Labor Nurse's Unmedicated Birth Story

[@kirstenfreeman6127]

You helped deliver my baby! My husband and I recognized you as soon as I clicked on the video! My son is 2 months older than yours. Your baby is so precious!

[@FOOD-EMBASSY]

Aaaawww.. how blessed are you? I wish and pray she would be my labour nurse!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Aw, you're my first patient to comment! Looking at your profile picture and your boy is so sweet too! 💗💗 I hope all is going well for you guys!

[@destinyd721]

How lucky to have had her as a nurse! She seems absolutely wonderful and I hope I can get a nurse half as awesome as her!!

[@nicolemartin2274]

Kirsten Freeman ah you are so lucky to have had her!

[@diamondkayli969]

What hospital do you work at ? I really need a nurse like you 😭😭

[@willow5871]

When they looked at each other and smiled 4:09 🥺🥺

[@hannahrose4266]

Thank you for sharing and not coming off as judgemental or braggy. I see so many of these unmedicated videos and them come off as so preachy & self-righteous. You just shared the facts & promoted the idea that we should choose what's best for us.

[@WhitneyReacts]

She's awesome. She always says something like "This might not be for you, and that's ok." 😀 Love her!

[@rogers5622]

Vibrant Rhino Agreed. I never had children(too late at 46😂) but hate when some Moms judge other Moms for their birth plans.

[@WhitneyReacts]

@@rogers5622 Right?! I had the "mom guilt" when my husband suggested that I have a scheduled c-section. This is my first baby (at 31) but I've been having some BP problems, and I also have a tendency to pass out and have seizures when I'm in too much pain. When I get them, it wipes me out for a couple of days. So if we were going to wait til contractions happen naturally, it was a risk I didn't feel comfortable taking. Luckily my doctor is super understanding and was like "Ok, if that's what you want to do we can get it scheduled." I just wish Elizabeth could be my L&D/PP nurse! lol

[@rogers5622]

OMG it's Whitney exactly. U have to do what is most healthy for you. Elizabeth seems like the L&D nurse that would so comforting 😊

[@mphomolapo1562]

@@WhitneyReacts Tldr; labour takes some time, C-sections are pretty quick & it goes well in the end ❤ 💘hi Whitney, if it gives you some peace: "C-section births can be as beautiful as natural births" imho. *Facts:* 36hr labour & c-section *Relief:* The best! Baby has got to come out eventually, right?😂 *Operations:* Took like 15min. Walking that night, cathedar removed next morning, breastfed no problem. Sneeze & cough into a pillow for a few weeks. Pain killers when help is there *Opinion:* if the DR okays it the hospital is there to "catch you" in a sense. So if you want to feel labor, you probably can. *BUT my whole pregnancy had no complications (besides GBS +) so it matters what BP means..* Try to Relax & Enjoy 🌴🍹🌴 You're having a baby, woohoo! 👶

[@haahhahhahahahah80]

the way your baby boy looks up and smiles at you 😍 melts my heart!

[@georgia2568]

Am I the only one who wishes she could’ve been my labor and delivery nurse!? You’re so sweet! Love your videos!

[@lizforthman2592]

Georgia Barnes this is a super, way late comment, but I would’ve LOVED to have her. My PP day nurse wasn’t the nicest or most helpful. My doctor agreed to let me go home after a day (c-section, second baby I did well with both) and my daughter’s pediatrician said she was good to go also. I let my nurse know and she straight up told me there was no way I was going home and my baby definitely wasn’t going home and was just extra rude. I wasn’t a high-maintenance patient and I still was kind to her. Long story short, we went home as my doctor said. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I still don’t know why she was so mean to me.

[@crystalk7643]

I just want to say how refreshing it is to hear real truth spoken! I’ve heard sooo many labor stories where girls are all like “I thought I pooped but thank gosh I didn’t”... I love that you are honest and are like, yep I pooped all over. I had one epidural birth and one natural and I pooped both times. Love your videos and your realness. Great job going natural! It’s such a cool experience.

[@Nurse_zabe]

It really was a cool experience. I'm glad I was able to have both to help support my patients in the future. 💗

[@purplexninjamom]

I have to say... I don´t even know if I pooped or not. Seriously. I was almost delirious with paim at that point. If I didn´t poop, it´s fine. If I did? I honestly don´t even care. I was afraid I would poop, but when I delivered, it didn´t matter at all. My daughter was healthy and I was happy :)

[@ashleyashleym2969]

@@purplexninjamom Very true I know when the time comes I'm not going to care if I poop or not.

