for you?🥺

[@lauraevans396]

@@sarahj1581 very well! I was so surprised at how smoothly it went honestly! And baby girl is doing great 👍

[@laurenmorgan881]

Currently 24 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I was scared first labor, bc it hurt worse than ppl told me and I didn't know what to really expect. I had her vaginally, I had an epidural, and I had no complications. I do remember the extreme pain was to much. Now that I Kno what to expect this second time, I'm more terrified than I was with my first. I'm scared. What are some tips to get me to stop worrying about the lack of control I'll have over the pain and over my body?! I'm just staying educated and open.

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

Hi Lauren, I thought I could answer your question as Bridget has such a massive channel and gets so many messages. My channel is much smaller. I am also a birth worker so I can help :) I was also worried about feeling out of control when I was in labour. The things that helped me the most were to understand that what my body was doing in labour was normal and natural and I used affirmations to help me get through each stage of the birth process. For example "my contractions cannot be stronger than me because they are me" " I trust my body and my baby" " My body knows how to birth my baby" "I can do anything for a minute" (meaning I can get through every long contraction when they are lasting for a minute) "My baby knows when and how to be born" . I also made sure that my care team knew what my birth preferences were and I was assertive and confident communicating what I needed during labour. Hypnobirthing meditations helped me MASSIVELY. It is the reason I teach hypnobirthing today. Another great thing that I learned, when pregnant, is that I couldn't control everything when it came to pregnancy and birth. What I could control was how calmly I dealt with things that I experienced and that enabled me to have a positive birth experience. Hope this helps, love, Anja xxx

[@sarahj1581]

How did it go for you?🥺

[@dfc41]

Currently 32 weeks pregnant and totally freaked out about labor.

[@Rita1406-w1g]

How was it

[@dfc41]

@Rita1406-w1g I had to have a c section. I actually had a 2nd baby since this comment! With my first baby they induced me and I was "in labor" for 24 hours before they said "well he is lower, I can feel his head on your cervix but you aren't dilating" my contractions were all in my rear. Not my back, literally shooting zaps up my rear lol. But if those were strong enough to move my son down lower then contractions weren't unbearable at all. With my 2nd son who is currently 4 months old I had an elective c section. The newborn stage is HARD 🤣

[@Rita1406-w1g]

@@dfc41 oh great thanks for the reply. I’m 21 and really looking forward to being a mom, but I’m so scared of birth that sometimes I’m losing my sleep over it. Hopefully mine will be bearable just like yours was 😄

[@dfc41]

@Rita1406-w1g my bestfriend was TERRIFIED of labor but said that it wasn't nearly as bad as they say. I know this doesn't sound fun but I heard using something like coconut oil and slowly stretching your vagina helps prevents tears. I know what you mean by losing sleep! C sections are no easy recovery and I was ready to do it all over again 23 months later. Heck I want a 3rd baby even while having a 4 month old! If it wasn't for my pelvic floor failing this last pregnancy I absolutely would have a 3rd!

[@Rita1406-w1g]

@@dfc41 ​​⁠I’llxdefinitely do a ton of preparation. hoping for the best. I can imagine that even the worst pain will be worth it for the baby. My cousin also had a natural birth and she said it was bearable, she didn’t complain much haha

[@angelinetjq1]

Although I am not anywhere near giving birth, I had wanted a natural no epidural birth. However after hearing stories from my own mother where she had no control over her 2 pregnancies, both of which she was induced by the doctor, I did feel a lot less certain about my own. Hers was two different reason, one was because she was carrying twins and had high blood pressure. The second reason was because she was overdue therefore had to be induced by the doctor. Now I am in this headspace treading between knowing that there are a lot of things that cannot be controlled, and the responsibility and whether there is anything I can do at all.

[@xKitsunax]

I have a panic disorder for 15 years and just now experiencing my healing. I am immensely scared for birth. And I am really disappointed at myself because I think I will never be able to go through birth without a panic attack so I am already doomed for birth complications and unable to birth my child naturally.

[@mamabear9646]

"Don't freak out or you'll have something to freak out about" lol Nah, this is helpful, thank you. It's really good to hear what fo expect and all that's normal

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

Hi Naomi! Are you pregnant with your first baby? How many weeks are you now? xxxxxx

[@trishdickerson4003]

Her voice is so soothing❤ how can i hire her for my delivery in jus a few weeks???

