LABOUR & DELIVERY STORY | Rhiannon Ashlee

[@molliemidwife]

I'd love you to do a video on your recovery. I feel like it's such an important part that no one talks about xx

[@lauramarqss10]

Mollie May Yes!

[@VTtink]

Mollie May would love this!

[@louisajohnson2137]

So happy for you! I remember watching you so long ago when you were "fashionrocksmysocks" I'm super proud and you'll make a great mam!❤️

[@FizaKhan-si4th]

Same TBH

[@kolfan931]

Same!

[@melzymoomin888]

That literally feels like yesterday and yet since then she's produced an actual beautiful sprog :')

[@Tirrith]

I love how you're so honest about your labour! It feels like it's so taboo to say that you didn't enjoy your labour (or pregnancy) because it's supposed to be this amazing, empowering thing. Thank you for being so honest, loved the video even though I don't plan on going through a labour myself haha

[@heatherphillips6603]

Started crying just as you got emotional. Such an amazing mum! Love every single one of your videos x

[@bellsandwhistles92]

Talking about your episiotomy had me crossing my legs sooooo tight. Oh my word.

[@jacquelineruiz7872]

It pissed me off to hear the lady that performed it didn't fucking wait! I was throwing stuff across my room instead of crossing my legs. lol

[@sarabea4817]

such an honest labour delivery story!! love you and your openness so much, its so good to show that births are never the same. kick ass mum running two channels, you go girlie xxxxxx

[@kaitbeaudette6283]

Love the calm honesty. The episiotomy part of your story hurt even just to hear about! ouch ouch ouch. I opted for a "out of hospital" birth center birth with a midwife, so there wasn't the option of episiotomy, epidural, drugs, etc without hospital transfer. But the major upside for me was that I knew everyone in the room very well, having seen the mideife and her student midwife for an hour at every appointment, so there was no one telling me I might get sent home, or not understanding my perspective, which i so appreciated. Being that I was two whole weeks late, I had to meet with a midwife at a backup hospital just in case (insurance won't cover an out of hospital birth past 42wks). She was very sweet and I would have been just fine laboring there. So she checked me and did my third stretch and sweep. This time, driving home from the hospital, the cramping from the sweep kicked off real contractions (I had to work hard to concentrate on driving and to stay sitting in the car, I was so uncomfortable!) I labored at home for several hours until about 3am (12 hours later) I just couldn't imagine waiting any longer for the dreaded car ride to the birth center, and my midwife was kind enough to get up and let us in without complaint even though I'd be in labor for a few more hours yet. I tried to get some sleep, but was in too much pain and discomfort. The whole thing felt a lot like when you have the flu and just feel super isolated in your own world. I spent a lot of time getting out of bed and hovering over the toilet during labor, both because I had a fairly consistent slight dripping of blood (normal) but also I was so convinced I needed to poo. I couldn't stand to be on a birth ball, nothing was comforting. It was obviously not a pleasant pain, but I was in control of my bodily functions, which was more important to me than pain. i knew it was temporary (and obvs everyone has different levels of pain they go through in labor depending on position, etc. Mine never got to be unbearable). Finally, my husband suggested a bath might make me feel better, and James was born in an hour of pushing, on my hands and knees in the tub, baby still in the amniotic sac (it never broke!). I had a tear from the way his head was born (charging straight out from the top of his head instead of chin tucked), but it was lateral and not something they could stitch. Recovery was pretty easy (at the recommendation of my midwife, i barely moved at all, to recover faster) apart from the tear stinging, and i was back to my normal self within a few weeks. We had some initial issues with breastfeeding, as James had likely been sucking his thumb a lot in utero so he always wanted his hands to his face, but we overcame them in time and street consulting a lactation consultant. He's 15 months now, and I've so loved following your pregnancy and motherhood journey. So fitting now to think about birth again, as we're going for round two in June! Delilah is such a sweet girl. Soak up every moment. Soon you'll have a toddler demanding food (James is pulling at my leg asking for cereal) and you'll wonder where the tiny baby days went. She's already so big! Anyway, have a lovely week!

[@Khvost_]

Hearing this makes me feel so proud of you! You are such a good mom! Douglas, you are an awesome parent, too!