[@alishajennings2013]

@@purplexninjamom I'm the same way. I've had epidurals and unmedicated births and idk if I have pooped or not. I don't mind not knowing lol

[@MummaQuan]

I have no idea if I pooped or not. If I did then nobody said anything lol I’m fine with never knowing the truth. But I feel like if my man had seen he would’ve said something by now 😂

[@jessm1309]

Your son is adorable! I'm 35 weeks with my first baby so I found this very helpful.

[@AnDi-fj4fs]

watching this from germany where most moms deliver naturally (no pda, some no pain killers even, no gas and air etc) makes me wanna hug and encourage every american mom to be: you can do this. your body has been created to deliver the baby for you. Don’t worry, you’ll be amazed what you can fight through 💪🏼

[@Nurse_zabe]

There is so much fear surrounding birth, I sometimes think it's hard for people to remember that they were made to have babies! That being said, if someone wants to have an epidural for whatever reason, that is their choice that I fully support. But for those who want to do it without, I agree, they will be amazed at what they can fight through. 😊 Also, Ich kann ein bisschen Deutsch sprechen! I have Deutsch in der Schule gelernt

[@carolineriedelsperger944]

I am from Austria! 😀 I just gave birth to my second child a month ago and have watched countless L&D vlogs on KZbin over the last four years and I am always amazed that giving birth with an epidural while lying in your back seems to be the norm in the US, at least that's what I got from most of the videos. I was on my hands and knees for the most part of my labour both times and let gravity help me, I would have been super uncomfortable lying on my back the whole time. I did some yoga during my first pregnancy and discovered that I always felt the most comfortable on my hands and knees so I knew that was going to be my prefered position during labour and of course I went for it again with my second baby. I always said to myself I'll let my body lead the way, can't go wrong with that! And I didn't get an epidural both times, was at 10cm with my son when I arrived at the hospital (although it still took about 3 hours before he was born) and had my daughter exactly one hour after I stepped out of the car. At one point they checked me and I was at 8cm, so I went from 8cm to having my baby on my chest in less than an hour, I knew that second births usually happen a lot faster but I was very surprised it happened this fast. I was like "wow I didn't learn anything the first time around, almost didn't make it in time AGAIN!". 😅 But yes, every woman is different and should be able to go for and have the delivery she wants!

[@christenmclaughlin8476]

I never understand this logic, take the drugs! Everyone gets a baby in the end, no point in needless suffering *shrug*

[@karinadeleon3499]

@@christenmclaughlin8476 I have spinal fusion and have no choice but to have the baby naturally! Videos like this help me and soothe me as I am due to give birth in 6 weeks :)

[@christenmclaughlin8476]

Karina De Leon I’m glad it helps, they can’t give you a c section under general?

[@MorganEileen]

You are so cute! Your demeanor and personality is so nice to watch because you are just down to earth and normal, not trying to put on a crazy show of being a “KZbinr”. Keep up the amazing, informative videos!!

[@jjtomlin1453]

“Because I know my way around a cervix” 😂😂😂 Literally laughed out loud!!

[@Nurse_zabe]

😂😂

[@Michelle-fz4px]

I read it as she said this 😂😂😂😂

[@jdbieberishot]

The way he smiles at you is completely adorable. So sweet!

[@kirstensteven-thecowbellli4158]

I did not have an epidural, and I just wanted to say that the pushing DEFINITELY feels better than the contractions/transition. I had a moment during contractions where I thought "it's only going to get worse, I can't do this" buuuut then he was born less than 20 minutes after we got to the hospital. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Redroses-nv2gb]

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and a RN. Work in telemetry though. So I have none of your experience. It's great to hear from a medical professional who's also who's also been thought it.

[@mandychapin9411]

You are a warrior! I went completely unmedicated. No needles, tubes, meds, nothing. No follow up meds either. So glad it went that way, it was amazing!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Girl, you are too! So amazing what our bodies can do!

[@kattemma]

Wow, I'm glad your husband didn't listen to you about turning back home!! Congratulations, his smile when you looked at him was just absolutely adorable

[@msaijay1153]

Plus, being GBS+ and not getting antibiotics can make baby very sick, sometimes to the point of death

[@sarahplainmom7500]

I’ve had both. My unmedicated deliveries were so much nicer. But it’s the support of a good nurse or birth coach that makes the difference.