[@kristenstetzer5041]

I feel like I could never be this relaxed about it. I’m genuinely terrified and I want to adopt because of it. I don’t want to feel humiliated or afraid. It’s out of control.

[@uchechukwuavemariaa8849]

Me too. But I don’t know if I will regret not having mine in future. I’m 32 years and counting. This fear is consuming and my biological clock is ticking.

[@uchechukwuavemariaa8849]

Have you change your mind since then? How do you feel about it? Do you still have the fear?

[@emilywilson6512]

Going in for my induction in 3 hours wish me luck I am so excited and nervous

[@Vanessa-ge4eh]

39+2 today so this video came in at the perfect timing

[@rachealaime1354]

I’m 4 months, not so scared about birthing per say…but I’m scared about the medication. I understand we could do unmedicated but I don’t want to be in excruciating pain either. I am all for epidural…but so afraid of being allergic to it, and then me being lifeless and nothing I can do about it. That’s my main fear! I have this fear due to some past hospital visits I have had and been allergic to pain medications. Especially opioids. I can not take them. I am very allergic. That’s why I’m worried about epidural.

[@Feimicha]

I’m one of the few people here that aren’t even pregnant but found this….I’m currently listening to this video for a fear of death while in labor. Don’t ask, this fear has been eating away my sanity ;-;

[@ashleykindheartministries]

I’m praying for you!! If you know Jesus you don’t have to be scared of death.❤️

[@laurenmorgan881]

I'm scared, and this will be my second time giving birth. I had no complications with my first 5 years ago, and shouldn't this time. I'm 34 weeks pregnant, and since I KNOW how contractions really feel now, rather than my first pregnancy were doctors told me "it's like intense period pains", so I expected just that. The pain was so bad. I did have her vaginally, and got the epidural, and will get it again when I need it, and asap! I'm just scared of losing control bc of the pain, letting ppl see me in pain, and the chance of me dying and vice versa. I've got 5 weeks at best. Any advice and tips plz! I Kno it's beyond my control, and that's the terryfing part.

[@sb416]

I’m going through the same fears and it’s my first kid

[@sarahs.9678]

@@sb416 Me too.

[@sababy8268]

I'm 7 weeks and 1 day and I get this strong feeling I'm not going to survive and than a calm feeling comes over me. It is terrifying because I don't want to pass away!

[@kayTzu35]

How did it go?

[@uchechukwuavemariaa8849]

How did it go? Hope you and your baby is ok

[@nonexiste4899]

Hoping this video can help me. Now that I’m 30 I started to think about motherhood ♥️♥️

[@chukwuemekaglory7888]

Thank you very much for this video I am 30 weeks pregnant and I have been following your videos there are very helpful 💖💖💖💖

[@7swimmerchick]

Love your videos! Please Please Please make a video on options/ questions you will be asked at the hospital when baby is born! We do not have the funds for a Doula and I know I will be over whelmed with questions from the Doctors on shots available, typical procedures, when we want to do with baby after birth and i'm sure many medical questions that I would like to be prepared for! Thank you!

[@rochelle1055]

Are there any volunteer doulas in your area? Or, My doula does a payment plan and reduced prices for people that can't afford it. I know a doula will work with you if you explain your situation.

[@patricedumais8330]

Just wanted to say thank you for your videos! They are helping my wife and I through this and making us feel calm!very difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic! So thanks again. And on a side note, are you related to Timothy B. Schmit ? The bass player for the Eagles? You could pass for his daughter or grand daughter!

[@geegee260]

Past due and getting induced monday. Glad this video popped up. 😊

[@Rita1406-w1g]

How was it

[@Lizzzzzzz-i2i]

Thanks for all the valuable education you put out. I was wondering what your perspective is on pregnancy after age 35? Does age alone make it more risky? Thanks

[@mariabondareva6709]

Hi. I am terrified of labor pain. Thank you for your videos. I also have an anxiety about tdap vaccine in pregnancy. Can you please advise me? And did you do it with your kids?

[@tonijewell20]

I got tdap with my last pregnancy but refusing this pregnancy. There’s no concrete evidence it protects baby, and no studies proving safety for pregnancy. My baby didn’t move for three days after the vaccine :(

[@belay30]

I have anxiety disorder before getting pregnant im so scared with my first child but i actually did it. because i dont have any anxiety but now i stopped medications pls how can i deal this im scared nervous

[@Yohanryan]

Tryna be as much as supportive to my wife i am confident this will surely help her.

