10 Tips to Avoid a C-Section - Plus Some | Sarah Lavonne

Not only is it safer to have a vaginal birth (if you can) but it’s also what I find that it’s what many women want! I give you my 10 tips (plus some bonuses) on how to avoid cesarean birth. These are taken directly from the ACOG recommendations for how to prevent a primary (first) c-section. I want to empower you to be able to do all the things you can to set yourself up for that vaginal birth - so that if you do need a cesarean, you can know with confidence that there was nothing else you could control and walk into your birth ready to embrace what the circumstance brought you. Flex & flow right! Let’s engage with our bodies, do all the things, initiate these conversations with our providers, and advocate for ourselves and our loved ones. Healthy mom, baby, and birth memory!
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Disclaimer: all information shared is for educational purposes only and framed through the lens of birth in North America. Please consult with your doctor before attempting any of the suggested things. Anything mentioned in any of my videos is never to replace the advice of your doctor or midwife. Make sure to check with them before you try anything suggested in my videos and if you have any further questions. I do not give out medical advice.

[@3759938]

When my mom was pregnant with me I was breached and her doctor said don’t worry I will try my best to manually put her head down and he did, my mom said it took her breath away but she ended up having a vaginal birth bcus of him. I’m pregnant now and that same doctor that delivered me when my mom was pregnant will now deliver my baby 24 years later 🙏🏼🤰🏻

[@auroravillanueva7225]

Thats a good doctor.

[@alexamendoza628]

Thats beautiful

[@n_issa]

Same thing happened with my mom when birthing me

[@calpicool]

i wish my doctor is like that 🙁

[@Unboxingadventures352]

That's awesome!!! ❤❤

[@carousel87]

1) control your weight 2:54 2) have continuous labor support present 4:24 3) labor at home - wait to go to the hospital 5:04 (early labor happens at home, as long as it's safe according to your healthcare provider. take a childbirth class to understand what you can do at home.) 4) move around - change positions frequently 6:20 5) induce at 41 weeks 7:52 6) intermittent monitoring 9:19 7) ask for more time - wait 10:05 8) give some pushback if you're not 6cm - 11:03 9) push your little heart out - don't hold back 11:47 (if you push more than 3h, chances are only 1 in 4 women will deliver vaginally) knowledge is power - have this convo with your doctor (needing a c section when baby is "big") 13:25 Bonus: Ask about and pursue an external cepalic version (breech babies) 15:17 Bonus: Find a provider that delivers vaginal twins 15:33 10) trust in your body let go 15:46

[@Haijolley]

These are absolutely not going to matter if your body decides it can’t birth your child. This video is nonsense

[@serenalynn1396]

@@Haijolley did you even watch the video?

[@notclaire612]

@@Haijolley I think she’s aware of your first sentence

[@twobluebutterflies]

@@Haijolley every human body and health case remains different at the end of the day.. but what she's saying is not nonsense if it doesn't apply to you !

[@atuhairweagaba1384]

Thanks for the summary

[@daniellem578]

22 weeks here! First time mom at age 37!

[@mesawitsharew1545]

Hope everything goes well sis💕💕💕

[@kulitbanas9151]

Congratulations! Wishing for safe and healthy pregnancy.

[@daniellem578]

@@mesawitsharew1545 thank you

[@elsawoods9476]

Howz it going?

[@daniellem578]

@@elsawoods9476 33 weeks now! 6 more weeks. 😊

[@katieburgess8877]

So thankful for this! Pregnant first time mama here, and I want so badly to avoid a C-section. This is incredibly helpful!

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

You got this mama. I didnt want a c section so bad my first was a 5 day induction.

[@sandywichmann9292]

A c-section is not the end of the world- if it’s necessary to help you and your baby, don’t risk his/her life.

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

@@sandywichmann9292 I dont think anyone is implying that they're a bad thing. They're not when utilized appropriately.

[@katieburgess8877]

Exactly! If it's necessary is the key. So many c-sections are not though!

[@elenaep703]

Katie I'm exactly the same!! 1st time mom, I'm really scared, I want to avoid c-section too!! But unfortunately I can't control it!! Just wish the baby is in proper position at the time!

[@noraraeafm]

No woman should ever have to fight with their provider for evidence-based care 💔

[@jenny78513]

No most times we need to. I most had c-section if i dont advocate for myself. Thank God i stood up for myself

[@prpatel04]

I’m at that point where I’m going to drop my provider. The last straw was when they said I have gestational diabetes and I got two other opinions to find out I don’t.