[@lifelover774]

I literally could NOT stop staring at her baby! He is SOOOOO PRECIOUS!!!!

[@XJunixAnnexKayxScarX]

I kept catching myself making like silly faces at him before my common sense kicked in and yelled, “yo pregnant brain, he can’t see you.” 😂

[@mjc8579]

Your son is so adorable OMG

[@sianleah968]

Your videos are fantastic, I have been sharing them with my partner in the last 2 weeks leading up to our due date. Thanks for sharing.

[@halfbakedz]

“7 months old, just a chill dude.” 😂😂😂 I love Nurse Zabe

[@vivianamonari]

35 weeks with my second baby. Your channel is the best and you’re so respectful and sweet. Thank you!

[@Bethmarie44]

“Only Drs. kids get 10’s” 😂😂 I’m a step down RN transitioning to L&D. I’m watching your videos on my maternity leave to prep for the OB world 😊❤️ Thanks for the educational info.

[@tiashelton88]

I’m due in two weeks and this video is a good reason of why I’m going unmedicated. It’s very insightful.

[@sabrina6361]

she reminds me of drew barrymore

[@dianavdiana]

I agree, even her voice!

[@heighton7206]

Yessss

[@MummaQuan]

Yes, I thought she looked like and reminded me of someone but I couldn’t figure it out. That’s who it is lol

[@brittanysudbeck4623]

Exactly my thought!

[@viktoriabrown4310]

Yes there is something similar that I can't put my finger on. But she is more gentler looking than Drew.

[@wendyf1165]

Your story reminds me a lot of mine! I had an unmedicated birth with my second baby. The cord prolapsed, then he had shoulder dystocia and the cord was wrapped around his neck. The midwife put her hand inside me and broke his collar bone to get him out. It was like an out of body experience. Then he came out and wasn’t breathing right, a code blue was called. My mother, who was filming, actually turned the camera off because she thought the baby had passed. It was horrible and miraculous all at the same time. I’m so happy to say that my son is now 15 years old and a healthy young man! Due to his complicated and traumatic delivery however, we didn’t have any more children. My husband just didn’t think we could go through it again. All of that said, compared to my first delivery of my daughter which was medicated, I recovered SO QUICKLY, in comparison. I think Mamas should do what is right for them and every birth is different. I really enjoy watching your videos and your sweet disposition ❤️

[@cathiwim]

I bet that midwife was shaking afterwards, privately!

[@theresalangworthy1569]

I laughed out loud when you said, "I've never been stung by a bee in my vagina, but based on the lidocaine feeling, I wouldn't recommend it". So informative. I am rewatching a bunch of your videos, since I am pregnant again. I know the information, but it's nice to hear it! Also a nurse, but I couldn't do L&D! So, props to you lol! I work with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I work at the medical home, where people have tracheostomies and g-tube and such.

[@kristinfarrellhodge138]

I’d really love to know how your postpartum recovery compared between the two births!

[@msaijay1153]

I'd love this too! My second is due in November 2020 and I'm wondering if it would be an easier recovery without an epidural. I feel like my post partum contractions localized around where my epidural was

[@cathiwim]

Usually it is easier, because you can move around and empty your bladder without a catheter, if you havent had an epidural. One of the persistent side effects many women have(and dont understand why) from an epidural is a backache or pain where the epidural was inserted. Some women notice it for years afterwards.

[@courtneyhartman3130]

Thank you for sharing! I love hearing your perspective with your medical background.

[@kasborsuk]

It might come out terribly, but your story made me so happy. I had a traumatic birthing experience and it makes it easier to know that others didn't have it easy either

[@nikoleta9074]

Great channel, really love the way you combine the scientific view on the topic with the human factor. I am 4 months now and even though I am far from labour - I would really like to see part II of this video (pros and cons of having an epidural) before I give birth. Looking forward to it. Greetings from Europe.

[@maiynnai]

I've been watching you for awhile and even though I had my baby two months ago I'm still really enjoying your content. You're so sweet and great information!

[@jehora01]

I can’t tell you how validating it is to hear your birth stories. My first birth was very similar, water broke, no active labor, pitocin, epidural. I so badly wanted to do it naturally, but the pitocin kicked my butt. For the longest time, I thought my story was unique, or that I did something wrong that I never naturally went in to labor, but I’m finding that’s not the case. Baby #2 is due right around the corner, and I am hoping once again to have baby unmediated. I feel more prepared this time-time will tell! Thank you, thank you!

