MY HOME BIRTH STORY || A POSITIVE, HYPNOBIRTH

[@bredamaymcgrath]

Ruth, thank you so so much for sharing another wonderful birth story. I had my first child (my beautiful daughter Norah) in Dec 2017. I did a hynobirthing course, read books and really prepared myself for her birth. Your video about Jett's birth was an integral part of the preparation because I literally watched it about 6 times!!! You were so positive and I really got a sense of how empowering the whole experience was. I just thought, well if she can do it, then so can I! And I did :-) I had a very positive birthing experience - 6 hours, no intervention, no drugs, just purely relying on the power of breathing, and it was the most empowering, mind-blowing, tough but beautiful experience I have ever had. I'm now 33 weeks pregnant with our 2nd daughter and I'm back to you again!!!! :-) YOu're a vital part of my preparation again.... and it was so lovely to watch this video about your daughter Nova's birth. You are inspiring! Keep up the good work. Big love to you and your family xxx

[@ellaanvari7737]

Amazing story! Wow. I think you really highlight the importance of resting before labour is very established. Often we don't stress this to second time moms as much as first, but your story is a good example of how anyone can have a start and stoppy labour in the beginning and how important it is to not wake up and get too excited until things are very active. I tell this to all my patients (student MW). Also, just to clarify for anyone else who is wondering, the cord continues to pulse for about 30 seconds- 2 minutes, and 30% of the babies blood is in the placenta until this transfer occurs. Again, beautiful video!

[@brightmama]

Hey lovely! Ahh thanks for the info, I thought the cord pulsed for a lot longer than that! xxx

[@MsDragonfire1992]

As you are a student midwife what's the protocol with a home birth? I'm down as a home birth and am due in 19 days and my midwife has told me nothing about what I'll need or what to do when I go into labour, any numbers to call. Nobody has done a home visit. But this is my 3rd and I will have my other children with me and could labour very quick hense why I want a home birth and I have nobody to look after my children to go to the hospital and always had horrible experiences in hospital where I was left in the waiting area for several hours while labouring.

[@MsDragonfire1992]

@@brightmama another thing my midwife I had for 3/4 of my pregnancy suddenly left last month so now I have a new midwife.

[@TheLuckyOnes]

I’m about halfway through my pregnancy with our first baby and watching both of your birth stories has been such a confidence builder for me! We’re doing hypnobirthing as well and it’s really great to hear other women’s stories on how their labor and births went. Thanks for sharing 💜

[@amyalexandra_]

Found your last birth story only about 2 months ago, when I was 25 weeks pregnant so been following ever since and have been waiting and really excited for this one, I am now 33 weeks pregnant! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring me and giving me hope for a magical birth. Your amazing and well done xx

[@brightmama]

ooo congratulations! Not long for you to go now!! xxx

[@hannahevans333]

Yay, I’ve been waiting for this! Congratulations Ruth and thank you for sharing this lovely story. I’m 39 weeks and awaiting the arrival of my baby girl, this video and Jet’s birth story video are so calming and soothing, and I feel reassured by your experiences and the way hypnobirthing helped you. A huge well done xxx

[@brightmama]

Oooo not long to go, how exciting!! xxx

[@lauren8627]

I have to admit, I have been checking back daily for this!!! So excited! Nova is so lovely :D

[@brightmama]

Oh you're so kind!! Thanks for watching xxxx

[@cortneypeterson5445]

This is so interesting, 2 years ago I watched your video about your son's birth just before I gave birth to my son in October 2018. It encouraged me to have a wonderful unmedicated hospital birth! And now I am 38 weeks preparing for a home birth and I'm so glad to see this video about your daughters birth! I find that we think similarly so I'm grateful that you pinpointed the thought patterns that weren't helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@chloemacnamara1763]

Just love love love your videos!! Got so emotional watching the part when you realised she was a little baby girl! Your videos make me so excited to have my baby!! Only 9 weeks and 5 days to go! I hope you and bubba are doing well 💕💕💕

[@brightmama]

Chloe Macnamara I was SO emotional when we realised she was a girl! 🙈😂❤️

[@EmmaLou8424]

Congratulations! So pleased to hear you had another positive birth. I definitely want a water and home hypnobirth if/when I have a baby!

[@brightmama]

you definitely should, they are amazing!! xx

[@caseyargyrou9689]

Thanks for posting! Great story, and a great reminder to rest in the early stages!

[@brightmama]

Thankyou my love! xx

[@antonijabukvic-letica]

I was hoping this video will be up and I'm so glad you filmed it! SO happy for you, Henry and little Jet for welcoming Nova! You sounded like you did an AMAZING job with the labour, I'm so glad everything was okay and you and the baby are healthy!xx

[@brightmama]

Ah thank you!! And thanks for watching xxxx

[@AustinLEN]

I watched your labor story for Jet right before this, I'm new to your channel and was so excited to see the follow-up home birth video! They're both wonderful videos! Thank you so much for sharing 💞

[@monisloving6731]

Hey Ruth, happy to see you're back! And huge congratulations!

[@brightmama]

Thankyou!! xx

[@solgabrielle1135]

Watched a few videos on birthing. I’m super nervous. None were really helping until I found ur page. U seem so down to earth & I love ur accent!! It’s like asmr for me.. haha. Thank u for posting ❤️ Sending u and the family blessings for 2022!

