TMI Q&A 👶🏼✨ WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE A BABY?!

[@jadew.9762]

i wish these things were normal for people to talk about & not" tmi" for women. this was helpful❤️

[@thesocialintrovertchronicles]

@Jade W, what is tmi?🎃

[@GodzAngel2006]

@@thesocialintrovertchronicles “ too much information” and yess o completely agree. It’s like taboo to talk about all the crazy things that happen after!

[@loreleistair8587]

i agree!!!

[@artisit999]

Women? Talking about important things like their body and birthing??? Toooooo much. Whoa. (All sarcasm aside: I agreeeee)

[@jadew.9762]

right! when in it's so real and natural and in a way amazing!! luckily we have influencers like her to use her platform💕

[@xomandix3]

When your pregnant I feel like there’s not enough time in the day to watch all the birth/post partum videos 😅. They never get old to me! Pregnant with my 1st & GIVE ME ALL THE INFO haha

[@sabrinabethel1121]

Agreed. I haven't stopped watching from I found out lol

[@erikaflorence2377]

Same, im only 7 weeks so i have a while to go but i feel like i can never get enough info/recommendations

[@saturn15]

6 weeks pp here, everything that Brittany said in this video is pretty accurate. Though I didn’t experience everything that she did. Every woman’s experience is different. Best of luck to all of you with your pregnancies. ☺️

[@frankiewanamaker8209]

Me too and I’m running out of time! I only have 3 weeks left lol

[@LissyFantage01]

I feel like the best thing you can do is go with the flow! Birth is so random and has follows no plan, no matter how much you want it to.

[@meganarndell62]

THIS! YES! This is what women should be talking about. I hate when things are sugar coated 👏🏽

[@HeatherEPope]

Yes! I was the first of my cousins to have a baby. I told all of them that if they have questions about pregnancy, birth and postpartum and want the truth to call me. I don’t care how ”tmi” it is... I’ll be honest.

[@mamaofallthings4039]

yesss

[@vickiestokes6563]

Yesssssss... Sure its beautiful BUT alot of stuff happens that's nit so beautiful.. I said cuss words that I had never even heard of before, I tried to strangle my husband for smiling at me, I thought he was laughing at me 😂😂

[@KamoreeLove]

Not sugar coated I just believe that some people rather not talk about things that’s happen to them plus things you experience others may not vis versa 😊💕

[@Nebulousss]

I don't agree with "dear husband, go somewhere else", like no! Watch this! Know what moms go through, what your mom did for you, how much sacrifice it is to become a mom! EVERYONE should know!

[@DT-ub6ud]

It’s up to her what she feels comfortable for her husband to know about her experiences

[@yutazen_cm1176]

Thats her decision she didn't ask if you agreed with it

[@Nebulousss]

@@yutazen_cm1176 Well, there's a comment section so I can comment if I agree or not. We're supposed to write our opinion, aren't we?

[@yutazen_cm1176]

@@Nebulousss thats not an opinion honey thats you disrespecting her opinion and choice

[@Nebulousss]

@@yutazen_cm1176 how is "I don't agree ..." not an opinion and disrespectful?

[@launashaffer5844]

Omg girl. Same! I was SO swollen my nurse had the same reaction and the worst part, when I went to pee after, I looked down at my vagina and fainted! lesson learned DO NOT LOOK DOWN.

[@AshleyOBudget]

NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I SEEN SOMEONE EXPLAIN FEELINGS OF CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM SO FREAKING WELL!!!

[@rachelmedling8695]

“Displaced sadness” I LOVE that phrase. I’m nearly 39 weeks pregnant (and have been diagnosed with GAD, depression, and panic attacks long before pregnancy-go talk therapy and medication) and just yesterday I was saying to my husband that I feel “chemically sad”. It is so crazy because i was in a good mood; I just had this, as you put it, “displaced sadness” that demanded to be felt, even though absolutely nothing was wrong.

[@scrat8285]

What is GAD just curious....