[@marionmwangi3840]

True

[@user-vc3ye8ht8k]

@@prpatel04 i am exactly the same and i transferred doctor at 25 w because of that. First Dr. forced me to see an endocrinologist, second and third doctors don‘t agree with what the first dr said.

[@reannakessler9561]

1st time mommy here! And am sooo thankful for these videos!! I’m 37 weeks and these videos have been beyond helpful!! 💕💜 praying for healthy pregnancy for all mommas!! 💗

[@minnaturrahmanbaharudin552]

I watch your videos during my first pregnancy and my labour was only 4 hours! It really helps alot. Im pregnant again. Hoping it would go smoothly like my first!

[@baharakbar2434]

My mum had my brother who was 11 pounds. It was vaginal birth, she moved a lot and thats the key for easy birth. Laziness during pregnancy gets you nowhere!

[@tinas1642]

I recently found your channel and I wish I found it earlier! I’m a first time mom about to give birth (39 weeks in 3 days) and I just LOVE watching your videos and learning more about how to have a positive birth experience! My husband and I have taken a prenatal class at 37 weeks and really thought it was very useful! Your videos are also very helpful and I love how passionate you are in what you do and preach! Keep the great videos coming and thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!

[@independence_1947]

1. Control your weight as much as you can (exercise, only 300 calories extra you need, Watch your types of calories) 2. Have continuous labour support 3. Labour at home-wait to go to hospital 4. Move around-change position frequently 5. Induce at 41 weeks 6. Intermittent monitoring instead of continuous monitoring 7. Ask for more time-wait 8. Give some pushback if you are not 6cm dilated 9. Push your little heart out-don’t hold back 10. Have the convo with the doctor Knowledge is power Bonus 11. Ask about & purse an external cepalic version 12. Find a provider that deliver vaginal twins 13. Trust your body - let go

[@clearroses1489]

Thanks so much!

[@mkeros668]

Thank you. Didn't want to watch the whole 20 minute video for nothing. And by reading the 14 things she said I know I would have wasted my time.

[@surimiiii]

Thank you!!

[@princessdiana996]

This is helpful

[@ptamrakar2243]

I was going through whole comment section just to find this. thanks.

[@SocaLova09]

I need u in the room when i deliver.. Seriously

[@macybrush2272]

Yeah can I just have her please 😂

[@89tothbianka]

Have you had the baby yet? How did it go?? X

[@nooral-tall2238]

I know right! I feel like I’ll be watching her videos the whole time to improvise lol

[@stupidlyhopeful]

Same. Im due in April 🙈

[@msbling9]

@@stupidlyhopeful me too. Hurrah April babies❣

[@MsLiiaaa]

I am 39 weeks. Keeping this video in the back of my mind because my hospital seems to lean towards rushing the process rather than letting things transpire how they naturally would.

[@noraraeafm]

It's never too late to find a supportive provider

[@TheShanShan721]

They wanna make that money!

[@user-pk1bb6nf1q]

I would change hospitals or give birth at home.

[@maggie1201]

6 weeks pregnant with my first, I've always been anxious about pregnancy so your videos have been SOOO helpful

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

Congrats!

[@mariachristina55]

Sarah I love you so hard! I am almost 34 weeks and I have been watching your videos since the beginning... thank you so much for all the knowledge you are spreading, you wise creature!!!

[@AltosdelLircay]

So glad I found you... I'm almost 26 weeks with my first and I'm really scared about giving birth! One thing for sure, I want to avoid C-section... I'm having a real nice pregnancy so far, my only concern was about my baby's weight, he's big! It gave me so much peace to see this....thanks a lot

[@raa8504]

I been,watching your video's since I was pregnant. I give birth to my baby boy 2 weeks ago. And I had VBAC after 11 years. I was schedule for c section. My dr support vbac but I feel like she didn't support at all. So when I went to labor I was,dilate 5cm. One of the nurse told me listen they just wana do c section so tell them no because you can have natural birth. Don't let them. And I didn't let them. I dilated 10cm and give birth to my boy weight 7lbs 80z length 21inches. I'm so happy I choose natural birth then c section. And I want to thank you becuase you had teach me so much more then my own dr..

[@eurekahope5310]

Great job! The first natural birth is always overwhelming and I love that you were willing to try despite the lack of support from your doctor. Proud of your nurse for respecting and supporting your wishes.