[@suec1269]

I’m really looking forward to your pros and cons video!

[@jessicayoung6208]

Man you’re such an awesome person and nurse, I seriously wish you could be my nurse.

[@ozarkoracle7389]

Aww! It takes me way back to hear birth stories like this. I’ve given birth five times one of which was a csection. That feeling of losing control is the hardest. It’s amazing to think about all our bodies go through in order to bring another human to the planet both physically and psychologically. We really do go deep within ourselves and find strength we never imagined having. Your little Holden is just precious and such a happy little man. ☺️

[@smartasiangirl4696]

I had to rewatch parts of the video a couple times because I kept getting distracted by your adorable baby boy! Thank you so much for sharing your story!

[@aprilmay5123]

I’m 39 weeks and hoping for a VBAC! Loved this video 💜

[@haleberry5939]

🤗❤🤗❤

[@jenniferpierce3129]

You’ll do great... congratulations! Best tip I received and used through second and third child is to focus and breathe through contractions (especially important during transition :).

[@cathiwim]

How did your biirth go? I just helped a mom with a VBA2C and she did great(as i knew she would)

[@aprilmay5123]

@@cathiwim I didn't progress past 3cm 😔 I had another csection

[@madisonfortune8921]

When you looked at your son & he looked up at you and smiled my HEART MELTED😭💙 can’t wait to have my baby boy in October! 😇

[@azelfa423]

Thank you so much for your candor! I'm not pregnant, nor do I plan to become pregnant anytime soon. This was still very valuable information.

[@Tasey3]

He's awesome, you're awesome, sorry it was a scary experience. I chose the epidural both times, but the second was more pragmatic since we were looking like a c-section and having the epidural already in place would allow me to get the spinal block instead of full anaesthesia. Which is exactly what happened and it was a scary couple of minutes waiting for her to cry (also variable decels, from a prolapsed cord and then she slipped back into transverse while I was laboring). Not sure why I'm spilling all that, to be honest, but I know the scary stomach-in-throat feeling and empathize.

[@amandaleigh2998]

"I don't know about you, but I've never been stung by a bee in my vagina..." I freaking adore you 😭

[@essabby]

I'm 12 weeks 2 days, had two babies already. They're now 10, and 11 years old. Feels nice to have had the experience before both were medicated. With my first when I went into the hospital after a night of cramps and then some bleeding (I didn't know they were contractions) I was told I was 5 centimeters dilated. Seeing how I went half way without meds, I'm considering doing this next delivery unmedicated. My montra is "God created me to do this" "God doesn't give us battles we can't get past" I just want to say I love your videos, thank you for all the information ❤️

[@1bluegreen2]

How did it go?

[@andthenemmysays1]

Honestly completely came across your channel from a random recommendation & I am so glad I did! Still not planning for kids for another year or two, but your channel is a wealth of knowledge!

[@itscollysworld1389]

Happy he came out healthy and safe ! Love your videos I’m 33 weeks with twins Honestly I was listening but my eye kept going to the corner to Holden he’s so cute it’s like we were on FaceTime

[@Umbrellaoflove]

I had all my children without any meds or epidural too!!! The only reason I chose to have them naturally is fear of a needle in my spine. I was very fortunate to have my first one being only about 7 1/2 hours of active labour and second was even less; 4 hours...❣️🇨🇦

[@DJDarling]

Janet Wayne awww my first baby was about 4 hours from my water breaking to delivery and I only pushed like 4 times (he’s almost 5 months now) and I’m pregnant with my second already

[@sitcomchristian6886]

My aunt is exactly like you! 3 babies with no epi. I wanted to go without an epi but caved about 15 hours into labor (29 hours total). Disappointed but I made it pretty far :)

[@edvh88]

Sitcom Christian wow, that’s a long labor! You’re really brave to have made it so far without meds. Good job on your healthy baby!!

[@Lucynnyu]

Your son is incredibly cute! Also I learn a lot from your videos, thanks for that!

[@lindseyalbert6536]

Thanks for posting! I'm due next month and look forward to your pros and cons video about the natural vs medicated!

[@jubileenine]

I just watched your 2 birth stories in a row. I'm 9 mos pregnant with my third & have watched about a million of your videos over and over while I nest. I'm hoping to get an unmedicated experience this time (first 2 were epidural) but I'm 35 wks and she's breech. Anyway, you've definitely come into your own in the progression on these videos. An inspiration!

