Prenatal Class - Part 1: Prenatal

[@AmyRobertsonVan]

My midwife suggested watching these instead of shelling out $350 for a prenatal class - thank you for posting these! You’re wonderful. And so generous for those of us who don’t have that kind of extra cash in the budget. I need to save that $350 for baby stuff!

[@bluetrapp9502]

Thank you soooooo much for posting these!!!!

[@Siddiqashuborna]

Koda T yah definetly it is helpful as I was looking for a class but nothing available near me so instead I searched online and found her video! She is a great teacher 😎

[@mandysue882]

I couldn't agree more. Thank you for these videos. I gave birth to my 1st child 3 mo. ago and your advice was so valuable to us. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful, wonderful experience. God bless you.

[@tforbes1364]

Yes she is great!

[@Shwindsay]

I totally agree!! I've been looking up pregnancy classes and a lot of them are $200 which a lot of people can't afford. I'm currently 18 weeks and you can't take pregnancy classes until you're at least 30 weeks most of the time. This allows me to learn early and start to become prepared!! And it's free!!

[@sarrahbove7998]

I learned more from these videos than the classes I paid for.

[@breamcelroy]

I had my first baby almost 5 years ago and attended an in-person birthing class that was an hour long for 6 weeks and idk, $100 or so. My hospital hosted the class and is really excellent. The trainer was very kind and knowledgeable as well. I had my second child almost 2 years ago and found these videos as a refresher before going into delivery for #2. I remember these videos being SO much more useful. Any first-time mommas that aren't able to attend in-person classes, be assured that these videos are A++ and you're going to be prepared as well as any 🙌 I'm back again because baby #3 should be here in a week! 🎉

[@RandelleSolomon]

Practical highlights for me to come back to and review closer to my due date, but I figure they'll be helpful for others as well! 13:50 Bashful elephant maneuver 23:45 Penguin walk 29:20 Makine cervix more favorable for birth 37:47 Help for back pain/back labor

[@plamondonworks6948]

Thank you for this!

[@Kinza1080333]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@trulyzaynah]

thank you 🤍

[@ats8395]

Thanks 👍

[@davisengelis272]

Thank you!

[@kristinachaney7391]

I love this woman. I really love what she said about partnerships and about men. I'm the one giving birth but my man is going through this with me and becoming a parent for the first time too. I love that she gives good men and fathers their due credit. She's caring and empathetic and knowledgeable, if only every one in health care was as great as this woman!

[@nishaalynn]

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[@40Lizlm]

Exactly what I thought! I loved it when she mentioned that♥️

[@kawaiipuff5935]

Kristina Chaney I know I love this

[@Michelle-x5l]

Yeah! When she said that about men, my man heard it and was like "yeah! It's our baby too!" He really liked hearing how supportive she was. It's true that often we hear advice all for mama, and then at some point there's a comment "Oh yeah, you too dad" or the like. So thanks for being so supportive with this class, for all partners!

[@MilahanPhilosophersCorner]

Same.

[@malavikadeodhar5663]

This lady is a gem❤ these classes are so much better than the crappy hospital ones! So glad this is on youtube!!

[@gittelgluck3696]

Finally a class that doesn't focus on freaking me out. It tries to calm and relax mothers. Thank you

[@sarrahbove7998]

Watched this with my first pregnancy and it was so helpful. Back again with my second pregnancy as a refresher. Thank you for posting.

[@AlyssaMarie-vr8cc]

This was a great video. I only had a hard time getting past the partner part because I'm doing this alone. So when she said it was the most important thing in the world my heart broke a little bit. Shout out to all the moms doing it alone - we got this ❤

[@bongiwexulu4190]

It's gonna be ok really

[@Ibochic1]

Sending you a big hug... 💕

[@khristydiaz2035]

Big hugs! I hope you had a smooth birth. I'm a single mom as well and have to pick between my mom and my sister to be in the room with me. I hope you had someone with you 💕

[@AlyssaMarie-vr8cc]

@@khristydiaz2035 I had a great birth, and did it all natural - my baby was almost 9lbs lol my mom and dad were with me and it was a magical experience. My life is complete 🥰

[@AlyssaMarie-vr8cc]

@@khristydiaz2035 check with the hospital to see if you can have a "support person" in addition to your plus one. The support person (my dad) was able to stay through delivery but had to leave once we were transferred to postpartum. My plus one (my mom) stayed with me through my entire visit at the hospital.