[@quendelf]

Me: I'm scared of giving birth Expert: Your fear is actually going to make everything worse, so don't be scared! Me: ..... I'm seeing a problem here.

[@melissajohnson1082]

😂😂😂 so me

[@emilylambelet4962]

I love your channel! Thank you so much for speaking truth and helping so many women! This has helped me :)

[@saraisantillan671]

I’m almost 38 weeks and being induced scares me more than anything. I want to go into labor naturally but I might not be able to because my baby is measuring small

[@sandraguzmanmartinez7449]

I'm 36 weeks pregnant and my biggest fear is having an induction because of the same reason: baby too small :(

[@Mo-dp8og]

I fear not feeling supported through the pain I'll be experiencing.

[@kreiselsina]

I'm 14 weeks pregnant and you help me so much with my fears

[@nonexiste4899]

Not a mama but thinking about having a child down the road and I’ve been always terrified of giving birth and labor pain 😖

[@winifred9198]

I had an epidural the first time. It really slowed my progress and I had to get a vacuum. So this second time, I want to try natural, but I'm just scared of the pain. Can I handle it? Will I scream? I'm just so scared about it.

[@sarahj1581]

😭when are you due?

[@winifred9198]

@@sarahj1581 november

[@shanhun770]

Sis u must have known i needed this

[@helendavies4758]

What if your fears are all of the doctors nurses and midwives around you, every one getting involved and bossing you around?

[@sadiaali9448]

I hear ya 🥺

[@b.tazeem]

Same

[@anonymouse755]

I'm about to have my third baby so I'm not worried about the birthing process. My older kids are 8 and 14, so I'm not too worried about how to manage having 3 kids. But my mother in law who had 2 kids via scheduled c sections has no idea about having 3 kids, no idea about natural birth or labour, but she is stressing me out because she thinks she knows best, ( compared to my mother had 3 kids naturally), has invited herself to sit around and wait while I'm in labour ( it's a birthing suit with no waiting room) and has invited herself to stay at my house while I'm in postpartum recovery ( to take care of my husband and kids, not me). And I can't make her stop or back off because she is having a mid life crisis right now and apparently that's my fault.

[@mamabear9646]

Yeah, I was the only natural birth and only saw babies after c sections in my family. No one in my family has been born naturally since me, in a navy hospital, so I have no actual idea what to expect.

[@duaastar551]

I love u Bridget 😭😭😭the beat channel ever you helped me a lot thank you so much

[@amberchatreau7375]

3 weeks till my due date, as a first time mama this is so helpful!

[@laurenmorgan881]

5 weeks here. 34 weeks pregnant. Second! Have U had baby yet?! How did it go?!

[@amberchatreau7375]

@@laurenmorgan881 I did! I had him at 40w5d, he’s now 5 days old. I had an unexpectedly quick delivery- I dilated from 2.5 to 10 to having baby within 5 hours- so quick I was forced to go natural/unmedicated!! Thankfully I had breathing techniques in my back pocket.

[@sarahj1581]

How did it go for you?🥺

[@Tenebrisvis]

I'm still finding I have anxiety about it. Even after taking classes and watching these videos. That anxiety won't go away until I've experienced it. That's just how I'm hardwired unfortunately. That's not to say I'm not excited to meet my baby I totally am lol.

[@jaslayah5864]

Any tips for the first pee/poop after birth? 🥺

[@dcannon0110]

No fear. You’ll get a bottle to help spray water down there to help with cleaning. If you don’t tear it will just be sore. If you tear it will burn but feel good at the same time if that makes sense...