[@MiVidaBellisima]

NOTHING is more precious than a happy baby 😍😍😍

[@MaeveLaRenarde]

Currently pregnant with my second child. I had an unmedicated birth for the first. I did not have those "breaks" in-between contractions like most women apparently do. I was in constant excruciating pain but pushed through it with pressure points mainly. I couldn't stand, couldn't stay seated and just wanted to lie down on my side. You didn't feel the need to push at 9½? Daaaaamn gurl! I couldn't help myself at 8½-9. I had to push and I tried resisting as much as I can, but failed most of the time hahaha! It's so fascinating how each birth is totally unique and how we all have different pain, different feel. My son was finally born after 12 hours of active labour, but he had pooped on his way out and so when I thought he was breathing he was simply trying (his airways were blocked by the gunk). They suctioned everything out and put him on oxygen. He cried finally and it was like a kitten's meow. Soooooo cute I was way too tired to really take all of it in and the OBGYN made sure I kept my focus on her at the feet of the bed by asking a lot of questions and explaining what I and she needed to do next (deliver the placenta, give me a few stitches, clean me up, have me eat something, get my colostrum, etc). Once everything was done and the band of nurses that had rushed in (like 6 of them + the one that had been with me all night long) left, I was alone with my mother in the room (my husband had left with the baby and the nurses)... I asked her where was my son, what was going on and I started to bawl my eyes out :'D . The labour nurse came in and gave me as much details as she could. My son was born at 7h43 and I got to see him only around 15h. It was not idealistic but everyone was so kind, so helpful and so compassionate that I wasn't traumatized. The nurses and pediatrician took good care of us and my son while he was hospitalized. He received the antibiotics he needed to prevent infection from getting meconium in his system and is since a very happy, healthy boy.

[@kelseyrallison7422]

I'm 31 weeks with my second now, and I am watching all videos to get me prepared for labor!

[@Thelilmissbz]

Thank God you had a guardian angel watching over your son!

[@sherrizanoli1398]

Thank you for your birth vlog. With my second, my son, I planned on having an epidural. My husband made me walk to the hospital, we lived about a half a block from the hospital. I was 4cm when I got there. A half hour later, they checked me and I was 5. The nurse had just taken her glove off and the other nurse walked into the room. I had a contraction and gave. a little push. I told the new nurse that I needed to push, of course the old nurse told the new one she just checked me. (I am also a nurse. I went from L& D to the OR.) The new girl said, well I need to check her anyway. I was 10 and delivered in 10 minutes. Never got my epidural. My first was that fast too. Both were unmedicated natural births. Good job.

[@Nurse_zabe]

You’re a rockstar, mama!

[@sharonevita9346]

Thank you for sharing...this is such a sweet video. I had an Angel Nurse who helped me during my labor. I have zero tolerance for pain. But this God sent angel helped me through it all. Had an unmedicated labor with her help. Pray God will bless her abundantly

[@mrs.g.35]

😂 I told my husband during transition (unmedicated on pitocin) that I was going home, and if he didn't let me I was going to jump out of the hospital window and go. Lol

[@rubytook8067]

Thank you so much for sharing this story! I am 36 weeks with my second and planning an unmedicated birth if possible. Was induced with my first, and there were complications I did not expect due to the epidural. Your story is so helpful!

[@ashleysmallwood3501]

Had to watch this video multiple times cause I kept getting distracted by the baby's cuteness 😍 🤣

[@maggievinka7320]

Thank you so so much for sharing such an honest personal story! It makes me feel better knowing that a pro can go through the same things!

[@drest5316]

Omg woman, thank you so much for admitting that you pooped everywhere ! You’re wonderful! I was due yesterday, pregnant with my second and hoping to go natural this time around. 🤞🏼

[@cathiwim]

How did it go?

[@drest5316]

@@cathiwim She came so suddenly. The pain got so bad that I asked for the epidural. As soon as they sat me in the wheelchair to bring me for the epidural, my water broke. I was yelling that she was coming out so they had to race me down the hall to a room. Got on that bed and pushed her out within minutes. I noticed that I felt much better afterward compared to having had an epidural the first time. Pushing her out wasn’t so bad compared to the pain of the contractions. Yes the ring of fire is intense but probably not as bad as the contractions. I arrived at hospital 4cm dilated and went to 7.5 in 45 minutes and then went to 10 cm within about 10 mins. I just had my third 2 months ago. Got to the hospital 4cm and gave birth 2 hrs later natural again. I have to say, natural is better for the healing process afterward, I felt amazing and was on my feet in no time.

