How Your Uterus Births Your Baby (Balloon Demo) ║ Pregnancy #9 Update │ 28 Weeks

This is a short update on how my pregnancy with Baby Hannah is progressing. I also model how the uterus / fetus ejection reflex works using a balloon and a ping pong ball based on a video I saw recently.
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[@libermama]

As a mom of 13, I can add my personal witness that “stalled labor” is completely psychological!!! This is a great discussion, Andrea. THANK YOU for being a voice of reason in the sea of voices about childbirth. ❤️

[@nanaterri392]

Andrea, your demo made me smile 😊. RIP sweet lady.

[@pjl2963]

Dear Andrea, I wish I had known what you know way back in my child bearing years! How wonderful that you are helping so many young women come to understand what a perfectly designed, natural function child birth is. I am so excited about Hannah's birth; and all the videos on the way surrounding your preparation for her. And the youtube baby shower will be so much fun! Thank you, as always, for bringing a smile to my face in so many ways. I appreciate all the hard work and discipline it takes to make these videos for us

[@kmaggie924]

Andrea looks especially beautiful and glowing in this video ✨

[@cassandra5516]

There is only one thing I would add to this fantastic video.. drink plenty of water during labour no matter where you are labouring! Dehydration makes it all so much harder. I'm talking liters, not cups.

[@theoriginaledi]

That demonstration was NOT a flop! That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen, though for me it's cool sort of in reverse. I know how the uterus and cervix work, but I had no idea a balloon and a ping pong ball could model it so well. So cool!!

[@gymstrip]

This is so important, Andrea. I had to fight for my home and healthy births. It had helped me grow so much as a woman and a person. Thank you for sharing this wisdom and support.

[@gymstrip]

And looking forward to next month's videos! This could lead to baby 3, lol.

[@hearsthewater]

Ok, how many of us were flinching at the end of the balloon demo and then jumped when the ball flew out? I cna't the the only one.

[@jamesnbrenda8960]

Oh, Andrea I wish I could have known your channel before this past summer!! Every single thing you have shared will go on to teach and help folks for years to come. AND what your kids will be able still learn and grow from what you have left them in these videos. God please wrap your arms around this family and give Tom the strength he needs to carry on. Help each one of the Mills family feel You are carrying them through. In Jesus mighty name.

[@JaamieMaarie]

I just turned 32 weeks on Sunday! I feel like time is going to fly by now and i don’t feel prepared haha. I can’t wait til we all get to meet your little Hannah! 💕

[@zoeolthearch]

I loved this Andrea I had two babies my daughter 18 years ago and my son 16 years ago and I never knew how it worked ! It’s amazing isn’t it! I hate hospitals they told me I couldn’t give birth at home because I was overweight ! I hated hospitals I was abused as a child and really wished I just did it myself after watching this. The fear of being so vulnerable again stopped me having anymore I wish I could have spoken up more at the time best wishes to you xxx

[@jhildebrand7447]

I recently subbed. Thank you! THANK YOU! For this video. I'm due any day now. This makes so much sense. I will be birthing at home with a midwife. This video brought so much enlightenment. So much hope. And so much renewed courage. I can't thank you enough.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Congratulations!

[@sarahsherrod2012]

I enjoyed your demo! I totally agree with you on your views. I'm sure someone will take it wrong, but you're doing what's best for you (and Hannah) and that's all that matters!!

[@cwright4100]

Have you every done hypnobirthing? I did on my last one (I have 7 children)and is was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this special time with all of us. I'm so excited for you and your family!

[@colleenmercer3408]

I'm so happy for you all! What a blessing this baby girl is. I know how badly you've waited for her. I loved this video and learned so much. I experienced a ("semi") emergent c-section and wonder now if it was because of the horrible hospital environment I was in. I was in labor for ever with 2 failed epidurals. The epidurals were coaxed and despite my plea for a natural birth, I felt that because I was in a "teaching" hospital that someone needed some practice and I was talked into it to "speed things along". Hence the "2" epidurals - someone obviously got it wrong. Twice. At the change of shift, the new nurse checked me (even though I protested due to increased risk of infection) and told me I was at a 4 after laboring (assisted with pitocin - yet another regret that I really feel that I never actually consented to). My previous nurse told me I was almost at an 8! How could they both be so wrong? That only heightened my anxiety and before you know it, my son's heart rate was dipping. When they "rescued" him via c-section, he had the umbilical cord wrapped tightly around his neck two times and once around his chest. He literally would've strangled if I delivered him vaginally. Your video really made me think that had I been in a more safe and reassuring atmosphere, I might have been able to have him without all the interventions I was bullied into thinking I needed. Thank you. Claudia's birth story and my son's share some parallels for sure. I'm so excited for Hannah's arrival! She is truly blessed to be welcomed by such an amazing family that will dote on her for sure. Thank you so much for your ongoing transparency. I know I'm not alone in thinking your videos are a true blessing from above... 😊❤️

