10 WEIRD and COOL Labor Facts Your Nurse Wants You to Know

[@samanthaduhon3828]

“I’m being a uterus” 🥺🥺 why is she so cute 😂

[@Nurse_zabe]

Just trying to live my best uterus life in the privacy of my own home! 😂😂

[@WilliamsJAndre]

samantha Duhon lol

[@lauram4240]

“They’re going to think we’re part of a cult” haha you guys are cute

[@nikitapeters5630]

@@Nurse_zabe u are super impressionable. Informative and knowledgeable.... I loveeeee u lady

[@TheBunny04]

Omg I loved that hahaha

[@203azzopardi9]

Pregnancy scenes in films and tv feel like they're written and directed by the old men who used to stay in the waiting rooms smoking a cigar while their partners gave birth 😅

[@maddiewalters7502]

My boyfriend says "the purple butt line is pretty much just our baby's loading bar" and I'm shook🤣

[@Nurse_zabe]

He’s not wrong 😂

[@donitawhite8111]

😂😂

[@camillecrichlow8138]

That’s so cute 😂😂

[@treefrog1018]

😆😆😆

[@melidurz5269]

I’m on my second pregnancy and I don’t remember my butt turning purple!!! Lol 😆

[@cassiforest9191]

I heard once in reference to oxytocin in labor "what got baby in, will get baby out"

[@Nurse_zabe]

#truth

[@SraTacoMal]

"I brought you into this uterus, and I'mma take you back out!"

[@sassypants7536]

Yep I've heard the same thing ;)

[@Oddsocks99]

As an IVF momma, I really hope not 😂

[@sh4577]

My third was born via the fetal ejection reflex, it was wild. Went from 6-10 cm in less than 10 minutes and then he came right out onto the hospital bed! I’m so thankful for the amazing nurses in the room because there was no doctor there yet! The most intense moment of my life for sure.

[@monicataylor7414]

I would prefer that over my super long labor 😩

[@Ewa_]

Not related but your hair looks so pretty!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Aw, thanks! 💗💗

[@TheShadowpri]

@@Nurse_zabe yes I want the exact color on me, do you have the name by any chance ? Thank you!

[@pixiesanchez9195]

It really does I just noticed after you said it but it does look really pretty

[@claregoldade]

I totally experienced the fetal injection reflex (I didn't know it had a name, thought it was just a regular part of labor). My body just pushed the baby all the way to crowning without me doing ANYTHING! I was told by the nurses and doula not to push, cause we were waiting for the doctor to rush in, and so I mentally fought the urge and would hold my breath to keep things tense so as to not let the urge be fully effective, but now I wish I had just stayed relaxed and had my husband catch the baby. I had a grumpy doctor come in and she gloved-up, and told me to put my knees up to my chin and push the baby out with my first push! Against my better judgement, I listened to her, and got a 3rd degree tear😭 The recovery was really difficult 😢

[@SraTacoMal]

IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE THUMBNAIL!

[@Liliannatinajero270]

Please make our rights video soon! I’m due in May and it would be so helpful

[@Nurse_zabe]

You got it!

[@lizzdoe2821]

Yess!!! That is so interesting!!! I’d love to learn about that. When I’m at the doctors/hospital I’m basically scared to move without a doctor saying so 😂. But it would be so cool to know that you you have a right to control certain things!!

[@beth90]

Lizz Doe joke if you take the birth preparation class from Evidence Based Birth it would help you a ton! Honestly just reading their information will help too 😊👍🏼

[@203azzopardi9]

How did your birth go? :)

[@beth90]

