3 Breathing Techniques for Labor, Birth & Life! How to Feel In Control & Cope with Contractions

[@busylittleus2853]

4 months ago I watched this not thinking much of it...but it honestly helped me so much, I didnt make a peep on the whole ride to the hospital, I was able to control my breathing for 7 hrs and was so surprised when my water broke and my son was here 30 mins later... no meds ....thank you so much.... keeping control really helps guys

[@rivkasarabeshari2226]

Busy little us: me too!!! Wow. I gave birth 2 weeks ago. And it’s all thanks to sarah levonne’s videos. I watched this 3 days before giving birth as well as other videos to help lower baby into position! And wow it helped so much! I was all natural and calm most importantly

[@tiffanyk3247]

Thank you for sharing beautiful mama !

[@oyeniyibarakat4391]

Please when do one need this breathing skills is it before your water break or while in labor room pushing

[@schuylerelaine2191]

anything else you did through your pregnancy or in later pregnancy to be so prepared?

[@IamMinnie90]

That’s incredible and so inspiring! Thank you for sharing, superwoman 🤍✨

[@lindakim3569]

Bradley style 4:29 Lamaze 6:49 Breathing down the baby 10:04 Practice 12:48

[@uniqmusiq88]

🙏

[@rugalkyo05]

Thanks

[@GR-ds2rr]

🙏🏼

[@nefertitiben]

Life saver! I mean, time saver! ❤

[@sarahp.3772]

You're the real MVP.

[@ARae1228]

I watched this video at 37 weeks and then decided to try out the techniques on some random pains I was having a week later. Turns out they were actually contractions, and breathing through them like this actually helped me labor at home to 7cm!

[@moonchild708]

lolll "testing on random pains is so me", i don't plan on having a baby but i always do these bc i have chronic uterine pain

[@shanangaru4540]

am currently 37 weeks and watching this

[@shadrinshahdad9917]

Omg I’m currently 37 weeks and I’m having a panic attack thinking about how close I am to the day of

[@sarahp.3772]

​@@shadrinshahdad9917Same, and this my 3rd child. 😂 I'm 38 weeks.

[@Pathrissia]

Wow well done mama

[@auroraautumn8764]

39.5 weeks 🎉 Glory to God. What He started, he will finish. My family and I are excited to rejoice as baby enters this world. 🥰🥰🥰

[@PrincessJenkins_58]

How are you and your baby doing now?❤

[@kailebrogan447]

congrats mama

[@caratranby30]

Glory to god

[@sarahmarie3317]

Watching this while I’m IN labor lol oops I’m a bit of a procrastinator 😂😂😂

[@anabellnunez783]

How did it go for you?

[@029ericam]

SAME 😁

[@sarahmarie3317]

@@anabellnunez783 went amazing!!! Had my son in 4 hours start to finish 😱 The Bradley method of breathing that she did at the beginning helped me the most!!

[@sarahmarie3317]

@@029ericam Hahaha we’re such procrastinators 🤣 Hope labor went well for you!!!

[@rosagonzales4075]

Same here !!! Lol

[@Entrapturing]

Starts with Bradley-style: 4:39, Lamaze: 7:00, Breathing down: 10:10

[@Dorothy4259]

Thanks

[@f.k.hayford3148]

Thanks

[@2late4date]

🥇

[@iareil]

All 3 12:40

[@janisandrina4256]

Thank you

[@abigailwhite6315]

Watched your video last night while having contractions and followed your breathing techniques and when I finally decided to go to the hospital I was 6cm dilated I was so proud and then had baby 3 hrs later with ease. Thank you so much for your wisdom.

[@sarahlavonne]

😭😭😭 this is everything I'm so proud of you!!!!

[@abigailwhite6315]

@@sarahlavonne Giving birth has never felt easier and I will ensure to share this video whenever I get the chance. Sending love all the way from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@mwaitabasakaipa7396]

I'm in active labour now following this. Wish me luck

[@briannalopez8346]

Same ❤

[@hafsah6823]

How did your labor go

[@glitterginger]

I used Bradley for my 9th baby and had NO PAIN and was 9cm before going to the hospital! I could have stayed home. This time doing the same. Breath is life. Breath is health. Breath is connection to spirit. Breath is truly everything!

[@CryptoQueen8888]

Bless you on your 9th baby!! I am on my 6th baby!!