[@CourtneyRayPhoto]

I didn't even have the baby and here I am sitting here crying. I love your honesty. I think a lot of mothers don't want to scare other mothers about labor. It's definitely traumatic, but I wouldn't know how traumatic because I've never had a child however, you're pushing out a HUMAN it's not gonna be all that and a bag of chips haha My mom had an episiotomy when I was born and she said that was the worst part as well. I want to have children and I've asked my mom several times what the pain was like and she still can't explain it and it's been 21 years since I was born. She had an epidural as well and she always tells me it slows down EVERYTHING. I am so thankful for videos like this so I can prepare myself when I do decide to have children. Thank you for your honesty.

[@CourtneyRayPhoto]

Scratch that, it wasn't an episiotomy, I actually tore her down there. (Sorry mom my head was so big)

[@ellawilson9734]

I first found you when you announced that you were pregnant this video feels like the final piece ❤️❤️❤️

[@emilycooper763]

Ella Wilson I'm the same I started watching when they announced she was pregnant x

[@rhiannonwk1]

I've been looking forward to this video ever since Delilah was born. You told your story perfectly, no need to put yourself down! I like how honest you've been too, it's nice to hear some real life stories! Looking forward to some new videos on this channel x

[@mebeingmummy671]

Oh Delilahs so beautiful! I can't believe she is almost four months old already! Every woman is different and every labour is different... mine was a good labour despite taking 30hrs, with an epidural and only half an hour to push my son out. The circumstances weren't so great as he was 5 weeks early and induced due to my waters rupturing so I didn't get to have skin to skin for 2 days as he was in ICU and then it took 8 days (including 2 nights away from him) before he could come home with us. Some of the memories still break my heart and others make me humbled. I got to bring my baby home, others weren't so lucky. He is now 18 months old and a healthy happy chap! And he is going to be an older brother come March next year, to another little boy who I am blessed to be carrying. Hopefully he will stay put for the right amount of time! Am so pleased you are taking to motherhood so well, you're a lovely little family xxx

[@hollie3061]

Loved watching this - I gave birth on the 22nd of July and have followed your pregnancy along with mine! It's amazing how labours are so different. I had an amazing 4 hour labour in the pool and didn't have any active pushing session, the midwife didn't intervene she was amazing and let me go with what my body was doing! He came out with the contractions and not much effort from myself! I also had to have stitches but I tore I wasn't cut. I can't wait to do it again, Made me all emotional watching this too! Delilah is super cute ❤️

[@yal2634]

Thank you for this :-) My first labour was similar to yours; forceps, episiotomy and overall very traumatic and painful. I had elements of post traumatic stress disorder for some time afterwards. That said, I became pregnant with my second 8 months later and the contrast in experience was vast. Labour and delivery was two hours with no pain relief. I was laughing and joking throughout and it was a great experience. Well done Rhiannon and Doug, you seem absolutely besotted with your little munch X

[@irismadeleine]

Loved hearing your story, Rhiannon! I appreciate how honest you are, and I like that you talked about how everything wasn't sunshine and rainbows. Even if you hear that childbirth is tough, I think it's a bit of a taboo to talk about not enjoying the experience. I don't plan on having children any time soon, but I don't think it benefits anyone not to talk openly about the good, bad and ugly about giving birth. I think it helps a lot of people to know that it's not uncommon that giving birth can be a traumatic experience and that it's not always this amazing, magical thing. Would love to hear more about your recovery. Delilah is such a beautiful baby. ♡

[@katpom7250]

I love a labour story now I've had a baby and I'm no longer terrified of giving birth. Well done, your daughter is a delight, you did such a good job! I was very fortunate with the labour part of having my daughter, my waters broke very early in the morning, we went to triage and got checked out, given a sweep and sent home. Sat around at home eating bacon sarnies on a Swiss ball and went in exactly twenty four hours later. Went from two cms to eight in under an hour and everything suddenly kicked into high gear, I loved the gas and air and it just about got me through. Only problem we had was that I popped a blister on my lung whilst I was pushing and filled my tissues with oxygen which resulted in a slightly scary stay in hospital with 101tests including various scans, endoscopies, gastroscopies etc.. One of my funniest memories of my labour story was the radiographer asking me (12 hours after labour) whether I could be pregnant... errr, no thanks mate! Enjoy your lovely family and keep the gorgeous baby videos coming!xx

[@carlabox457]

it's amazing isn't it how you go through making a baby then growing your baby for 9/10 months then giving birth. one of the most amazing things ever! I've had 3 babies and explaining birth to people makes me well up big time I seriously still can't explain it just amazing! p.s if things don't feel right down their see your doctor and see what they suggest xx

[@TheBryony08]