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

Hi Jas, I recommend that you breathe slowly as you are peeing and pooping after birth so you don't tense up. I also recommend pouring some warm water down there when you pee to stop your urine potentially stinging any sensitive areas. Eat plenty of fibre and stay hydrated to ensure that your poops are soft and easier to pass and to dilute your wee enough for it to not sting! When are you due Jas? xxxx

[@jaslayah5864]

Hypnobirthing With Anja thank you!!! I had saw a post on Facebook that went viral and was like “they forget to tell you how painful the first bathroom uses are after childbirth” and as I read the comments I got freaked out!! 😂 I’m due feb 3, 2021❤️

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

@@jaslayah5864 Sorry you got freaked out! Aww my birthday is the 4th of February! Is this your first baby Jas? Love your name by the way xxxx

[@jaslayah5864]

Hypnobirthing With Anja yes it’s my first baby so it’s like I get freaked out about everything but I stay positive cause I’m like well at least it won’t kill me as long as I give child birth safely everything else is a temporary pain😂🥰 but awww thank you! 🥰I think just as a first time mother you worry about a lot

[@littlefox3128]

The pain doesn’t scare me because I know there are ways to cope, it’s the needles, I have a phobia of needles so getting an injection is just about doable but my sister gave birth 11 years ago and told me she had a needle up inside her to induce her or break waters? She said the pain was unbearable. She doesn’t know it but that just made me feel so scared, scared of the needle, scared of unsympathetic and cold nurses, scared that I’m going to be like my sister where your body just won’t go into labour and end up having 2 c sections like she did. I’m 28 and thinking about having children I’m the next 5 years but I’m so scared of childbirth and I’m ashamed to admit it.

[@annaji4]

Just found out I'm pregnant. I've always been scared to give birth so here we are haha

[@postscript09]

Can you please link to the worksheet?

[@priyavadaya4243]

Thank you so much Bridget ❣️

[@joycef2705]

Very helpful! Love your contents. Always so informative.

[@stephanieramirez360]

Ive had 2 babies my 3rd will be here in a week 🥲 BUT I always get anxious before labor, not because of the contractions but the actual birth itself like I tend to feel really weak and this time im probably gonna need a blood transfusion due to my iron being super low and that’s what’s scaring me, Im keeping a “I’ll be okay” mindset but maybe they shouldn’t have told me that 🤣🤣 I hate the shakes after too. Im prepared but not really if that makes sense :/ just want it to go by fast.

[@rebbyliv25]

My fears are the unknown considering this is my first pregnancy. I also have heard horror stories and it’s just scary

[@wnatalie368]

Hi, do you travel as a doula?

[@Cyrafairytale]

Now do one on how to eliminate my fear of my baby.

[@minikhan7298]

My fears are two, I got exhausted just in phase1 of labour as they induces me for my last labour,& secondly I wasn't able to bear the pain.please help me

[@marinatebbenham4011]

“Today mothers and their partners have to do work on their own to prepare them for the birth” no, mothers have to do this work alone. Many many women don’t have caring and supportive partners, some don’t have partners at all, some have abusive partners. Why does every single birth video/article assume every pregnant woman has a wonderful, supportive partner. Not all men are supportive and kind #notallmen. At the end of the day, with or without a partner, it’s 100% the woman who has to go through it and has to prepare her mind and body for it. Partners don’t endure childbirth. Many women have to give birth without a support network, all this “partner partner” talk only serves to alienate women who don’t have supportive partners, and it hammers home the idea women can’t give birth, the one thing their bodies are built for, without a man there. Which is highly insulting.

[@coviebunghanoy]

37 weeks this Saturday.. I really want to have my second child without an epidural.

[@sarahj1581]

How did it go for you?🥺

[@coviebunghanoy]

@@sarahj1581 Girl, it went by amazing. Water broke at 10pm. I got to the hospital at 11p. My contractions were coming every minute and I decided to get the epidural at 1pm. By 3:00a I was fully dilated but I had to wait for my OB. She came at 3:30 and I pushed for 15 mins and gave birth at 3:30am. I don’t regret getting the epidural because I tore, 2nd degree, and I’m not sure I could have handled feeling the stitches and them pushing on my belly 😆 My son is now 4 months on the 7th and I have two amazing boys 🥳♥️

[@sarahj1581]

@@coviebunghanoy awwwwww that's amazing!!!! thank you so much for replying. I lost my mucus plug yesterday now its just a waiting game... did the epidural give you any side effects. I am planning on getting it ☺️❤️

[@coviebunghanoy]

@@sarahj1581 Congrats! Is baby here yet? No side effects. My anesthesiologist was amazing! I was comfortable and it was magical. Right after they unhooked me, I was able to feel my feet and walk within 15 mins! The nurses were shocked. Praying for a safe, peaceful, and amazing delivery ♥️

[@sarahj1581]

@@coviebunghanoy Im so glad to hear that, I'm hoping to get a good

[@sarahnoor1991]

What is your baby weight during dilivry??