[@Warefamily2024]

Advice on breathing when your entire body feels rigid and overcome by the contraction? I am having my third soon and it’s so hard to catch a FULL breath

[@Sarah-psalm127]

I'm due with my 9th baby in a month. I'm praying for a birth like that. I've had some incredibly painful births and am so scared to go through it again!

[@kristincarpenter9758]

Just gave birth last week and breathing is what really got me through. My nurse coached me through the Bradley method when contractions hit hard. Because of her and my husband I was able to successfully go without an epidural! Thanks Sara for all your videos, I have been binge watching them my whole pregnancy 😊

[@DirtyHybrid]

I'm hoping for an unmedicated birth too. Do you have any other suggestions?

[@angelarene5744]

Good for you

[@jessrene2350]

That’s awesome congratulations I’m 33 weeks having my 4 Th and really want to do this last one with no epidural but I’m terrified

[@kristincarpenter9758]

@@DirtyHybrid a battery operated fan. You truly get really hot during labor and just that little bit of cool can help distract you slightly from what you are going through.

[@brainsnbeauty92]

I gave birth this morning, Sarah thank you so much, I learned so much from you during my pregnancy and felt I was well educated going into my labor/birth.

[@gemmy307]

Unique Jackson so did I!! Birthday buddies!! Congratulations!

[@sarahlavonne]

Omg congrats guys!!! You did it!!!

[@katlegomokoena8078]

Congratulations !!

[@babyparker2014]

Congratulations! 🎉🎉

[@angelarene5744]

Congrats

[@veronicalopez8237]

I am 37 weeks pregnant my first baby and its almost time for my lil girl to arrive. Thank you for this video.

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

Hi Veronica, how exciting, it is your first baby? xxx

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[@seemakhatun8136]

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[@dcannon0110]

Yesterday morning, around 7am (aug 30th) I walked a peaceful 3 miles at 40wks and 2 days....I just gave birth at 2:22 am this morning.(aug 31) Ladies do not fear the contractions. It’s pain with a purpose. It’s a marathon not a race. (I kept telling myself those lines) I was in the moment this tome (3rd birth, 2nd home birth) I rubbed my belly during contractions. I felt the uterus , I imagined it turning my baby. I was fully 10cm faster then I could have imagined. I start having contractions at 7:37pm, by 10:30 pm my water broke, she checked me at 1 am and I just waited to feel the urge to push. She scared me (not on purpose she was checking the heart beat and felt he switched) by saying my baby was breeched and I tell you not, I though about going to the hospital but I pushed thru and kept saying I can’t wait to meet you. Then I felt like I had to poop. She tricked me and said sit on the toilet when I did that urge to push came so strong. I got up and in three pushes he was out, head first. You can do it. I didn’t have a man by my side. I had my mom for 3 hours along with my midwife when she arrived. I watched this channel n really helped with the breathing techniques. Thank you guys for reading my essay. Oh yeah the after birth sucks, from birthing the placenta to the contracting and shrinking of the uterus. Ugh the worst. I didn’t tear by the way. Ok ttyl

[@joypricelexali9227]

Waoo thanks for the heads up.

[@ndeshyfilipine1240]

Imagine you are told your baby is in a breech position you will nervous and miracle happen . You were 💪

[@sarahlavonne]

D Cannon yay! Congrats!

[@tamarabailey4529]

Congratulations!! I’m due in 3 weeks and I’m really nervous because this is my first pregnancy. However, seeing your comment and this video kind of put me at ease. I wanted to be induced at 39 although I have no complications, I’m just tired and my body hurts. I pray I can have a faster and easy delivery.

[@thuliswathandeka1897]

@@tamarabailey4529 all the best love I'm 38 and 5 days I'm so scared of pains and all process bcoz it my first time

[@sarahp.3772]

Just had my baby and used the breathing techniques. Baby was out in 5 hours, and i kept calm, cool and collected until i got to 9 and 10cm. Although i had to moan out loud some at end , i atill breathed through it and pushed out my 9lb baby with no tearing.