Thank you for mentioning the FER! It happened to me during my unmedicated water birth! I desired a physiological birth experience, which my midwife very much supported and encouraged, and together we made sure the environment around me was calm and peaceful and as relaxing as possible. My midwife was monitoring me and obviously making sure my baby and I were safe, but she trusted my body and took a relatively hands-off approach. When I asked how I would know when it was time to push (she only did 2 cervical checks in my 16 hr labor as she didn’t feel that frequent exams were necessary or particularly informative during my healthy, uncomplicated labor) she said “oh you’ll know! your body will tell you!” And sure enough my daughter was spontaneously born without a single voluntary push from me! And what’s even cooler was that once I felt the baby start coming I instinctively flipped over in the pool so I was leaning forward over the side, kind of in a hands & knees type position. Nobody told me to, I just did it. Without even consciously thinking about it. I expressed to my midwife afterwards how crazy I thought it was that my body just knew what to do, and she smiled and nodded and said “and so, along with your baby, a whole new level of trust and belief in your own self is born” 😊❤️ Such an amazingly empowering experience!! Aaaaaand then later when I mentioned that I experienced the FER to my husband’s cousin who is a l&d nurse, she cringed and said that the physicians at her hospital fear the fetal ejection reflex and don’t like it to happen 🤷🏼‍♀️ She then she said my midwife was being irresponsible and should have assumed more control of the situation because “when a woman is left to birth without assistance that’s when bad things happen” 🙄 I had a highly trained and skilled medical professional RIGHT beside me monitoring the whole thing! I was NOT birthing “unassisted”. No, she didn’t have her hands in my vagina the entire time, but everyone in the room simply trusted my body and allowed it to work the way it was meant to! I don’t have a single thing against doctors and nurses, and in fact have SO much love and respect for them. But this whole “a woman’s body is not to be trusted, birth is dangerous, medical interventions for all!” thing makes me so upset and discouraged 😞

[@beth90]

Oh and my husband’s cousin was NOT supportive of the fact I gave birth in water, and was also appalled that my midwife “let me” deliver in a flipped over position like that. Her hospital policy is (or was, at least, 2.5 years ago) that women are “allowed” to push in different positions until crowning and then are made to lay on their backs to fully deliver.

[@Nurse_zabe]

I think your birth sounds beautiful and more importantly, profound and perfect for YOU! Doctors and midwives catch babies. Mothers give birth to them. I’m sorry she tried to make you feel bad about your birth. I love that your midwife educated, supported and empowered you. That’s what birth is all about. The birth of two new people. 💗

[@monicataylor7414]

@@beth90 your cousin’s policy is like the hospital I had my first. And that’s why I switched hospitals right after giving birth and didn’t even want to get obgyn treatment there anymore. My current pregnancy will be delivered in a birth center that is part of a hospital but has a very natural approach to delivery

[@tarnyamae92]

I have that same sweater and will never look at it the same way as before. 😂😂

[@tarnyamae92]

Also I have a purple but line without ever being pregnant, could that indicate circulation issues in that area?

[@SraTacoMal]

Congratulations on being a uterus 😃

[@SraTacoMal]

@@tarnyamae92 Also, that's a fantastic question.

[@cathyd.9597]

Just had my 1st baby 6 weeks ago. Went into spontaneous labor at 37w2d. Progressed super quickly... my baby was almost born en caul!! Water didn’t break till she was crowning. My doc was amazing and let baby naturally come down once I hit 10cm. (I was complete for a couple hours before pushing). Super cool to let the fetal ejection reflex do its thing! So glad I had an amazing doctor who let my body do things naturally instead of heavy medical intervention 💗 I wish more doctors let women listen to their bodies!!

[@Nurse_zabe]

We are getting better at listening to women. So glad you had an amazing doctor and a safe and supported delivery 💗💗

[@miaphoenix1208]

I will definitely be way more comfortable with my “purple butt line” being checked frequently than having my cervix checked!

[@morgan_meadows]

PURPLE. BUTT. LINE. This video may be my favorite yet, you're adorable, I love you, and your thumbnail photo is GUHORGEOUS. QUEEN.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Thanks, love! 💗💗💗

[@safiarehman3310]

I am 5 months pregnant. And I want you to be my labor nurse but I live in Pakistan 🇵🇰. Much love and respect for you. God bless you.

[@andreasanders823]

I had the shakes really bad during labor with my first. Thanks for sharing that. I’m due with twins in 4 weeks

[@Nurse_zabe]

Maybe the pressure point will help with your twins!

