Midwives and Organising! | The New Weekly #17 | LIFESTYLE

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[@elliej6907]

Ah Louise! What a lovely thing to watch as I got ready to go and work a 12 hour shift as a student midwife. You’re right - being a midwife is a wonderful job. It was always my dream but it took my marriage breaking down to give me the push I needed to go back to uni and retrain... now here I am, three months off qualifying! I delivered three babies yesterday - let’s see what today has in store!

[@SanamGoli]

you're killing it!!! So inspirational ❤️

[@HayleyRll]

Louise! That talk.... was bloody wonderful! I'm lying here at 1am with a huge lump in my throat, everything you said was so empowering. Well done my lovely! Again, wonderful! Just bloody wonderful!!!!!

[@rebeccadriver]

What a lovely midwife you had. Paula is exactly what every woman needs when pregnant.

[@Violetlightpriestess]

Wait, is Louise pregnant again?

[@navyandlime]

When that belt pinged off I laughed so hard. NEVER stop being you! You are so awesome.

[@samipierce5138]

you have a gift for public speaking! so talented, intelligent, and hilarious.

[@sophiemcdonnell2010]

As a Student Midwife, it’s so lovely to see this video and hear about your lovely experience with pearls birth. Thank you for sharing this. So lovely to hear xxx

[@Sab.86]

Good luck studying hope all goes well for you ❤️

[@annabelyates5219]

Never apologize for a cat-heavy vlog! 😮

[@paulina2569]

NEVER!!!

[@Mybougiehippylife]

I agree I love it when you show lots of footage of your fur babies!

[@julietyler8864]

I couldn't agree more, the more cat footage the merrier 😊

[@ThatPalmerGirl]

Wow. Your talk to the midwives was so incredible! I’m always astounded that you can feel so nervy and fluttery yet stand on that stage and speak so eloquently and thoughtfully. Also, I think it’s fantastic that you didn’t shy away from the negative details. It must have been intimidating to share that story and your feelings with the people and department that were actually involved in making you feel that way. But, this is a learning experience for them and you sharing your story helps another woman to not feel the same way you did. I just hands down think you are amazing. I hope you feel proud! 🤗💕

[@BekahSo]

I'm so happy for you that you've had such a huge turn around mentally and physically between your two births! Thank you for sharing your stories and how you used different resources to improve your experience giving birth. (Also, I often feel fluttery going into the hospital and I'm a nurse!) Thanks for being so wonderful!!! ❤❤❤

[@juliannatoro7496]

I love seeing your advocacy for midwives. I recently got second place at my college’s research fair for my poster presentation and paper on midwifery and maternal health care in the US, and you were a huge inspiration for me getting there. Thanks, love you!!💜

[@treasureyourself9]

I got absolutely teary listening to your talk Louise. And I am only 21 and haven't had a baby. It was just so incredibly worded and I am sure every midwife in that room appreciated your words and was reminded of how much of an impact their job has on other women. I have positive faith that if I ever have a baby I will ensure the process is dignified, and it wasn't until I followed you and your process that I realised this was a thing and is possible. (PS I have been watching your videos since I was 13 - thanks for the incredible journey). xxx

[@emjefferson6657]

Ah you’re so beautiful and articulate- That fuvkin speech moves me so much- your still funny and lovely and yet don’t stray away from talking about the sad or scary realities. Thank you sooo much for that and I feel blessed to be able to watch you grow.

[@MissyGibson]

This might sound silly, but I’d really love a video on how to tell the cats apart and what they are each like personality wise etc! ❤️ Edit: Also, I was super stressed trying to do an assignment for my certificate study I’m currently doing and my girlfriend said “why don’t you watch KZbin, watch Louise to calm down” and luckily there was video up. Thanks Louise. 💖💖 Edit upon Edit: We can definitely tell when you’re relaxed and happy (or not). I’ve found following moon cycles lately has really helped me handle my ups and downs and my energy levels, and it might sound silly but it’s giving me some good structure!! Definitely Pinterest it. 😊 We love you so much. We’re here for your “boring” content! 🥰

[@jasvirdhillon2655]

Louise can I just say your weekly's are fantastic no matter how short or long they are. You always put just good content into your weekly. Also the weekly's are funny to. And your the best KZbinr out there just saying. 😁

[@izzieh7335]

Jasvir Dhillon I agree with this so much!