[@idleedle]

Wow!! Omg

[@91splamy]

I’m so glad I watched this to remind me that I needed to practice. I started practicing my breathing every time I got a Braxton Hicks and it helped me to breathe by second nature when I was finally in labour. The nurses were surprised that I was able to stay so calm. I noticed myself having a few times where I was starting to lose it and I’d start my breathing again and it immediately brought me back to a calmer state. I managed to do the whole thing without an epidural which is something I’d really wanted for my labour

[@lisathebeautician6489]

I did the breath down for my whole labor..it works! Very short labor with both my kids. Inhale deeply, exhale deeply and feel that little push while you are exhaling

[@tamarabailey4529]

Update: I watched this video when I was 37 weeks pregnant I believe and at 39 weeks I was induced. It wasn’t any cause, I was healthy but just tired of being pregnant lol. Although it was my first time ever being pregnant, I can saying watching this video helped a lot and I’m glad I came across this page because I learned a lot which helped me have a successful delivery as well as prayer. Now I have a beautiful baby girl whose currently 2 months!!

[@caroldelosangeles3621]

But induced its not healthy..brings some consecuences that are still researching but are evident..psicoemotional speceally at future child adulthood... Just to be " tired of pregnancy" ..lets be carefull what we share since other women feel is normal and good and its not. But the whole health sistem has been Programming us to think it is. Back to the roots ..read "You will delivery with pregnancy" of Merelo Barebá and Casilda Rodrigañez. Scientist and psicology with a lot of implicances research. Thanks God is safe your baby and you and thats in the end the most important..there is hipnosis for help to reduce those consecuences of being induced ..plus c section and others not natural intervention with only one century confronting milenials of natural bringing. The biggest war has being and still are for bringing humans being at not natural and armony way even if we want to convinced ourselves ...its not about guilty But about responsability for the world we are all cocreating. Blessings to all our families.

[@NadiaSeesIt]

Don't induce for no reason!

[@abraoeser5910]

I'll be 39 weeks tomorrow with my first. I've been watching all of your videos to get ready! I've been having contractions and leaking fluids so I'm going in this morning to get checked out! I'm thinking this might be it! I'm anxious and excited. Perfect timing for this video! 🥰

[@officialmakingmoneywithmama]

Abra Oeser that is so exciting, congratulations on your bundle to be! You will do great mama, best of luck to you!🥰

[@yomeamo3886]

Good luck!!!!

[@kathrynloewen2073]

Oh wow I'm 39 weeks tomorrow as well with my 3rd! Good luck!

[@TotoBaggypants]

My first labor was so overwhelming. I wasn’t nearly as prepared as I thought. I want to be more in control this next time. This make a lot of sense and is easy to listen to.

[@vickyandersen8660]

Thanks to you, I was able to handle the pain with no pain medicine. It took 30 min to push my baby out. But I really didn’t feel much pain when I wasn’t having contractions. Thank you so much! It was my 4th pregnancy

[@hanahkolailat8470]

I’m labor right now !! 39weeks 5days on my birth ball practicing my breathing thanks to you 😇😊

[@nananicole8517]

I’m 36 weeks watching this and haven’t been to any classes because of corona , I’m so at peace watching you I’m so ready ❤️‼️‼️

[@officialmakingmoneywithmama]

Breathing techniques are so important!! I was holding my breath during contractions and got exhausted so quickly! I am happy I realized I was holding my breath and go back to breathing well! I also felt diffusing relaxing scents helped keep me calm!🥰

[@TheCherryHomemaker]

It is the ultimate key to labour, I had a traumatic labour with my first because I was so out of control because no one would listen to me because I was young and I knew something wasn’t right but everyone just kept brushing me off and I panicked so much (I was right my son and I both nearly died). With my next 3 births I just went inside myself and focused on my breathing using some gas towards the end because my labours are only 2 hrs so they ramp up very quickly but it made all of them so calm and easy even with my youngest who was born on his side and was a 9 pounder so everyone started panicking a little but I just blocked them out and focused on breathing him down and out and 3 pushes later he was out and they were all in shock.

[@dharmadharma3960]

2 hours of labor and 3 pushes? That's awesome. Good advice.

[@333god_is_true]

What worked for me was breathing in and and meditating. I took control instead of the pain controlling me. Yes it still hurt so bad but feeling in control helped me with the pain and not feeling like i was gonna die and or lose control, feeling in control helped tremendously. Regulating the pain helped me deal with my sanity. 🙏❤️

[@melissak5161]

I love you so much. With this covid thing going on you are the only type of birth class that my boyfriend and I have and you have helped us so much already and i cannot thank you enough!!

