HOME BIRTH VLOG | Unmedicated Water Birth

This is our first baby and we decided to have a home birth that turned out to be in a birthing water pool and unmedicated. That being said, home births, unmedicated births, are not for everyone. We were prepared to make changes and go to the hospital if need be but we were successful in staying home. This is the vlog video of our life altering journey and we hope it inspires you with whatever decision you decide to make.
OUR BIRTH TEAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
OUR DOULA FRIDA: @doulastod
MIDWIFE RENEE: @jmrenee_dinhembarnmorska

[@TheLifeofKiara]

14:00 “Even the darkest days my love! Even the darkest days are temporary!” omg your love is beautiful. loved hearing y’all sing together. so beautiful. Been watching Maya for like 8 years. You deserve this beautiful life and love girl.

[@tiffanyaddison8910]

i cried at this

[@taylordrew907]

That was where I literally BURST into tears. SO Beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@Evelynfromtheinternets]

Shooooot I was breathing with you Maya 😭 You did thattttt 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 congrats Mom & Dad!!!

[@AshLemonade]

Right?! I was ready to faint!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thanks Evelyn ✨✨✨

[@inekawalker2449]

I miss you Evelyn! YT has not been sending me notices about your channel. I pray life is treating you amazingly!

[@prettygurl747]

I have never seen the kind of love displayed in this video. We all deserve this type of love. So beautiful. ❤️

[@Lafilledlapluie]

😭😭😭 right I'm crying

[@nicoles4257]

Same!

[@charlettesdivinity]

Just beautiful amazing 🥲 ❤️

[@JustJessie123]

I teared up watching this. I been a follower since she was living in NYC right before she shaved her head. I watched as she went on her Shameless journey with all the twists and turns that it took her. I saw all the highs and lows of living in LA including relationships and it warms my heart to see how taking a chance on Love brought Maya all this happiness and more with such a supportive husband and now this beautiful baby girl. It gives me hope. Thanks for continuing to share your journey with us.

[@NanetteNette]

Beautifully said! Thank you Maya for sharing your journey!

[@SorelleAmore]

YAAASSS!!!! Well done MAYA!!! Well done Max! Welcome SAGA!! YIPEEE!!!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@christalcayard1383]

Look at God helping this beautiful couple through this thing called life Amen

[@angewinou780]

Saga ? surely

[@rhoromeo]

The way how this shifted my view on what kind of partner and support I want to have in my life going forward. I am soooo grateful you guys shared this experience with us all. Welcome Saga you are really the perfect light created from your mom and dad. Maya you have been so open with your journey and I am grateful.

[@DatsWatsUp]

RIGHT! Max has really set the standard on what a supportive partner/ spouse looks like. #Goals

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

Same! What a blessing .

[@sashaj.8465]

This almost made me cry. Women go through so much in this life. We are not honored and respected no where as much as we should be. Sending love to the new family! 🥰❤️

[@imjennim]

You are extraordinary! I'm over the moon for you and Max. Saga is so incredibly lucky to have you two as her parents.

[@shukriabdi4271]

It’s like you guys have a pact to collect my tears. Just came from your birth video 🥺🥺

[@datcat1981]

@@shukriabdi4271 haha me too! 😊

[@ernstrose1530]

I’ve never cried over a KZbin birth blog but this was an experience wow - thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with us.

[@MaxMayaLiving]

We love your support and we love sharing with y’all 🙏🏻🙏🏾❤️

[@JobyJay]

Same I cried too 🥺🥺🥺 just so happy for them

[@TellyJTV]

I love when he said “my first pregnancy.” Wish more men would speak like this. He was so present and wanting to share the moments with you as much as possible. This was so beautiful! Congratulations to both of you 🎉🙏🏾

[@CapriceSoulsister67]

“Max… you are the best; don’t you ever forget that.”

[@destinyk3612]

It was a this moment the flood gates opened!

[@ToniChauntel]

That's what made me cry lol That was IT!