[@BusyBowz1128]

As a man, i really appreciated how unquestionably inclusive this class was with dads. It’s been really discouraging so far being treated as though I’m second class, and like my job is done...

[@alwaysnunya5036]

This is what I love about our Bradley Method classes! My husband is an essential part of my birth team ❤️

[@phoenixashes0013]

I'm from a very very very small town, and I am so thankful these are here so my husband and I can watch together! The nearest town is 40 miles away and the nearest offering birth classes is an hour and a half. This eases our mind!

[@theneed2comment]

Appreciate this class. I'm a first time mom and I'm due in August.

[@dollfacenelcy]

FTM here too! Found this free webinar series from a midwife/lactation consulting based on Ontario Canada. Classes are 2 hrs in length and give opportunity for Q&A. Here’s the link in case it’s helpful to anyone! markhamprenatal.com/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTkRZMU5ERmxOR0V6TlRRMSIsInQiOiJxNjFrT0liMEJuTUcrQnQ3bG52dlNsUDJScll2NFJReXNyQmFaZStOK2ZWb21BWk9idEJ0SlYxMG85TnhxS1NGMzRoYWQzNTN4ZDBYejNCK0J3YytYM2R2bjN3elQ5SGVwTXA3YllHRlQ4VkluK3hJQlwvYzR1ZHNVYVFIXC82ekphIn0%3D

[@shampachakrabarty1976]

Me too ☺️

[@dr.mooyachindele282]

Me too. Good luck to us!

[@missionswithserena]

Me too! 😀 God be with you throughout 🙌🏾

[@missionswithserena]

dollfacenelcy Thank you 😇

[@lauradaftari7513]

Thank you so much for this! As another FTM who had her birth classes cancelled thanks to COVID, this was a huge help and gave more info than the videos provided by my doctor.

[@staceyd6475]

I watched this with my first son five years ago. Now I’m watching it again for my second! So glad this is still up!!

[@sonar8933]

So many of us 😂😂😂

[@mco49]

My daughter just shared this with me. She was so happy to find it ahead of delivering her first child and I was too as my memory is foggy after 35 years so not confident about advising her! When she was born I was inspired by the ideas of Le Boyer and I'm happy to see that his ideas about delaying cutting the cord etc. are now mainstream in Canada. Holliday is so calm, straightforward and informative - love the focus on husbands. My Japanese husband was initially apprehensive 35 years ago but was a tower of strength and a total convert. What a treasure these videos are!

[@raywjfuturewife]

I’m 34 weeks and completely unprepared. I feel so much better after watching this.

[@sue3186]

Thank you so much for making this available on youtube for free. A lots of mother to be out there really need this.

[@rawrnkitty]

Wow, for once I feel prepared and not scared about labor. This is my first pregnancy and I am thankful for having came across this channel. Thank you!

[@mohailasibeko]

How did it go?👼🏽

[@desireeangelicmelodies8709]

Right I wanna know lol

[@purplegum1383]

we all want to know

[@rawrnkitty]

Lol I never saw these comments! It actually went pretty well! I had an unmedicated birth. I did have back labor but thankfully the whole thing was quite fast.

[@purplegum1383]

mayy91 omg you’re so lucky im hoping my birth goes this well on August 😭😨

[@TheCaribSpice]

From one educator to another I must say this was a very informative video. I am linking this underneath my next pregnancy update. I was very impressed with the presenter and everything else.

[@ellaanvari7737]

Exactly. I'm a student midwife and I learned a lot from her in terms of how she teaches different concepts. Great video.

[@moniquemontage8193]

Carib Spice i

[@cherukuriashwini5901]

+monique montage yup 6out uw

[@LUN4RLIGHTZ]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU. This is my first baby and my ADHD and social anxiety can't be treated very well while pregnant. I was finding with in-person classes I had such a hard time focusing and retaining the information, and just feeling overal anxious and physically uncomfortable, but with the video format I can pause it whenever I need, relax, rewind it, relisten, and its AMAZING. Besides the fact most of the class times conflicted with my partners work schedule or hes too exhausted by the end of the day, now we can both watch it together while we cuddle on the couch after a long day! This is truly a blessing. I cannot thank you enough.