I have no idea how many times I paused this video to listen out for my now just over 2 week old crying downstairs with my husband... it was quite a while before I realised it must be Delilah in the background! Well done for getting through labour so well, I find it so interesting to listen to other people's stories and love how different we all are! I loved the gas and air and managed to just have that and a pool... and I was only in hospital for 5 hours before she was born. Not an easy thing to do though, this having a baby malarkey, is it? xx

[@samibean919]

Bryony Oldham I was doing the same with stopping he video thinking it was my 10 month old haha x

[@Renushka117]

Bryony Oldham

[@mummyandbabybay3598]

I cringed so bad when you were talking about them cutting you. I tore during my delivery, but I didn't even know until we got to the hospital and they checked me! I also lost a lot of blood, and it took me a couple of weeks to feel normal afterwards. I can't wait to go through it all again though when I have my next one :) x

[@lauragough254]

Absolutely LOVE this video! I'm a midwife working in London and I'm interested to know if the midwife discussed the transitional phase of labour when you asked for an epidural? At the end you said with hindsight you would have liked a bath/give it a couple more hours and you might have given birth sooner and your experience may have been different, and I think that's a fair assumption to make. Transition often happens between 8 and 9 cm dilation, women will tell us that they can no longer cope, very often they want an epidural, they want a caesarean or they become quite distressed. All these are signs that your labour is progresssing and you're close to giving birth. I'm so sorry to hear that you found your experience traumatic, that is always heartbreaking for a midwife to hear. Definitely consider a chat with a consultant midwife if/when you have a second child to talk through your experience and she can aid you to prepare for baby no. 2 (if that happens!) Hope you and your family are well!

[@sarahlaw895]

I also wondered this too. She seemed to have done so amazingly well up until that point, perhaps it was the transitional stage and things could have been different with the labour. It's really made me think more about pain relief intervention in that it might actually cause a more difficult birth in the long run albeit less painful

[@sarahlaw895]

I also wondered this too. She seemed to have done so amazingly well up until that point, perhaps it was the transitional stage and things could have been different with the labour. It's really made me think more about pain relief intervention in that it might actually cause a more difficult birth in the long run albeit less painful

[@sarahlaw895]

I also wondered this too. She seemed to have done so amazingly well up until that point, perhaps it was the transitional stage and things could have been different with the labour. It's really made me think more about pain relief intervention in that it might actually cause a more difficult birth in the long run albeit less painful

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

Hi Laura, Do you happen to read a blog called gasandair by Clemmie ? She's also a midwife based in London. I've read her blog for a number of years now as my interest in midwifery has always been strong since I was a little girl & I thoroughly enjoy reading her experiences as well as her weekly birth stories she posts from other mothers. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances (chronic health disabilities) I was unable to follow my dreams in becoming a midwife, but have even gone as far as to borrow a textbook or two from friends taking midwifery courses & the library to read through as I just find it all so wonderfully fascinating! You suddenly reminded me of her blog & how, if I ever read about midwives in London, you all seem to have a very similar mindset in mindwifery. You all seem so incredibly support of mothers, during pregnancy, labour, delivery & post natally. I can promise you this isn't always the case all over the country (I say with a heavy heart), but I don't put any blame upon the midwives themselves. I know how underfunded & understaffed you can all be & how this takes its toll. My immediate thought when Rhiannon mentioned the unbearable pain, vomiting, & becoming slightly agitated was that she was clearly in the transitional phase. Birth is such an important experience & a very personal journey. Lovely to read your comment :) I too wish Rhiannon well. Take care & all the very best to you, Laura x P.S. Thank you for all that you do!

[@bethanysneary8536]

My baby was born on August 16, 2016 so her and Delilah are very close in age! I decided half way through my pregnancy that I wanted a natural birth and while I did achieve that, labor was difficult! I remember saying over and over, "I'm done, I'm done, I'm done" but by some miracle I made it through. It all lasted 28 hours. While labor and delivery went rather smoothly, it didn't mean it was easy. I had a second degree tear because my baby came out 8 lbs 12oz and the recovery wasn't pleasant AT ALL. That was the hardest part so I empathize with you in regards to that. We certainly earn our stripes, don't we?! Love your videos Rhiannon. I've wanted to start a channel to talk about my pregnancy journey as child birth has been my biggest fear for as long as I can remember. You're inspiring so thank you for that!

[@Feywildd]

Bethany Sneary My baby was born on July 2nd. So they're all really close! Btw, Rhiannon, I got emotional when you got emotional because I remembered how I felt too when Ellie came out too. I don't think that memory ever leaves you.