[@maracatala1573]

Andrea Johnson congrats n I miss u luck I’ll b praying for u

[@britney5788]

Girl. Before I even start this video. Your hair is slamming.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Thank you! I love a good hair day!

[@NStreit04]

That’s so sweet you brought oxytocin increasing exercises into this video! In a KZbin appropriate way. Birth and sex both make oxytocin, uncomfortable fact because nobody likes thinking about babies being there for sex. However they can’t be separated, the birth is kind of the end of the sex act you had 40 weeks before. I cried watching this. Covid is kind of getting in the way of my “oxytocin increasing exercises” and TTC

[@Nurse_zabe]

💗💗💗 Sorry covid-19 is getting in the way of TTCing 😩

[@jivingdodo]

I liked this point too. I’ve never understood people not feeling that birth is sexual. It started with sex and it’s the logical end, using a lot of the same hormones.

[@monicataylor7414]

Yeah it’s kinda crazy the sperm that entered makes the baby that exits the same place 😩

[@ashleysm9914]

Can you do a video about tearing and healing?

[@Nurse_zabe]

Yes!

[@georgie.rebecca]

Nurse Zabe thank you!! Looking forward to it as well!

[@brib3079]

I’m praying I get a nurse as good and caring as you when I deliver. 🤞🏾

[@haileycrites2342]

I’m going to need you to be my labor/delivery nurse come July/August! 😂😂 seriously though.. you have such a positive, peaceful, and kind spirit! I can only hope the nurses in my area watch and learn from you!

[@Nurse_zabe]

I’m sure the nurses in your area are great! 💗

[@АннаКарелина-л8р]

Thank you for mentioning the effect of vomiting. I hate vomiting, and it's one of my fears related to future labour. Your words made me look at this discomfortable situation at another angle.

[@Liliththelizard]

Sooo.. a purple butt line is to nurses/midwifes as the yellow to blue diaper line is to parents🤔

[@Nurse_zabe]

Yep! Love the analogy!

[@nautinurse1]

For shivers you can also do a flat press with your thumb between the eyebrows. A couple of deep breaths by the mama, and the shivers are greatly reduced. I often teach this trick to support persons and mom will ask them to do it as they like for comfort. It's also great when I need to get an accurate blood pressure.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Love this! Will have to try!

[@E1e4n0rS]

When my mum was pregnant with me, she went past 43 weeks!! Oddly enough, her entire labour process was less than 1hr long though 🤔 Apparently she was screaming at the nurse for pain relief, the nurse took one look at her pelvis and said that there was no time for that, she needed to push!! My dad went grey and almost passed out 😂

[@morganhoffman6253]

My mom always uses the phrase "it's not science but it's proven"

[@Nurse_zabe]

Love it!

[@chelseyzeller6543]

“I’m being a uterus” 😂😂 you’re so cute!

[@happymaskmajora8175]

I'm a 1 in 10 😲 I thought it was normal for the water to break first! Mine broke the day before I had my daughter and the hospital tests were faulty 4 times in a row so they told me I was peeing myself 🙃 i said "yeah okay I dont remember drinking a gallon of water today but whatever you say" 🤣

[@annroxs1397]

I love that you remind us that we will look a bit round after birth. This has been something I have been trying to wrap my mind around as I worked for years to have the body I now have. I try to remind myself that it is such a beautiful thing to have a baby bump after birth and it is a process but I love being reminded by great women. Thank you 💞

[@monicataylor7414]

It was tough for me when I had my first baby because I was really into fitness and had a 4-pack abs. Even with me working out regularly during pregnancy I gained 50 lbs. The day after giving birth I still looked 5 months pregnant. I went to my cousin’s baby shower the following month and someone asked me when I was expecting 😩. My stomach did eventually go back down within some months but it wasn’t the instant “bounce back” I thought it would be. And now I realize that’s ok

[@annroxs1397]

@@monicataylor7414 it is always disheartening when someone asks if you're pregnant when you aren't!! I was lucky enough to be home the first week or two before I had to go out in public! After almost 4 years I still haven't reached my "goal" of my pre-weight. What I have found though is my strength has increased exponentially!! I no longer feel the need to diet to lose weight, but to be healthy. Going forward I want to embrace exercise to become even stronger. Of course, I'd love to lose the fat and slim down, but my goal now is to be "yolked" (I say that jokingly 😋) I just want to feel strong and be able to pick up my child for as long as I can ❤️ I'm so happy you came to terms with you body's changes and I bet you look gorgeous!! I pray nothing but health and strength over you. Motherhood really changes you for the better ❤️

[@nicaraoprincess]

Due this Friday...gotta find a mirror to check out purple butt line...