[@emilypolkinghorne2864]

Watching this as a very exhausted student midwife after a 12.5 hour Nightshift. Thank you for sharing your beautiful birth story Louise, it's really wonderful to share a positive birth story with midwives and students, it really gives us the strength to carry on and reminds us why we do what we do. Really needed this after the shift I just had. Thank you xxx

[@myriahjsmith]

I absolutely love your rambles! It makes me feel like I’m hanging out and chatting with a friend. I’m at a point in my life where I unfortunately don’t have too much time to socialize or see my friends, and so watching your videos helps me feel less alone. Thank you ❤️

[@k.wegner]

Hope you indulged in that baked camembert.....😋😋😋 Please don’t apologize for filming your precious little furry „monsters“! I could watch them for hours and hours, all 5 of them are adorable, well behaved, loved and lovingly purr machines 💕💕💕😻😽 (I wish I could burry my face in at least one of their velvety coats...) It’s 3:20 a.m., don’t know how I stayed awake that long tonight. Thank you for another delightful weekly, have a wonderful week ahead! 👍✌️😘💕

[@katherinewoodall158]

I personally love the new weekly! But perhaps a way to kind of compromise without having to film more days would be to have a “weekly wrap up” where you briefly mention some of the cool things that happened in the week at the beginning of each weekly vlog. Of course this is all up to you and what you share is more than enough, but I just had a thought that this could be the best of both worlds

[@MissyGibson]

Kate Mack this is a cool idea!

[@alicewoodhead8120]

Having an awful couple of months and had a truly upsetting day and watching this late has finally taken my mind off it for half an hour! You’re my all time favourite, always feels like chatting to a friend! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lauryniti1807]

Im so happy to see you still vlogging and youtubing in general, you were one of the first youtubers i watched back in like 2013-2014

[@emilyevans5532]

As a long time subscriber and student midwife I just want to thank you for speaking up and letting your voice be heard. I know that there are women out there who will watch your videos and realize that they can take ownership in their births and feel empowered. So thank you thank you!!

[@sarahmarsh279]

Louise, you are such a charismatic public speaker! What a wonderful way of inspiring midwifes and women!

[@BlogManiac64]

the way you give talks/speeches is so amazing btw! you have great charisma and come across as really authentic, lovely and funny x

[@kareng39]

Louise, you are so lovely. You are a great mother, partner and public speaker. Your mother would be very proud of you. You have become such a strong woman. I love watching your videos. Keep being you. Love from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@moondrunkmay]

I love your Sunday vlogs so much. I'm doing A levels at the mo and when I'm stressed and sad and scared there is nothing better than watching your lovely homey family days and your cats and your tidying and organisation. I have a lot of issues with my family and home life and it's just comforting to see yours

[@els2284]

Darling Louise, no one video can make every single person happy. Please, commit to making the content that you love, because seeing you go about your day with joy and enthusiasm is the most wonderful thing!

[@MaisySpoors]

I have followed you for years and find myself gravitating towards your videos when I’m feeling poorly (like right now!) or sad because you’re so warm and friendly that you make me feel better. Keep doing what you’re doing gal, it’s lush.

[@laurenbray998]

I love the opportunities you get to speak to the lovely midwifes and all the organisations that help pregnant women! My baby is about to be one and managed to get through the hard first few weeks with a lot of help from your weekly videos! So much love for you and your video content!

[@eveenorth6125]

I’m probably biased because I’ve been watching you since you were pregnant with Darcy but you’re actually such a funny person, you can be so strong at some points and weaker moments don’t bring that down if that makes sense ?

[@b3nty804]

As a cat lover also, I love hearing cats purr, your new kittens are adorable, all you cats are lovely

[@bettyltd4570]

I just love your vlogs. They bring me so much comfort, joy and general good feels. Thank you Louise ❤️

[@rachaellaverack2683]

I’m so sorry you had to go through all that during your first birth!! I’m so glad you had a much more positive experience during your second xxx

[@alaybroccoli]

I am currently a nursing student myself and a huge part of what we are taught is caring for others and being an advocate for our patients. It’s so nice to see that reflected in this video

[@libertymayor1779]

Thank you for sharing about international day of the midwife! ❤️ Your talk was wonderful and so inspiring. As a midwife it’s so lovely to hear positive birth stories, we love it!

[@elizabeth9488]

12:34am upload??? Not going to complain🙈💝💝💝

[@amandamakesstuff1383]

Lauren Elizabeth very random but i love your profile photo!