[@bethanysneary8536]

Bethany Prestridge Love the name Ellie! It came as a close second to our daughter's name (Gwen).

[@Hannah-lg]

Lovely hearing your story :) I have three little ones and all very different experiences. My eldest (she is 3) was a planned section as she was breech. My second daughter who is 2 next week was an induction, I had an epidural and a big blood loss and stitches after. And my son who is 10 weeks tomorrow was a completely natural labour and out after 4 minutes of pushing! All very different and amazing in their own ways but my sons was the one where I felt he empowerment you spoke about. I felt so much more in control and it was such a nice feeling as I didn't feel that at all with my girls. Delilah is just beautiful and you guys are so natural and are clearly meant to be parents. Enjoy every minute (even the bad 🙈)Xxxx

[@lovehollister149]

I'm a 22 year old midwife in Scotland and I have been watching your videos for quite a few years! I absolutely love your videos, and find it so interesting to watch videos like this for my own midwifery practice to hear what made an experience positive or negative for women. You done amazingly in your labour and should be so proud and empowered by what you went through for your little Delilah. Can't wait for all future videos and vlogs, and congrats to you and Doug on your beautiful little girl! (ps. don't worry if you ever decide to have another little one, in my experience women say they second labour and delivery is far quicker and smoother than their first) Love from Scotland x

[@Emusarecool]

Rhiannon, thank you so much for sharing your story in such an honest way! Finally someone I can relate to. I get the feeling that people often try to play down how traumatic giving birth can be. That can make it difficult to talk about your experience and get some kind of closure. I had the worst contractions for almost 30 hours and the epidural did nothing for me, unfortunately. I remember thinking and eventually yelling "KILL ME NOW" so many times... I'm glad my recovery has been going perfect so far, that has kind of made it easier for me to deal with the difficult birth.

[@bexreed3415]

I got so choked when you did, I get exactly the same when I think about my son being born, he's 2 weeks older than delilah and your videos were so lovely to watch throughout my pregnancy, you're doing an amazing job and delilah is beautiful ❤

[@itsnotkira]

giving birth really is no joke 😳 i really can't imagine going through all of this, i had no idea what birth could fully entail! nobody really talks much about all of the nitty gritty details.

[@tubetilly163]

My eyes misted up too when your got emotional! Lovely girl, you did so well - can't get over how gorgeous you looked even immediately after birthing! Natural beauty, she's completely taken after you, precious x

[@jenarichelle92]

i'm really glad you included everything info wise! it makes me more informed if i ever decide to have a child, and it's not overly "brushed" over, or sugar coated! happy baby bean! i love seeing your vlogs with your adorable family. :)

[@RAWRanna]

congratulations!! you look beautiful and Delilah is perfect!

[@beazuzmcceasar22]

Oh my goodness I can't believe you went through all that. Xxx Sounds horrific poor you. Well at least you have a present at the end of the pain! It does scare me a little but your story doesn't put me off completely, and thank you for all the honest little details.

[@saramc2114]

Oo this brings back so many memories , I had my daughter 2 years ago , and didn't enjoy my labour at all ! I needed 26 stitches , down there , and by then th gas and air was taken away and I felt all of it 😖 when I think of it it still makes me shiver . Lovely video Rhiannon x

[@weseestars1]

I've been waiting for this video, I'm so thankful kful you've shared your story, I have a couple questions ;u; what kind of maternity pads did you use, and did you bleed for a very long time or? also I'm 23, 30 weeks pregnant and just want to prepare a hospital bag but would love to know what you packed!!! 💖💙💖

[@kimolyslager]

Aaagh I've been literally waiting for this!

[@kimolyslager]

Also, I do follow you on your flogging channel but I am really glad you are back on this channel as well. You go girl.

[@rosierose5735]

Omg! Her little face!!! Love her! I'm with you Rhiannon, I had a difficult birth, ending in e/section, I never did it again!! One daughter, quite happy with that, plus she gets all my attention!

[@Ohsojpx]

Aw so beautiful how you got emotional when she was born. It's sounds so hard to make decisions your first time. Delilah is so gorgeous. Congratulations x

[@hollygb254]

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[@TheStardollTutorial]

Im 39 weeks today!! This makes me excited lol

[@AilsaB123]

Ellen Peacarrotbrocoli congrats and good luck!! 💜

[@jaderose6911]

Ellen Peacarrotbrocoli congratulations! I had my little one a month ago at 39 weeks! good luck!