[@Nurse_zabe]

Lol. Or get your partner to take a picture. I wish I had.

[@Katscarlett4]

I’d love to see a video about the differences in first and second delivery! I knew I’m having more growing pains this time around but I didn’t think about that I would probably cramp more during breastfeeding! Super good to know before!!

[@mrsvalentine5472]

😂😂😂 "Maybe don't put this on the internet". But how would we learn!? 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@TheDawn0310]

Thank you! I didn’t know there was a term “fetal ejection”. I always just called it a primal urge. My first was an emergency C-section and I never experienced labor but with my two VBACs when the urge to push hit it was totally primal. Both times I pushed twice and the baby was out. Both times the nurses didn’t believe I was in transition until they checked and the head was crowning and both time the doctor barley sat down before the baby was out. Thank you for teaching me several things in this video.I’ve been a Doula for about 18 years and still have so much to learn.

[@Nurse_zabe]

That’s the amazing thing about birth, I feel like I learn something new every time I am privileged enough to witness it. 💗

[@TheDawn0310]

Nurse Zabe, it truly is an honor and privilege to be there when a miracle happens and a new live enters the world. Sometimes I can believe I’m being allowed to be there for such an intimate moment. I’m awed and humbled.

[@sammoore9209]

"People are gonna think were in some sort of cult" 😂

[@kyravandeneng8257]

Just before I discovered your channel I decided I was going to go to college to get my RN ADN and BSN. Watching your videos makes me so excited. You inspire me so much

[@PollyWannaCracker21]

You remind me so much of my CNM! Open to listening to mamas and some of the more natural techniques. I love that you are open to so many different things as a nurse!

[@Nurse_zabe]

I try to be. Always learning new things about labor and delivery. Never a dull moment in our job. 😊

[@courtneyleidy6165]

I'm due with my third baby in 4 days and your videos have helped me to be much more informed and less anxious! You can tell that you are passionate about what you do and you're fun to watch!

[@amberbernardi]

"AWWW" fact: I'm 35w5d pregnant and everytime I watch your videos, baby girl starts kicking in response to your voice ahaha (:

[@cassidypope838]

I'm 32 weeks currently and my girl always starts kicking when I watch her videos too! 😂

[@rudinam2409]

Her energy is amazing.

[@magikalbrat2702]

I love your videos! Mine are 26 and 29 and my grandmother was an RN for...40? Years. EVERY bit of advice you give is almost exactly what she gave me years ago when I was expecting and it's perfect! Good, common sense and you're not scaring moms while doing it, which helps sometimes more than people realize. First was born in a military hospital and they had your attitude. Thank you for being there for moms and families!

[@naomislipp8224]

16.5wks pregnant and so happy to find your videos!!

[@Emron2009]

You’re the absolute cutest!! Thank you for doing these videos. I’m 25 weeks pregnant with my first and it’s so nice listening to your calming voice. I love your wisdom and kind heart. Anyone who gets to have you as their nurse is truly blessed. 💜

[@Nurse_zabe]

Aw, thank you! I’m sure you will have an amazing labor nurse in a few months time!

[@Emron2009]

Nurse Zabe thank you so much!!🥰😘

[@bbrown6925]

Yesss please do a video about patients rights I felt like they were rushing my labor process with my first and I sont want to be bulldozed again

[@samanthaoranchak1743]

How often is the due date wrong? My son was born 5 weeks early when I calculated my due date it put me at Nov 19th but when my doctor calculated it at my first ultrasound they gave me dec 19th and he was born nov 16th perfectly healthy and 6lbs 13 oz

[@jesicas8288]

Just gave birth last week and have experienced fetal ejections with all 3 of my pregnancies. This last one the nurse told me to stop pushing 😅 I apologized and told her it wasn't me. She then literally caught my baby. Dr never even made it to the room.