[@elizabeth9488]

Amanda Makes Stuff aw haha! Thank you lovely💝

[@aimeebrumley8460]

You look gorgeous! You looked so confident on stage ❤️

[@laurenbennett1172]

Can I just say Thankyou. You summarise our job as it is. Incredible, hard, professional but amazing. It’s lovely to here such positive things. Love to you and your fam-a-lam 💕

[@vanessabowers8673]

Hi Louise, thanks for including your experiences with consultant led care in your talk to the midwives and this video. I also have a high BMI and feel I have received a ridiculous amount of negativity from the consultant, in the early weeks it felt like I was being told I was going to fail. I'm now 33 wks and have been preparing for birth by hypnobirthing. It was a great source of comfort to watch you talk about how you handled your consultant and it's given me the fortitude to keep going on my own path and to expect the best of myself, it's so rare to find anyone who will talk about high BMI and consultant led care! Xxx

[@kakerunaruse6352]

Thank you louise today has been such a hard day for me as my home life is very hard. And I thouht I was a failure and couldn't do anything but hearin you talk like that infront of a whole crowd has inspired me and im going to achieve my dream of becomig a paramedic and helping all the people I meet. Your amazing keep being my hero becuase you derserve all the happiness. Thank you

[@NewEnglandMumma]

Hearing you speak about your birth experiences is so powerful, and knowing how hard that must be, thank you, thank you! I was so (happy) teary watching you speak.

[@Verity-rs2dk]

So much love for this! I'm nearly 25 and have both my son 3 and daughter nearly 1 at home. So many thought I was crazy for having home births especially for my first! Choices are so important let alone for mothers to be! Both my midwives live in the same town as me and bump into them regularly and it's such a lovely feeling :) midwives will always have such a special place in my families heart! They rock!

[@MareBo0]

A cup of tea, my knitting project and the new weekly; gosh I love sundays ❤😍

[@lparrish89]

I love it when the weekly opens with a song! The best way to begin my Sundays ❤️

[@laurathompson3603]

Louise. I’d watch you whatever content you put up. I’ve followed your story for ages and I look forward to your vlogs every week. Your so inspirational! Keep doing you! Xx

[@ellagrace810]

I live in the US and honestly, it just doesn’t feel right watching this on a Saturday night! These are for Sunday’s only!!

[@amandamakesstuff1383]

ellagrace810 agreed!!

[@sassypants7536]

@@amandamakesstuff1383 Honestly, I'm in New Zealand, so I'm not complaining about a cheeky midday Sunday watch ;). Normally these pop through on Monday mornings for me, or Sunday night if I'm very lucky. Thanks for the surprise upload Louise!

[@MissyGibson]

Same here, a New Zealand viewer!

[@bethanthomas2780]

1) cat heavy vlog 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 2) your talk to the midwives was brilliant. Baby no.3 on way with a high bmi and yes I’m having to fight for my birth and it really shouldn’t be so thanks for the boost. Looking forward to seeing your talk at the baby show NEC

[@kb9847]

Louse you are an amazing speaker!!! Thank you for sharing, so eloquently, your birth stories. So nice to also hear you honour the Mid-wives.

[@graysonj.8235]

This was an early upload. But I will watch you at anytime because I Love your weekly vlogs. You are so talented and I love how you can create songs out of the blue. I think you are so good with words, not only in your vlogs, but as a writer. All the love to you as your beautiful daughters. You are such an inspirational mom as well

[@Catmum1998]

That was such a lovely speech! Midwives and nurses are all freaking amazing! I don’t know what we’d do without them!

[@Muthrtung]

wow what contrasting birthing experiences! nothing would beat the holistic approach, where midwives are like village wise women, holding space & supporting a miraculous job! very touching talk

[@user-wr6yt2gb7c]

Thank you so much for this video, I am hoping to go to Uni next year and train as a midwife - as someone with PTSD from hospitals myself, hearing your story has really helped me understand a little more of what mum and baby need so thank you so so much for being so brave ♡ xxx

[@juliasondergeld]

I love the things you talk about and how kind and positive you are with others. I also like that you share hard times and work through them.

[@Rayraycat32]

This video makes me happy. Not a cat person, but was tickled by how much you adore yours! They are such lovely fur kids. loved this video!

[@amyh2623]

Loved your speech! Not just empowering and so inspiring, but bloody hilarious too!!xxx

[@sweetlucysdream]

Would it be possible for a bundle of all three books to be available in certain stores after Wilde Women comes out?