[@SammyBirdArt]

Ellen Peacarrotbrocoli it's been a week since you wrote this, hopefully you've had your little one now and it went well ❤️

[@TheStardollTutorial]

No sign yet 😩 due date today! Thank you for the lovely replies though xx

[@HeyHannahA]

Ellen Peacarrotbrocoli Awh congratulations! good luck with you and your family 💛

[@andiiis3]

I remember watching your videos years ago when you show your tattoos and makeup etc and look at you now! It feels like we have grown together. Love from Spain 💕

[@cerysr7050]

Your labour sounds so familiar to mine. I lasted 24 hours having contractions, from 1AM in the morning on the Thursday morning until she was finally born at 3AM on Friday morning. When I finally got to hospital I was 8CM dilated, the midwife was really surprised how I'd gone without pain relief and was so calm. Only when I felt the need to push did the pain get much, much more intense!! Loved this video! X

[@ellieroberts5920]

have just sent my uni application off to study midwifery, so loved hearing all about your experience! thank you very much for sharing x x x x

[@obeszter]

Ellie Roberts Glad to hear it! I study midwifery at university, and it is amazing! Welcome to the family!

[@ellieroberts5920]

Aw fab, where are you studying? Can't wait, have my first interview on the 8th of December xxx

[@obeszter]

I study at Semmelweis Medical University in Budapest (Hungary). Where are you planning on going? I wish you the biggest luck on your interview, and definitely message me afterwards, let me know how it went! Sending you lots of love from the library as I get ready for my huge anatomy exam ( :(( ). Hugs :)

[@AJames343]

If me and my partner are anything like you and Doug when we have children I will be over the moon 😍cutest family ever. You clearly smashed the delivery, well done!

[@EilidhWells]

I watched your videos throughout my pregnancy and have been waiting for this video to know how your labour went. Mine was horrendous and to be honest it's reassuring to watch someone else describe there's as traumatic because that's how I felt with mine. There's so many people that say you forget the pain when you see the baby but even though I fell in love with my baby straight away, I could still cry thinking about how awful the labour was. I had a horrible recovery too and totally wasn't prepared for how I'd feel after the birth. I really want at least two kids so I'm terrified of having to do it again! As you say though, it's over now and it's time for the good bit, enjoying the baby! :) Hope you and Delilah are well xx

[@gemmahearne7947]

Oh Rhiannon, I found your vlog channel a few weeks ago and have loved watching all of your videos. You have been great company through hours of breastfeeding my now 26 week old daughter. You are such a beautiful person who seems so down to earth and genuine. Please, please stay this way. To me, you seem to be such a wonderful mother and partner. Delilah is so cute . Well done on all the hard work you have done nourishing her. Isn’t it incredible what our bodies can do. I hope this comment doesn’t come across patronising. I just wanted to say thank you for being my nursing ‘companion’, a really sweet person, a dedicated but honest mother and a really hard worker. Congratulations to you on your gorgeous little family. And remember two things - everything is just a phase and I believe all parents are winging it, they just look like they know what they are doing. Sending you some Irish love from Munich xx

[@danii2S]

This video has had me in tears! I'm 30 weeks now , I'm so excited to meet my little girl now.

[@gemmashaw3713]

What a little cutie Delilah is! My little girl was born on the same day, and I would say her birth was traumatic too, not something I would like to repeat!! Doesn't make us love our little babas any less! Xxx

[@itsra1ning]

Thank you for this story! I am 35 weeks and it's getting close! Delilah is so adorable! Love seeing your videos and also vlogs!

[@samanthawilliams6509]

Absolutely loved this. I've been following you on your vlog channel but have still been waiting for this! Delilah is absolutely beautiful. My daughter was born on 2nd of August so is only about a week younger than Delilah. I just wanted to tell you that you shouldn't be put off because of your experience. The labour and delivery of my son was absolutely horrific, 27 hours from start to finish, gas and air, pethidine, an epidural, episiotomy and forceps as well as a 3 day stay in hospital. Fast forward 2 years and I had my daughter. Active labour was 4 hours (8 hours from first contraction) long, birthing pool and only gas and air. I gave birth at 4.20am and was home by 6.30am. Every labour is different and I know how scarring the experience can be, the second time round I was petrified but things couldn't have gone better. You're a fantastic mummy and I hope you are enjoying every second of it however trying it may get because trust me I know how hard it can be. Just keep strong and remember they're only babies for such a short time. I look forward to watching more of you on your mummy journey xxx

[@erinwilliams4139]

I had my baby in May and your labour story brings back so many memories from the big day. I was in early labour for a couple of days and unfortunately did get sent home from hospital because even though I thought everything was happening, I was only 1cm dilated. The toilet thing really helped for me too and I think it's because we automatically relax when we do sit on the toilet. And I totally relate to you needing to refilm your birth story, I had to film mine a couple of times because there's just so much that happened and baby brain makes it hard to remember what you have and haven't said already!