[@Idkimblonde]

So I'm 22 weeks right now and I decided to start looking up birthing classes and looking into it. Man I couldn't turn this video off, so well spoken and so informative! So glad I found this.

[@CoachingForLifeLessons]

Thank you very much, Holliday Tyson, for this VERY informative lecture. I love how you dignified men, the different type of pelvis and exercises that can help with a smooth labor. For a FTM at 30 weeks pregnant, and who's OB-GYN doesn't say much during our appointments, it's nice to listen to your advice. And yes, you really do have a nice voice. I could listen to you for hours. And it's a plus for me that you're in Ontario. I'm in the Toronto region. Again, thank you

[@LL-lj1kq]

I’m 66 have had two kids and I learned so much from these teachings thank you !

[@TheRosme75]

I saw it with my third, fourth baby and now with my fifth, I live by this lady class! Thank you for the amazing tips

[@mramosgoldengirl]

I watched this when I was pregnant with my first and it was so incredibly helpful. I remember thinking about some of the things I learned from these videos during my birth. It helped me so much mentally to know what stage of labour I was in. Now I'm pregnant with my second and watching again to prepare. Thank you for these videos!

[@Mscoloraturakae]

I really appreciate this midwife's perspective on dads. It's nice to see someone being realistic and not dismissive of men during childbirth. Just like it always irks me when people see a mom out with the girls and they say "oh, I see Dad is babysitting tonight." No, dad is being a parent; he's not a babysitter until mom gets home.

[@josephglenn590]

Thank you very much Holliday Tyson! We didn't have time to get into any classes so you are a life saver! I feel so much more prepared to support my wife after watching your videos! God bless!

[@CharlotteG754]

Watched this when was expecting my first child - and refreshing my memory before having my second. Best training video I have seen or class attended!

[@misslyss3875]

I am so grateful for you having put this online. We live an hour away from where any birthing classes are offered, and my husband and myself never have the same days off so this has helped SO much!!

[@JessClearwater]

Back for a refresher. Pregnant with my second baby and due within 2wks! 🎉 thank you again for posting these, they are so much better than any course or hospital day I’ve ever been to.

[@montexan1405]

This video helped me and my husband so much. First child born in 2020, second born in 2021. We never did in person classes bc of pandemic, this was such a blessing. The story about her brother is hilarious. Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@welshdolly471]

Thanks so much!!! First time mummy in quarantine, really appreciate the information xx

[@mse5284]

Lol. Same here!

[@silencesimeon853]

We are three ❤️, let’s stay safe 🥰

[@mse5284]

@@silencesimeon853 definitely ❤️🌹

[@livingsimplehappylife2402]

@@mse5284 same here!

[@danidickens6874]

Same here! Not how I imagined it would go... I'm glad there are videos like this available for us xxx

[@patriciofernandez6500]

One million more valuable than all the best TedTalks ever made together and upgraded. This woman is a GODDESS.

[@elikapeka5280]

Thank you for this! Many of our newborn/labor classes have been cancelled in light of COVID-19, and I was starting to panic.

[@gracewillis577]

Same we aren't going to any ! When are you due? Best of luck ! X

[@andatudor9121]

Same here! So glad to find information like this! Good luck!

[@clarebrody1]

There are other ones you can do online for small fee. I haven't bought yet but positive birth company has good reviews.. I haven't finished watching these videos yet.

[@priusa8113]

Where do u live? When r u due?

[@priusa8113]

Is this a 3 part series or more parts? Thanks

[@lenka2294]

First time mom here, so I cannot compare it with other courses. But it is obvious that she shares her valuable experience in the most useful way. It's all about the facts, only necassary information with informative anatomic and scientific details and as much possible. I am so glad to have found these training series. I feel already safer and calmer about my birth.

[@StefaneJaspering]

I can’t thank you enough for posting these. I’ve learned so much. This is so kind of you to post these for people who can’t afford prenatal classes. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@marusaneuberg6510]

OMG lady, I love you! This was so far the best thing that I came across to in the last months. I am full term tomorrow and I feel much calmer and prepared, thanks to you.