[@NickyTribble]

It’s so lovely to see your talk, I’m terrified of giving birth and every time you talk about your experience it makes my feel a bit more confident that one day I can do it too! Thanks Louise, your soooo lovely! X

[@xCammyTheAppaloosax]

Silent view here!! I’m from the UK and been studying abroad in Asia since January and I’m really missing home at the moment - your vlogs are super comforting to me and after watching you since 2012 it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come! You’re doing an amazing job, keep up the good work☺️

[@feelinginsaneisnormal2569]

This is so lovely to watch! I’m so grateful you’ve shared so much of your experiences and that you talk so much about choice! Myself and my fiancé are coming off the pill in 2 months, once a bigger chunk of my coursework is done and I’ve already got more of an idea of what I want than most women I know! Thank you!

[@DobbysSock]

My mum's retiring as a home birth midwife in Northampton at the end of this month and so I've grown up finding all of this the norm, but seeing you being a part of it and showing how great Northampton Birth Team is has made me so proud of everything my mum has done for them.

[@conniebenka7704]

I loved your talk with the mid wives. Well done Louise. I get so excited on Sunday mornings to watch your videos while having my coffee. I always feel happy afterwards. Thanks Connie:-)

[@Nicky-kg9dk]

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for your PTSD video. It really helped and finally given me the courage to talk and get help x

[@emilygallaher3403]

The talk you gave was lovely. I teared up on my lunch break. So happy that you had a positive experience with Pearl.

[@MsMandyCakes138]

Yaay! I'm going to watch this during my flight back home monday, with some snacks ♡ The weekly is always great to calm me dowm

[@rhiannoncameron7165]

Don't know why this makes me so emotional 😩 I've never had a baby and don't particularly want one but I have a nephew and my best friend has a baby and I work in obstetric theatres and seeing and hearing midwives stories and charities set up for newborns and struggling families just gets me, these little sausages are so perfect and innocent and don't ask to be born on this earth the least we can do is make sure they have a safe journey here and that they are loved and cared for! Hope that makes sense, lovely video Louise ❤️

[@oliviagroves1322]

Thank you Louise, on behalf of women everywhere. I had a similar experience with my first child (my now 2, year old son). I am now pregnant with my second (a little girl). Hearing how you managed your second birth with pearl - how positive and lovely it was, makes me feel confident and brave. Thank you x

[@EceeMakeup]

Yay! Sunday morning upload in Melbourne!

[@Jette...]

Was this supposed to already be uploaded? :D I mean I'm definitely not complaining

[@samanthatate4530]

Really enjoyed this video as a student midwife. Think this is a great video for anyone to watch who is currently pregnant with their second baby after a possible traumatic birth. Shows that you as women do have choice and can have a better experience. Proud to be training into a career that advocates for women. Happy international day of the midwife.

[@catherinehigham6720]

Hey Lou, it's one of my favourite vlogs of the week. I always view it as a catch up with a friend. I am glad you're happy and relaxed with your work. Great to catch up xxxc

[@clove4240]

I used to live in England. I’m happy in San Diego but I love visiting England through your vlogs (especially the quaint villages). Being true to your self is so enjoyable to watch to me. (Ps never too many fur baby shots) 😉

[@sareyah0]

I’m out walking my cat (harness trained) and I’m so pleased I have something to watch 🥰

[@hannahstevenson7228]

I really want Louise to notice this comment because I think she would really enjoy that you were walking your cat while watching her cat heavy vlog!! 😘

[@emmaanderson620]

Bonus q&a video! Loved seeing your chat at the midwives event 💕 all the feels!

[@abiallen1367]

Omg your speech up on stage was amazing! So heartfelt and genuine 👏🏼👏🏼

[@veronicachan7810]

I’m recovering from jet lag and I really needed this. Lovely as per usual Louise ❤️

[@chloeb1663]

Thank you for this lovely video Louise! Absolutely incredible hearing you talk about how choice completely changed your birth experience! As a student midwife this is really important to me ❤

[@sarahbrierley6311]

Oh my goodness! Well done Louise for standing up and speaking about your experiences, that must have been bloody tough, tears in my eyes-amazing xx💞

[@mellyboohere9747]

Louise I have noticed you seem alot happier with the way you do your vlogs now, and I LOVE them just as much as your old ones!! Also you don't bore me with your cat they are gorgeous 😻. Looking forward to next sundays vlog already. Xx

[@robbie8091]

a whole bonus bed time bath time question video would be so nice. I personally find them so nice and comforting

[@dawnpowell9947]

What a fantastic talk you gave, absolutely loved it. You should consider being a midwife/midwife assistant for pregnant ladies who have been through trauma, you would be a natural. I had a traumatic time having my son, from 34 weeks in hospital with pre eclampsia, 37 1/2 weeks induced but kept failing... Eventually worked at 38.1, got to 9 1/2 cm after a quick intense labor but had to be rushed off for a c section.... horrendous. I don't want anymore because of what I went through. Pnd and PTSD soon followed. Hell of a lot better now, son is 2 1/2 and a Joy to be around. Thanks for this video xxx

[@nikitapotts8824]

Your words made me cry & laugh! Can reside with it so much! So happy you had a positive second experience xx

[@lizjones8984]

Don't have any self doubts, I love all your videos, you are so natural and make me feel normal too, whatever you do each week is fun to watch, your cats are so laid back and gorgeous and the little bits with Pearl are super, it's funny seeing her change and grow slightly in each video I.e. Saying the odd word now and toddling about and the time she sat in her cooker was so funny! Go girl!