[@danarogers4338]

Thank you for this video I’m so scared I’m 6 months pregnant but this helps so much just lighthearted fun video

[@Nurse_zabe]

Laughter is often the best medicine! 💗

[@Shoobedooba]

I almost threw up my 2nd baby out lol. The doctor wasn't in there and the nurse asked me to try not to push yet and I threw up and he started to come out lol.

[@asn6970]

THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE THUMBNAIL LMAO. We love funny and goofy nurse Zabe!

[@kristina6002]

I am 28 weeks with my rainbow baby boy. My first! I am so grateful for you and this channel. Found it just a few days ago and love it. P.S you look absolutely lovely😊

[@mlchris]

K I’m 26 weeks Wednesday with our rainbow baby boy also!! Congrats!!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Congrats on your rainbow babies, mamas. Wishing you a healthy and safe delivery! 💗

[@jessicajordan1348]

I remember so vividly experiencing the fetal ejection reflex with my 3rd baby! I love that there is a name for it lol it literally felt like my body was ejecting the baby by itself, i had zero say in it. My Dr made it literal seconds before the baby exited my body. I screamed that baby out with 1 voluntary push, it was amazing❤ Now excitedly awaiting the arrival of my 4th baby in August.

[@josephineb6055]

Lmao all these years on KZbin and I'm pretty sure this is the best channel I'm subscribed to

[@christalnoel]

I realized I wasn’t giving this video my full attention until I heard “purple butt line” lol. You are by far my favorite KZbin personality!!!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Threw ya for a loop there 😂😂

[@memorydunbar4303]

omg I love your vids... I'm 36 weeks pregnant and you're answering so many concerns I have.. which is funny because this is my second baby but my oldest is 9 and 9 years later it seems so much has changed.. from whats provided to what to bring and not to bring...I was Curious about the breast pump.. only because I plan to pump and bottle feed not breast feed but I get that skin to skin will stimulate the lactation process better .. and I love that you're a mom and you get it! and Holden is adorable

[@amberrider3962]

I just gave birth to my first child on march 13th, I'm curious if you could touch on the topic of why some women don't dilate at all? After 26.5 hours of grueling labor i had to have a c-section because i never made it past 1cm.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Wow, mama. It sounds like you worked really hard! I can definitely add that to my list. Congrats on your birth and baby! 💗

[@amberrider3962]

@@Nurse_zabe Thank you! Your videos have helped me prepare for everything but that issue throughout my entire pregnancy lol, i felt more mentally ready going in because of these videos so thank you so very much!

[@kellyhorvatin]

@@Nurse_zabe I second this! I never got past 3 cm.

[@sitcomchristian6886]

😨 Dude.....hats off to YOU! 👍

[@BeanBarboza]

Same happened to me with my first. Didn’t dilate passed 3cm in 24hrs. Had to have a c-section. I’m now scheduled for a c-section in September for my 2nd baby.

[@audrianajones1536]

So you just made my jaw hit the floor! I wish someone would have told me throwing up was productive prior to my first child. I was so nauseous but did not want the RNs to think I was weak so I kept it to myself... my son is happy and healthy but I had to have an emergency C-section in the end.

[@AdventuresWithNickle]

I’m going from a csection with my first in 2018, and now I am trying to vaginal birth with my second (due in October 2020). I am terrified of vaginal tearing because I already tear easily, but honestly your videos are so calming and reminding me this process is SO normal. And we need to stop spearing fear to mothers who are expecting. Your videos are giving me hope I can do this!

[@doncritashelton1105]

Im 28 days away from my due date I need this thank you!!!

[@journeyjulie3973]

Me tooooooo- it’s so nice to hear I’m not the only one!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Good luck on your deliveries, mamas!