[@amarouge]

"Omg you are the best, Max don't you EVER forget that. You're literally the best thing that's ever happened to me." The love between you two, the honesty. EVERYTHING.

[@Kiki-jx6by]

The way he helped bring his child in the world…..and Mya willing to have the baby at home. This is one of the most loving experiences I have witnessed. I felt the love between them. Thanks for finding us worthy enough to share this monumental event! Awesome name too! Welcome to the world baby Saga!

[@SaharaKnows]

After 5 hours of “no progress” they would have done a c-section in the hospital. I loved the mantra it takes time and pain means progress. So inspiring and beautiful

[@Caprivlogs]

Wow! Good to know! Maya knew exactly what she was doing having her baby in Sweden. I think they helped each other. I have never seen a birth where the father is so involved.

[@user-in8zu1tx9z]

Exactly! I hate how they try to speed up a process that unfolds completely on its own in a different way each time.

[@joshie19922]

Maybe worked out for her but most time it’s not in the mothers Favor to continue

[@taginefc3189]

This is important to note how the hospital interferes unnecessarily. A lot of AA women have unnecessary postpartum complications because of the factory farm hospital methods.

[@prpleskies]

@@joshie19922 that’s what pharma would like you to think 🤔

[@lusabonita]

Cried like a baby! Congratulations! Maya, I’ve been following you since you were living in NY with your cousin J and now you are a MOM! What a rockstar. Beautiful home birth. Best wishes.

[@Just_Jhan]

Max was FULLY, and intentionally THERE!! So sweet! Congrats on your little baby, Maya & Max!!

[@sha-asiamood4935]

I balled, I’ve been following Maya since the “Do You Boo” phase. This was so beautiful and magical to see. To see Mama Maya become this person. And to see Maya with her wonderful person, Max. Congratulations truly loves! Thank you for sharing this was us!

[@giselleduff1001]

What an evolution. That Trick Jackie is gonna be a good big sister 🥰

[@NCJHE]

I did not think I would cry but hearing your very honest and vulnerable screams and deep sighs during the labor, it was just very real and honest and hearing your pain, as beautiful and scary as it was, made me so emotional. Congratulations Maya and Max (and Saga!). This was incredible of you to share with the world.

[@tayannah]

The sweetness! The vulnerability! The love! The support! My heart is bursting!!! Welcome Baby Saga and a million congratulations, Max and Maya!!!

[@femdivinemind7777]

Before I watch and bawl....I can't believe how much life has changed since shameless maya started! Wow! This is emosh. Now you can be shameless mama lol

[@xoSimplyLexx]

Omg ikr this was is my suggestion and like two seconds in I was like wait is that Maya like shameless Maya.. loved this video well wishes to the new parents and beautiful baby 💗

[@CapriceSoulsister67]

I cried like a fool. “And the Saga continues…” #YayYall

[@thesinglemomsummit2618]

Girl same! Lol

[@Charmy011]

So did I you’re not alone❤️

[@blastedinkmorgan]

I cried so hard watching this! Maya, you really claimed the life you wanted and went and found it! Max's support of you during this was so beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@ashley6641]

This was beyond beautiful! Max, your support and care for Maya brought me to tears. You two…three, are beautiful!!! Congratulations 👏🏾♥️

[@MaxMayaLiving]

We love your support and this journey brings so much joy with y’all in the picture 🙏🏾🙏🏻

[@empresscharleannalynnae8573]

As soon as y’all started singing together “even the darkest days” i just couldn’t hold back the tears. This was so beautiful both of you were amazing, i love the support mom received from dad and mom you’re incredible

[@nightingaleofficial3604]

I’m crying…tears of joy. I’m now 40 & remember finding you when my marriage was going down the drain 8-10 yrs ago and I was looking for positive people to watch to take my mind off the negative thoughts, which included ones about my self worth. I’ve had many KZbin accounts and I always made sure to find you. I am so happy for you.