[@EternalBeautyy]

My boyfriend will know everythinggg..... Everything😂😂 He participated and doesn't have to live through it so he needs to know everything 🐳

[@ceasebrethour1391]

I shared every disgusting detail with my husband 😂 I'd say "you did this to me"

[@hapawahine808]

Yep! I made sure he saw eeeeeverything and knew all the details so he was WELL AWARE that his wife is a superhero badass lmao!

[@kirky9347]

Amen

[@mutoidliz2320]

I was in Labour for 25 hours,you bet I told my partner the details 😂

[@wes2356]

Hahhaha 🤣 my hubby saw it all!

[@axellebosch8949]

I'm not even a mom and I'm still watching! Sending you love from South Africa

[@ponyo_io]

I’m getting induced with my first baby tomorrow which is also a girl who is expected to be 9+lbs 😂 your videos have helped ease my anxiety about giving birth and helped me prepare so much for her coming. Your pregnancy and postpartum videos are so realistic and informative, I feel like I’m ready for anything now 💕

[@saraunger4788]

Congratulations! I'm excited for you!

[@brittanybalyn]

Awww congratulations, I’m so excited for you!! 💗 P.S. sleep tonight! I didn’t sleep the night before my induction and I really regretted it lol

[@thesocialintrovertchronicles]

Congratulations and good luck 💕

[@justisecaitlynn]

Congrats and good luck!💕

[@GodzAngel2006]

Omggg🥺😭❤️❤️ Congrats!! Hope everything goes perfectly 💓💓💓💓

[@HAMillerage]

Your description of baby blues is SO ACCURATE. that’s exactly how i felt!!!

[@brittanybalyn]

I hope you’re feeling better now, it was definitely tough! 💕

[@chelsealittle8461]

Yes! I went back to work after my first baby way too early and was extremely stressed and my manager was talking to me one day and I just started bawling one of the most embarrassing moments of my life I learned my lesson take the recommended time or more we don't have to feel like we ha e to be superwoman and do it all! 🙂

[@ninaaa8310]

everyone is always talking about pregnancy pains and discomforts but not enough mommas talk about postpartum mindset. your whole life changes and your heart is now out of your body and you’re vulnerable in a way that you’ve never been before. it is so important to talk about! one thing that helped me so much with my pp anxiety and depression was the pink stork pp mood support vitamins and tea from amazon! 10/10 would recommend

[@alyscanlon4715]

I died at the accordion body reference! That’s EXACTLY what it feels like and I’ve yet to hear it be described better! Sending you love and light hoping you feel better ❤️

[@brittanyrachelle6711]

The Kylie reference got me 🤣

[@brittanybalyn]

😂😂😂

[@ashchika]

wait where? i missed it can someone tell me where 😂

[@robynnel6048]

I died at that! 🤣

[@annieroydube]

@@ashchika 3:14

[@AprilDionne1]

Same! 😂

[@emluvsringo]

I found your channel once I became pregnant and omg you're my new favourite KZbinr for sure!!! You're so down to earth ❤

[@brittanybalyn]

awww thank you!!

[@Miyahg12]

Same just had my baby boy October 16th

[@kristineplummer7607]

If he watched you deliver, there probably arent very many mysteries left in the relationship.

[@klaudiasmolinska5263]

i dont know why you are saying is emberrasing, labour is natural and normal for women and i think its amazing that you are sharing yr story with everbody and letting mothers to be know what is gonna to happent with body after. im so scared of labour thatis crazy and that kind of films helpping a lot to get ready mentaly love you girl

[@valisesgourmandises2571]

Don't be scared! Trust your body and your baby. I gave birth last week and was also scared but it all went so well. It's just that we seem to only hear about negative stories, when there are so many beautiful ones!

[@cheypie321ify]

Giiiirrrrl I literally told the nurse when I was pushing "I feel like I have to poop!" And she was being all sweet and saying "noooo it's just the baby 🥴🥴" She was so wrong 🤣 Nurses are really good about not saying anything when that happens and not making you feel embarrassed.