[@dancinginmaltesers]

She is so sweet! Her mouth makes me laugh so much. You're all so wonderful. I remember watching you before you got together with Doug and that seems like only yesterday it's crazy!! I love watching all of your vlogs and videos. This is really unhelpful but I literally don't care what video you make next as I will watch it regardless. I'd love to watch you re-watch your first video with Doug (I'm sorry if you have done this and I've forgotten!) I would probably cry but it would be sweet.

[@vneo42]

God women are so amazing, I think the strength of womanhood is so often understated. Watching you become a mother is so inspiring and lovely.

[@kirstymcauley6659]

I completely understand your feeling traumatised by your labour and delivery. I had my baby, Ivy, 7 weeks ago and it was a very different scenario to yours and I can't imagine doing it again! I had to have a crash c section after being induced due to moderate pre-eclampsia. My blood pressure was dangerously high and one minute I was on gas and air and the next I was in so much pain and they lost Ivy's heartbeat as the cord had wrapped around her neck. I was basically whipped out of the room away from my partner and mum and put under general anaesthetic for a c section. But baby was born safe and well thankfully. The pain I felt when I came around was unbelievable and because I was so out of it I didn't even know she'd been born. My mum had to tell me lol! I wasn't able to hold her or do skin to skin with her as I was shaking so much that I was convulsive and I had to wait to be administered morphine :(. I lost the entire first night of her birth and it took me several days to come around. The trauma affected my milk coming in too and because of the scar of the c section and the cannulas in both arms, I tried to but I wasn't able to breastfeed which was also so upsetting to me. As you said, It's in the past and it's over now and after a tough 7 weeks I'm feeling much better but I still get a bit teary thinking about it! You're doing so well. Delilah is so beautiful and congratulations to you both!

[@alanarosa1012]

Kirsty McAuley I have a baby ivy! 😊 say baby.. she's one tomorrow! also an emergency cesarean, due to very small and breach, 4 weeks early.

[@LilyHeartsCosmetics]

Thankyou for sharing this! I've fallen in love with your little family and delilah and i've loved watching your vlogs. Your so sweet and genuine and your videos are somehow so cosy. So happy your back on your main channel :) x

[@missjaadee]

Delilah is absolutely beautiful omg❤️🙊

[@linzdoyle8714]

Really enjoyed this video. You're such a lovely person ☺

[@JovelynRei]

yay, finally it's up! You are so strong, Rhiannon! My due date is on January and so inspired by this :) .Could you pls do the post-partum recovery video? it worries me a bit as this is my first pregnancy and don't really know what to expect.

[@emmawilliams9588]

Having watched your birth vlog and this it sounds like you were amazing in labour. My labour too was a traumatic affair (different reasons to yours). It's wonderful to hear the good, bad and ugly of labour and childbirth - it's not done enough in society (even with one born every minute) x

[@megseee13]

Congratulations, Delilah is such a sweet little soul. I had my baby girl Florence on the 4th of June this year so she's not much older than Delilah! So empowering to hear another strong lady talk about her birth experiences as really makes me feel a lot better about mine, and how it didn't go as perfectly as I'd hoped! Well done so far and I've been avidly watching your vlogs, You got this mama 💪🏻 xxx ps I have snapped you a couple of times about delilahs lovely babygros 🙈 xxx

[@ingibjorgkjartansdottir5216]

I started crying before you did! She's absolutely gorgeous, congratulations :)

[@samibean919]

So crazy happy for you both, I legit cried alongside you! I also had a traumatic Labour where I was induced 2 weeks early because I had got diabetics and nobody knew... so yeah, I had around 3-4 days of it all then to be rushed around for an emergency c section! The little one was also 9lbs!! But my little girl is now doing great at 10 and a half months and getting all excited for Christmas and her 1st birthday!!

[@joanabcb]

I'm glad you're back! You're amazing with Delilah and she's so cute!