[@thosehipsterframes]

So good Andrea! You mentioned genjutsu in one of your previous videos and this reminded me of that. I haven't been blessed with children yet but I don't think its ever too early to start peeling away the layers of fears and assumptions we are brought up to have about birth in this society we live in. Love what you said about the safest birth being when YOU feel safe. The fight or flight thing is fascinating! Much food for thought as always, lovely Andrea. Enjoy your refreshed sleep! From Liz, in Australia :)

[@amycaylor6903]

Andrea, thank you for sharing. I have been terrified of having a baby. Watching your videos and seeing someone who is like minded has given me a sense of peace. Thank you for the encouragement!

[@SISSYKAY]

I wish I knew all this when I had a baby. I wish there had been an Andrea back then, but she was not yet born. This beautiful caring and sharing Andrea, along with her insights and knowledge, is hugely missed.

[@_GiGiBloom_]

kittyluver NY I feel the same way! How cool that her kids have this!!! I hope they will watch these 💝

[@Heart2StitchCo]

The video you linked to is the one I saw a few months ago. So educational!! I enjoyed having this talk with you, so nice to see you & baby are doing well. Can't wait for February's theme, I love talking about everything pregnancy/labor/birth/baby related!!!

[@hearsthewater]

I knew it! I was staying up late because I had a feeling you were going to put up a new video!

[@debbieomi]

I really wish I had known all this when my son was born almost 21 years ago. I had "failure to progress" which ended in a c-section but I know without a shadow of doubt that he had not baked long enough. Labor was induced because I was at my due date and they estimated him at already being 9 1/2 pounds (he was actually 11 lbs 13 oz). I knew the day of conception so add 40 weeks or subtract 12 and I came up with April 26 (or a day on either side) but they put me at April 10. I wish there was a way to see "what might have happened" if I had said no to the induction. Love hearing that little heartbeat!

[@jeffreyphillips2000]

First your so funny your videos make my bad days so much better. Our twins were born seven weeks early by emergency c-section with a lot of problems I wish KZbin had been around then you would have made me less nervous. The twins are 23and very healthy. We still need the family tree please.

[@murieltainter5936]

10/15/2019 My babies are 52 and 50 and I never knew how this works. This wonderful lady will continue to teach....wish I would have known about her channel earlier. (The ending is fabulous...that look on her face.)

[@Marzeonthego]

Oh Miss Andrea! I so wish I had had this information when I had my 2 children!!! I had both in hospital, totally "natural" without medication, however both labors were over 9 long, painful hours. I was kept lying flat, when all I wanted to do was get up and walk. I was upset and scared, because while I had a general IDEA what was happening, I really had no clue! I really do wish I had had this information, and guidance 36yrs ago!!!! God Bless you and baby Hannah!

[@catherineellis1200]

I loved your video! Your demonstration was amazing and took it to my neighbours home so she could watch it as she is having her first baby in February. She was so thankful for your demonstration and words of encouragement and explanations. Thanks Andrea!💕

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I'm so happy for your neighbor and glad I could have a small part helping her during such an exciting time!

[@catherineellis1200]

Andrea Mills you are such an amazing teacher Andrea!💕

[@karbear26]

That was a great demonstration and explanation of how the uterus births a baby. I had no idea exactly how it worked just the general idea!

[@anitatucker8812]

Lol Loved the demonstration. My first baby I over did it big time. I gained 50 lbs. The next time I was a little smarter and gained 25. She'll be here before you know it.

[@volition51]

It's our own bodies we're talking about and yet this (how the uterus really works) is not common knowledge. It's so amazing; I just want to go out on the street with a balloon and a ping pong ball and show everybody! How I wish both my daughter and myself had had this simple demonstration years ago; knowing the body is designed to do the work as long as you feel safe would have made all the difference. Taking the fear out of childbirth is the most important work you do.

[@jenjenb1209]

Oh my gosh a ruptured uterus lol that was great. Andrea even though you had technical difficulties with your demonstration it truly was a great demonstration.

[@poodledaddles1091]

Thanks for sharing that you have some anxiety about the pain of labor...but you are still Wonder Woman! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and life with us!

[@TheNhanvey]

I absolutely loved this video! With my first child my in-laws took me to the hospital and completely stressed me out. I couldn't relax enough to "push" her out. I was being threatened with a c-section. My second it was just my husband and myself. I was way more relaxed and even started "pushing" without doctor's or nurses and it was so much easier. I wanted to have our 3rd (due in march) at home but my husband is very scared of the idea. I plan on doing what I did with #2 and let my body take over. Very educational and I can relate so much!