[@kirstys9880]

I haven't had kids yet but this is the one thing I'm so scared of happening when the time comes lol!!

[@cheypie321ify]

@@kirstys9880 it's okay! I didn't even notice it happen, I had to ask my husband if I did lmao and when that time comes for you, you won't even notice either. Nor will you care, all that matters is getting the baby out ☺️

[@jaylenepedersen2378]

The baby’s head sits is on the same nerves you feel when you poop, so maybe she was telling the truth😂 But still, they always make you not worry about those things which is so sweet!

[@MonitaRai]

🤣🤣🤣 my due date is next month of 28 lmao I hope I won’t poop 💩🤣😭🤣🤣

[@brigittebosshardt]

Lol I know I did during labor but no one said anything. 😂😂 it was literally impossible not to but you really don’t care in that moment.

[@michelewilson2229]

Whenever your baby gets to the point of getting distracted while breastfeeding, the thing that helped me was either putting a burp cloth over my shoulder and her head (so she couldn't look around) or I would go into a room and turn the lights off. I hope this helps

[@shariecealisha8]

My daughter and I definitely pooped together during her birth. I tell her I pooped her out and we are poop buddies for life.

[@krystaleverett5197]

Hahaha, same! Except I’ve never thought to say poop buddies for life. That is perfect

[@spermtittedmongvoyeur6831]

😂

[@vlael2387]

I love the TMI’s because it’s the most straightforward and sometimes we need that 😩 much appreciated

[@rachelvalenti1429]

I've watched all your videos since becoming pregnant! Due in Feb and watching your videos make me so excited for my baby boy to arrive!

[@carlynroberts160]

I'm due in Feb too😊 having a little girl. All the best mama❤️

[@brittanybalyn]

awww yay and yay for a possible pisces baby! ❤️

[@nikiastacey5743]

Me too! 😊

[@shaye91nz]

Thank you for being so open and honest. I needed this. 5 months pregnant and not getting straight answers from anyone, this 1 video has helped me feel way less anxiety. Thank you 🙏 going through your whole pregnancy video list now 😊

[@salwaalhashmi9452]

Am a doctor so i have attended many births and i was completely freaked out of giving birth that i delayed getting pregnant and now that i am pregnant for some reason i feel its fine and am ready to give a natural birth 😍

[@snowhite7310]

Coconut oil for skin elasticity and stretch mark is excellent. Almond oil for preniuem massage (once a week). Chamomile tea and crackers help nausea, crmaps, and puking. A tip as a Muslim 1-3 dates do miracles. They r scientificay proven too.

[@shaycarter6018]

I'm due in just two weeks with my first baby and your pregnancy + post partum videos have been EVERYTHING!! Post partum may not be the easiest thing to talk about but it's super helpful and it gives an idea as to what can potentially happen. Thank you for always being so transparent and honest :)

[@saraunger4788]

Congratulations! Me too!!

[@TaplanEndres]

Omg the way I cackled when you described her being sucked back up while she was crowning lmao. Thank you for sharing all this, getting ready to start IVF and this will hopefully be helpful info to me one day :)

[@gowrieeyres5720]

Good luck with your ivf treatment! me & my husband are expecting our first baby a little girl next week after our long journey💖 he was told he would never have children & 4 rounds later here we are 🙌🏽 I’m sure it will soon be your turn 😊

[@jasminlee7853]

Good luck mumma 💕💕

[@Mellovesdeep25]

Good luck with your journey!

[@gowrieeyres5720]

@@jasminlee7853 💖💗💖

[@alexandrahaney9312]

I’m 3 days post partum and I’m laying here cracking up I’m almost crying 😂 when the nurse checked you. It’s not funny but it is. I feel so much better/ more normal after watching this though in all reality. Thanks for doing this 💕

[@GirlofGlamour89]

Postpartum is.....something else. 😂😂 I’m 4 weeks PP myself and there are a lot of things you learn about yourself. Let me tell you!