[@Jessagirlie]

I recently gave birth on March 7th. It was my fifth baby and the first time I was able to do it without pitocin. Instead my nurse had the Dr break my water at 6 cm. Right after I went to the toilet and peed and upon getting up I immediately started having contractions back to back. 30 mins after breaking my water I went from a 6 to a 9 and maybe 20 mins after that baby was born. The urge to push is a struggle. I was waiting on the Dr to get to my room and my body literally just started pushing the baby out and I couldn’t control it. My water broke with my first on its own. All my others I needed my water broken by the Dr.

[@92angelgirlx]

I shook so bad after having my son. It started directly after they took him out via c-section that my dr joked saying "its kind of like trying to put a puzzle together on a vibrating table". It was kind of embarrassing I tried so hard to stop.

[@ThePixxie]

“I’m being a uterus!” 😂❤️ you’re seriously my favourite L&D Nurse ever haha

Fetal éjection reflex .. the most amazing thing on earth. Waiting for it makes pushing so much easier, quicker and helps a lot with recovery! I followed the instructions on pushing for my first, but "let myself" have the fetal ejection reflex on my last two ... and two different worlds! I am expecting twins in a few weeks and gosh, I wish ill be able to have it again!

[@leandresmith8046]

I've seen so many. Of your videos in a short time... Been binge watching tbh. But I love your hair the way it is now!! You look amazing and your videos are so educational and informative

[@charg4674]

"They're going to think we're a cult. Maybe dont put that on the internet!" 😂😂😂😂 What a great start!!

[@lydiaprice4592]

Thank you for this!! Getting induced today at 41+2 due to mild symptoms of preeclampsia and I can't wait to dish all these cool facts out to my partner 😆😆😆

[@Nurse_zabe]

Good luck!!!

[@katrienvdk]

I loved this video and your hair looks amazing! Thanks for posting something sweet and funny today. The oxytocin part made me a little sad because my hospital in NYC announced today that starting now no partners will be allowed to be there with the laboring person :( my husband won’t be able to see our first child be born and I’ll be alone. Wearing a mask in labor. And if I test positive for Covid who knows when I will see my baby again. I really hope the policy changes by May 22 when I’m due, but it makes me cry every time I think about it. I know the policies are there for the health of the greater good though.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Oh, mama. I am so sorry. That just means that we are going to have to get creative. Labor at home if you are able. FaceTime your husband for words of love an affirmation. I hate that we have to make this work, but we will! 💗💗

[@katrienvdk]

Nurse Zabe absolutely. Thank you 💕

[@MyRamblingRose86]

How did your labor go?

[@whitneymichelle8300]

The MOMENT you put up “purple butt line” in pretty letters, I liked the video. 😂😂😂

[@illas14]

Omg I just found out I was pregnant and I love all of your videos! I need u during my delivery 😭 I'm so scared of childbirth! Please make a video about post partum care!

[@warriorthu]

I'm about 35 weeks along right now, and have been binge-watching a bunch of your videos. Thank you for all your work!! This has been so helpful

[@jocelynsoria2590]

On the purple but line topic: “We have a less invasive way to check for dilation.... SPREAD EM”

[@empowellment]

I used the purple butt line to know when to go to the hospital and it ended up working out perfectly! Went in pushing 👍 Thank you for your videos!

[@Tbaker3790]

You're such an awesome nurse! I wish you could be my L&D nurse! Thank you so much for sharing all the info that you do. You're such a great teacher as well!

[@estautner]

Love you and your videos! Someone posted about you in one of my labor Facebook groups telling people to watch your videos. I was like, "Yes! I watch her too!"

[@pixiesanchez9195]

I was told that pregnancy normally lasts between 9-10months which makes sense because if your last period was the end of the month and you get pregnant around the end of the next month they count it from your last period so even though you might of not been pregnant during that month well just under a month it is still counted that's pretty crazy

[@emilydetrick7541]

Do you have a video about things your partner should do to help you during labor? If not, you should make one! 💕

[@chrissyboo564]

Did you ever do the patient rights video? As a POC woman I would really appreciate it

[@Nurse_zabe]

I do! Making Decision in Labor and Patient Rights kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_JhHqjo8uCi6c

[@breannacathcart4388]

I didn’t know any of these, thank you so much for sharing, super interesting!💕 heading these interesting facts helps!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Thanks for watching. 😊

[@elizabethdeans874]

Your videos are so fantastic! Your sweater prop for the demonstration of the cervix made my day.