[@jellybitee6960]

How long was labor

[@qaaliquruxmedia]

RA A I had a C section 3 months ago and I wish that this video existed before I had a C section. My doctors and nurses literally forced me to have a C section. I was telling them that I don’t want to have a C section and that I want to go home and deal with my pain at home so they refused to let me out of the hospital. I felt the pressure and I asked them why do I need a C section and they couldn’t give me any clear explanation other than that my daughter was a having a heart problems and her weight was dropping below the average babies which was a big lie because she came out perfectly healthy baby girl I will never forget the experience plus I got the flu while I was at the hospital I had my flu shot at my 36 week appointment.

[@TheCookingMama1988]

Thanks for this I hope I can have a normal Delivery too. My 1st baby I had C-section my weight almost doubled. Had 3 miscarriages after and now pregnant with my 5th and I'm on 21 weeks. I hope I could have a normal delivery this time.

[@ashleyashleym2969]

@@qaaliquruxmedia heart problems or drop in heart rate I think is actually a legitimate reason for a C section if the vaginal birth isn't progressing quickly as that indicates stress on the baby and possible complications if you are to wait to deliver vaginally. I'm against C sections, but they have their time and place. And you can walk out of the hospital really, you cannot be held at the hospital against your will unless youre deemed mentally incapable of making that sort of decision or you pose a threat to yourself or others or of course you're a minor. I wouldn't recommend walking out of the hospital though, I would trust the doctors opinion so long as they can explain themselves.

[@biancamesa7975]

The knowledge i get from your videos 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@lovesswyerNkate]

I love that you started with (managing your weight); it makes me as a pregnant mama feel in control of my birth plan.. that I have means to avoid a C - section

[@moldyvoldy1231]

Im so glad my husband is a nurse. Hes been the most supportive, absolutely involved, not afraid or grossed out. Its been absolutely lovley having him throughout this pregnancy.

[@jorgienotmason]

I dig your realism. Thank you for sharing this! I'm 29 weeks with my first child and am so glad to have found this information. Knowledge is indeed power!

[@rachelreso4871]

Csection is literally my worst fear. My doctor started mentioning a csection after an hour of pushing with my first. I wound up pushing for 2 hours and felt like a failure for years because of it. I was so freaked out about the csection that I couldn't even focus on pushing. So glad I have so much more information going in this time

[@SilversunScreamworks]

First time mum due in 7 weeks. I can honestly say watching your videos has helped me feel more prepared for what could happen during labour and delivery. Thank you for your wonderful videos 💙👶🏻💙

[@vineviva4507]

safe delivery mama.

[@denaimullet8427]

I was a full term, uncomplicated first pregnancy, but my fluid was at a 2 so I was sent to be induced. Wasn’t progressing so they broke my water and I had a c section. The baby’s head and shoulder were stuck low and he was face up. In getting him out an artery was ruptured. Went back into surgery and had a blood transfusion and was transferred to a larger hospital. I am grateful that I’m here and even more grateful that he’s here. He was 6lbs 7 oz.

[@marabookstagram]

You just never know how your body will progress with labor! With both of my labors (2015, 2019), my water broke very early on so I was in the hospital for hours, but labor was pretty slow and manageable up until the last couple hours. I was barely dilated with both (2-3cm?), but in the last 1-2 hours, I progressed to 10cm. Good luck expecting mamas!

[@raqueldehart9664]

I am terrified of c sections!!! Just the thought of being awake during a major surgery just freaks me out!!!

[@chandelle2146]

They did that for me with the monitors and it helped me avoid c section...I didn't want that..my baby came out on my 2nd push....less than 2 minutes🤛👐

[@ShesGiftedAndProspering]

Ariane Cyrus damn your strong ❤️💪🏾

[@endurancemensah]

I tap in it 🙏🏼

[@user-jt7wp4ez8c]

Why 200+ dislikes? She is 100% accurate. The reason I had a homebirth (which eventually I'd never regret) is that these things are not always happening in hospitals.

[@AyyoShyGurlTv]

The ONLY video that actually even mentions to try laboring at home!! This is the greatest information and I will pass it along!!(: ♥️🙏👼✨😭

[@mamtalele5674]

I avoided one just last week with my first pregnancy at the age of 35. All thanks to this channel.

[@lovebunniemack]

I’m glad you included #5 because I was literally JUST wondering why they induce labor.

[@gigglezillakids7379]

This is more helpful than you'll ever know. Knowledge really is power. Thank you, Sarah.

[@kilaonthehunt]

First time mom here! I’m 38+3...I absolutely love your videos! Very informative...I absolutely love your personality! You are so passionate and caring! I pray I don’t have to have a c-section.