[@sarahlavonne]

Xoxoxo

[@platandrodek]

@@sarahlavonne Same here! You seem so sweet and nice and the videos are easy to watch vs other content creators that can feel abrasive/ aggressive ❤

[@taylorrevetta159]

Breathing down really helped my contractions! My nurse was amazing, and soon as she said breathe down it clicked in my brain and it helped so much! I was 9cm’s with no epidural when she suggested it.

[@haleahmaddox6046]

I watched her videos during my whole third trimester bc for some reason she makes me feel calm lol her voice / tone is reassuring

[@DreamDeeply37]

I had my baby on May 28. It was a difficult labor(my baby got stuck behind my cervix and was sideways coming out. I had the best OB who stayed hours overtime to deliver him!). I used the Bradley style breath through the whole thing and it helped SO much! Even the nurse commented on how great my breathing was. Focusing on the counting was difficult but I kept reminding myself to and I got through it! I HIGHLY recommend following her breathing techniques!!!

[@andreinaolvera9153]

Came back just to say I had my baby two days ago and the breathing techniques got me all the way to 6 cm before I asked for the epidural ! You are AMAZING ! They made such a difference once I reminded myself to start them

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

I love you Sarah Lavonne. Such a friendly, intelligent, witty lady. Such an inspiration to me. I work as an antenatal teacher over in England. I teach hypnobirthing. Your videos are so insightful and well put together. You are giving me the confidence boost I need to keep going with my hypnobirthing channel. Thank you xxxx

[@manindersinghnanda7396]

Hi Sarah, No words to express my gratitude. My wife followed suggested techniques mentioned by you in this video helped her to have a normal delivery. Special love from 🇮🇳. Mandy n Sarvi 🌹🥰

[@sarahlavonne]

😭😭😭😭😭 amazing!!!! Congrats!!!

[@mabedavila360]

Hi Sarah! Can you make a video on what is the right way of pushing? When I was in labor I knew the breathing techniques you said in this video, but when I got to the pushing part of labor I didnt know a proper technique

[@harshinicherukuri7915]

I have to thank you, I watched your video before my 1st delivery and my labour was quite intense and my mom was my delivery partner. She says even today that it still freaks her out to think how calm I was through out the labour and was honestly a little scared of me for my tolerance and surprised on how calm n collected I was. I have to thank you for it honestly, you are doing amazing. I’m due with my 2nd in less than a month and here I’m again ❤

[@sarahlavonne]

😭😭😭 thank you for sharing this!!!

[@naturelifej4344]

Watching this now my due date 3 more days to go. Jesus please help me 🙏

[@chynaaaaaa2752]

I used to brush off the breathing techniques & not think they worked , well I regret that lol I just gave birth to my third child and the breathing through it all literally saved me sooo much pain and discomfort ❣️❣️😎🥳

[@Alabanza.Musicversity]

Once you’ve done any vocal training , these styles of breathing and more are an absolute must as part of your warm up routine. Mindfulness to the breath is the key to managing stress in daily life!

[@lenawashington2443]

This is the refresher I needed!!! 3rd baby due in 4 weeks after 12 years. Thanks for the “breathe the baby down” method. Definitely can see me using this.

[@uglyprncess8848]

How was it

[@courtneys9429]

Honestly, the belly breathing style helps with the pain of the contraction the best because your actively stretching out your muscles while they are trying to contract and it makes them feel less intense. I am 39 weeks tomorrow with baby 3 and so ready to have him in my arms!

[@ShadesofSage]

Aww 🥰, good luck to you! I just had my third last November and I’ve never had an epidural. Breathing DEFINITELY helped me to be able to achieve that! Hope your birth went well and you are gently recovering 😌!

[@devorahesqueda7134]

Been watching you since 2016 ( first time mom) to now, 3rd baby, 35 wks and preparing to, try, and do a natural birth💙 thank you for this!

[@RonjaSebastian]

💗 Tip for all of these techniques: Rather than blowing out with an O shape of the lips - relax the mouth open like a soft Ahhh... (similar to a sigh of relief.) The pelvic floor and mouth are connected and mirror each other - so when you close your mouth or purse your lips into an O (like blowing out a candle) that automatically creates a similar contraction of the pelvic floor. Whereas, when you relax your jaw completely and exhale with an Ahhh (can be audible or silent), that automatically relaxes the pelvic floor and creates a softening and widening sensation that allows for a much easier passage of your baby without tearing. 💗💗💗

[@komalamitdaybook]

True i can feel that diff between o n aaha down there diff contractions happens

[@teethurs9770]

Thank u so much!