[@nailsbyjayjay8243]

If I could like this video a million times I seriously would... this video makes 100% sense... I've been saying this since my second son, with my first I was veryyyyy naive... I've always wanted to do home births but my pregnancies were always high risk for one reason or another so I always forced to deliver at the hospital the good part is that after my 3rd baby the 2 hospitals I was between knew me and kinda let me walk around and be comfortable however I needed during and after including co-sleeping... sooooo happy I got to do that

[@shannonleeann5643]

You make me more and more comfortable with idea of being diy

[@Blessedbears]

Wow girl.. an hour and 20 min only (labor) ? That Is awesome and amazing lady!!! I am 7 weeks behind you and getting so excited! (Tiffany Bayer here.. youtube won't let me change my name back.. lol ) Good demo!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you for reminding me it's you! Yes, I woke up at 6:05 in the morning and went to the bathroom. While I was in the bathroom, I had a contraction and realized it was time. I woke Tom up and Miss Sophia arrived an hour and twenty minutes later. It was a Sunday morning and I joked that there wasn't a need for us to cancel our home church after all as there was plenty of time to clean up before church. :) (Yes, we did cancel anyway.) I was actually really glad we'd planned an unassisted birth. As fast as it happened, our midwife wouldn't have made it to us in time anyway. The hospital we've chosen to birth at is 100 miles away, so even if we'd left immediately, we wouldn't have made it. As it was, we were prepared and had the easiest, most pleasant birth.

[@susanedwards9473]

That demo was awesome! I finally understood it.

[@triciaann4086]

Love your videos! I have 5 children, only 4 living my first had to be emergency c section. And with my second my son was breech I tried my best to have a natural birth! They refused me back in 97. I was so angry but glad he came fine. Then 11 years later yes I waited so long Gods plan was not in my time but his. I got pregnant with my first girl, she was positioned perfectly for vaginal birth! Yet they refused me again. Because of fear of uterus rupture from surgery. I knew they would I never had a chance. They went in took her out and you know the dr said to me your uterus didn't even look like it had any c sections at all! Oh so mad knowing I could had her natural. But looking back I would done home birth. Glad for you.

[@seventysangel]

Thank you Andrea for your knowledge on home birth ... with my pregnancy i had a lot of compilations during child birth unfortunately i had to choose a hospital birth i did plan for a home birth but i am truly grateful that my son was healthy he is now 20 i would not change being a mother for the world it is the best job

[@Nightowlnursery]

LOL.... the ending was hilarious ! Glad everything is going great ! So precious hearing little Hannah’s heartbeat :0)

[@tobymarley1]

oh my god lol, Iv had a baby before, but that demonstration was terrifying... Im glad I found you, I plan on going unassisted for this birth. Im a few weeks behind you at almost 22 weeks.

[@JJ-jc9sd]

THAT WAS AN AWESOME DEMONSTRATION!

[@JuliaP777]

I know you said in other videos you use the progesterone cream. About how long does one of those 3 oz bottles last you and how long are you planning on using it (do you plan on using all the way through your pregnancy or stopping at a certain month)?

[@alnerinranfam]

I love your videos. My first birth was induced and awful. Second baby birthed herself. Third, fourth, fifth, and sixth were all csections do to failure to progress and I always thought they rushed me. After four csections my stomach muscles are a mess and so much nerve damage. I wish I had the information you share back then. I always have this csection remorse that my babies were ripped out of me. Lots of emotional and physical pain after a csection that doesn’t go away.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

You're definitely not alone in your feelings. My mom had her fourth baby by c-section and she never got over feeling like people forced her into it. She went into labor during my brother's birthday party and everyone was excited and rushed her off to the hospital. She felt like she was rushed through the whole labor and if she'd been allowed to take her time things would've turned out differently. I've heard from lots of moms here on KZbin with those same sad feelings. At least you can use your experience to help the young women in your life to avoid the same thing, if possible.

[@ggandbb1702]

Im 13- 14 weeks along and this has been so helpful andrea x thank you x i am a very nervous person by nature so the fears of labour and having another birth with intervention scares me. (Vacuum delivery and epesiotomy) Its still feels so new to me cuz this is my second baby so i havnt built that trust in my own body to know what to do. My anxiety acts as a barrier im sure. Your advice is very helpful to just relax. Id love to sometime try a natural birth , i had an epidural last time. Its just so scary to me. But i guess you nevr know whats gonna happen xx

[@islandgurl8132]

Totally agree with you. Had such a horrible experience with my first..and probably only child..in 2001. The hospital setting was so uncomfortable. My body was not relaxed at all. I ended up getting a C-section and it was such a traumatic experience throughout and after. A woman's body knows what to do. I wish i could turn back time and do it all differently.