[@emileethompson4351]

Thank you so much for this video! I feel so much more confident & in control! Btw you are hilarious & I absolutely love your energy💓

[@ShellySharesTravel]

The way you educate is so entertaining! I had my 🌈 baby in February and yet here I am still watching lol.

[@veecakwebe4102]

Freetown 3t33t3f33f3f33f3f3

[@AyyoShyGurlTv]

I feel like not enough people know about these things. The information is definitely there though. Amazing video, great advice!! 👏

[@meaganguilfoyle7140]

This is amazing! Thinking about how advocate for myself is really difficult and this was so empowering to know what questions to ask and when to push back. Thank you!

[@DezzieO]

I just found you! Wish it would’ve been sooner but I’m on baby number three and definitely need a refresher! Thanks for all the info

[@mahlodimapaya5468]

I’m 14 weeks pregnant first time mama , I wish to have a natural birth. Thank you so much all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 ♥️♥️♥️

[@user-pk1bb6nf1q]

Mwafrika mwenzangu

[@ReddAndLoveely]

This video taught me sooo much. I love how you teach women to be an advocate for themselves.❤

[@shayway8748]

My husband and I arent even pregnant yet (believing in our miracle baby soon) but everything you're saying I'm like yasssss I love everything you're saying and your personality! So informative!!!

[@jorellitorres]

i gained the recommended weight gain for my BMI pre-pregnancy already so im just trying my best to stay at this weight level, now that I have 10more weeks to go!

[@casper.the.exracer]

I think it’s fantastic that you are such an advocate for natural birth! But for anyone that is worried if they do end up with a c section they really aren’t all that bad! I had one due to my health reasons and it was fantastic I got up by myself that evening and was allowed to go home the next afternoon! Healed up really well and I only took paracetamol which is shocking as I have no pain threshold 😂 maybe I just got very lucky but now I wish I hadn’t wasted my energy being so scared. I was so disappointed in myself at first but now I feel like it was perfect. Don’t sweat it mamas you got this!

[@vanessarichard726]

I’m new mommy and 37 weeks pregnant. This video helps me a lot. Thank you so much 😘

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

Thank you so much for putting the weight gain recommendations in your description. My dr had told me with my first she wasnt be to gain 35-45. I gained 32lbs (not including the 20lbs I lost and gained back) Then with my second she wasnt so concerned but I only gained 6lbs 4oz (and my baby weighed more than that). This time I've gained about 22lbs, the bulk of that in the first 18wks and only gained about 2lbs from 18-29

[@baileyfenley3996]

Honestly I'm only 15 but I think that pregnancy and birth is so beautiful, and I can not wait to have my own one day, and watching your videos open my mind so much about birth and I just enjoy your videos so much❤️

[@sarahlavonne]

Some day!! 🤗🤗🤗 thanks for watching it IS beautiful!

[@secretyoutuber5463]

Beautiful u say! Yaa, right

[@shehrbano8483]

Maybe the thought gets changed when you go through labor. Birth is indeed beautiful and a blessing which only lucky people have that chance.. but labour pains are quite a different subject. 😅

[@janelleriddell4658]

Due in 7 weeks with my first. Your videos are actually so so helpful !! Thanks girl ❤️

[@abbiewilliams9439]

Mee to!

[@rachelgreen322]

Seriously thank you so so so much for all these videos and the extra info that I am sure is in a book somewhere but your explanations are so clear and well put in layman’s terms!

[@beautywithanaa]

I’m kind of upset I didn’t have this information sooner.. I had my first baby in 2014 and didn’t dilate past 6 centimeters and was put in for a c section but I also wasn’t given a birthing ball or anything to help I was just lying in the hospital bed. Now I am 4 months pregnant with baby number 2 and praying for a successful v-back in June 2020 almost 6 years later and this will be very useful thank you so much!

[@liliangomez9064]

Im 39+5 and all ive been doing is watching all your videos they are soo good thank you so much for the info 😚💗

[@moviestuff1]

Congrats! Im 39 and 6 days today! Good luck! 😊

[@hailey3309]

39+5 as well, getting induced tonight :)

[@brittneyweathers2891]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm 33 weeks so I'm trying to get as much knowledge as I can. Labor still makes me nervous but I'll be okay🙂

[@sarahlavonne]

Yes you will momma!!