[@terryreynolds7213]

While all birth is beautiful, this really was beautiful to witness. The peace, love, and support. Just the two of you leaning on each other. Thank you for letting us in on this very sacred moment in your life, and congratulations on becoming parents! Love from South Africa

[@85_til_infinity]

I love the bond between you and Max. Truly magical. Congratulations on Saga. What a beautiful miracle!

[@shanekahowellmivida9812]

Max, your support, love, and calmness that you exuded made me cry and smile from the heart. Congratulations, you three! Abundant love and blessings to you three always. 💞💞💞💞✨✨✨✨

[@TrinaSincere]

Tears of joy are overflowing. The amount of love I felt just watching this moment I'm sure doesn't compare to the love you all were feeling during this labour and delivery. Saga is so fortunate to be a part of this love story.

[@reneatoniburke8337]

There were so many beautiful moments. The tear-jerker is hearing Maya's cry become the baby's cry. Max is the man. He did an amazing!! Cheers to your new addition. ❤️🙏🏾

[@kae.israel]

Soon as Max said he wasn't gonna tear up, I starting crying non-stop lol. Congratulations ya'll!!!

[@Lovelyexper]

The tears are REAL! Geez I never thought I’d get emotional over a birth, but I’ve been watching you for ten years! This feels like my niece lol congrats and blessings on beautiful baby Saga! 🥰🥰

[@duncandy]

This was so beautifully done, and an honour to watch. Did you feel the power of the ancestors coming through as you were labouring? Your song choices felt soothing. Congrats to you and Max!

[@maerichard4386]

My 4 month daughter smiled so hard after your baby was born. She was so immersed in the video 💕 congratulations to you & your family

[@mcdaveedavee]

“Even the darkest days my love! Even the darkest days are temporary!” Powerful and proof of the strength of your faith and dedication to each other. Thank you for sharing.

[@_gex]

"You are literally the best thing to happen to me" 😭 that's the moment tears fell from my eyes. What a moment to capture on film, your love feels cinematic, its beautiful to witness. Thank you for sharing and congrats ❤

[@naturallyappealingtv9748]

Beautiful video, I was crying so hard. I’m due in 10 more weeks and I wish I had the nerve to birth at home but I’m 43 and just don’t want to take the risk of something going wrong. Kudos to you Maya & congratulations on your new bundle of joy.

[@zucchinigreen]

You'll do great. Good luck to you!

[@naturallyappealingtv9748]

@@zucchinigreen thank you!

[@nomsayolisa1804]

All the best love

[@britbrat1130]

Always good to be on the safe side! You'll do great

[@Caprivlogs]

No fear. If she can do it so can you!

[@peaceofrefuge]

I remember years and years ago when you talked about wanting a child in a previous marriage under your shameless channel. So I felt this so much. I know how long you waited for this moment. I’m so happy for you this gives me so much hope.

[@ChelseaandNick]

Built to birth yas sista!! So proud of you and can’t believe our babies are so close together! 🥺💛☺️

[@ins...5635]

woaaaaa u guyz here ?!!!! omggg

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Watching your home delivery was so inspiring!!!

[@ins...5635]

@@MaxMayaLiving hey guyz am new to this channel but u guyz r totally amazing !!

[@arispalate]

I am constantly in awe of women and how we guide our bodies to bring life into this world. I appreciate the love i felt radiating from you two. Many blessings and abundance to your family, much congratulations! 💕💕

[@sweettopz]

I’m crying this is so beautiful 😍

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Tears of joy I hope!

[@prisca2774]

Beautiful home birth! Your husband is everything a woman would need during the birth process! You’re blessed and congratulations!