[@val_smiling8474]

So helpful! Thanks! I have given birth four times already but needed a refresher as it's been almost 9 years! Slow and low breaths and vocalizations are the key to a calm birth.

[@Homesteadcountryliving]

I watched this video before the birth of my son and I had a lot of compliments from nurses telling me how well my breathing was, especially for my first labour. So thank you so so much for this and now I’m watching it again before my second. *I did practice about 1/2 months before, just a few minutes before bed.

[@annarocha3254]

I am SO thankful I have these videos. So far I've gotten through two unmedicated births using these techniques

[@carolinebueno9634]

It sounds so easy when you say that. I had my first baby nov 2 2020. I lost control towards the end when the pain started getting more intense. I started hyperventilating and freaking out! ☹️ I was given pitocin and the epidural and it did not help much :( next time I will try focusing on my breath and changing my mindset while having contractions. I wish my mommy was with me but because of COVID I only had my partner. He did his best to help calm me down but watching this vid made me believe I can have a better birthing experience next time ! 😅

[@JasminKanishka]

39 th week .. watching you during early contractions.. thank you! U r amazing

[@amandacoffey6170]

I remember having my last one with no pain medication. I would breathe out while I push, but the grunt I made while doing it really helped me. I would grunt for the duration of the push && it really helped. I’m going to keep that tip in my back pocket, as I am now 9 weeks with my 4th child.

[@carlasoriano5685]

Hi Sarah, got to the hospital at 9cm and gave birth doing those breathing techniques. Thank you. I always forward your channel to all I know who are preggo. All the best and thanks again. Sending love ❤️

[@cindypike9304]

I'm due with my third baby in July and I can't say how much I appreciate all your videos! I got an epidural with my first two, they were both inductions. I'm hoping to go without an epidural this time!

[@maixiong1617]

Baby number 6 and still nervous. Thanks for the breathing reminders which will help during labor.

[@marijajovic1901]

I just combined these types of breathing with a little trick I came across today. The trick is to practice labor breathing techniques while holding an ice cube (to practice in a slightly more realistic setting, cause not all of us experience Braxton Hicks contractions and holding an ice cube gradually becomes more painful). I am thrilled for how long I managed to hold the ice cube and how empowered and in control I felt. I am 38 weeks along with my first baby so I don't really know what contractions feel like. Obviously I expect them to be muuuuuch more painful than the ice cube 😁 but I hope to feel at least just a little bit of this power over the pain during labor.

[@cobblecattt]

Hey there! Is there an update? :)

[@marijajovic1901]

@@cobblecattt yes! I delivered my baby girl this Saturday. Contractions were much more bearable than I thought they would be thanks to the first type of breathing (in, 2,3, out, 2,3). I maintained focused on breathing and had a great experience! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@cobblecattt]

@@marijajovic1901 thats awesome!! Congrats 😁

[@pratingyapanda9096]

These techniques helped me a lot. Blessed with a baby girl. Thank you for the amazing videos.

[@MrsBeachPerson]

I loved Bradley birthing method! I had 3 babies naturally. The breathing techniques have helped me throughout my life especially in stressful situations.👍🏼

[@dianeharper1711]

Just found this video today. I'm going to recommend it to my daughter. Her first baby is due in April. I just mentioned this to her last night. She was like "Mama who does that"?. Poor Baby. She has no ldea. So l then informed her had l known how to do this with MY first baby, maybe l wouldnt have been in labor for 46 hrs. I learned more about it after the fact. Didnt worry so much before, because l have a high tolerance of pain. Lol yeah right. I later had a set of twins and another baby. Used the breathing and it was a much better exsperience. So it does make a difference. Thanks for sharing this video. It will help me, help her.

[@alexisjohnston8513]

I’m 33 weeks pregnant and this will be my first baby due June 27th. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks!

[@miss_pinkglam1018]

Alexis Johnston I’m due in July 🥰 all the best 💕

[@rosslyneherrera411]

Same due date! 💗 wish you the best! 😊

[@roxiimartiinez1794]

I'm also due jun 27th .

[@hannahwillams9602]

Also due June 27 with my first. Sending positive vibes and love to all the replies on this comment!

