The Birth of our Daughter (Part 2)

[@mackmarshmallows]

I feel like the doula complicated things too much because she gave unverified advice, and actually was quite aggressive about the doctors advice. She has no medical training, and it made me mad that she immediately tried to circumvent and confuse Laura.

[@ReannaWarne]

As a doula myself, her doula infuriated me. She was way out of line! That is NOT what we are for! It was sad to see them talking about not having a doula in the future because of it. Doulas can be so helpful but hers seemed to be an awful fit for someone wanting a hospital birth.

[@mrs.hammertime180]

@@ReannaWarne same! I was yelling at my phone that she was way out of line! I would love to see her have a CNM next pregnancy.

[@brittanymatter5436]

infection from the bm!

[@brittanymatter5436]

an castor oil is NOT okay to take to induce labor. it can make the baby have their first bm inside of you and puts the baby at risk for lung infection from inhaling it and mom as risk for uterine

[@elysiumsnakefarm1185]

This dollar seemed to make the whole thing even more stressful. Her comments caused doubt between the two parents and its obvious the dollar was more concerned with pushing her own ideas on good birth practices then with a healthy mum and baby.

[@ParkerBriggs19]

Can we take a moment to appreciate just how supportive Stephen is 🙏

[@jessicagrover402]

YYYEEESSS!!! He’s a gem

[@manasichampanerkar]

Totally 💝

[@Pip-ti9xp]

He is so supportive & lovely throughout the whole process.

[@kellijones1882]

Laura def got her hands on a great man!

[@englentinaharka4527]

9oooooo nice

[@AndreaKae27]

EVERYONE needs a partner like Stephen who hypes you up one second and consoles you the next. I had a somewhat traumatic ending to my sons birth and it is amazing to have that kind of support.

[@izyshere4338]

Agree with that☺️☺️

[@izyshere4338]

What happened with your boys (sorry for asking don't want to make u upset)

[@AndreaKae27]

@@izyshere4338 Not a sore subject at all! I had pre eclampsia at 30 weeks and was in the hospital until I gave birth at 35 via emergency c section. I was induced and had been in labor for 79 1/2 hours but I didn't progress and his heart rate dropped dramatically so c section was it. He wasnt breathing when he was born and I missed his first 25 hours of life because I was on mandatory bed rest to lower my BP. But hes a happy healthy almost 7 year old. 🙂

[@lizzydizzy2685]

Agreed

[@yeti6601]

yessss

[@raychelgonos]

Please if you end up using a doula for baby no. 3, get one who knows what she’s talking about and understands that she’s not a doctor. Lori was giving you dangerous information.

[@helenheywood2286]

I am an OB nurse and it was so frustrating hearing the doula confuse you like that. Doulas are NOT supposed to give you medical advice, they are there to support you after medical decisions have already been made. I can completely see why this made everything seem more complicated

[@jamielynngayle4658]

L&D nurse here and I say deliver at the hospital with nurse midwives 100%!! So proud of you Laura. 💕💕💕 and you too Stephen AND Alphie!

[@hildabower314]

Always trust the doctor first. Thank God everything worked out for y'all.

[@mandrakeroot854]

Stephen getting all giddy and nervous in the car on the way to the hospital was just adorable. I love your family and I’m so happy for you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@margarethollins6531]

And that laugh 😂 😂😂

[@alexandradaniele]

A doula can't provide medical care, but a certified nurse midwife sounds like a perfect option for number three!

[@emelieleifi7802]

That's what I was thinking, too. A CNMW (with hospital privileges or a partnership with a MD) at a birthing center.

[@keirawitham4033]

I love my CNM! She’s the best! She’s super chill and is very open to what I want for my birth. I’m 39+2 and I’ve had no interventions so far (besides checking baby’s heartbeat each week). I know lots of women who have had multiple membrane sweeps already, have already set induction dates, and have their cervix checked each visit. I’m grateful that my midwife just lets my body do it’s thing.

[@skippiijoy21]

Definitely agree!

[@MG384]

What a fantastic suggestion for #3.

[@katiebwheeler]

The hospital I delivered at unless you were high risk all saw midwives, I really liked it.