[@Linnsjourney]

Omg! Still can’t stop crying! I’m so happy for y’all. This was so beautiful. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story with us. Love y’all 💕

[@_fimmie]

I have huge respect for women who choose to have unmediated/home/unassisted births…I couldn’t even begin to imagine the strength and resolve that takes..I could never

[@TeamBensonHomestead]

Sooooo proud of you!!!! I'm 36 and I haven't had my first baby yet. You give me so much hope. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@keciabrown7455]

I have never watched a birthing film because I have never had a baby (just turned 59yrs), but I must say this witness was the most beautiful experience I have seen in a long long time. Thank ya'll for sharing. Maya and Max GOD created each of you for each other. Max you represent the human male and GOD so well. You kept Maya focused (singing and praising). Maya, GOD said the life that you would push out your body would not be easy because of Eve's disobedience, but He was right there with you and you completed that. I thank GOD that He allowed me to see what family truly looks like. The Blessing is on yall. CONGRATULATION! I look forward to seeing more vlogs about the whole family as yall grow. Much appreciation from Chicago IL

[@CiCiMoya]

Im BALLING!!!! Maya to have watched your evolution over the years to now witnessing THE MOST vulnerable, pure, magical moment in your life is a A BLESSING!!!!!!! Thank you for allowing us to be apart of it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jmlx7179]

Honestly, when I heard Maya’s anguishing pain, tears started to well in my eyes. When I finally heard the baby’s cry, tears were flowing. Congratulations to you both. God bless you and your beautiful baby!!

[@jasminephillips7675]

This has got to be the most moving, beautiful, honest, birth video ever made. I cried then I smiled then I cried then I smiled again but all through it there was just this sense of serenity and pure love that was bouncing off my screen. Well done to all three of you. Thank you so much for sharing this .. it’s very grounding. I wish you all everything good for the life ahead. 🦋☯️

[@ItsGr82BUnique39]

Talk about a Labor of Love . This was so beautiful! Max you are unreal- so supportive and nurturing. I love your new family and life. Congratulations!!

[@Aliensuperstar17]

I busted out crying when saga was placed on Mayas chest. That’s the most amazing feeling. It’s like “FINALLY you are here” 🥲🥲

[@tebatsomajane5430]

This was so raw 😭 Max was so supportive! Also hearing South African music was just amazing ❤️ Congratulations fam! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Freedomstyles]

Welcome to the world Saga 💕 Congratulations 🎉

[@palesazulu]

I mean just gorgeous. The way you love each other, and I almost lost it when Max said his first pregnancy but also checked to see if that was okay with you Maya 🥺. Oh and another thing I thought I was hearing things like from the TV or from my neighbours when I heard the South African music 🇿🇦 beautiful. God bless your beautiful family. ❤️✨

[@daniellepatriciaghomsinkon7698]

This made me so emotional. I was waiting for this video as if you were my own sister Maya. Thank God for that peaceful delivery. Max was amazing in understanding even your silence, and you even in the pain still thought about the resting and well-being of your husband. God bless you all with your team. Welcome to baby Saga, may the Almighty God continue to protect and guide you all. Thanks again for this beautiful testimony of love and life❤️.

[@tiffanya7475]

Been watching you for years. I’m almost 40 as well and look forward to the moment of giving birth. Maya, this is So inspirational and shameless all at the same time. You definitely deserve all of this! Well done, Max. The world needs more of you’s around! 🙏🏾 Welcome to the world Saga! ❤️

[@andra_]

I’m crying this was the most beautiful birth vlog I’ve ever seen!

[@makebacunningham6795]

I started crying because I know that yell of pain! I know that whimper to push life into the world!!! I'm so proud of y'all

[@Rose87]

Wow this was the best birth vlog I have ever seen. It was so authentic. Well done Maya! I’m so proud of you and well done Max for being such a great support for Maya. Welcome to the world Saga!😍☺️

[@asalwaysashntir]

I can’t believe I saw all of this because of a fenty beauty haul and a prince story time years ago. Congrats!!! Love you both!

[@PrecedihaDangerfield]

I literally felt you three! The pain, love and unity. Thank you for sharing life. I am in tears and soooo grateful for the future!