[@alysamonet]

I SOOO appreciate your unapologetic authenticness. We need to know the truth about these things and I’m thankful you have it to us straight

[@meganstorey6393]

Oh my god I pushed for an hour with an epidural and was exhausted, don’t know how you managed 3 hours you are a total rock star! Big love mama thank you for providing this honest information!

[@Anna.k.23]

New first time mom with a 2 week old here. I have a 2nd degree tear. The first poop for me was scary and painful BUT the second poop was worse because it was like 4 days of stool softener build up and I couldn’t control it. Now that HURT! Never considered that I would have diarrhea afterwards. I pushed for 2 hours and had/have really intense hemorrhoids that felt worse than my stitches. And lastly I’m still dealing with some pain at the top of my vagina for some reason. I wish I would have known how difficult postpartum was going to be! I also became anemic afterwards and that REALLY made me feel AWFUL! I now take an iron supplement

[@NNichols10]

I have a 2 week old too and I’m a first time mom. He was born on October 14th. What about yours? Congrats!

[@jenngranados825]

Oh Samantha... My postpartum hemorrhoids have been putting me through hell and back... Is horrible worse then birth itself! I’m 6 months pp and I’m still struggling with them 😭😭😭 no matter how much fiber I take they would not go away I got some pills online and they seem to be helping so far.. I really do wish for you get better! And congratulations for your little one💕

[@Anna.k.23]

@@NNichols10 October 10th!

[@hiphopfahm3794]

@@NNichols10 mine was born on October 15th... Idk if I'm the only one who couldn't take the pain nomore n ended up giving birth naked😂 .. I pooped too,, not once not twice n when I felt my baby's head pop out my vag,, I couldn't stop pushing until she came out

[@hiphopfahm3794]

@@jenngranados825 hey,, everything will be alright

[@MsUndead96]

Having had a c section it's scary and a relief to know all the things i dodged! Women are amazing ❤

[@whatwouldsallydo]

I love these videos cause it only confirms for me even more how much I don't want to have children and go through pregnancy! Props to all of you who are willing to go through it, I honestly could never

[@Kyubone]

Same here 😂

[@jmurph1234]

Your analogies are spot on 😂

[@bbbinkyyy]

The description of the baby blues! Especially with breastfeeding literally all day we’re experiencing highs and lows due to hormones, so spot on!

[@temeekamcleod3279]

This makes me feel more prepared for birth because my biggest concern is "What does it feel like?" I needed this pain on a scale ... I feel like I finally have it on a scale.

[@brittanybalyn]

You totally got this!! 💗

[@sabrinaramos3553]

Thank you so much!! As a first time mom I wish the doctors would even tell me this but they didn’t. Please do think this is weird, it’s a natural process with childbirth and I’m so glad that you shared to make my process a little more manageable

[@danarose4948]

35 weeks atm and this video made me laugh and it eased alot of my anxiety. Thank you!! So glad i found your account. It is so raw & real.

[@brittanybalyn]

I’m so glad you’ve found me too!! 😘💕

[@glor432]

Omg the “come down off ecstasy”.. perfect description lol

[@elizabethleavell4657]

Thank you for being strong to not worry about TMI. I had a daughter 20 years ago and now pregnant again. I remember a lot of the same things and not knowing about most of them so your video just helped me to re prepare for the new birth. Thank you again for your candor.

[@kball9576]

I appreciate how honest and upfront you are about everything. I think it does normalize it and lessens others anxiety about whether something is to be expected or if they need to be concerned. I also think you do an amazing job with your descriptives. Thank you ❤️❤️

[@erinburgess5741]

I’m about to have my first baby and I’ve fallen in love with you and your channel. Love how down the line you are. Keep up the good work mama xx Erin (Melbourne, Australia)

[@jessgarbanzobean]

NOT THAT IVE DONE DRUGS OR ANYTHING but yeah it feels just like that 🤣💓

[@bemydinosaur13]

That was actually such a helpful description tho *not that I know what post-MDMA sadness feels like either* 😂😂😂.