[@alexmorse3969]

I love how they include their external processing in the car, thinking through everything and trying to make the best decision. It’s so real and I love it.

[@sarahshmarah623]

Just throwing this out there for next time: Nurse Midwife (has medical training as a nurse) and a Birth Center (home like setting with natural interventions available and medical professionals). Its the in-between of natural home birth and full on hospital

[@6888laura]

This!!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@BonnerCountyBlindsandShades]

100% This... I feel so much for her, and I think she would have LOVED a nurse midwife.

[@thiswildelifex]

This is what I want!!! Such a good option

[@Just_janee_]

This

[@peachledesma4790]

Yes! Both my babies were born in a birth center. It felt like home but I could leave the mess behind 😅 and we were always five minutes from a hospital if any emergencies occurred.

[@Thehannahweknow]

There are too many doulas out there giving doulas a bad name because they think their job is to be on a crusade against medical advice and that the it’s like “us against the doctors” and that’s not how it should be at all. It should be that you have a birth TEAM that works TOGETHER. This doula is awful 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jamienelson4326]

Having that time with Alfie probably helped you a ton. Oxytocin release in the body helps progress labor and besides being near your son releasing the oxytocin, breastfeeding him was giving you double duty. You have killer instincts.

[@brittanyismebb]

Yeah she does! She should be incredibly proud of herself.

[@dmay7648]

Yes!! Way better than pitocin, glad she went home and allowed her body to do the work.

[@houseofhalseys7450]

Starts screaming in joy, 2 seconds later crying. Pregnancy at its finest lol

[@frankieratcliffe5742]

It was happy crying I think not sure

[@lillyalgate5609]

The first bit. THE ENGERGY THOOOO YOOOO LAURA STEPHEN YAAAAA

[@saramoore6911]

Stephan is soooo freaking great!! You can tell just how much he loves you and your little family...its such a beautiful thing to see

[@matteoandmarcus]

First time saw a woman, who is in labor, that can still breastfeed😍🤩👏

[@Elizabeth-if7pw]

I know right like ouch

[@justamom863]

He is probably "dry nursing". It's pretty typical for toddlers that have been given the opportunity to do extended nursing. He will probably stop when her colostrum come in. He wont like it.

[@crohniequeenab]

@@justamom863 nope she tandem fed and he got every bit. He’s still BF.

[@swimminINh20]

No one should ever hire that doula. What a quack.

[@pandabella2525]

I cannot believe this doula, she is completely out of line, I’m glad they’re going to the hospital and I’m glad they’re not listening to the doula!

[@Chiccaboom611]

This is a bad doula. Yikes

[@BhappyD]

Its really a shame that there is no regulation when it comes to doulas. It’s not like a nurse or a doctor that you can report if they are putting lives at risk. This doula needs to be stopped, because eventually she WILL cause harm to a mother and/or baby. She’s on some type of a sick power kick, acting like she’s more capable than ACTUAL highly trained medical professionals who spent well over a DECADE vigorously learning, studying and perfecting their field, and then go on to a LIFETIME of dedicated continued learning and certifications. This “doula” at most has had experience watching babies being delivered by professionals (Doctor or CNM), perhaps had her own pregnancy, and may or may not have had a brief online course from who knows where so she can say she’s “certified” (even though that means nothing because the field has no regulation). Anyone can call themselves a doula. Whether they have had decades of successfully and responsibly helping women through pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum; or whether they have never even attended a single birth. Doulas can be an absolutely AMAZING asset for mothers to get the support and coaching they need during their labor and birth. They can offer a wealth of helpful information when it comes to positions, counter pressure, and the mechanisms of pregnancy, birth and postpartum, to help women feel supported and empowered through the entirety process regardless of how they choose to birth. They are also there to advocate for you when it comes to your own birth preferences, such as ensuring doctors or nurses don’t ask you if you want an epidural if you want a drug free birth, or reminding the medical staff in attendance that you want delayed cord clamping after baby is born (so long as it’s medically safe to do so). But as amazing and knowledgeable as they can be, they are not fit or capable to give ANY sort of medical advice, let alone contradict the medical advice given to a patient by their chosen qualified medical provider. Doctors and CNMs are the ONLY ones who are fit and capable to give you medical advice for your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum period, as well as give you recommendations on what medications, supplements, OTC remedies, and interventions are right for you, your baby, and your specific situation. It’s absolutely appalling to hear this so called “doula” act like she has superior knowledge and capabilities compared to a doctor, and giving truly dangerous medically advice that she is NOWHERE near qualified to be giving. The thought of her continuing to behave this way with other mothers and babies, whose actual LIVES hang in the balance, is truly terrifying.