[@brielynn]

That is such a cool demonstration!!!

[@knuddelkatze452]

Haha, i sure hope your baby won't pop out like that😁! Great demonstration! I wish all moms, especially first time pregnant moms could see this!

[@angelbasham6631]

❤ I'm pregnant with baby no 7 so glad this popped up ...rest in sweet peace andrea

[@jenniferg1045]

Wish I had your words of wisdom years ago! You're amazing!

[@raisingforhim3186]

I'm due in 2 weeks and am 38 weeks now! so excited :P :P

[@reneegilpin]

lmbo at the end! You did a beautiful job on this video. Thank you!

[@LonestarHomeschoolMama]

Hi Andrea! Thanks for the laugh 😆. On a more serious note, what is your plan in case of an emergency after baby is born? I know you said you live in a small town. How far is your emergency room? I would love to have a home birth....so much better than the hospital! I don’t think I (or my husband) could do an unassisted birth.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

We have an ambulance service that we'd call if we needed help. The hospital is 30 minutes away (just enough time for them to prep a surgical room for us if we call ahead!)

[@laurenfreytag5934]

just curious what your plan is if something goes wrong in labor? Baby not breathing? Or like if you starting bleeding too much? I had a unplanned unassisted birth at home. We had planned to have midwife attend at home birth and she didn't make it in time. All was fine with me and baby. And honestly it was a great experience between just my husband and myself. However, I do think I would have felt nervous not having the midwife after the birth just to be sure everything was okay. She did come 20 min. After baby was born. Also, baby cried right away but we wouldn't have known what to do if he wasn't breathing. Just curious on your emergency plan.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I have a video I've done on a book called "Emergency Childbirth" by Gregory White. It's a small handbook written for policemen, firemen, etc. who might be called upon to assist a delivery and what to do in the event of any of those emergencies, such as dystocia, hemorrhage and a baby that isn't breathing. (There's no special equipment required.) I suspect that instinct would take over and you'd discover that you knew what to do after all. I was fascinated by a video I saw of an elephant that gave birth and her baby wasn't breathing. She kept working on it until it began to breath. It was a natural instinct to do what needed done. Obviously if there was an emergency, we'd call an ambulance as well as beginning whatever treatment outlined in the book. I was reading a Canadian study the other day that showed that your risk of hemorrhage is cut in half if you have a home birth as opposed to a hospital birth. (In fact, in all areas, the less managed a birth is, the safer it becomes. That's why, statistically speaking, a lay midwife is a safer birth attendant than an obstetrician.) I also have a video on the specific way we make raspberry leaf to for labor to help prevent hemorrhage. My sister and I have both used it in hospital births (in addition to all of my home births) and our post-birth blood work showed that we'd lost so little blood that our doctor said it looked as if we'd never given birth. (I didn't mention the tea, but I was happy to see the baffled look on his face!) I also have a couple of other back up herbal tinctures for bleeding along with the instructions in the handbook for how to do uterine compression (and of course the ambulance back up.)

[@melindabanning7707]

I had my first child in 1988. I had a midwife and I was told I was crazy. I learned so much from my midwife. I had my second in 1989 and no one told me I was crazy this time other than having two babies in two years. I had my last two in the hospital but I would not give in to what I knew was best for baby in me.

[@imogenethomas1138]

Andrea, after a home birth, do you take the new baby for a doctors check up? Maybe you do this part yourself?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Some people do, but we don't plan to. (Obviously if it seemed like there was something wrong with the baby we'd take her to our doctor to have her checked.)

[@CookieCrumbFun]

You explained everything so well. Where were you when I was having babies? Ha!

[@lopazjenjen]

Glad Tom got down your pillow down My last I remember sleeping on my hands and knees over a pillow cause my ribs would hurts so bad all the time

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I know that position... :)

[@threerivershomestead]

Hey, Tom. I had some questions I was hoping I could ask you in email. Do you have a public email I can send them to?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

No I don't but can you message me on FB? That would be great!

[@Anne-gn6is]

This is facinating- thank you for sharing what you've learned. I wonder what your thoughts are regarding the transition period. I've always understood that when we hit that point, our brain automatically goes to, "I can't do this! I want out!". It seems strange that if we are supposed to stay calm so that our uterus/body can do it's job, why would we automatically go to that place just before our body is supposed to expell the baby? (I'm not debating the concept, I'm just mulling everything ;))

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Dr. Odent thinks that moment of fear right at transition may trigger the final reflex to push out the baby. There's a lot of interesting information on the hormones that are happening and how they trigger everything. It's an almost universal reaction at transition. It's different than the fear that is caused by external stimuli. It's very much a response to the inward conflict. It's almost as if a woman has to give herself over to "death" in that moment to finish bringing forth life.