[@CantodaFefa]

Oh my goodness, your baby is SO CUTE! You should let him participate in videos with you (if you can or want). He is adorable and I’m in love with him😍! I’m having a baby boy too 🥰❤️🤰 (I just started watching the video, but I had to comment about your baby first). Let me finish watching now 😄

[@matrena86]

Your boy is so precious! He definitely stole the show💕💕 I love how honest your videos are! I feel like I will be prepared (as much as I could be) for when its my turn. I can't wait for my little peanut to be here. 💙🌈💙🌈💙

[@Anabriella]

Your baby is just as charming as you ☺️

[@Nurse_zabe]

He really is the best (although I’m a little biased)

[@DianeOscar]

Haha the baby is like "why is she taking with that thing".. 🥰 I love how he loved to watch himself in camera

[@kathleenpenly7914]

Thankyou so much for sharing! I am due in 2 days with my first, and really want to do a natural birth if possible. I just dont really know what to expect. I really enjoyed your story. It has given me hope. 😊Oh, and your little guy is so so cute, I'm in love.😍❤💗

[@HilaryGonz]

I love your videos so much! Im not a mom, but planning on starting the fam next year and this are so helpful. They have prepared me so much mentally for what is to come. Also, your baby is ADORABLE 💛💛

[@ellebuvelle5632]

I live in the Philippines where only rich people can afford epidural or let's say few women here knows about it. Almost all women who gave birth here didn't had epidural through out their entire labor and they are so tough. I didn't have an epidural too because the birthing center where I'm going to gave birth doesn't have an epidural. Also, It's still a practice here in the Philippines to perform an Episiotomy if it's your first time giving birth. I just wanna share how women give birth here in the ph. 😅

[@cathiwim]

Theres a great birth center in Manila, i believe, called Bumi Seta, that has Robin Lim as its director, and they do great work!

[@jasminesanchez-mckenzie9246]

Your first labor sounds exactly like mine! Now I am 39 weeks and 1 day and I am so ready for this baby to come out. There has been so many times where I didn't know if I was in early labor or not. ugh.... Thank you for all your videos! I am finding them so helpful going into this second delivery which I hope I can do unmedicated!

[@irishlass777]

My girl is six months and she gives me baby fever too!!! Her labor was PROM and pit augmentation too, but I went med free besides that it was craaazzyyy hard but amazing. Love your videos SO much! I wish I had gone into birth work, guess there’s always time!

[@stefanieebling8919]

Your little guy is seriously the cutest thing lol. Currently 16 weeks with my 3rd and just so excited the more I see babies haha

[@chocolatereigns]

Thank you for this video! I agree with what someone else said, a lot of these birth story videos come across as proud and braggy but you're super to the point and helpful! I'm due in 4 weeks and really appreciating some GOOD birth stories. :)

[@beth90]

Nothing wrong with being proud. I don’t think, at least. I think we should ALL be proud AF of bringing life into the world. I sure as heck am!! :)

[@Kriistall7]

I'm so glad you made a point that unassisted would have been catastrophic. You just never know! Always always always use a medical professional

[@cathiwim]

But by the same token, thats not guaranteed either, just saying.

[@jilllaplante9497]

I have always wanted children, and because of health issues have been unable. I love hearing about birthing stories of any kind, and I just found these this morning and have watched several. She is So engaging, whith a nice balance of seriousness and humor. Love the not recommending getting stung by a bee on the vagina!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐝😬 so very glad her little peanut ended up being safe and csound.

[@draath96]

I gave birth to my son 1 week ago and that was unmedicated. I wanted painkillers but my baby came too fast. My labour was 1hr 24 minutes. I didnt tear and birthed a healthy 8lb baby boy. Alistair Bradley 4th /June /19. We were sent home 6 hours later

[@jeniecer]

Sent home 6-hours later? How? No newborn screenings?