[@cailinanne]

I 100% agree.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

I'll say it again: that doula was AWFUL for poor Laura. And for her family overall, in terms of stressing everyone out, power-tripping over the doctor's advice, and putting little Poppy at risk, actually. You don't expose broken water to diarrhea!! 💗💚💙💜💗 SO glad Laura, Stephen, and the little ones are in a better place now. 💐🌷

[@jennfontan188]

I just absolutely love Steven, what a great husband and father. You two are truly so lucky to have one another

[@lhorne4808]

I like your doctor! She's very positive and gives you options. She doesn't get scary with her advice and supports your decisions.

[@diannaallowatt3355]

I think your next book should be on your experiences with birth and being a mother! Your first video of Alfie’s birth always hit me hard and inspired me in my own birth experience. This one is doing the same and making me want a second baby! 💜

[@jessicaalexandra306]

Theres hundreds of books about pregnancy

[@savannahastings6807]

I feel like mama Dr. Jones needs to talk about this

[@sabriannakendall9405]

YES!!

[@mrs.hammertime180]

I feel like she would be able to clear up that the doula was way out of line but there are some amazing doulas out here (me!) that don't overstep like that!

[@ednarodriguez7058]

Yes!!!!!!!! That doula was all over the place! Seems so unreliable

[@jackson12802]

Nah. This video wasn’t recommending anything it was just showing her experience. So why make a video dogging someone’s birth experience? It’s one thing if they were advocating or suggesting things. This was simply a documentation of a life event. It doesn’t matter if it this video or one from mama Dr. Jone, a person should not be following medical advice from a KZbin video unless that advice is to discuss things with your personal health care provider. One has to re

[@mrs.hammertime180]

@@jackson12802 its not about taking advice from someone's birth video. Its about a trusted medical expert educating other people on birth and women's issue's from someone else's experience. She does it with "I didn't know i was pregnant", tons of medical shows, other KZbin births, etc. A lot happened in Laura's video and a dr can help explain what went wrong so others can avoid it.

[@StarJoy70]

Awwww.. Alfie is just wrapped around his momma while she's laboring and helping out big time! He's like "oh, just having a little milk here" .. Isn't that just the sweetest, heart-warming feeling ever having your child wrapped around you in a time like this!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jeff5882174]

To old to be feeding from her boob's

[@jeff5882174]

It's weird that he still does this at that point in his life

[@whitney3258]

Good for you for listening to your doctor, I'm so happy 😊

[@chloero5755]

My second child I also was not in pain in early labour. Slept amazing the night before. Woke up as normal to help get my daughter ready for daycare. I only went to the hospital because when I went to the bathroom I had my bloody show. He was born 5 hours later 😂 Im glad she came healthy! Labour is insane and not one is the same or planned! 💕💕💕

[@jennfontan188]

Alfie is the cutest when he kicks his little leg when he is breastfeeding...... it's like he is totally calm but having a great time and is so happy to be with Momma!!!

[@330LM]

You might like a Certified Nurse Midwife (not a general midwife). They are highly prepared advanced practice nurses who have incredible medical training, can prescribe meds, deliver babies, etc., but generally provide a more holistic experience (water baths, birthing centers, etc).

[@lhorne4808]

I loved my nurse midwife! She was a force of nature and was like a little general with the nursing staff. Lol!

[@lindseyp9131]

This is what I will have for my birth! Best part is they are up to date with latest guidelines and evidence based practices which can't be said for many doctors. Too many delivery rooms operate on outdated practices that actually harm mother and baby and take the mother's power away

[@treearoha]

This video was oddly calming. The way Laura is so calm and focused during her labour is incredible.