[@cassandra5516]

I have read somewhere that the fear in transition is (possibly) to bring us out of mentally going inward in labour mode to focusing on the outward so that we are present enough to catch the baby. It's an ancient instinct in us to be wary of predators at the moment of birth and soon after, so that rush of adrenaline is important right before the next rush of oxytocin right at the end.

[@laughingabovethe49thparall3]

The comments! So interesting!?? Please do a video on this some day if you can. Give all the theories if you want😁

[@tracegates8841]

verrrry interesting, the theories of these deepest moments. i had csections, and am unable to exactly relste. i always wished for homebirth.

[@heathermicola3894]

That was a great video and very Informative thank you for making it

[@angiewallace1596]

Great information!

[@dbtfamily3187]

👍🏾 you did an excellent job with the balloons don't worry

[@pamyoder6163]

Cute demonstration

[@myirishbroodof9570]

I really enjoyed this, i love that you do your own checkups. I'd love to hear more about that. How many home births have you had?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

We've had 3 home births so far. I'm going to do a video demonstrating a checkup next month. In the meantime, I have a playlist of pregnancy videos already and one of them covers that topic.

[@meghancoonce1330]

I am expecting #1 and very excited! You are very inspiring. Do you mind if I ask how old you are?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I'm 39. Congratulations!

[@meghancoonce1330]

Andrea Mills you look great momma!

[@The_muslim_womans_hour]

Love the demo

[@kathycox8275]

Oh how I wish I had watched this 42 years ago. I had been very active and my muscles were like bands of steel...ended up getting a shot. I believe in the fear aspect. That baby now has 7 wonderful kids - so his birth hasn't seemed to have affected him. If he had been a girl his name would have been Hannah....my great grandmother's name. Thank you for the demonstration! It was totally clear and understandable

[@nanamjbri]

I wish I had the chance to talk to you Andrea because we had the same way of thinking 😢 RIP Andrea and may God Watch over your amazing kids ♥️

[@marinasoliman4019]

So I don't have to push at all? I gave birth at home twice and it felt such a relief to push, the pain was going away when I was pushing. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge, Andrea!!!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

If it feels right to push, you certainly can. That's different than being coached to push. I mentioned to someone else that it's sort of like having a bowel movement. Pushing isn't necessarily going to help and may cause some problems. However, when you've waited patiently, there's a moment when your body will either signal you to relax or to push. Whichever it is, you respond to your body's signals rather than having someone (you or someone else) telling you to push because you've reached full dilation.

[@marinasoliman4019]

Andrea Mills thank you so much for your reply!!!

[@sallywendzik7339]

Really enjoyed your video.

[@mimikels9443]

Loved it. One thing you don't mention that I experienced all 5 times is this undeniable, unrestrainable urge to push. Oh my goodness. It felt so good to push. My midwife always got onto me for the sounds I made.. and then told me to stop pushing while she checked the neck for the cord. I didn't want to. I've never heard an explanation for that urge. Continued prayers for safety and health. Eager for baby Hannah to make her debut. Do the kids hang around during birth or do they go to Papas? Ours always went to Memas. Our oldest daughter helped deliver our youngest son though. She adores him so much. They have a special bond.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Yes, some women do have that overpowering urge to push. I think you know what you're supposed to do when it's time. It sounds gross, but it's like having a bowel movement. You don't try to force it or you're going to cause problems, but you do respond to the urge you have whether it's too push or relax. We don't plan to send the kids anywhere, though Thomas will have his license by then so he could take them somewhere, if needed. When Eden was born the kids went to my mom and dad's house. (Mom passed away a few months later.) I wanted them home when Solomon was born, but my midwife insisted they leave. (This was before I even went into labor.) The boys all went to my friend's house, but Eden was present for Solomon's birth. When Sophia was born, the kids were all in bed asleep. About two minutes after she was born Tom went and woke them all up. It was the best morning!

[@mimikels9443]

Andrea Mills I love that.. having them wake up to new baby. All of my births have been evening between 4 and 6 pm. I had back labor.. could not stand being on my back or in upright position. Hands and knees 5 times. I was so thankful when hubby told the midwife not to check me any more. I hated it and made me dislike her intensely. 🙁 So excited for you to have a back at home birth.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I feel like being checked and knowing your progress is ultimately very discouraging. There's that part of me that always wants to know how I"m doing, but after laboring _without_ knowing I realize how it keeps you focused on the wrong thing and makes it harder to stay "in the zone."