[@UOlover13]

Beautiful! I gave birth 18 months ago. It was at the hospital but I had a natural unmedicated birth. It’s crazy how much you forget! I can’t even remember the pain! I know it was painful at the end and I was beyond exhausted but I can’t remember the pain! Just the joy of meeting my baby! Now I’m due next spring and am considering a home birth!

[@wandekagayleart]

"They have a baby!! I kept smiling at the screen and proud like I know-know y'all... What a beautiful & wonderfully REAL moment. So glad you shared it!

[@chery_dominique]

Reading through your comments and I see that this video evoked the same reaction in a lot of folks. I definitely cried watching this and I paused to really ask out loud “why am I getting so emotional 😭?” And I chalked it up to me seeing your journey and being genuinely happy for you guys. Also I pray to get this experience too, 39 going on 40 in December 🤞🏾. Any who this was absolutely beautiful to see and I’m so grateful you guys even shared this with us. Blessings ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@dominiqueboyer3307]

Even though I know that must’ve been exhausting and painful, you made it look so easy! The love between you two jumped off the screen. Saga is so lucky to have you two as parents 😪😩I’ve been watching you since the beginning and this is just…so deserved and lovely and amazing and😭congratulations Maya and Max!!!❤️❤️

[@makeda9]

Absolutely beautiful. I just kept thinking, when this little Girl is old enough to watch her birth, aside from the genuine love between the two of you, she will also see how incredibly strong her Mommy was, and how incredibly supportive her Daddy was...and it will nourish and sustain her Soul throughout her entire life. Such a Blessing!

[@destinywilliams5294]

I cried my booty off. This is so incredibly beautiful and powerful. I am SO happy for y’all and your Saga. Congratulations! Amazing job mommy and daddy! Y’all did it!!!

[@zucchinigreen]

Lol I'm still crying 😂. So many emotions! Now, I feel bad for taking my mom for granted.

[@ladykade]

Hearing you roar then give birth made me sooooo overwhelmed I all of a sudden bursted out in tears. Just woooow God is amazing and your husband did a great job being active

[@Qetesh777]

I love this. I had my first at home totally unassisted. I woke up thinking I had to poop and my daughter came out within minutes. It’s crazy how different every birth is because my 2 boys were totally different each in their own way. ❤️❤️

[@tanfel4]

Oh Shameless Maya, I have been watching you for years through all the ups and downs of relationships. Your adventurous life is amazing. You stayed the course by continually trusting in God and he opened the window of blessings on your life. Having someone to grow old with and build a family is a blessing. Praying for your delivery process and your family.

[@TechWriterToolkit]

I'm crying, what a beautiful blessing. The love between you and Max is so special and now Saga adds to that. So precious. Congrats!

[@Naniso]

Why did I cry watching this? I always say that I’m not ready to have a baby but watching this made me want to have one right away. It’s worth it.

[@NunaavaneLaFrenchie]

Woooooow! You are a warrior !!! Congratulations and welcome baby Saga ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Iamborntopraise]

My God! My God!! My God!!! There is nothing more beautiful than a life being birthed! I cried so hard! Beautiful!

[@818clong]

Best home birth video that I've seen. Very calm and the mom was allowed to take her time giving birth. No forceps or c-sections. Welcome Saga!

[@avee4295]

Reading the comments while watching and I didn't think I would cry....but I did. Blessings to the three of you

[@th805]

Congrats to this awesome couple! May God bless you and your beautiful family =D

[@MaxMayaLiving]

Thank you!!! 🙏 ☺️

[@th805]

@@MaxMayaLiving You're most welcome =)

[@alisaspear3382]

couldn't hold back the tears on that last push. Absolutely gorgeous and miraculous, and your little family conversation in bed after was just so pure and loving. so beyond happy for you.

[@LaurenFrancisco]

OMG...I just full on weeped in public. I wasn't ready for the emotional journey 😭. Thank you so much for sharing this. SAGA was born in the most intense forcefield bubble of love. I felt it through the screen. This is inspiring!