[@jenniferwagner7705]

I've watched part 1 and part 2 and I am just in love with how strong Laura is and how attentive Steven has been and I'm eager for part three or however many I cried seeing her face as if y'all are family again congratulations sweet little p and it's okay Alfie you're going to be the best big brother ever cuz you already are God bless you all y'all are just an amazing unit ❤️🙏❤️

[@annazilar8932]

Hallelujah she's just gonna just stay with a doctor and not with the psycho doula. Faith restored, you are an amazing woman!! Your baby is super beautiful 😍 I'm excited to have my own soon, I'm 23 weeks (: congratulations!! 🥳🥳

[@kateNwilson]

Oooo I am 23 weeks also!

[@annazilar8932]

@@kateNwilson woo-hoo! Congrats! It's fun to see others due around the same time as me Haha

[@jw1650]

Doulas collaborate with drs and midwives. Doulas are non-medical support.

[@annazilar8932]

Yes I understand, but this particular doula was WAY out of line and gave conflicting medical advice from what her doctor told her. If she gets a different one fine, as long as she doesn't keep this one for the next baby.

[@samjanney645]

Awwwwe!!! Congratulations! I had my Daughter at exactly 23 weeks and 2 days. She weighed 1 pound 1 ounce at birth and was 11 inches long

[@rubytuesdayism]

The doula really created a dangerous situation & should not have given a medical opinion-doulas are amazing as support for before, during & after labor, but they are not qualified to make medical decisions the same way doctors are-they are not the intended to serve the same roles.

[@kmartaus]

Well said 👌

[@paolatorres5965]

You looked so peaceful when you had the music on☺️.Your so strong for being that calm 🥰

[@kailarenee9825]

6 months postpartum here. And bawling my eyes out. These two are absolutely adorable. And can we please talk about how supportive Stephen is?

[@RitaMalikfour]

I wish I had a marriage like them, they have a special bond , I’m feeling like I lost out

[@josildacabral2370]

I started crying watching this, remembering my delivery with my son. Had a perfect healthy pregnancy throughout. Got told by doc on every appointment that I n baby doing well, everything is well. And I was prepared to get a natural delivery, watching KZbin videos n everything. And of a sudden in my 37th week just 2 days after last appointment doc says my water has dried up n I need to get a c sec or else baby could developed infection. I blasted in tears infront of him cz I was not mentally prepared but like all other mothers out there, baby's safety first. I went ahead with the c section.

[@yelenabass5962]

I was induced at 37 weeks and it was my first child. I was stuck in the hospital for a month due to low amniotic fluid and then I was in labor for 48 hours and pushed him out in 10 minutes. It was so painful but it was so worth it in the end. I thought I would never had a child and he is my blessing. Your baby is so beautiful congratulations

[@clairefloyd8764]

Oh wow you go girl! Congrats on your little baby and the baby is sooooo cute right!?

[@courtney3494]

I’m 9 months pregnant and watching you on that ball gave me so much hope. 🥺

[@AllTheButtons87]

You did SUCH a good job getting into the zen zone 🙂💕 You rocked this mama!

[@sarajundi8946]

I love the name Penelope, but you guys really missed out with Zooty Hilton🤣👌

[@nmac6533]

Could be a good nickname lol

[@raqueltorres6504]

Literally watching the conversation in the car was so real. This is what really happens to everyone in all situations. Also also I felt like I wanted to hug Laura so tight.

[@RefinedAurora]

I didn’t just walk here from Instagram but I RAN omg

[@alyxantyx1236]

How beautiful does Laura look, Steven is so right, she's always beautiful but there's something extra special going on right there 💕. I just love how supportive Steven is, even though he's clearly frightened he's amazing at making Laura feel like she's in control of her own labour and he's given advice & voiced his opinion, without being forecfull or panicked. I'm so happy for you guys, you're the absolute best 💙💗💙💗

[@sarahelmore83]