[@enasw.h3137]

Im due june 28th ❤️❤️❤️

[@AuthenticallyAlyssa]

I’m only 15 weeks due in December with second child I wish I used breathing techniques with my first born, even at 15 weeks this helped calm me lol 6 months to go but I will forever cherish this video and save it for when I’m laboring and through life 💜

[@hannahvanwyk6624]

One more month

[@niqueybangz]

I'm due in Jan 2021 with my first and super anxious but imma breathe thru it!💯💯

[@shasanders5544]

Due Wednesday 💗 good luck mamas

[@blackpup3]

While watching I was like how am I going to remember this Lamaze thing when in panic mode and then I realized I have been doing that breathing technique while running on a treadmill for years!! It’s legit an epiphany and I always thought it was weird way of breathing while running but it was my body’s natural response - so now I am not worried at all that my body will know exactly what to do when the time comes! Week 37 now so its closeby

[@sabrinahossain4440]

I watched your video right before my labour started, i practiced the way you explained. It was sooooo helpful and was an easy labour. Thanks a ton,couldn’t thank you enough dear.

[@kimora9088]

Oh my goodness this video is everything right now at 3 am in the morning! I’m 36 weeks just started feeling these uncomfortable sharp contractions. You hit the nail in the head with the anxious uncontrolled breathing. I felt so much better knowing that what I’m feeling is totally normal and that mindful breathing works. Thank youuuuuuuuuuu!

[@toniheard8456]

Same here! I’m 35 weeks

[@Thatsokayiwaswrong]

Izzy

[@Tt-tf8du]

Being induced today and this pitcion is kicking my butt but these breathing techniques are helping so much

[@amandamason5944]

Thank you! I found it helpful for pushing to keep the belly out. I didn't have time for the epidural and very much used this to get through and when the baby's head came down and out.

[@annacaldwell9613]

38 weeks pregnant with baby #3 & aiming for a natural, unmedicated birth (at a birth center). I've always heard of "gently breathing the baby down" but didn't realize what this entailed until I found your video. Now I am going to practice so that I can prepare for birthing my baby. I can also attest that relaxing the face & jaw in breathing out helps with contractions as well...for myself I found that deep inhales & long "mooing" or "moaning" exhales helped with managing my contractions during the birth of baby #2

[@southerngemini6401]

My induction is in 24 hours (8/17/20). Didn’t get to go to a class due to COVID so this is helpful. Thanks

[@BethanyL23]

How did it go?

[@beautymellz5600]

how did it go?

[@southerngemini6401]

@@beautymellz5600 ended up getting a c section because I wouldn’t dilate pass 4 cm after 47 hours. Had my son 8/19/20 exactly 48 hours at 7:03. We used 3 induction methods and they all didn’t work properly.

[@southerngemini6401]

@@BethanyL23 so sorry I’m just seeing your comment but I did respond to a comment underneath

[@southerngemini6401]

But these helped me get through my labor

[@marydyck2128]

So happy I found this video!! Sarah you have taught me many amazing things about birth! I'm 37 weeks with baby #2 and actually scared for labour and birth this time. With our son I had wanted to go without the epidural but back labour got so intense I lost myself in the pain instead of breathing like I should have. I'm making my husband watch this video with me tonight and practice the breathing aswell so he can help me more this time come baby time. Thank you so much!! ♡♡

[@tarashakeshaft1090]

I was induced April 16th at 39 wks. VBAC:) 44 years old. Watched a bunch of your videos, prepared a lot, had lists of reminders of breathing thoughts/techniques, why to avoid epidural (did that last time), positions to assume when in labor and then during pushing, etc etc, mantras. Bought mood lighting, lollipops, etc:) I did do pitocin, so I did some serious screaming bloody murder lol, but as much as I could I tried to breath properly. I also, even when screaming, imagined my cervix opening up, and remembered that each contraction was progress towards the end goal and I exhaled downward through my tummy and out my vag. Not pushing, though. Anyhow, thank you for your videos. I had fun prepping and being in labor, being grateful for the moment to have a baby and not do c-section like last time. I has fine with it with first, but I decided I wanted it to be different for next birth.