[@MissSparkleXxxX]

I have three children now and you are very right each pregnancy and labour are completely different I've gone from a particularly dangerous labour with my first where I was critical and could of died, to my second labour which was extremely chaotic as he was almost born on route to the hospital in the ambulance, to my third labour the most recent one which was nice and simple with no problems or chaos. My third baby was born on the 6th July so he's a few weeks older than Delilah and I've followed all of your vlogs whilst you've been pregnant and whilst I've also been pregnant so it's been great to go along with you on your journey also knowing exactly how it is and relating to you so much due to being pregnant Myself. Congratulations again to you and Doug, and I look forward to more of your family vlogs xx

[@Kriistaque]

Yay I'm so happy you uploaded this video, worth the wait!

[@abbiejones1303]

I've been watching since forever Rhiannon! I feel like I'm following you on your little journey!

[@anniscalling]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I am watching those videos to get an idea of what might await me if I decide to have a baby (and I'm quite certain I would like to have a child in the next few years) but I have to say, these stories absolutely terrify me... to the point where I am seriously doubting I could handle giving birth, both physically and emotionally. I mean, much smaller things have caused me emotional stress I've barely managed to handle. Also, the fact that quite often the staff of the hospital in one way or another don't handle the situation the way the person giving birth would like them to or they don't take you seriously enough etc, that just adds to my fear. I don't know... I know I want to be a mother but listening to delivery stories (which obviously also have good and amazing parts in them) just make my mind go no-no-no-no-no.

[@xzclaire]

shes so cute, congrats rihannon and doug, although it does sound like a really tough birth you have a lovely daughter to show for it!

[@louisepentney1933]

I watched your videos throughout my pregnancy. I was also due on 23rd July but my little girl came early on the 17th. She was a tiny 5lb. Your labour was similar to mine, no birth plan as such, although I had hoped to use the birthing pool. I ended up with an epidural, my waters being broken for me (ouch) and being induced. I also had the cut and lost a lot of blood. We also needed a ventouse as my little girl did not want to come out, her poor little cone head took a few months to disappear! Then to top it off after a traumatic labour, my other half contracted pneumonia the day after she was born and I caught a chest infection; the first 4/5 weeks after she was born were horrendous. She is now 18 weeks and an absolute sweetheart & also a complete drama queen! It was really nice to hear your labour story and read the others in the comments too. Haha, while watching I had to keep checking my baby monitor as I thought Delilah in the background was my little one!

[@DearAliya]

I honestly clutched myself when you spoke about the snip.

[@NatashaSummer]

you did and still are doing a fantastic job...you have taken to motherhood like a duck to water....Proud of you x

[@mekat3827]

I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH XXXX AND IM SO MUCH MORE HAPPY FOR YOU DOUG AND YOUR NEW LIL GIRL ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@michelles2500]

I'm currently 34w5d and have watched your delivery vlog a few times :) Thanks for posting this one! I would love to hear about your recovery as someone else mentioned below. Congratulations again on your beautiful little family :) xo

[@victoriaobrien2599]

This sounds just like my first labour and birth. I have gone on to have more babies and I'm currently 37 weeks with baby number 5. Don't let it put you off having more babies. Delilah is beautiful xx

[@kaitlynfresh]

Absolutely bawled my eyes out! 😭 I love watching you and bubs. Favourite KZbin channel ever x

[@phoebestaig1821]

Yes your back! love your videos!

[@graceleneghan]

So proud of you Rhiannon! Thank you for sharing this xx

[@sallyjudd1012]

I literally could of written this post! I love watching your videos and our babies I think are a week apart. my little girl Penny was born on the 20th of July :) loved following along while I was pregnant and getting excited for the new arrival. xx

[@chloehayes6051]

This was amazing! Love you so much Rhi! Watched you for years now! Your an amazing mum by the sounds of things, congrats xxxxx

[@emily.rose.peacock]

Your experience sounds so similar to mine with Indiana - I ended up with an epi and ventouse to 😬. Don't let the experience stop you having another if you want one. My labour with Parker was completely different (natural water birth, only 5 hours from first contraction too) and it's given me such a positive look on labour now xx

[@FleurDelavour]

Thank you so much for beeing so honest with us it was so interesting to hear this Story and to see the little one at the end made me so emotional aswell and so happy 😊💕

[@lisaa.1207]

Hi Rhiannon, so good to have you back😄 Delilah is a beautiful little girl, congratulations!!! By the way, You look absolutely gorgeous! ❤ Love❤

[@iamvip17]

I love being a nursing student cause I can totally understand everything you went through! (Medically I mean)

[@samatyeo4146]

Absolutely love your videos, she's such a little cutie and your such an amazing mum. I hope you enjoy every second with her ❤️

[@fidalton1028]

Our experiences were so similar its crazy! Delilah is such a beautiful little girl! Congratulations again ☺️☺️ xx