I agree with everyone who’s saying that everyone deserves a partner like Stephan. He’s so supportive & such an awesome example of an actual *partner* in the relationship. But something that I don’t think many people consider (& I only had this lightbulb moment when it was pointed out on another KZbin channel called EatYourKimchi - Simon & Martina- addressing how people were always saying they wanted a partner like Simon) is that when we see an amazing partner like Stephan, we shouldn’t just think “i want/we all deserve our own supportive amazing partner like Stephan” but instead we should be thinking that we should *BE* a Stephan, and make sure that we are being a supportive, awesome partner ourselves. Because through all the history of their videos, you can see that Laura is Stephan’s Stephan- she’s just as amazing & supportive & awesome for him, because it’s that reciprocation that makes it so obvious that it makes Stephan so happy to support Laura the way he does in these videos. If both partners aren’t being ‘Stephan’ for the other, the one who is doing all the supporting quickly feels unappreciated & burned out, & it’s so easy to tell when relationships are uneven that way. So yes- we all deserve our own Stephan. But we all *also* need to make sure we are *being* a Stephan in our own relationships. (This is random & totally not about their birth, but after seeing people say this over & over lately, I felt like pointing this out.)

[@flowing_waters94]

You're totally right! I haven't thought about this before either so thanks a lot for writing this down for all of us!! 💐

[@aussiemummy2676]

Omg I can’t wait for the next part. Steven you are a wonderful support for Laura, you laughing in the car over the plane delay cracked me up. Hope your testicle is feeling better 😬 ..... 🌸🐨🌸

[@mirandalewis9901]

Laura and Stephen I JUST LOVE Y’ALL and your little babies!!!!! I’m beyond happy for you two!!!! You both have been through a lot but you both survived!!!! You both are a true inspiration!!!! And thank you for letting us fans be on this journey with you!!!!

[@amydee7064]

Laura you're handling this like a champ, a boss B, like a Pro! My goodness why couldn't I have been as graceful as you. I was all over the place, throwing my stress ball, just acting a fool. Wow that's embarrassing now I say it out loud. 😑😆

[@LauraMarieClery]

Girrrrrl just wait til part 3 😫🤣

[@jennfontan188]

your so funny

[@kristayoutz421]

She did look exceptionally beautiful on this day ...a laboring woman nursing her child is amazingly beautiful.

[@WelshDevil23]

An actual depiction of a goddess right there! The music, the rocking, breastfeeding, dancing.... Bloody hell, women and mothers are incredible. I hope you're all doing well xx

[@TheMaggsnificent17]

I’m watching this as I sit in my living room folding baby clothes. I’m getting ready for baby 3. I haven’t given birth in 10 years. Seeing how calm you are is giving me a lot of confidence. I have had two awesome births, and I want my third to be just like this. I’m starting to get excited for this baby to make her grand entrance.

[@alicemahoney8952]

Alfie looks amazingly cute when he’s nursing and he looks like he could be on a baby magazine cover!

[@krissyrosexoxo]

That's what I thought he such a beautiful boy.

[@judgeytheexplorer778]

Was reading your book "idiots" and had to watch these. Must say you done amazingly! Staying calm and relaxed is the best way, I was at home until I was 7cm dilated because I was relaxed and in my own little world. Eventually went to the hospital when contractions were close together. Amazing family!

[@FrejaBlight]

You are amazing, and you did wonderful! Sending love and positive energy! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! P.s. This is what I was saying yesterday. She had time, and didn't need to be panicked. Bless her heart!

[@caitlinpowell9010]

What a beautiful family 💗 May all your days be filled with baby cuddles from Alfie and Penelope and all the healthiest life possibly had. We love you Laura and Stephen, Alfie and Penelope 💕

[@Sarah-Harvey]

Laura you are a freakin’ ROCK STAR... Stephen you are amazing too! I can’t wait to see part 3 ❤️ xx

[@laurastroupe-steele9312]

I’m so honored to be able to view this birth. Can’t wait for Part 3! What a wonderful blessing this is!

[@katekat1064]

So positive!! Love their attitude toward the birth process and their birth plans.

[@beautifulmadnesswithbri]

She’s doing amazing such a queen 👑 I have never seen a women in almost full blown labor and be so calm relaxed smiling being funny just shows you how strong she is

[@motormouth8251]

I’m loving your mama. “I’m in labor” “Well I’m in Dallas” The best exchange!

[@diannedunn2182]

Flowered gown mention was too sweet. We all have that special gown. Awesome video. She's beautiful.