[@fennesseysosa3376]

Your breathing technique definitely helped me when I was having contractions may 7,2020 especially since i was going for a vbac for baby number 3 baby number one was vaginal baby number two was emergency c section do to heart rate dropping but anyways i did the breathing technique and kept thinking each contraction is bringing her lower for sure helped cause when I was getting admitted they took for ever to get us a room for delivery I was 6cm already and water had broken at that point thank you so much for your advice on breathing the baby down and pretty much helping along my journey too a successful vbac birth was truly amazing baby girl was born yesterday may 8,2020 at 11:50pm

[@sarahlavonne]

yessssssss so happy for you!

[@melaniechristensen11]

I currently have a 2 week old and just wanna thank you for the Lamaze breath that breath alone through out the beginning contractions and whole labor process got me through natural labor. My first labor experience I did not have any breathing technique at all and found myself tightening up and making cramps more unbearable for me I still went natural but it was unmanageable and I was so anxious but this time with the breathing process I was able to go natural again but manage the pain. PLEASE LADIES GET A BREATHING TECHNIQUE DOWN AND STICK WITH IT. When you’re doing it get out of your head about how you sound or silly it may be because man it’s worth it

[@flybabyskybaby]

Thank you!!! Just had my forth son and second free birth. I could hear your voice in my head. God bless you sweet soul

[@content_coach.]

34 weeks snd watching this. Looking forward to coming back to share how well these techniques helped. Thank you.

[@gabriellemanier2223]

Love the imitations of the stressed out labor not breathing Haha 😂😅

[@thestarchild8417]

SAME 😂

[@paea_fotu1550]

Exactly 37weeks today!!!! Second baby and is a baby girl!!!! Can’t wait to hold her, thank you for sharing this! Love your videos! ♥️♥️♥️

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

Aww! Congratulations honey! How old is your first child? Are they excited about being a big brother or sister? xxxx

[@paea_fotu1550]

Hypnobirthing With Anja yes! He is super excited!! Every time he sees my bare belly he’ll run up and ask to kiss baby! He’s 3yo, will be 4 in December! I believe he’ll be a great big brother!

[@HypnobirthingWithAnja]

@@paea_fotu1550 aww! That's so lovely to hear! I'm sure he will be a great, protective and loving big brother! ❤️❤️❤️

[@krishalindvlogs4253]

Yes this true! Be calm and breathing technique. I delivered my little last 14th April. So far, everything doing well. Since, it fully dilated I started to push about 3:00pm then my baby comes out 3:37pm.

[@ckhu2653]

Thank you so much Sarah,I delivered safely today. I have been following your videos. Especially this one,I needed help with breaking techniques and this video just worked out perfectly for me. Am celebrating my 1 day old baby today.

[@sarahlavonne]

Yay so proud of you

[@mybabyhiroto7343]

im 26weeks preggy and firs time mom this video really helps me a lot thank you❤️

[@IamMinnie90]

I cannot thank you enough for this. 25 weeks pregnant and I would love to feel confident with knowledge and feel more prepared. I just subbed 💗

[@auriauri1722]

A year later after having my daughter this video helped sooo much ! I remembered the different styles and picked one & it worked even the nurse was saying I was doing so good with the breathing! Thank you sooo much due in June w baby#2 I can’t wait to use this again ❤️❤️❤️

[@fernandatv]

Hi Auri, have you had your baby yet this month? If so, how did it go? Hope all is well.

[@auriauri1722]

@@fernandatv thank you so much that’s so sweet but yes I had him a few days after watching the video again lol

[@fernandatv]

@@auriauri1722 Awesome! 😊

[@Ibceramics]

Watching while in labor. It’s 520PM and I’ve been here since 12AM lol I need all the control

[@Amanda-vn4vg]

Due June 30th, getting induced June 25. This is my second baby & had rough time being induced w/ my first. Any positive, encouraging comments welcome 😬 thankful for these videos ❤️

[@paulinesimon9239]

Due 30 June with my first. Can't wait to meet my baby boy.

[@35tar1]

Omg we have the same due dates. Goodluck mamas

[@MrsBryant1024]

How was it mama??

[@paulinesimon9239]

@@MrsBryant1024 actually the baby came early. (On 19th). I went through normal delivery but there was a cord around the neck. My baby got some distress that made us stay in the hospital for 9 days. But he's completely well now. Just bathed him now he's sleeping right next to me.

[@christina2103]

I’m going have my 11 th baby and I’m still getting a lot learning from you on so much. Been Watching your channel on all kinds of things and helping a lot thank you and share you videos too.Soon be giving birth 🤰You are amazing women.❤

[@sarahlavonne]

awww thank you so so much!