[@ososandi]

How wonderful and merciful is our God. I shed tears of joy! Bless you all.....

[@FarmerCee]

Just what I needed on this Sunday morning. Pure unadulterated love. Welcome Saga💜

[@CookieFridays]

I was almost moved to tears watching this, hearing your pure, natural pain and sounds of agony and all the other emotions mixed in there. It’s a very raw thing to see, thanks for sharing and congratulations!

[@jhnell9415]

The little feetsies as the end 🥺. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I am so proud of you Maya. Congratulations on the birth of your healthy baby 💕

[@irisotero6561]

Been watching Maya since she was vlogging in LA and, had short hair. 😫 Now, she’s a WHOLE MAMA!! I could cry 💛 SENDING ALL MY LOVE! Congratulations Max & Maya 👏🏾👏🏾 WELCOME SAGA!!! 🙏🏾

[@sairathealchemist]

Maya!!! You did it! Max, you’re a dad!! So happy for you guys! Birth vlogs make me soo emotional. The cry of strength from a mother during child birth is so powerful! Max lighting candles and cutting fruit 🍉 had me laughing yet also appreciative. Dang this whole vlog had me crying!!! Love to your angels also! Welcome to Earth, baby Saga! You have AMAZING parents! You chose well 🤍

[@ThisDivasLife]

I am here for all the positive love in these comments. Much love to yall to your baby. Thank you for sharing this moment in your life.

[@Nozipho.Mhlanga]

I cried a lot and laughed 😭😭😭 and was full happiness while watching this video! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! So beautiful ❤️

[@kleinemaus6094]

I wish I would've googled that too. My fourth child was my first unmedicated, labored at home peacefully and with no pain until I saw the clot. All I heard through all 3 previous pregnancies was if you see lots of blood or clots go to the hospital, so I panicked and I did. I was an 8 when I got there. Currently pregnant with our 5th. This one, God willing, will be a home birth!

[@Beshashem]

One of those videos you just have to “like” before finishing. So exciting! Congrats!!!🧸🐣

[@mothertiger5633]

Congratulations Mom & Dad! Your baby will bring you nothing but happiness.

[@simplyfriend1431]

So beautiful! "Even the darkest days are temporary." This was great, Congratulations to all 3 of you and welcome Saga, your parents are amazing!❤

[@lebogugumaqidlana144]

Its the south african music playlist for me!! Oh wow!! This was beautiful to watch!!

[@1347lidia]

Hahah he really went straight in to his role as the ”swedish dad” with the stroller😂😭 You guys are going to be the best parents, congratulations for your blessing❤️❤️ //Long-time follower from Stockholm

[@JermaineAuNatural]

The love and support!! I got teary when I heard the cry. Such a beautiful video and experience 💚

[@Lanibluv]

To see you two worship in between that contraction just filled my heart with so much joy, (literally in tears)to God be the a glory for your beautiful miracle! Congratulations you two!!!🎉🤗🎊

[@ericachapman3640]

That was my favorite part!

[@tamdef7752]

Tears of JOY for you both❤❤❤! The love and support between you two gives me hope and inspiration. Great job MOM, DAD and BABY🙂.

[@zucchinigreen]

I never thought that something my choir teacher made us practice would help with contractions! Congrats Max & Maya and thank you so much for sharing so shamelessly 😉 Also, props to the midwives and doula, they made me calm watching this video lol. Awesome team!

[@catchyname5403]

My daughter is due in March (second grand) so I’ve been watching stuff to prepare. Goodness I have a lump in my throat. Thanks for sharing such an incredibly beautiful and intimate moment with the world. May Creator continue to bless your family and love. 🤲

[@jacynthunderwood8307]

I was crying and praying through this experience. Thank you for sharing. It was so precious ❤

[@lesleystone7873]

It's 2:58am lat night getting home. Open YT and see this on my feed. I'm 46. I don't have children but everytime I see this type of childbirth I tear up😭. Congratulations Max and Maya!!!