[@tinareilly1188]

Lol Andrea that was a great but terrifying demo 😂xoxo

[@smilyblessings1315]

Lol I gotta ask evan though I proably know the answer but do you breastfeed?if you do how long usually.I love breastfeeding❤My 5th and 6th babies had the worst experience..God knows

[@homeschoolingmysuper7884]

This video is so on point. I researched quite a bit about some of these same things over the years and I have some many experiences (6 labors to date) that relate directly to what you are explaining! And I agree about it’s not where you birth but whether or not you feel safe. I love the idea of homebirth but it’s not for me. my home isn’t the most comfortable and safe place in my mind (Not that the people I live with are harming me or dangerous!) Bc I know that my husband and his mother wouldn’t feel Comfortable and I wouldn’t be supported they way I should and therefore would feel uncomfortable and “unsafe”. Also my house isn’t set up in a way I would feel good about birthing at home. And I don’t mind the time away to bond with the baby before all the other kids bombard me and all the noise and chaos hits. Ok end of my ramble lol! (Ps “ruptured” uterus was hilarious!)

[@AwesomeSauce2001]

I felt so much pain with that balloon and ping pong ball! Hahah oh my!!!!!

[@lovesskittles9]

I know Eden uses pink sometimes as her color for certain things, is she going to be upset that baby Hannah's color will be red/pink?

[@goode2shuz1]

A ruptured uterus! I'm dying laughing here. I jumped when the egg popped out both times lol.

[@zerolimits7250]

I loved this video thank you

[@tinafisher8179]

i agree if you dont have issues it is totally safe for a home birth,,im not sure what it is from but pregnancy is really good for your skin..you look wonderful.

[@InHimAlone]

This was awesome, lol :D I knew that we had the ability to shut-down labor, but I have never actually heard about the job of the different muscles. As always, all of your talks are so interesting and I learn new things - even when I think I already know it all having had 6 kids in almost every way possible. Would you mind if I e-mailed you a more private question?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Sure! You can private message me here on KZbin (on my About page), e-mail me from my blog or private message me on Facebook.

[@tinafisher8179]

do you carry your babies high?

[@tonyamiles7934]

I love your blooper at the end...😊...oh and her little heart beat is precious. You are so knowledgeable Mrs. Andrea. Thank you for sharing. Just thinking back when I had my little girl. It does make since at what your saying. I have been going thru lots of your past videos. I have a couple of question and was wondering if I could send facebook message or email you about homeschooling?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Sure; you can just private message me on Facebook, if you'd like. (I'm finally catching up on all of those!)

[@laughingabovethe49thparall3]