[@deeslyd1221]

Omg very Educative. Thanks for being agile, smart and not beating around the bush

[@ramonab.6456]

I like Sarah and watch a lot of her videos which I'm thankful for, very informative. I gotta admit there's something about this video though! I watched and watched and realized that she does not blink almost at all throughout the video. I understand that it's edited, but during the clips that she talks, she really doesn't blink! Now I'll go back to watching the rest of the video :)

[@ashleystreasures8860]

Thanks for this video. I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my first child. I have no idea what to expect

[@cbaldevia]

Hi i just gave birth to a healthy cute little boy 3 days ago with normal delivery without an epidural. Thank you so much for your videos! It helps me prep my knowledge and expectations on my delivery and it made the whole process a little bit easier for me. I watched your videos about dilation, induce labor, epidural, etc.. Keep it up and God bless! :)

[@sarahlavonne]

Caroline Baldevia Awwwwww congrats momma!!! Thank YOU for watching!

[@cbaldevia]

@@sarahlavonne We just came home from the hospital. By the way, i got induced as I am already 40weeks and getting impatient to wait. Luckily the medicines have worked fast and i'm only in labor for 7hrs. During the whole process, i was conceptualizing everything I learned from your videos. lol Thank you so much again! :) Watching from Abu dhabi

[@ashleyalguire2759]

Wish I watched this for my baby born in March! He was my first, I pushed for 4.5 hours, was being prepped for a c-section but I wanted to keep trying because I never prepared myself mentally for a C-Cection, big mistake! Luckily, we tried a suction cup last second and it worked! I was so greatful! 💙

[@bettyglick2679]

This video, the tips and your energy/encouragement are amazing!!

[@cassandrahill6339]

Thank you for this video. I'm a first time pregnant mama, I really don't want to have a c-section

[@zzevonplant]

I'm 34 weeks and I've never been as scared of anything as I am of labor & delivery. And that's really saying something because I've been through some seriously scary things. I think I know why, but I have even more fear about this than most first time moms, like, significantly more. I'm just praying everything goes as smoothly as possible. 😨😨😨

[@sarahlavonne]

it's going to be ok! Take a class and hire a doula and make sure your care team knows how scared you are. I pray you will be so surprised by how amazing it is.

[@AdinaTeMusic]

How did it go? I am terrified. And honestly believe no one has the lowest pain tolerance than me. I also have been through some insane stuff but giving birth terrifies me like nothing else in life. Due in 9 weeks. 🤞🏿🤞🏿

[@kachleigh591]

Wow thank you so much!!!! I’m only 25 weeks pregnant but watching your videos makes me feel so much better and that I can do this! 💓

[@sarahlavonne]

Bc you can!!

[@AffiliatedMagic]

Thank you!! I love this information so much I really appreciate you. Baby number two for me and I like to be absolutely ready for anything. I do have an amazing natural midwife & birth center but I just to be drenched in as much info to back up trusting my intuition and my body as much as I can. MUCH love.

[@Katy809RD]

you are amazing! Glad I found your channel, I am not pregnant but learning a lot ahead of time, doesn't hurt :D

[@briannconn2552]

You are my favorite person! 36 weeks with baby number 6- 5/6 vaginal non medicated- hopefully number 6 also 🙂birth with out fear- trust your body. Love your videos sooo much. Thanks I share them with every expectant mama.

[@sarahlavonne]

You're the best and a pro! #6 will be just as perfect! xoxo

[@eurekahope5310]

Congratulations on such a blessed family. Ours is growing and the negative comments are too common (latest was, "You're crazy"). Mine were also natural and the babies have all had Apgars of 9 or 10. I have Hubby, Sister, and great nurses to thank for getting me through labors.

[@williamsgifty45]

I'm relieved watching you. C section have become a norm in most hospitals in Ghana.

[@TheShoeboxHero]

Subscribed because of this video being good and the peeps in the comments saying the rest of your videos are bomb. I’ll be going on a binge of your videos and checking to see if I can afford a doula (and what they do exactly...) thanks for the info!

[@dustsparkle3752]

My first pregnancy I gained like 60 pounds eating junk I was a teen. I had fast delivery about 3 pushes baby was out. My baby was healthy I breast feed and the weight melted off with out me trying. We are all different wish everyone luck! I’m on my 2nd now!

[@katherineakbar9011]

Awesome video! Thank you. So pathetic that we have to advocate for this stuff and can't rely on our medical teams to provide this simple, common-sense advice. Also, you are adorable--wish I were in LA.

[@itsoktonotbeokay]

First time mom here! I'm being induced at 39 weeks.. which is tomorrow!! Lol I dont know what I'm gonna do when I'm not pregnant anymore, I love your videos! Keep up the amazing work!