[@jenniferdreves823]

Me either 😋

[@emilyreynolds4191]

I absolutely love that you describe everything with analogies!! Finally speaking my language!

[@octopussy6318]

It is different every time you have a another baby. I remember when I had my first I was in pain for almost 2 months. But I did have her naturally with no epidural and had to get cut last minute with no numbing medicine.

[@isabellemalena8039]

I’ve never watched a video that touches on so many of the topics you never hear about! I’m 4 months pregnant with my first and so curious about all these things! Thank you so much

[@fadwa8403]

I am 6weeks postpartum and i am watching this video smiling cause i can relate to a lot of things and by the way you can discribe things amazingly that's amazing

[@brittanybalyn]

Thank you!! 💕

[@MamaKat92]

I’m pregnant with my 3rd right now and I still love videos like this. Everyone’s experiences are so similar yet can be really different. Also super swollen after birth is definitely normal. I was given like an hour or two to go pee after birth with my kids and it was definitely worse than the first BM- even with a 3rd degree tear with my first.

[@kerryhollingsworth6366]

The same thing happened to me with peeing! It was the WORST! I’m still so hypersensitive about peeing, I’m so sorry you experienced it as well.

[@RelaxingMusic-xn9qu]

I'm going to be induced on the 1st of November. And I'm so nervous. Your videos are so helpful. From buying things to how to take care of a baby and the routines that you've shared will help me a lot. I even bought the postpartum outfits that you wore and linked because I felt you were so comfortable with those during postpartum. Thank You so much you're a saver.

[@alleshaxx1419]

The second you mentioned the sting you get from accidental cutting after shaving all around that area made me want to cry, girl women are just so strong you’ve kind of made me terrified for giving birth😭😭😂❤️

[@hailsgn]

yess this part got me too!

[@erikkasepiphany85]

For me crowning felt more like a burning, the burning ring of fire! 🔥

[@IamMinnie90]

This isn’t ‘TMI’ this was essential and important information for everyone who is a human Thank you so much

[@valemay1]

She's looking even more glowing than before the pregnancy... just stunning! Love her!

[@magdalenalopez4476]

I'm 38 weeks today and I've been having anxiety about labor. This made me feel better. Thank you ❤

[@ilinasandler1013]

I also had to have a catheter put in after giving birth. I remember sitting on the toilet with the water running and crying because I couldn’t pee. I also ended up with a 4th degree tear. Postpartum has been really rough. :(

[@sjn141]

I’m due in January with my first baby and not going to lie kinda nervous. But your videos have helped calm me a bit. I was wondering if you could do a what products helped you postpartum to take care down there after birth. Congrats on baby girl she’s just the cutest 😊

[@larissarivera9388]

I admire you so much!!! Giving birth to a beautiful 9pounds baby girl💗 I’m 21 weeks now and have been watching your videos all day long learning things and it’s been so helpful!!! I just wanna say thank you!!!

[@cindyk9633]

Thank you for normalizing all this!! I’m pregnant with my 2nd and make an effort to share the real details about pregnancy!!

[@EllisDee88]

omg thanks 4 putting ur story/experience out there. Im pregnant and found you just b4 i found out i was pregnant ! So its amazing to hear recent and real descriptive truths to this journey. You are amazing, your family rocks, you are hilarious and your child is so beautiful!

[@maracg]

Can we normalize sex, postpartum, and everything that has to do with vagina and butt during and after birth?

[@lorim2000]

I’ve never been pregnant or given birth but when you mentioned the ecstasy come down, that I can relate to from back in the day (20 years ago).

[@deborahbernal5766]

Good thank goodness for your videos. 31 weeks and very informative! Your analogies are everything!

[@deannafranklin9216]

I couldn't pee either. I was so scared. They cathrerized me like 3 times before I could pee. I was afraid I would never be without the catheter again lol I was 19. Now I am 55 so I laugh.