Awesome demo!!!😀 I love these videos! I really think these videos, help that type A woman who generally an over researcher... ie. Me 😉 And I totally understand some women don't think of hospitals as safe. As someone who has medical conditions, and has had to spend way too many years in hospital, I've had to see some things I'm uncomfortable about. On general floors, intensive care units, isolation units for germs. Lol and even resuscitation. I've met and seen some of the best practitioners of medicine and some who have done very concerning things that I know if ppl knew of they would be upset and suing. So why didn't I say something?The balance is not breaking a confidence or adding additional harm and emotional pain to family members when it would not help even future wise. Also I do ever want to dissuade ppl to go to the hospital for what could be helped for ex. Stroke or heart attack in men and women. But still warning , when your talking to that person in the grocery, "ohh your going to that! Dr." When you were just warned by another medical professional that, that dr. Had a nervous breakdown in the ER. On duty. Messed up about ten patients that nurses had to practically save the lives of and change their paperwork dr. Orders! For they're own physical safety?! then when trying to get the dr. Help? The dr. Physically over powered them and ran away?!... last week. 😱just so you know when you meet with him incase he says something crazy. And he was crazy when I met with him. Also practically drooling he was on so many sedatives, I knew that look. So I warned a few patients to be careful. But he had patients lined round the hallway there was no room in the reception area. When I had my insane and last appointment with this dr.😰 When do you speak up?Potentially getting yourself on some naughty list. And when do you look at the dr. Like a fellow human being! From what I've learned dr.'s aren't allowed to be mentally sick and have a career waiting when they go back. It's too competitive in their field. Why don't we ever hear of mentally ill dr.s even during "let's talk about it" week. ? Mental health awareness month. That is the one story I'll share, and it's not the worst. But maybe the ppl on this channel who want to try to convince others what's best for them might get some insight on why someone might not trust a dr or hospital implicitly. Ppl need to think If a banker wanted to do something; say invest your money somewhere you knew was a bad investment would you let him? because; he spent soo much time, calming your fears, telling you how it is, and everything is fixable? Besides your in the safest place to do it?... And you just need to listen to him, sending other coworkers in to you to tell you what a great guy he is. You still know nothing about him he's just a suit. No you would expect the conversation to come to a close and move on and if he kept insisting to the point where he was starting to insult your intelligence?! And you tried this or at least know quite a bit about the topic and know it's a bad investment. I would think most customers would start... yelling no, no, no !!! And then you would withdraw your assets and change where you bank. Our health is so much more! important than money. Why don't we treat it the same. No one goes into the hospital without an advocate in our family. House rules! And I can't tell you how much it's saved us health wise. Not even money. Just like learning first aid we need to teach about responsible hospital use and how to recognize dangerous medical situations " in " hospital as well. Then what to do about them. The medical systems worst nightmare. Informed patients. They are taught in school patients like us are crazy and silly. But most older dr.s will never object because they've seen the power of a thinking patient. If your worried about security? Don't, no profanity! And your golden, When snapping or yelling. Then as long as when you see them you calmly smile, flash a frustrated look and look calm... slow breathing etc. They will generally take your side. They just want to know if your going to possibly go Rambo on the hospital and staff. You can even say sorry for shouting the dr. Just isn't listening to my Concerns! Or caring. And you generally see them smile and drift off. They've seen way worse. If your dressed, and not standing stark naked, one point to you in their eyes. Hope this helps someone if they're wondering if they're crazy for wanting to shout at the dr. They had last. Note: lol I always check with my designated advocate if I'm just grumpy or am I actually being treated badly? I am paying for this stress. But of course go in expecting the best. You can always snap back or put in a Complaint later if pushed to that point. If anyone has questions or questions just comment below. Sorry tonight's comment is a little ridiculous. Fuzzy brain and long day, tonight. ANDREA 🌹 Can't wait for that baby! I'm adding this video to my file for pregnant moms. That's my job I facilitate anything and everything a momma at any stage prenatal - postnatal up to age of three for baby. I help till the family has reached all their goals they gave me. Even if that's just good mental health. And then I if they want I set them up with a good nanny. Sleep and a household and Routine and surprisingly bonding between a family member and baby(especially dads) are my biggest requests. I stay till it's in place and working so I get a lot of time with "my" family's. Best job ever. But every once in a while I get a anxious pregnant mommy client. Watching, seeing and talking about these videos are fantastic! To get them ready for labor. Will definitely use this one. Thanks❤️your hard work and wisdom is appreciated.

[@chrisdeecaregiver2]

Hi Andrea, I laughed so hard at the balloon blooper at the end of your video.That was so funny. I think you did a great job explaining how the muscles relax, the cervix flattens and the baby comes out. It makes perfect sense. I am wondering if you will allow yourself a few days bed rest after the baby comes and if so, have you made some freezer meals for Tom and the kids to make while you're resting? I know you've done this many times before but I just think you should get your rest after the baby is born. Take good care friend !

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thankfully, the kids are super helpful and can run the house - at least for several days - without much supervision from me. I'll be able to camp in bed as long as I want and life will pretty much go on without me. :)

[@chrisdeecaregiver2]

O.K. good to know. Of course they'll probably all want to come into your room and see you and little Hannah. :-)

[@jessXjessful]

That sounds like the worst thing ever.. I hope I never have to go through it 😬 great video though!! You are so knowledgeable!

[@poppycopper1]

I was very large with my babies, it was lots and lots of water, they must have weed a lot lol. When my water broke it was Niagara falls. Hugs to all xxx

[@tourettehero]

You can make a smoothie and then freeze everything you don't use (I use a muffin tin and make "smoothie pucks") and then when you want a smoothie, just grab a couple out of the freezer, let them thaw slightly, and stir.

[@Charis6540]

I am one that felt more comfortable once I got to the hospital, that was my safe place but I also was surrounded by people I trusted, I had a doula who I've know since I was 9 years old so she was the one helping, the dr pretty much was there for 5 minutes

[@Charis6540]

I love making smoothie bags, my husband loves smoothies in the summer but they are so pricey so I make bags like that with pineapple, mango, bananas, yogurt and any other things he likes, I'm going to start making them for my kids too and throw in some veggies

[@nonanona4926]

Have you ever thought of becoming a midwife? Im positive you'd make a great one!! My new grand child will be born in July!! Such an exciting year!! God bless you and yours!! Good luck!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I started a correspondence course to become a lay midwife several years ago, but I kind of let it go by the wayside. I'm not sure if I'd like to actually attend births, but I'd love to help women who want to learn to do their own prenatal care and births.