[@muk9463]

39 tomorrow as well, all the best

[@somerandomlizzie7741]

The first childbirth class that is currently not cancelled at my hospital is 1 week after my due date 😅😂😭 Thank God for all the youtube nurses! Thank you for these videos!

[@sadgirlhour]

I’m literally getting induced Friday! This is my 2nd pregnancy and I’m so scared I’ll end up having a c section even through my first was a vaginal delivery. But I feel like this definitely helped me feel so confident. Thank you! ❤️

[@sarahlavonne]

Nah girl you got this!! Your body has done it before it will do it again!!

[@smophies123]

GOOD LUCK!

[@CleanwithChristina]

Good luck! I was induced with my first and it went perfectly! Have to be induced again this time

[@noraraeafm]

Why are you getting induced in general?

[@azzula729]

Why are you scared of a c section? It's actualy very simple and straightforward. I went for an induction after a perfect pregnancy and while I was sitting there (literally nothing had happend I was waiting for sombody to canulate me) I was on the monitor and had been for over an hour. Suddenly her heart rate droped, they broke my water (through a closed cirvix ouch! ) it was clear at first but near the end went brownish as she had been so distressed she pooed. But by that time i was already been rushed into surgery, she came out blue, limp, not breathing as the cord had been very tight around her neck. Haveing a c section saved her life and it was super easy and quick. Now I still agree that a vaginal birth is the goal, but if you need one then you need one and they arnt as Scarey as they sound. 😊

[@user-ww1qb6td1u]

I had a C-section with my last child, and my OBGYN told me that I'd HAD to have another one now that I'm pregnant again. She scared me by telling me that I was at risk for uterine rupture, and I couldn't sleep for days. I kept picturing my baby moving inside, and every time I thought I was about to bleed to death. I was terrified. I was so overwhelmed with fear, that I was seriously considering an abortion. Doctors need to stop forcing C-sections just to avoid overlapping patients. My last C-section was performed by a doctor who ran out of the delivery room BEFORE he stitched me up. He left an INTERN there to finish his job. People have trust issues with doctors for this very reason. Most, if not all of them seem to get into the field just for the paycheck. I haven't found a decent one yet.

[@tangiemarie6317]

Don't let fear into your mind, speak possitive things to yourself, lay your hands on your baby and declar what you want. The last thing a pregnant mummy needs to have is fear! Be possitive and let nothing take that from you

[@albatraozgirl]

Uterine rupture is so extremely unlikely. Stick to your guns and go for a VBAC. These doctors don't look at the statistics. I've done so much research because I'm doing VBAC and don't have the support of my current prenatal care provider. They want to cover their own butt and not give you a trial of labor. It isn't whats best for you or baby. Don't let anyone tell you to do something you don't want to. Get a doula or find support online and change providers.

[@amandathe3]

I love watching your videos!!! I'm 37 weeks I wish I found you sooner! Thank you for sharing everything you do in your videos.

[@sarahlavonne]

So glad! You are so welcome!

[@rahmadahir7694]

Hi Sarah,thanks for the great tips,I’m having my second baby and hoping for a VBAC this time around,great tip on moving around,I remember when I was in labor with my first child I hated laying down,moving helped me a lot with my labor, but I ended up having an emergency C-section, hopefully this time it goes well and good luck to all the moms out there ❤️

[@cordelianekongo9506]

Am hoping same, VBAC2C,

[@rahmadahir7694]

Good luck

[@CamylSantos]

I'm due July 5th. I really needed this. Thank you so much!

[@sarahlavonne]

yay!! congrats!! You're so welcome!

[@ashesrockstotaldrama]

That’s my birthday!! Best of luck

[@tiffanylyte1836]

Wishing you a great delivery and recovery 💜

[@darylneshatompkins7773]

Camyl Santos hey!!! That’s my birthday!!

[@juliejones3260]

I am currently in the hospital getting induced right now. I’m so happy you posted this!

[@sarahlavonne]

Change positions girl!! Yay!!!!! You got this!!

[@mrspokitstheriot477]

Congrats mama! Hope you're doing good! Have you delivered yet?