[@MDLhu]

Thank you very much for this video! Useful advice, great presentation, good audio and video quality, no echo in recording, no unnecessary music added. Thank you very much Ms Tyson for the presentation, and thank you Maternity Care Midwives for sharing this for free online!

[@MichaelDaaboul87]

Echoing all the comments here, this video was brilliant. Amazing level of knowledge that you would not get anywhere else and extremely well-spoken. Thank you for uploading this to KZbin for free!!

[@SanaKhan-gt2yj]

Thank you ❤ I wish there was an award for amazing people like you who are spreading precious knowledge all around the world. Bless you!

[@jadedtortoise21]

I'm a first-time mom due in early September and with Covid-19 cancelling all in-person classes I REALLY appreciate this resource being available. Definitely going to watch later with the hubs!

[@lilianadelarosa4046]

Holliday, thank you for sharing these and making them accessible to parents all across the world. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I learned a great deal and feel more at ease.

[@sweetsunshine6476]

I read many books and blogs and also took a formal class for my first child. This class was my favorite resource. I'm watching this again now for my second child.

[@danielkeesee42]

This series is exceptional. Sincerest thanks from a new father to be.

[@messdimimi]

This is one of the kindest and most informative videos about childbirth in KZbin. Thank you. This is priceless.

[@haleymarierobertson9402]

Thank you so much for these videos! As a mother of 3 expecting number 4 I don't have much opportunity to go attend classes and this has been such a blessing! I have had most unpleasant births and this has relieved so much fear and anxiety. Thank you again!

[@samenlightenedsongbird8861]

Thank you soo much. Im 31weeks pregnant with my first baby and with cancelled classes, I was starting to worry. Not having any clue on what I'm doing right or wrong, labour preparation and all. You're heaven sent

[@keonamorrison]

I'm feeling much better about not signing up for a traditional prenatal class yet. This first part was extremely helpful and informative. Can't wait to watch the next 2. Thank you Ms Holliday!

[@FlorieNamir]

This video is heaven sent! What a wonderful explanations, so clear and helpful. Thank you!!!

[@yahiranunez3569]

In this time we are leaving, I was not able to sign up for my birth classes. As result, I was very anxious and feeling not prepare at all. I started looking for some classes online and I found this videos. I started watching them with my husband. They are great! My anxious level diminished and I feel very blessed that Maternity Care Midwives upload this classes. Feeling grateful. Thank you!

[@erzengel7149]

Well, my wife and I are having a baby boy at the end of June. We didn't know that the classes were 4 weeks long, so we opted out. I'm sure glad I found this video and the instructor lady is awesome. Can't wait to continue on. Enjoy everyone.

[@amandaknowles2998]

FTM here and this series of videos has been SO HELPFUL! I love that you go over everything in detail. You answered a lot of questions I had. I love your demeanor and way of teaching as well. Thank you so much for posting!

[@yenfr5306]

I'm so happy for these online prenatal classes. I'm high risk pregnancy I was told I cannot do any exercises so I don't end up having a premature baby. We are trying to make it where the baby can stay in as long as possible. I'm not allowed to go anywhere. I'm strictly bed bound. So I'm happy I can see a prenatal class to prepare me for child birth. Thank you!

[@catherineli6505]

I love the way Tyson taught!! She explains everything mechanically and physically. Helping us for a better understanding and easing a lot of our minds!!

[@nacerab.9509]

Super informative. Thank you so much for this free access! You're an awesome instructor!

[@jessikops721]

I found these videos more helpful than the face to face antenatal classes I attended for my first baby. Due for number 2 shortly and refreshing!

[@daviabrown-thompson620]

Thank you so much Holiday for posting this. i am 35 weeks pregnant and this information is helping me so much. A big thank you all the way from Ocho Rios, Jamaica!

[@yournightmare4149]

Have baby yet

[@babybluehashyo]

I keep being told to go to a class but I can't even afford a bus pass to get to them let alone to pay for a class... thank god you uploaded these, I wasn't even going to try to go to a class but since it's online I'll definitely watch

[@rarerose8147]

Babybluehashyo i don't see why you should have to pay for the class

[@marygracegalimba1811]

Babybluehashyo j

[@emeldaciubal2727]

Babybluehashyo hey how did it go?