[@nonanona4926]

Andrea Mills I think that your experience would give mothers in labor a bit of reassurance. You've been through labor and delivery MANY times! Lol Every single time that I delivered (3), I had a nurse that didn't have any children. Believe me, with my first birth, I was so scared! She could tell me things she read in books or saw at other deliveries, but not from her own experience. I really think you'd make a fantastic midwife or a doula.( not sure of spelling). Lol

[@zerolimits7250]

Andrea Mills ...I think your doing just perfectly fine with these videos...your walking us through a natural way of birthing and teaching us to trust our bodies. Thank you

[@grgumgee1]

Do you plan on more kids

[@shannonscrazyhouse877]

I’m so happy for u I’m having a boy but I don’t know a name yet

[@AnnaBananaLM]

Although you are planning on having a unassisted birth, will you be having a midwife that you can call to help if need be in case of emergency?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

If we had an emergency, we'd call an ambulance. Our former midwife now practices 15 minutes away from us, but I know she wouldn't help. She's not really tolerant of unassisted birth.

[@AnnaBananaLM]

Andrea Mills so an ambulance could get you to a hospital quick enough? I thought the closet hospital was 100 miles away?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

The closest hospital is 30 miles away. I'd rather not birth in that hospital which is why we chose to use the next one which is 100 miles away. (The closer one is more expensive, less accommodating and there have been maternal deaths/near deaths there. The further one is smaller, less expensive and my aunt is a nurse there.)

[@katherineejessup]

Random question: what happens if you tear in an unassisted birth?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

If you want to, you can go to a clinic or the hospital to get stitches. In a book I was reading recently on birth in Samoa, it said that taking sitz baths in very salty water (using enough sea salt to mimic sea water) apparently heals even large tears very well without stitches. I don't have any personal experience with that, though.

[@katherineejessup]

Andrea Mills very interesting and I just wanna thank you for calming my nerves about my upcoming birth(I'm 28 weeks and I feel safest with doctors and someone telling me "everything is ok") gonna keep try to keep your mindset.

[@katherineejessup]

And I also experienced a very quick precipitous birth last time and the uterine ejection lol but was definitely fighting it till the doctor walked in. I'm sure I'd feel just as fine with a midwife or the like but the nurses I dealt with kept telling me not to push and not making me feel safe at all

[@lynseykmom2870]

I get that way when towards the end of my pregnancy I get nervous and remember "oh yeah I have to give birth and go through labor." Uhhhh! I've been through eight deliveries and I have come to the point where I tell myself... "this to shall pass." It will come and it will go and life goes on and little baby comes and you move to the next thing. The book Supernatural Childbirth was so so so helpful because it talks about through the promises of God you are redeemed from the curse and can experience a painless labor. I didn't have a painless delivery this past baby that I had but I had such an awesome calm and control and was not swallowed by any fear and was peaceful. Best labor I ever had! I would go through it again!

[@kellihammond4956]

Angel

[@farrahlynn3868]

Andrea, if it makes you feel better thinking about labor...my third was a breech birth, all natural and 9lb! Thank goodness the my 4th and 5th births more than made up for that. 😂

[@2u2a]

Have you ever had the problem with a kid realising that they are no longer the youngest? My boyfriends nephew comes from big family too (he was sixth), but when the new baby came he had really hard time with this. He was 3 at the time.

[@janlovesmany712]

I'm praying all goes well ..but not to forget some of us mothers and their babies would not be here today without the intervention of medical profession that the Lord provided for that purpose I know my son and I wouldn't be...and not an easy fix my son was almost 9 lbs and breach with a cord around his neck three times they had to restart my heart a couple times God puts these people and place to help us

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I don't think any of us can forget the wonderful aid medical professionals are in medical emergencies! Tom's father choked to death, which was a real tragedy, but just like most meals proceed without need of the Heimlich Maneuver, most births proceed without the need of medical care. Sometimes things happen, though. Thank the Lord for ambulances and hospitals when we need them.

[@janlovesmany712]

Andrea Mills indeed i was only 25 yrs old with him and although I would have only left or four year old daughter I still can't imagine my tom raising her alone without me he was our last child we had two.. my life mattered to my little family...now I'm about 60 and really I'm right with God and I'm ready to go whenever he wants me I do like the talking about babies and birth

[@moonglow7710]

Oh, dear! I jumped when the "baby" came out!

[@Drealenry]

I would of loved having my two children at home. Unfortunately for medical reasons that was not possible for me. My water broke early both times. My second baby was born 10 weeks early. I was at home when my water broke. My husband was freaking out because I didnt want to go into the hospital right away. I chose to really listen to my body and relaxed for a couple hours before going in.