[@LiviLaree]

Hospitals make me so anxious as the only time I am in a hospital was visiting sick family or when I am sick so definitely going to plan on having a home birth if possible to release all the oxytocin, obviously with the guidance of a doula and midwife and talking to my OB.

[@abbiestorc9079]

I normally wouldn’t of known about the purple butt line butttt yesterday someone in my mom fb group posted about it and I was so amazed lol

[@Nurse_zabe]

Hahaha. Dang! You got me!

[@SraTacoMal]

When you hear about something for the first time, you hear about it a bunch of times in a row 😂

[@catanddevitofan5500]

I found out I am pregnant last week and I start my final semester of nursing school tomorrow! 😁 I’ve been binging these videos

[@CousinKaylee]

This comment and then your profile pic of Patty the sasquatch 😂

[@CousinKaylee]

Did you have just have your baby? I see you posted this 9 months ago lol

[@catanddevitofan5500]

@@CousinKaylee I had him April 5th! That last semester/ first trimester combo was rough. I was so sick every day until about 18 weeks. But my baby boy was worth it 🥰

[@CousinKaylee]

@@catanddevitofan5500 I had bad morning sickness till 20 weeks too it was brutal. I have 4 weeks to go and I am just starting to get some morning sickness again lol weird hey

[@CousinKaylee]

@@catanddevitofan5500 how do you enjoy being a mom now???

[@LCSDarkAngel2006]

My first was born at 38 weeks on his own. The body is incredible and definitely knows what it’s doing!

[@HannaFardew]

Talking about labor, I'm thinking that the speed of your labor and how fast you dilate is possibly hereditary. Here's why I think that. For 3 generations in my family now, the woman would hover at 4 or 5 for quite a long time before jumping up to 10 and ready to push. My grandma did that with her first (ended in an emergency c-section and unable to have a vaginal delivery for her second), my mom did that with both me and my younger brother, and 2 days ago on April 1st, I did that with my miracle baby. I hovered at 4 cm for 4 hours before I finally moved further along. At 5:30, they checked me and I was at 6 and told me they would check again in 2 hours. I was checked 20 minutes later as I told them something was different and I was at 8. They started moving their butts then and were still not ready by the time he was coming out. Pediatric doctor finally got there while he was already crowning

[@nautinurse1]

I tell my patients sometimes when the body is working really hard decides it can only do one process at a time, and the one it can end immediately is digestion. Don't consume anything you don't want to taste again, and if you throw up, throwing up is involuntary pushing. Pay attention to the way your muscles contract while you're throwing up and try to mimic that when it's time to push.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Fabulous advice!

[@heatherpizano6410]

Thank you so much for these videos! It makes me feel so prepared and more at ease as I am coming up on my third trimester and in serious nesting mode.

[@emmamele7683]

This was SO informative!!! You explain things so well be you are just the cutest! I am 15 weeks pregnant with my first and am loving learning about my baby and my body :)

[@ericawalker9541]

Can you do a video over the difference between first time labor and second time.

[@jessicaking982]

Have you done a video in regards to breech birth and what to expect? My boy keeps turning breech and transverse and I'm 34 weeks so we're not sure of he'll go head down but crossing fingers! I just want to know what to expect should he be breech, my ob says he's happy to let me vaginally deliver him breech as long as we are both looking good 🤞

[@Nurse_zabe]

I haven’t yet. I can definitely add it to my list!

[@jellybeankisser]

Yes, I would be interested in this video as well. I hear so many people assume that breech is an automatic c-section, but I also know many people who have delivered breech babies, both butt first or feet first vaginally whether in a home or hospital setting.

[@kitaaallen9297]

I had the fetal ejection reflex with my second and it was amazing. It was such a relief as I was having a difficult time. And then as soon as that unstoppable urge cane. I no longer felt the contractions. Baby just came.