[@vicvickyvernice2340]

I'm 26 weeks pregnant, and while I'm watching this and doing the 3 breathing i fall asleep😂.lol ithink it also help to fall asleep because we're being relaxed. Thank u Sarah! ❤

[@bobbieann2066]

This was so helpful! Our childbirth class at the hospital could not be done in person because of COVID-19 so they did not get to cover breathing and other coping methods so this was so helpful! My husband and I are just patiently waiting for the arrival of our baby girl, now!!! 😊

[@julianarodriguez6367]

I am 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby. All classes have been closed due to Covid but this is great. I’m anxious but know my breathing will be key.

[@LissaMeilssa]

I’m 8 months trying to prepare myself I was laughing so hard watching this idk she was like in through your nose is better rather then ahhhh ahhhhh ahhhh through your mouth I was laughing that was hilarious 😂

[@JessicaJoyRood]

Thank you for this! I am getting induced with our first baby tomorrow night! I’m watching your video for the second time this week.

[@Sunset_rainz]

I’m a first time mom at 38 weeks + 3 and we are expecting a baby girl. Thank you so much for this video! Prepping myself for when I go into the delivery room. Especially in the middle of a pandemic and I’ll only have my fiancé for support. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Godsnotdead30]

Same im due aug31

[@Godsnotdead30]

With a girl

[@violetflame704]

Omg just gave birth to my first baby girl on 5/5/2020. I had no clue how intense it gets after contractions starts.My life changed I can’t be the same person who I was before giving birth 🤰

[@angelarene5744]

Congrats new mom

[@1cocobeware]

So exciting!! I'm 35 weeks and am planning a natural labor! So excited. Super cheeful easy mood and digestible information as always

[@DaniaAlnayar]

I'm 38weeks and I think I'm addicted to your videos now, literally ALL I've been watching is YOU! THANK YOU! You are one in a million and you have this amazing way of talking/convincing that's been helping me SOOO MUCH!!!

[@charmellemays4212]

Literally in labor now😂😂😂. I hope it works cause i like to hold my breath

[@stephjose9401]

So excited for an all natural with baby number 2 at a birth center. Currently 28 weeks. Got an epideral at 8.5 cm with baby number 1 and I wasn't in control and the screaming made me feel even more pain and out of control.

[@sarahvickash1260]

I'm 39 weeks atm due on 23 of June so I need this thank u

[@shelbobaggins0]

As I did these breaths with you my baby started moving around like crazy. I’m 25 weeks so a little early but I’d really like a natural labor this time around!

[@tamiadixon8312]

Lol my baby moves crazy too when i do these breathing techniques

[@nadiagbpopruzhenko]

My baby number 6 coming in June and i never did breathing techniques before. Awesome, thank you 😊 I will try them all. I usually scream🥺 but probably from feeling out of control.

[@miamccoy3706]

I love how comfy this video was to watch it felt like I had a personal 1 on 1 class! I'm being induced later on today and trying to figure out what breathing method to do. Practicing all three now to see what feels best for later on! Thank you so much for you video! Ill be back with an update! 🥰

[@shanzaylizay3921]

so how did it go?

[@djzinosl]

I have been watching your videos for couple of days now and it has helped me a lot. This is my first pregnancy and am 37 wks,already getting on and off contractions for few days now and am all excited. Your videos are really helpful

[@ceairamgivens1052]

I’m due in 3 weeks and I’ll definitely be using this for my labor, but mostly I think I’ll be using it to deal with the 4 year old and almost 2 year old I have now that are driving me crazy!! 😂

[@ceciliakatasi5567]

Same situation here

[@jadekristinealcos1118]

thanks for d info, im 38 weeks & 5 days now on my first baby, hope all is well. excited to see ou baby boy 💪💪🙏🙏🙏

[@DirtyHybrid]

I'm due May 28th with my first baby, we are planning on an unmedicated birth for her. This is super helpful. I wish I would have done more research on hypnobirthing too. Thank you for your videos!!!

[@jessicaterry2594]

The one thing I can control is my breath. Gotcha!

[@reetubhandari3918]

I am in early labour as I write this, I had to look for some tips to cope and here I am.

[@marydyck2128]

Congrats!! I hope all went well for you!! Our baby #2 is arriving any day now so I'm also looking for help to try this birth without the epidural!