[@bree10k39]

Hoping you have a safe delivery❤️

[@hassnasherman3834]

Im 33 weeks and already freaking out 😣thank u for ur calming advice

[@user-pk1bb6nf1q]

Due in 16th April, 2021.First time mummy here.I hope and pray for the best

[@alishajennings2013]

I really enjoyed this video. I'm 31 weeks with baby #6. I've never had a cesarean before but I know it's a possibility. Alot of points you made actually reminded me of my sister in law. With her first she pushed for 3hrs and delivered her 9lb 3oz daughter vaginally without tearing or an episiotomy. Then with her second she also pushed for 3 hours and delivered a 9lb 2oz baby boy vaginally without tearing or an episiotomy. It may take a while to get a larger baby out but it can happen. I hate when I hear stories of women being pushed into unnecessary cesareans

[@LAKFanMCC]

I wish I’d found you when I was pregnant but this video was still so interesting to me. I did not have a c-section but a friend of mine recently did because her baby was “big” (9 lb 6 ozs) and her dr kind of scared her into it by telling her the baby had a 25% chance of getting stuck and they would have to push him back in and then do the c-section. My doctor, on the other hand, was ALL about avoiding a c-section and I was able to have a vaginal delivery with a 9 lb 3 oz baby. I am so glad, after watching this, that my doctor was actually my biggest advocate for avoiding a c-section and actually hadn’t even mentioned that my daughter was on the bigger side so I didn’t really have any worries at all about that while I was in labor.

[@megs9584]

I wish this video was around when I was pregnant & toward the end. Thank you for this information!!

[@jaelmommaj8735]

Just had my 5th baby boy!! Birth was so wonderful and positive first home birth all were vaginal non medicated. I loved watching your videos during my pregnancy.

[@kayleighm7856]

Congrats!💓 You are lucky im pregnant with baby #5 i have to take a blood thinner daily to prevent blood clots so there's no way i would have that option to deliver him at home, in fact im nervous enough delivering at the hospital 😅

[@shityface6938]

I am pregnant right now this year 2019 with my sixth child and my experiences were just stay calm focus and definitely early labor at home

[@ruthsajanighimire6577]

shity face I have back pain .... I am worried that when delivering my back pain too much . Does it happen?

[@brothertn708]

shity face are you on government support?

[@lilianabatista9867]

DO YOU TAKE SHIT EVERYDAY?

[@mareematthews4900]

@@brothertn708 why would that even matter?

[@brothertn708]

Tahlia Waihape I’m only asking so I can get ready to support another one of her children 🙀🙀🙀

[@TheAlCookie]

Cervix dilates naturally when you eat dates in your last 4 weeks..daily. hugeeee difference with a smooth delivery.

[@DeeJames1024]

Dates??

[@TheAlCookie]

@@DeeJames1024 yes dates, the fruit. Infact its great during the whole pregnancy but especially best for the last month.

[@fbah123]

Yup. You're right. It's an eastern remedy.

[@angelicayzm]

Thank you. Might order some now!

[@nicolestroud3009]

I saw this posted somewhere recently!

[@humizuub9755]

I did everything she suggested and ended up needing a c section then infected scar then mastitis finally a hyperthyroidism related to pregnancy and now after six month I’m pregnant again pray for me ya all

[@nadiyaqt4219]

This video is GOLD

[@blessedndhlovu1023]

Not about to have kids any time soon here but loooove watching these, it's so detailed (and scary) but rather prepare now than later when I'm in the labour room lol!🤣👏👏💓💓

[@amalaj9197]

I needed this !! I’m 40 weeks and 0 cm dilated , being induced next week so was worried 😩

[@TheRaviebaby]

Amal Aj how did it go

[@asmahashi1641]

thanks you very much ,yet traing louber at home is very daungeryouse c.secation

[@nancyglezhdez]

Thank you!! I am a FTM 39 weeks and I am trying to have the most natural- intervention free birth at a hospital. It's very scary that our c section rate is so high in the US. :( I think it's key to inform ourselves. My mom had 3 c-sections pushed on her for no other reason than the doctor didn't think she could have a baby vaginally. In hindsight she thinks he just wanted to schedule her and get her out of the way. She said she wished she would have armed herself better. Thank you for this video!!

[@babblingbrookc.8659]

How was your experience hun? Im a first time momma due September 6th! Hope you had an amazing experience. Congrats!

[@retry4581]

Love the evidence based article!!! So helpful, gives me so much more confidence in what I preach to my family Hhaha

[@beth90]

Hey Sarah! Thank you so much for all you do! Your videos are wonderful and full of useful information! ❤️ Kind of on the topic of c-sections, I was wondering if you are familiar with the phrase “pit to distress” in obstetrics. I’m not sure how commonly used and/or practiced it really is, but I do know that it is something that some doctors do. I’ve read tons of accounts from people online who were victims of this and even healthcare professionals who have participated in it. A friend of mine has an Auntie who is a retired nurse and she says she saw this happen behind the scenes all the time. It’s truly horrifying, and although it very well may be rare, I can’t believe something like that is ever allowed to happen! With you being a L&D nurse, just wondering if you’ve ever witnessed this practice or have any insight into why it happens. Thanks!