[@draath96]

@@jeniecer Hello! Yes they did the eye test and ear test and checked him then sent us home 6 hours old. Thats the earliest they are legally allowed to send people home x

[@draath96]

@@jeniecer (newborns home)

[@rogers5622]

Love the baby popping up behind you.😂.He is adorable 😊

[@Maddym365]

kay Jack and the smile! 😍

[@rogers5622]

Maddy More Yes that smile is PRICELESS😊

[@SarasBites]

Omg love your videos! I used to work in L&D as registration years ago so I’d ask the nurses a million questions but now that I am actually pregnant for the first time, I forgot everything lol. Love how informative your videos are and your little boy is seriously one of the cutest babies ever! 💜

[@AlexisRamirez-jo8qf]

I love how he looks at her and smiles its so beautiful❤

[@Elmasub]

You cute son and I share a birthday! I am 22 weeks pregnant with our first baby and I am TERRIFIED, but i've set my heart on natural birth if I am able to. Thank you for your amazing videos and educating me on everything I had no idea about as a first time mama!

[@Kensington555]

BLESS YOU! I'm 37 weeks and I want to do a natural birth I don't want an epidural, I don't want to be induced ever again! I've been induced twice and it hurts so badly. I'm so excited and nervous 😍❤️

[@olgreg94]

Just a random NoName I'm 37 weeks 3 days today. Determined to try and go natural as well. Good luck!

[@allysonmilton915]

That is the cutest baby I have ever seen. I was so distracted the whole time

[@emilyjewelle3301]

I'm pregnant with my first baby and I've been trying to decide how to proceed with labor and delivery. To numb or not to numb? That is truly the question! I absolutely love your channel and your babies are just the cutest! ❤ I've always firmly landed in the "every woman should decide what's best for herself and her baby during delivery! *BUT* I think I want the drugs. All the drugs. Screw that noise and nonsense!" Now that I'm actually pregnant and have a lot more emotional weight strapped into this rollercoaster, I'm more on the fence. I'm thinking of focusing heavily on non-medication pain relief as much as possible and taking things as they come. After talking in depth with my OB, our tentative plan is to have an epidural placed and "tested" but not to use enough medication to actually numb me unless I cry uncle later on. Having the epidural placed and quickly available also takes away some of the fear I have about having to have general anesthesia for an emergency c-section if things start to go sideways during my delivery. (I'm technically a high risk pregnancy. As of now, the birth itself isn't expected to have any special considerations or issues aside from the normal wild cards that can get thrown into *any* other birth. But I guess it pays off to kind of plan for the possibilities. Especially when you have one or two things you feel VERY strongly about that might be able to be avoided with careful preplanning!) At the end of the day, my main priority is to deliver my daughter as unhealthily as possible and as safely as possible. It's hard hearing SO many horror stories from friends and family about their births. I really appreciate all of the educational content that Nurse Zabe and others like her are putting out for us all.

[@paisleyrae207]

I’m a little over a month away from my first! It’s a boy!!! Your videos are so helpful & your little boy is soooo stinking cute OMG! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks Nurse Zabe!!!

[@kellylord367]

I wasn’t able to have an epidural 2.5 years ago with my son because of low blood platelets. I wanted to try unmediated anyway because I had an epidural with my daughter, and the lack of having that as an option helped a ton and helped me focus more on my breathing and natural pain managements with different positions and hot showers! It helped so much! It is possible!

[@kellylord367]

Also 32 weeks with our 3rd baby and we’re planning a homebirth with a midwife!:)

[@sandrae2398]

your son has such a cute smile and you're so strong :D yes mama!!!

[@nearlyorganicnoshing2798]

Love your videos. After having one delivery unmedicated, and water broke naturally, compared to an induction, and epidural, I will take the natural any day. In my opinion, the induced contractions took my breath away, from the beginning, and back then, you had to wait until you hit 4 cent, for an epidural. That took me over 8 hours of contractions, that were about a minute apart, right out of the gate. I felt my natural delivery was calmer, and the build up was slower. It was a longer labor, but I felt more in control. On the other hand, when I finally received my epidural, I went from 4 cent, to crowning, in two hours, and nearly had him alone, because the nurse, nor doctor would listen, when I said it was time. I had to be very insistent to get someone into the room, to check on me. I got the leg pat, and was told, it just felt, like he was crowning. My son was born face up, and the back labor, was pretty intense. The doctor upon delivery, said something about, "Oh no, his nose", and my son,was whisked away, without me seeing him. He had a large prominent vein across the bridge that was worrisome, and being compressed. Scary when you do not hear your child cry, and the doctor appears worried.