[@markieharper9991]

Yes!!!!!

[@epickatz]

very scared to give birth but that will be in a long time

[@sukamayoutube2323]

I'm 41 weeks today, first baby and terrified. I want/wanted an all natural birth but my midwife has booked me an induction in the morning. I am scared of forcing labour, I want to avoid a C section or any intervention but worried induction will cause complications. I feel like I've failed by not going into labour naturally 😔 I'm scared I won't be able to handle the pain, I'm scared something bad will happen, I know I need to stay strong but I don't know what to expect from my own reaction to labour

[@sanaarana8610]

You are strong. Youve carried the baby for 41 weeks. You can do this. You’re not alone.

[@babybellamy4589]

I am terrified I hate pain and I am so pain intolerance

[@chelseam3850]

I wish i would have found this page earlier.

[@courtneypine1330]

I’m still scared after watching this at 37 weeks.

[@ashleykindheartministries]

Hi! How are you? I guess you’re 38 weeks too now, like me.😊 I’m not scared of giving birth in general, but I’m scared of giving birth in India for the first time, not knowing what will happen here!

[@courtneypine1330]

@@ashleykindheartministries oh wow congrats! Are you traveling? I am 38 almost 39 now. Getting induced in 4 days even though I think baby is coming earlier. I’m mostly scared of complications during birth honestly. Hope you’re having an amazing time in India and have a great experience!

[@ashleykindheartministries]

@@courtneypine1330 Thankyou! Nope, we’re not travelling- we live here.😊 I’m hoping to go into labor naturally before I ask to be induced too! But if the baby isn’t born by Monday I’m asking them to induce me. I’m so excited to meet my baby! I’ve been trying everything to go into labor naturally. One of the labor inducing workouts seems to be helping.

[@ashleykindheartministries]

This is the workout that seems to be working the best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYTOk3uan7WMntE

[@katlinsigler2831]

I loved this video!!! Where can I get the fear clearing work sheet?

[@vonessie]

I would also love the the fear clearing worksheet!

[@barbarab3255]

I'm legit terrified of the pain, I typically have to take a xanax and a tylenol to get a pap smear- how the hell am I going to push this baby out?!?! The thought of it makes me cry and keeps me up at night- 8 weeks left and each week closer I feel worse

[@kirstenmullins3776]

I feel this comment so much...lol. I'm now 3 days past my due date and I am FREAKING out for my induction in 2 days. I have no clue what to expect. Child birth was always the #1 reason I NEVER wanted kids...but then, I got pregnant haha. So it has to happen. One way or another. We got this though!!! I'll let you know how my delivery went by the way. If I can do it, ANYBODY can haha. I'm a baby when it comes to pain.

[@obehianita4938]

@@kirstenmullins3776 how did it go?

[@kirstenmullins3776]

@@obehianita4938 thank you for asking! It went VERY well. I am so blessed to have had the pregnancy, labor, and delivery i had. Its all about keeping an open mind 🙂 i walked into it not wanting an epidural, but I knew after a few hours of starting my induction that I just couldn't handle it. And thats fine! Getting an epidural was HEAVEN.

[@obehianita4938]

@@kirstenmullins3776 thank you for sharing this with me. I still have 33weeks to go and I am freaking out haha

[@kirstenmullins3776]

@@obehianita4938 its all going to be just fine 😊 your doctors are there for a reason too.

[@KlassyKoo]

36 weeks & 2 today’s 🥰

[@sarahj1581]

How did it go for you?🥺

[@hannahkate2342]

It hurts alot it can be traumatic, that's the fear

[@Danaflo20]

i am afraaaiiddddddd , almost 39 weeks ,

[@thackerybinx2637]

After one birth with and one without epidural, I’d rather give birth in my car on the way to the hospital than actually in the room with the doctor and staff.

[@snailart14]

I get that it's natural. I live on a farm and witness all sorts of things give birth all the time but I think I just have a general phobia of birth/pregnancy. It just looks so alien. I don't think I could ever actually have kids because of this.

[@christianaenebeli]

It's Tokophobia. I have it but feel the right partner/husband can get one through fear 1, getting pregnant. Then once pregnant, next fear is birthing.

[@uchechukwuavemariaa8849]

Me too. Do you still feel the same way till now?