[@Angelcake1371]

Babybluehashyo how did go??? Did it help??

[@holly4386]

I mean this with no disrespect as I too was pregnant and went down the route of adoption for them as I wasn’t financially stable. Have you considered paying for a baby for 18+ years if you don’t have the funds for classes or busses?

[@niluc111]

I came across this channel, i thank my starts! Really well explained. In 2024 and it still makes a lot of sense because hey something’s like labor never change

[@89tothbianka]

I can't believe there's a free parental class on KZbin :) this is great! I love everything what it's all about, so useful! X

[@fernbeckhorn684]

Thank you for this class! My husband and I took a day long "crash course" a few months ago and I was planning on going to more courses as I got closer to my due date but our city is on lockdown due to Covid 19. Thank you for your kind words regarding male partners being present for the birth. I think fathers deserve some credit too!

[@philima]

Watching this in Corona times. Courses aren't available to me at the moment

[@sallygomez1044]

I'm in my third pregnancy, and I 2atcu your videos every single time. Best class to prepare for birth, hands down!

[@joleesa4357]

I know this video was posted 3 years ago but it is absolutely amazing.. everything she said in the first 5 minutes sold me and it was definitely worth the watch!

[@opeyemitaiwo6020]

I watched this pregnancy video for my first two homebirths and back again. It is still the best out there. Thank you sooooo much for this information!💛

[@stephaniebouchard1977]

Thanks for this video! It helped me a lot (way more than the prenatal class I toook) and I now send it to all my friends that are having babies!

[@lefish5277]

It was a relief to have this available, what with in-person classes being suspended due to Covid. Really glad I found these videos. I feel better and more confident now knowing what my body is built to do.

[@mandeepsekhon]

This was so useful! I am the father and I could not get anytime off for work for the antenatal class... which was causing problems with my wife and I. I told her I will watch videos and educate my self. She is very unhappy she has to go alone and I also feel terrible

[@br00klynnative58]

mandeepsekhon that's nice that you care

[@rowenafletcher-wood4436]

Holliday Tyson is an awesome teacher and an engaging and knowledgable midwife!

[@lexieg3099]

Thank you very much for this video!! Here in Hong Kong in the local public hospital we registered they only provide prenatal classes in Cantonese. This video is sooooo helpful to us to get prepared. It's very informative, nicely structure, and clearly explained. A lot of info we didn't get from other videos or books. Excellent work!!

[@asmahanbasheer3588]

Thank you very much. I am really impressed with the presenter, she is very informative and knowledgeable. She has highlighted many important stuffs that were spinning in my head. Thank you again. God bless you!

[@anjabruschweiler3887]

Great class, we really liked it, learned a lot more than in many other classes/books with these three parts series (labour and postnatal videos are also great) . Very condensed, informative...with great humour. I also liked how the"mechanics" of it are explained, rarely find that in other classes. Thanks for making this available!

[@sonar8933]

Thank you. I had my first baby naturally thanks to you. Now, I'm having a second one and rewatching

[@allisonbrents9750]

Very informative and I love the calm manner of this woman's voice. I could listen to her talk for hours and not get irritated.

[@Meditate_on_nature]

Very talented and knowledgeable speaker. Best antenatal video on KZbin. I like that she treats us as smart enough to cope with the interesting level of detail.

[@angelinaperez7171]

Thank you for this! My husband and I couldn't go to a class in person because he's stationed in another state. He comes to visit every other weekend, so we decided to take the stress off and just look up a prenatal class on KZbin. We both learn so much from your class!!

[@oshev1]

Great lecture with exceptionally lucid and helpful explanations. There are not so many people who can talk so well like Holliday in this video. Thank you a lot for posting this!

[@mariahmoris475]

This is perfect for those who cannot afford for prenatal classes thank you so much for uploading this videos. God bless!

[@chopsticksforlegs]

It's a very disturbing thought though. For those who can't afford prenatal classes, they shouldn't be having kids.

[@Daphodil17]

My husband and I couldn't attend the prenatal class offered by our hospital, and we are very happy to have found this one online. We learned a lot! Thank you!

[@nissacita3178]

This is by far is the best prenatal video ; awesome class! Thanks!