[@cupcakecrazygem149]

Congrats on gorgeous baby Nova!! and thanks for highlighting that first part of labour could still be long second time around - I, like you, was thinking 2nd time around everything would happen super fast so that is good to know!! xx

[@brightmama]

yeah I didn't see it coming at all!! xx

[@katychui9920]

Congratulations! I hope you are managing some sleep and enjoying the chaos of 2 little ones!

[@brightmama]

minimal sleep but lots of fun!! xxx

[@katychui9920]

Ruth - bright mama I know how you feel! My newbie is 2 months and I haven't slept more than 2.5hrs since pregnancy!

[@ariadnawildmoser6426]

Hi! I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your positive stories. I´m almost 28 weeks pregnant and started the Hypnobabies online course. I also want to have a happy birthing experience, so listening to positive experiences really helps to clear the fears that I have. I also enjoy all your other videos with tips and useful information. Greetings from Germany! :D

[@mummysnail5377]

Congratulations and well done! So pleased you got your natural home birth, and I was so excited to see you'd posted this video! I loved it, it is so good to hear your experiences. I just hope my labour goes as smoothly. I have bought and read the book by Katharine Graves you recommended and I'm excited to see what my body is capable of!

[@brightmama]

ah yay I'm so glad you've read it! It's so important to feel educated in whats going on during labour. You'll be amazing!! xx

[@emma-thehalcyonyears7945]

Waaaaahh so many tears in my eyes, what a beautiful story. Thankyou for sharing and HUGE congratulations again xxxx (got to love Ed ;) xx

[@brightmama]

Emma Faith thanks chick! Not long for you now! 😘😘😘

[@jamiekaufmann6826]

You’re the cutest thing! I’m doing a hypnobirthing course in November. Due with my 3rd baby in February and this will be my first unmedicated birth. So excited and nervous! You did fantastic, you sound like such a badass tough mama lol

[@flyy1226]

Thank you for sharing your story!!! So lovely

[@SurreyMama]

So many congratulations lovely and well done with the water birth/home birth. I wish I had looked into hypnobirthing with the girls. You're looking amazing by the way! xx

[@brightmama]

Amazing what a LOT of concealer can do! haha xxx

[@TheMamaDiaries]

I have loved your videos on hypnobirthing, very helpful! Due a little boy in about 4 weeks, hoping to manage with hypnobirthing techniques 🤞🏻 felt so out of control with my last birth, so really want this one to be more calm!

[@brightmama]

Ah thanks for watching! You will be amazing! Just practise your breathing and keep reminding yourself that your body knows what it's doing. It was designed for this! xxx

[@rachaelpope7351]

Congratulations hope you’re all doing well 🙂 about 6weeks left till my first!

[@brightmama]

Ooo exciting! Not long!! xxx

[@jessicafawke498]

Congratulations, lovely video! would be interested to know what the ‘aftermath’ was like, was it messy, did you have to clean up or did the midwives?

[@brightmama]

Hey lovely, if you haven't already seen it I've put up a video specifically about home birth which answers these questions xxxx

[@terralynchristie]

I have missed your videos! You are so beautiful and funny. Have been checking back on your channel waiting for this video! So happy your experience was a positive one :)

[@brightmama]

Oh you're so kind! Thankyou xxxx

[@ophelydu26]

Thank you!i will try to keep in mind to stay well rested..im due in a week and ready for my VBA2C. Congrats!

[@brightmama]

Ah how exciting! Keep rested and in a calm place. You will be fab!! xxx

[@chloggs1173]

What a beautiful story xxx

[@laurengranell6263]

Thank you for sharing! I love a good birth story. Xx

[@brightmama]

Thanks for watching lovely! xxx

[@iwonder5748]

Amazing how similar it sounds to my labour.

[@hesterirving]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful birth story!!!

[@danimac5832]

Congratulations lovely lady!

[@brightmama]

Thanks so much! and thanks for watching xxx

[@chelleholic]

Thank you for sharing your birth experience ❤️

[@mommabear893]

Yesssssss I’ve been waiting for this 🙌🏻

[@brightmama]

ahh you're so lovely!! xxx

[@AthenaBuilds]

love your little necklaces !

[@HeySibs]

Beautiful story & name. I pray by the grace of God my next birth is a home birth or at least in a birthing centre!

[@lenashousex8316]

Lovely to hear your story, how long did the midwives stay for after Nova's birth?

[@brightmama]

They stayed about an hour I think? It was a very straight forward birth and I didn't need stitches so they didn't need to stay too long xxx

[@sianshepherd8566]

Just watched your video, execpecting or 2nd and planning a home birth, we called our first Nova! What hypnobirthing book or cd or course did you attend?

[@viktoriabrown4310]

Wow I am due March 5th as well just 2021 though. I am not sure what is the sex of the baby yet:)

[@hsnhbo]

Have you reconsider to change name 'wild' as her middle name ? I'm thinking she's gonna be rebellion someday somewhere...lol.

[@helenabyrne7830]

Hey can I ask , was your baby in the anterior position?

[@brightmama]

Oh I'm not sure I know?! 😬