[@girlypanache7095]

You are so awesome... I love this channel. Do you have any tips for preventing tears during birth?

[@phantomphan006]

Massaging vitamin E oil on the perinium everyday for the last few months. ...also you might not be able to help it at all. The opening to the vagina can only stretch so far.

[@ashlyncruz9639]

Some people claim that perineum massages helped them but your skin can only stretch so far. You may be able to help them but you can't prevent them.

[@WickedGeekz]

water birth.

[@cathiwim]

@@phantomphan006 ive helped women birth 12 pounders at home with no tearing. It can be done. Massage, water birth, Vitamin e oil , slight counterpressure so the skin can stretch slowly, all those can help birth over an intact perineum.

[@MargotBrown]

Your little baby is so sweet!!! ❤❤❤ Editing to say I didn’t realize this was from 4 yrs ago! So not a baby anymore!

[@cynthiadeweese4116]

This video is soo helpful! I’m pregnant with number 6 and contemplating an unmedicated birth (history of uncomplicated vaginal births). Can’t wait for the next one!

[@morgan_meadows]

YESSS we've been waiting for it! You rock, thanks for being such a brave and amazing mama, and for sharing so openly!

[@michaelamorrison-bell4368]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I've been watching them from my sofa all the way over in the North East of Scotland! I have just over 10 weeks to go before my baby is due (19th October) and you're answering a lot of questions that have been circulating in my mind over the past few months, so thank you so much! Your son and I share a birthday too (woo hoo!).

[@cassiespaziano764]

She's great! I'm due the 22nd of October so I'm right there with you:))))

[@abbyhelm4003]

I had the same tight chord problem too! It totally cured me from EVER wanting to have a home birth.

[@cathiwim]

Most of the time that is not an issue. All homebirth midwives are taught how to deal with that complication. Basically, if you cant sommersault the baby out, you clamp, cut and get him out as quickly as this doc did.

[@dangerl3x]

Im interested in knowing your journey to becoming a nurse as well as managing your career with a family. Im interested in becoming a labor and delivery nurse myself. Hopefully you see this. Im really enjoying your channel 😊

[@midwestbadger2503]

Thank you for sharing your experience! He is sooo cute!! What a charmer!

[@VictoriaBays]

Look how happy your little one is 🥰 so sweet!

[@alishajennings2013]

I love your videos. I'm 28 weeks with #6. I had an epidural with my first 2 deliveries. I got the 1st at 6cm and the 2nd at 8cm. But I had unmedicated hospital births with the last 3 and plan to again with this baby.

[@heenajk3692]

God bless you dear and your family. He is so cute. 😘. Thanks for sharing.

[@lucy9627]

I hope my nurse is just like you 🥰 I share these videos with my husband and I can’t wait to take some of your tips into the labor room with us. Also your son is soooo cute! Can’t wait for the pros and cons video!

[@laurafinlayson2418]

He is adorable. I had a traumatic birth with my 3rd baby, it was a complete cord prolapse so they basically had to reach up, push her off the cord, and hold her up while running through the halls to the surgical suite. I had post partum PTSD, well alot happened that I didn't put up here, basically my vag was purple and blue+ c-section incision (I had 25 staples). That moment whe. You know your baby is in danger is terrifying.

[@meagana3422]

Transition is the purest form of torture. It's absolute hell. My contractions presented as nausea rather than pain, which was awful... but once I passed 8 and until he was born, pain doesn't even describe it. Turned out he was a cranio baby, so his skull wouldn't flex as expected.

[@hajames7884]

Do you think having had pitocin lead to a more painful labor and therefore more likely to need/utilize an epidural? With my 13 year old, I was induced at 11 days overdue. I got an epidural after 7 hours of pitocin because I couldn't tolerate the pain any longer. I thought I was being a wimp, but after I had him I've heard pitocin labors are significantly more painful. I ended up with a C-section because, after 20 hours of pitocin and getting stuck at 9.5 cm for 3 hours, he was having decelerations and his heart rate wasn't coming back up. With my 6 year old, I opted for a repeat csection. I'm just curious what your thoughts were relating to augmented labors being more painful.

[@MarcieJ2000]

Heather James I’ve heard the same thing.

[@Yooperchic]

"I'm leaving" Yes!!! My first baby I was ready to pack up and head home. hahaha

[@Nurse_zabe]

Everyone just laughed at me. My coworkers know I can be a little dramatic. 😂😂