[@desteni1992]

Ive experienced the detal ejection reflex. My doctor wasn't in room yet and i told my nurse i felt like i was pushing and she said ok sweetie don't push yet the doctors suiting up and coming in and i was like im not doing it on purpose and then she realized i wasn't. My doctor walked in and said ok push and i barely pushed and baby was out. It was awesome

[@katelynrettig6360]

Thank you so much for these educational videos! This makes me so happy. When women are experiencing the fetal ejection reflex, what are your thoughts on doctors or nurses telling women not to push? I’ve heard birth stories where women experience this and I wonder if that is counterproductive to a smooth labor or getting the baby out. Would you rather them “wait” to push so the doctor can be there? Or let that reflex happen and get that baby out as their body’s feel it’s supposed to happen?

[@minizzlquizzl5825]

ok when i am pregnant i will binge watch this channel. its really informative

[@Chloewaterz]

When they broke my water my baby came so much faster lol it was like a water slide. I had the terrible shakes after I wish I saw this video 2 years ago! That foot pressure thing would’ve been perfect to do. I was scared and thought I was having a seizure. I threw up and I felt good after she’s right lol

[@amandab6034]

Hi friend! Nice to “see”you at such crazy times. Relaxes me to listen to you/learn. Baby 3 is 6 weeks old so we are staying home 24/7. Definitely feels good to laugh about the purple butt line aka PBL 😂 wish I knew!! I would have looked for it during my labor 😂 I had the shakes with baby 1&2 but not baby 3. You’re editing is getting fab and you look beautiful. ...(can you tell I’ve been home for days and days and days alone with 3 kids?)

[@stephanieb3915]

Thank you for making these videos, they're very informative and even though I'm not pregnant yet, it's nice to know this information for when the time comes

[@chocobear7851]

It's a whole different vibe watching this video 4 months postpartum! I understand what you're explaining much more. My baby is the 5% born on his due date! I threw up explosively the night before I was admitted to L&D. I think the babies born in their sac is cool too!

[@chocobear7851]

Lol I'm commenting too much today, sorry, but your passion is so cute that I want to go to work with you 😂

[@mandap1229]

Love your videos. I’m on my fourth pregnancy, this time with twins, and can attest to the throwing up, seriously it helps so much. I know I throw up, it will be time to push within the next 5-10 minutes. Also with my third my water never did break so he was born in his water. It looked pretty cool. I just wish more nurses would listen to mom’s in labor because it is so aggravating when they tell you not to push when it feels like you have zero control over it and the person supposed to be delivering stepped out of the room for a minute.

[@ashleycisper-cox3672]

So.... the childbirth class that my husband and I signed up for got cancelled. Do you know of any good resources that might be a good idea for us? First time parents over here✋🏼

[@kellyhorvatin]

I just became a first time mom in January. My husband and I took a birth class before but honestly most of what we covered I already learned from KZbin videos. Sarah Lavonne and Bridget Tyler are other good resources. Good luck mama!

[@Nurse_zabe]

This is tough. There are a lot of great KZbin childbirth educators. I’d also recommend checking in with your hospital. We are moving into childbirth education classes taught live online!

[@beth90]

Ashley Cisper-Cox evidence based birth has tons of amazing info!

[@LiviLaree]

The positive birth company here on youtube has some good videos on hypnobirthing if that would be something you are into. Not for everyone but it has worked for many parents.

[@hillaryrobertson5413]

So awesome to know fetal ejection reflex. That is what my body does! My second came 10 minutes after I actually felt my contractions and my third wasn’t much longer. By the time I told the nurses I felt the need to push, they looked and her head was right there.

[@yttebumaklem9542]

Omg 😂😂😂 ‘ I’m being a uterus!’ 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you’re so funny

[@jivingdodo]

Thanks Elizabeth, who knew about the PBL?! Would be interested in knowing more about options around placenta delivery and pros and cons of each. I’ve also heard about fundal ‘massage’ which sounds scary and painful, and intrigued to know how often this is used.

[@christinaramlall8352]

Your videos are very helpful...I really love how you share your knowledge,it helps me alot...