[@noraraeafm]

Obstetrics as a whole is like this. Every single intervention they use is dangerous and they know it. Scarcely will you find a hospital-based provider who practices evidence-based care or who truly want to avoid harm to mothers and babies.

[@MCMXXIV]

Please make a video about things I can buy and put in my hospital bag that will help me heal after delivery. I live in the UK and we normally have to buy things.

[@NikholaRichter]

Love this! Im expecting my third and i am 6months postpartum, so i am preparing myself for all possibilities. It is comforting to watch your videos

[@luckyleah3807]

I'm a first time mom, 37 weeks, getting induced next week. I've been looking up everything to avoid getting a C-Section so this is very helpful! I've only gained 6lbs. The baby is completely average for its age range. I've eaten like one of those crazy TV moms who "eat for two" and often have a milkshake a few times a week. I STILL barely gained weight. And thus, I call this baby my lovely little parasite

[@yasmin42561]

Oh no, I was in LA about a month and a half ago, would have loved to take a class with you!

[@tallyakuzmin6390]

2 out of my 4 babies were born breech safely and relatively easily vaginally at home with a trained midwife. Breech is a variation of normal, babies are born in the position that is best for them ♡

[@danutalopata1300]

love this video. thank you! FTM and I appreciate all of this information!

[@cjizzleismynizzle]

Thank you so much for this information. I knew weight management was important, but I didn't realize it could stand in the way of the birth experience I want to have.

[@TheBlackHijabi91]

I wish I had seen this video before I went into labor. I live in Egypt and they rushed me into a c section as a first time mom. I’m so broken over how everything went. I am however grateful for my baby and her health but recovery was so hard and I’m still depressed almost 3mos pp

[@twobluebutterflies]

Typical Egyptian doctors approach.. why did they rush you ? Is it because your pelvis is too small (as usually claimed) 🤣

[@TheBlackHijabi91]

@@twobluebutterflies i was actually not given a reason. Although there was nothing wrong with me or my baby she said, “ we have to do a c section to see why the baby isn’t coming down” my daughter was born with her head cone shaped as if she was born vaginally. That tells me that she was very much so in my pelvis and at my cervix but dr didn’t want to wait. 2 years later I’m still bitter.

[@MissEgyptian12]

@@TheBlackHijabi91 I'm so sorry for you. I'm Egyptian but live in the UK. I had my c section 2 weeks ago with my 3rd baby and honestly I just can't come to terms with it. I wish I would have gone on abit longer, been given abit more time. I hope we'll be able to fully heal from this xx

[@alyssaisnotdoneyet]

This sounds like a lot of talking to your doctor while you're in labour. Some doctors are so unpleasant and think they know everything.

[@MeatlessManhattan]

Thanks for this video. Must mention that if you test positive for gerd bacteria and your water has broken, you have about 24 hours to deliver. If you are not dilating, you will end up with a uterine infection which causes risk to the baby. So, you don’t always have all the time in the world to wait for 6 cm cervical dilation. I say this from experience. I have had a c section and am doing my best to have a vbac in a few months. Overall - great video...thank you for taking the time to educate us.

[@PotentialBurks]

❤️ this video. just had my Tubal Reversal hoping to avoid a C-section with my rainbow 🌈 👶🏼 but what about the odds after previous c-sections, can you do a video on Tubal Reversal

[@morganfalkdesigns]

I did not have a c section, but did have a tubal reversal. I had one ectopic pregnancy, and then I had my now 21 year old son. Once you are pregnant, your odds of having VBac are the same as anyone else’s. The tubal reversal has nothing to do with the pregnant uterus. You will greatly improve your chances for VBac if you make sure your doctor is really on board...how many Vbacs has she allowed, and how many were successful? You’re looking for around a 70% success rate. Have a Doula, and a midwife if you can. Write down what you want. Read everything you can about VBac especially scholarly articles from medical journals and the nih.gov. Read medical textbooks. Find other Moms who have been successful, and read their stories. Knowledge IS power. I was 35 when I had my reversal, 36 when I lost my Fallopian tube to the ectopic pregnancy, and 37 when my now rising college senior was born. You can do this!!! Good luck!

[@PotentialBurks]

Morgan Falk 🥰❤️ thanks

[@jlynne.7]

I am 26weeks with my tubal ligation reversal baby now !! Super excited to be counting down the time left.