[@katherinerhys8520]

Love your videos and I’m so glad you are making content you are happy with and it really shows. Keep doing what you are doing. You can’t please everyone all of the time, this is the Moto I try and live by. Xx

[@abigailcarmichael1298]

Just home from a night out with a chicken kebab! Love that this is live 😍

[@emmamorris7870]

Louise you are amazing, thank you so much for sharing your speech. It was inspirational and really gave me pause for thought and I found it really helpful xxx

[@MVTay]

It’s Sunday morning for me here in Korea and I was so pleased to see this vlog up early! I always wait for them on sundays ☺️ I’m so happy you’re feeling comfortable to bed down in this content because I love it and I’ll be sticking around! 💕

[@jeannekenny8654]

Loved the talk you did at the hospital and how brave of you to do it. I’ve not done that since school and hated it then! Also I enjoy the cat parts of your videos, they are just gorgeous x

[@isabelainsworth711]

I could listen to you speak for hours! I have a speech stammer and am beginning teacher training next year, the way you breathed in between points and used body language to convey your point is something I’m going to mirror xxxxx

[@charlottegranville5603]

So many feels, you articulated everything so well and I know all of the midwives would have taken away strong messages from your speech. Just sat here in tears as we are trying to conceive, have been for a year and a half. I still have hope but it's super hard! I can't wait to have my own little squish 💕

[@helgatt]

Louise, has it occurred to you that it’s YOU that makes the vlogs enjoyable? It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, it’s you we come here for...your wit, your stories and how just how gorgeously relatable you are 😊😊

[@bethwhitmore2235]

I personally love these videos. I’m only 16 and are about to start my GCSE’s and I find them calming and comforting cause u remind me of my mum ❤️❤️❤️

[@tori9912]

Good luck with your exams! I did them this time last year and they’re never as bad as you think

[@emilyblunt1072]

I'm 17 and watching from Liverpool! Louise, I love watching your vlogs. Keep being you, I can't wait from WILDE WOMEN!!

[@siobhan9642]

Thank you for this video. I really feel that we’re seeing so much more of your personality shining through now that you’re more relaxed with the videos, it’s so lovely to see! 😊 x

[@zuziamonkey]

We're so lucky to have the NHS so many wonderful dedicated people working there! Lovely to see

[@hanzib31]

Louise, you're the only person I regularly watch all of their videos. Your content is real and relaxing to watch. I like that you don't put on a show like a lot of the other people on here. Keep doing your thing, it's amazing! 😊

[@tashc6213]

Happy Sunday😘. Great vlog and that opening sing a long was magnificent! Can I also say Paula seems like a sweetheart and although I’ve heard you talk about Darcy’s birth before, it still made me cry. I can’t relate because I had a planned c section that was very easy but hearing you say you felt like a piece of meat made me cry. You are so brave to talk about your experience. You spoke so well at the convention and hopefully provided a lot of insight to the medical professionals. Such a well spoken, funny, honest and brave woman you are Louise 💖🇦🇺

[@amyloucreates3469]

Another lovely video Louise to watch whilst I'm having my lunch on a grey Sunday! Such a funny and uplifting video! Love what you do, would love to see a bed time bath time bonus video but on the end of next week's vlog is also fine - whatever you have time to fit in this week!

[@chelsealouise1]

What a fun surprise to get this before I even WENT TO BED! I watched this with my own cat purring away on my lap - what a dream! Also, a bonus bedtime/bathtime video would be GREAT!

[@lizzielev1590]

I just want to say you speak so beautifully about your experiences. Love how honest you are :)

[@LM-po2xc]

Sat watching this with my little kitten on my chest, your cats are just too cute!

[@Hjalla93]

You're vlogs are so full of positivity and strength and it makes me so happy and I'm so grateful that you are the amazing woman you are and thank you so much for being you and for also sharing who you are! I guess you can see in my words how overwhelmed I am;-)