[@ameliad5316]

she's the cutest!! i am so proud of you omg ❤️ congratulations!❤️

[@pipsqueak2061]

With my mums labour (I'm not sure if it was me or my older sister) but she was happy and laughing and the midwives didn't believe that she was in labour, and the more they said that to her, my mum burst into tears because she was in so much pain! After that they did examine my mum and she was a about 6cm, or more, dilated. I think it is mad to think right now x number of years ago my mum was in labour or right now she was pushing, because I was born at 9:34am (I think) and its weird thinking that when I was at school, I am now 16. I have been loving your vlogs with the beautiful Delilah also! (I have loved your videos for the past 2-3 years anyway) xxxx

[@taylerroberts7048]

Loved this video !!! Can't wait for more vlogs and main channel videos x

[@bee-2000]

Thank you for such a lovely video, I love how truthful and realistic it was ☺️❤️

[@prittyyyy]

Episiotomy isn't supposed to happen often :( sorry you had to go through the way it happened! It's very traumatic! Sending you lots of love!

[@rubytuesday4871]

What a gorgeous little bubba!

[@emmalouise55555]

So glad you are back!

[@amyshepherd6829]

Absolutely loved this video! xx

[@jennagobin4729]

aw ive been waiting for this video for ages 😊😊 absolutely beaut! i was lucky with my labours. my little girl was almost delivered by my mum; at home. my mum held her head in her hands. luckily midwife arrived just in time! & she was born inside her waters she was 7'11. my little boy was 9'5.5 so a little chunk. but again i was very lucky with my labour. 5 hours with 5 minutes pushing. & although id have another one tomorow, the fact ive had 2 natural no pain relief labours makes me believe my 3rd i will not be so lucky 😂😂 and i still get emotional thinking about it now, and my oldest is almost 4 🙈 Delilah is an absolute beauty and a credit to you. and you are a fantastic Mama and should be very proud 😍 lots of love xx

[@MsAmybutterfly]

Hello! First of all I wish you the best for you, your husband and your little baby! Could you please make a video on how does pregnancy feel like every month or something similar? Thank you so much, lots of love!

[@welshgal22]

This reminded me so much of my labour - I got to 8cm before going into hospital and they didn't examine me for ages as they didn't think I was that far! It's the most amazing experience x

[@pEAcEgrL8]

So sweet looking back on this :)

[@FizaKhan-si4th]

YOURE such a good mama

[@EloiseeeSummerton]

yesssss so excited to watch this!!!

[@fayetasha9646]

Over the moon for you!! feel proud haha! Sending all my love to you and Doug and Delilah 💕

[@jademorgan476]

I had a 23 hour labour and my contractions started off every three minutes!! I couldn't cope at all haha, I wasn't dilated at all for ages then suddenly was pretty much fully dilated so couldn't have am epidural. My baby is almost three weeks old now and it's all so worth it! xx

[@lukazadeful]

oh wow! congratulations to all of you 💗 xx

[@TheMelkingcat]

Yes, I hear you on the gas and air. I don't think anyone really understands how to use it. It made me feel sick. I didn't vomit pot noodle everywhere but I .....erm..... had a projectile problem at the other end and didn't quite make it to the toilet so I was also furiously apologising to the nurses. Ugh...check your dignity at the door. It was too late for an epidural for me so it got a bit feral but I can laugh at it now. Great video, Rhiannon, you'll be glad to go back and look at this in years to come. The memory of pain definitely fades and you will feel ready and excited to face it again when the time comes.

[@karendutton4833]

I got introduced to you by my friend who has been following you for years when I was around 8 weeks pregnant and you had just made your big announcement!! My gorgeous little girl is now almost 11 weeks and I had an induced labour due to reduced movement. I was in slow labour for 4 days before that and the induction took 24 hours before reaching 5cm and actually being taken to delivery!! 7 hours after that (including 2 hours of pushing) my contractions started to slow down and my heart rate was way too high so I ended up being taken to theatre for a spinal block and forceps delivery. I had previously begged for an epidural but the gas and air saw me through to the final stages when they decided to try the forceps and if that had been unsuccessful it would have been off for emergency section. Because of the forceps I also had to have an episiotomy (although thankfully the spinal worked instantly and I felt nothing!) and I know exactly what you mean about things feeling a bit......odd downstairs 🙈 I have to say I've loved watching your pregnancy vlogs and now your first few months as a new mum - as a first time mum myself it's been really helpful for me to watch what you're going through a few weeks ahead of me!!