[@chrislisa.baldesweiler9314]

This class was excellent. Took a class through my local hospital and was unable to finish it. These three videos condensed the information, provide evidence based explanations and humor. Feel more prepared watching a free youtube video than through the live class.

[@merondubale1703]

This is my first time being pregnant and automatically I can hear your experience and calmness in your tone of voice and manner. You make it incredibly fascinating and calming to watch and I never got put off, but felt more in control. That was a great session, I wish you were in London, UK! :-)

[@autumnwahm3483]

100% perfection. She's so great at her job!

[@sunnyagutasyan903]

Thank you ma'am for all of your lessons. They are valuable and exactly what new parents need. Thank you thank you

[@samanthawhite6887]

I have watched this series three times now! So helpful. I would love love love an updated series

[@tonimichael]

This was very informative and a tremendous help. I appreciate you posting your classes because I really wanted to educate myself during my pregnancy but could not afford to take all the classes I needed due to other expenses coming up. Thank you!

[@snehamalik9275]

I delivered baby boy 4 days back and i was having huge back pain during labor.. your video really helped as my partner did exactly what you said and it really helped alot. Thankyou for info god bless you for doing this for us

[@thisisdeelife]

My husband is in the military and always on the go currently. This is our first baby and I know him finding time to drive to the city and take off when the hospital has these classes is realllyyyy difficult! Thank you for posting! Now we can watch this together at home when he has the time!

[@shyblue90]

thisisdeelife same here this is very convenient

[@rarerose8147]

thisisdeelife when are you due

[@shyblue90]

Baby & Me I'm due August 30th

[@rarerose8147]

Lynthis Butler Congratulations , your so close! im done Nov 9th

[@shyblue90]

Baby & Me thankyou and congratulations to you also! I'm definitely scared lol this is our first child but I'm hoping for the best next month

[@psylentsage]

New dad here I want to know everything I can to help my wife get through this miracle thank you for the helpful video

[@rahbid121]

I find watching and learning from this lady to be very therapeutic and of course educational and helpful. Thank you

[@C51819]

This is a friken godsend. Learning in the comfort of my own home with my partner costing me zero $ and the video is actually hard to stop watching! Very interesting

[@sherrie553]

Yes i wish i had come across these videos before i booked for NCT classes

[@jessieshatalova3465]

I want to say thank you so much for posting these online. I gave birth in Ukraine and although I spoke the language I was scared to take courses. I watched these videos several times and this was so incredibly useful. As my husband and I think about having another I will definitely be re watching these

[@drkoam]

Ms. Holliday, you are so lovely and fun, motivating and relatable. You are an exemplary educator, and it was a pleasure to watch this very helpful course. So pleased to have found your series, many thanks for sharing!

[@LaPaoPao_KittyFitt]

🥰 I have watched your videos for my first and second child with both they where so helpful to my peace of mind in labor. I kept telling myself I’m okay my baby is okay in mid contractions. And I can’t tell you how much that helped me. Also the mutual attention my husband and I gave each other was so Gratifying . Thank you for that . As We prepare for our third child I can’t imagine watching any other videos to get us mentally prepared. For that I must thank you once again ❣️

[@katieheinrich]

I watched this course for my first pregnancy and birth and felt very prepared! Thank you for posting this extremely helpful resource. I plan in watch again as a refresher in preparation for my 2nd birth :)

[@frogsofindia]

Wow! So much practical and mind-blowing information! This is one of the best sources I've found on preparing for labor!!

[@frosztmami]

omg I want to cry this is sooo good! I am from Romania and well... we don't get a lot of support for our pregnancies other then like the analyses and stuff, which is obviously great, but you end up going into labour and giving birth without knowing any of this stuff, and omg this is great, thank you sooo much! You are brilliant

[@supaloops11]

As someone who has been able to take a class previously in person, I was really afraid that I wouldn't find something good online now that the pandemic has limited my options. This was awesome. Really dynamic and relatable, great information, and much appreciated.

[@TheManseHen]

Wow, thanks for this series. Wonderful!!! One of the best I've seen including classes I've taken myself. I needed a class to recommend to a young couple who couldn't manage to get out to a class.

[@veronikahiebert7858]

Out of all the videos I've seen, you have really helped me understand so much and I feel like finally I can relax. Thank you sooooo much. Your info is so very helpful to feel like I can calm down