[@MissMerp92]

Thank you for talking about the baby blues and PPD. I'm 2 weeks postpartum with my first baby and in the thick of it right now. It's hard explaining to people how I feel and I definitely didn't expect it to hit this hard 💗💖

[@scufflebuggy1259]

You’re going to get through this!!! It does go away trust me! I’m pregnant again with my second and I’m so scared to go through the blues again.

[@Naturally.Maggie]

Hahaha I just fricking love you. From analogies about ecstasy (which is actually a really great analogy lolll) to your pleads to your husband to absolutely not watch this video. 😂 I’ve been married for almost 6 years and I’m hopeful that my husband still doesn’t know that I poop. 🙏😂 It’s just the way we are too. 🤷🏼‍♀️ As always, loveeee your honesty! 💘

[@chilling4542]

I love how the first questioned was answered. I have always wanted to know

[@mutoidliz2320]

This is all entirely relatable,25 hours in Labour and decided to upgrade my birth control after 😂.

[@ihatebananas6468]

I’m due my first baby in 10 days and have just come across your channel and thank god I have. I’ve literally binged watched every vlog and love how open and honest you are about everything. 💗

[@MakingUpEmmy]

The Kylie Jenner before and after comment got me dead 😂😂💀

[@jackiek4159]

I am not pregnant or am not planning on getting but I LOVE watching these types of videos and mentally preparing for it when it happens! haha xx

[@ChastidyDaniella]

Omg the way you describe things is so perfect lmao I can literally picture/feel it all

[@natalialeipay]

I know this isn't a mommy channel, but speaking as someone who's been trying for over a year, I LOVE the mommy videos.

[@joannamalak1772]

I literally waited till 10 weeks and it hurt so bad the first 3 minutes. I'm so afraid to try again. Baby is like 16 weeks now. I think I'm more healed now tho.

[@kristynash3375]

I also pushed for four hrs with my daughter 😅 and it was just like that! Little out sucked back in little out sucked back in...she is 16 now and I am 19 and 1 day pregnant 🤰 with my husbands and my first! We are so excited and I have found you and love your channel! I am binge watching right now and this is all coming back to me slowly! Thank you for sharing I feel like I am getting to realize what I actual need for baby and myself!! ❤️

[@jessieluvable]

So excited for this! 40 weeks today and if baby girl doesn’t come by Friday I’m getting induced Monday 😅😅🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@Ivonikuss]

When did you deliver? Mine was 19/11

[@danikaalexandre295]

Very helpful, thank you! After everything, would you do it over again and have a second baby??

[@brittanybalyn]

Lol yes I would.

[@FionaGraceBridget]

I’ve been clucky today for no explained reason, so thank you on behalf of myself and other women who are just not ready by any means for the journey of having a bub 💗one day

[@suzettelorraine6993]

Omg!! I'm so glad you mentioned your first Pee😭 I'm also traumatized from a similar experience 6 weeks ago post c section. They gave me 6 hours to try to pee. I was SO swollen too. Finally they put the catheter in and 1800ml of pee was drained from me😫 WTF. What us moms go through..

[@noryyxo6509]

Absolutely love all your PP videos ! Very informative and honest, which is exactly the kind of advice we first time moms need LOL. I’m due in a few months and I’ve been going through all your pregnancy and Pp videos to try to get myself as ready as possible 😂. The struggle. Thanks again ❤️

[@Vansky10]

Im also a new mom, had my baby in September and all the analogies you used as examples are so on point lol. Perfect description.

[@mollyb1281]

Thank you for being real, I'm currently pregnant and other videos don't "talk" about it like this! New subscriber here

[@Talulaxo]

Thank you for being so honest and sharing stuff most people wouldn’t share. It’s super helpful.

[@aeca3]

The way you described everything had me laughing! I gave birth a couple of weeks after you 🙂

[@rachaeldevine7673]

Best advice I was given for first pee after natural child birth was to drink plenty of water and pee while having a shower!! Lot less painful when your urine is diluted and the warm shower works wonders🙂 Best advice ever!

[@gvlclaire8745]

Thank you for those videos, i'm pregnant and I watch literally EVERY SINGLE ONE. 🖤

[@HT-qe7xj]

Omg I am so scared to ever give birth. This is so so scary. Please Brittany make a video on how did you recover physically and emotionally. It sounds intense. This TMI is was not really too much. It was VERY necessary !

[@nicolefraser2891]

All of these things I wish I knew when I had my daughter... the afterbirth and bleeding caught me off guard, and the hurting afterwards!! Oh my goodness I couldn’t sit for weeeeekkkkssss 😰. I felt like it those things were not spoken about then. And PPD was just starting to be ok to talk about. Such different times, every generation is so lucky with the knowledge they gain. Loved this video 💕

[@kristinadechert9397]

Omg I had the same thing with my daughter. I was pushing for 3 hours with her. It was getting so frustrating when she kept going back in. She had her right hand on her cheek so that made it harder and she cut me up all the way up. I really did not enjoy the recovery from that

[@CHIKAMARS26]

The way that you explained how does it feel in every situation, it gives a good idea about it! Hahaha

[@love_nyc_]

Did you shave your downstairs before birth????? How do you reach when the stomach is so big?

[@lisanguyen8098]

It’s the “Kylie before and after” extreme for me.😂

[@tanaiahatfield9666]

6 weeks PP here and I just want you girls to know I had 2nd degree tearing and sex was actually good for me at 5 weeks lol. I was so nervous but everyone is different!

[@liymaf]

Describing baby blues like an ecstasy come down was actually helpful lol I had PPD and PPA after I had my son in March and I've been depressed before but it was such an odd feeling. I felt crazy! One day I stayed in the bedroom bawling literally all day while my husband took care of our son cause it was too much. I obviously love and loved my son but feeling love and extreme sadness was the craziest experience. I'm due again in January with a girl so I'm just bracing myself.

[@madil5974]

Thank you so much for sharing uncomfortable subject. I'm gonna be a first time mom and I had all these questions. You covered most of it and I feel so grateful you made it for us!!!

[@jennaelyse5933]

You’re the only person I’ve heard talk about pushing for 3 hours and crowning for hours. That’s exactly what happened to me with my first! She was also a big baby. Here’s the good news for you: my second was also big but it only took 15 mins to push her out!

[@myckeli]

Sex should not hurt, not even the first time. If it hurts you still have healing to do or check out a pelvic floor specialist as your muscles can do some weird things after birth

[@The5streetThe]

It can hurt because of dryness after birth.

[@LissyFantage01]

It can hurt simply due to nervousness leading to dryness and making you tense up. It doesn’t necessarily mean there’s an issue.

[@eternallyhiz]

If you have a really severe tear/nerve damage like I did you absolutely can. It takes longer than just 8 weeks for things to truly heal.

[@myckeli]

Many women experience painful intercourse even a year after childbirth, they just don't know what's wrong, and since nothing can usually be seen on the surface, going to a regular doctor doesn't help. It makes me really sad to think that so many women are suffering unnecessarily just because the information about women's health is not really widely known. Also, so many women just accept that intercourse hurts when it absolutely shouldn't!

[@myckeli]

@@LissyFantage01 even so, it's not supposed to hurt. Of you're dry, use lube, if you're tense, practice relaxing, and stop IMMEDIATELY when it hurts.

[@tinahuangyucin]

After birth I just told the nurse to put the catheter in straight in, then five hours later after I rested enough I got out of my bed and peed and showered 🧼 Just keep it cool and relax to let your body work on its own!!

[@DiscoverTheMonkey]

Additional tmi: it is perfectly normal to get hemoroids after giving birth, so dont be embarrassed to go to the doctor to get it checked out! (6 months post here, and just got it checked out this week) 🤣

[@LOLZHAHANOTFUNNY]

Notification squad! Brittany your journey is so inspiring in all of its TMI goodness, thank you for showing women that we are not alone in such a new time 💕 And my husband and I are very open about bodily functions, so hopefully if and when I poop in front of him it won't traumatize him for life 😂

[@brittanybalyn]

Hahahaha there’s no judgement in the delivery room