[@naomigarrett5087]

I personally believe you should always listen to your doctor, over anybody else, your doctor has been to years of schooling and have years of Hands-On practice, not to mention a dual is nowhere near the same level of a doctor or even a midwife

[@peach1343]

Laura I am amazed at how chill you were through this whole process. I have to commend you for holding it together with such Grace😁 Also Stephen is the sweetest and most amazing husband/dad EVER!

[@mandacole8703]

I had the same experience, water broke 2 months early and had no contractions or pain at all. They held me at the hospital for 2 days giving me steroids to speed up his development then gave me a c-section day 3 because I didn't change at all. We had a perfectly healthy baby boy. The hardest part was staying calm.

[@ritaruggerone4434]

Whew, I’m so glad everything worked out 😅😊💖 Hope you all are doing well!

[@tbella5186]

Been following since Helen Smash days. It's been a joy watching this family progress. Beautiful Laura, I love watching Stephen (my husband's name too) grow together!

[@harrietsteele7198]

I love the two of You! You are a beautiful couple and your love for each other shines through! Congratulations on your gorgeous baby girl! The best parents ever!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@tschandraheinze1680]

"We are gonna have the best baby ever" You are your Doc & Dula you are a smart smart smart mama and were made with a mothers institution. Things went well because your a BOSS!!!!!! Congrats. Welcome to the world 🌎 little one. Best humans ever ❤ sending hellos from Anchorage Alaska, Tschandra P.s. I had 4 c sections

[@oliviaj1081]

This made me strangely emotional. What a beautiful journey you’ve shared with us

[@danae429]

My mom was in full labor 8cm and 100 effaced with her 1st pregnancy and was told the same go to the hospital and my brother was born like 4hours later. She never had “labor pain”

[@99sAnne99]

Same, with my first I was 5 cm and 100% effaced and had my daughter 10 hours later. I only ever had period like cramps the whole time.

[@chiaraorlandi317]

I was 9.5 cm after 3 hours of cramps like period with my baby...2 hours later he's born!every baby and mother and labour is different.

[@reginap7688]

This is honest!! I love that you both just talk it out!! It’s honest thoughts out loud!! Good for you both!! Love it! Congratulations as well!

[@xxnicolitaxx2665]

I've been waiting for this 🙌 the first video of yours I ever saw was the birth of Alfie and I cried the entire time because I fell in love with you and your family and your story. You go mama. 🙌 congratulations to you guys!

[@carissanicole]

Stephen is so so very good to you. Lucky woman. Lucky COUPLE to have found eachother. Through the good and the bad. You guys are awesome. You are an example of what a relationship should be. Though you've had your problems, you've gotten through them and that's amazing to me. Congratulations again on your baby girl!!! To you both!

[@jillyaria6370]

Omg I had a 6 hour first labor so watching this gives my anxiety cuz I'm just like "GOOOOOO TO THE HOSPITAL!!!!" 😆

[@bethanycole1993]

Girl same!

[@hopefulnadjer4567]

So lucky, my first was 54 hours, 21 hours for my 2nd, 12 hours for my 3rd and 6 hours to my 4th. I envy women who have quick labour's. Well done to you though

[@bubbles7398]

With my son which was my first and only labor so far I was only in the hospital for 4 hours and I had him. They told me I was right to come in and not wait or I wouldn’t have made it. They also said if I had another kid to get to the hospital right away and not wait

[@jillyaria6370]

@@bubbles7398 me too! My obgyn said next time they'll just set me up in a room at 38 weeks. 😂

[@jillyaria6370]

@@hopefulnadjer4567 ooofffff 54?! Dang... i expected to go longer and later cuz my mom was 40+5 with me and like 28 hours, but I guess all my walking paid off! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Venusforpeace]

I love how supportive and positive Stephen was omg

[@andreawaldbrook-johnson9384]

In Canada, you can have midwife care and either deliver at home or in the hospital. They transfer care to a doctor if there are any complications. Also, it is all covered by our health care system. Come have a baby up here. We’ll take care of you here 🇨🇦 . Xoxo

[@ashpointe3350]

Not where I am, here in New Brunswick, unfortunately! Hopefully that will change soon though.

[@andreawaldbrook-johnson9384]

@@ashpointe3350 ...you poor Maritimers. 😒Fingers crossed you guys get the same care soon. ✌🏼

[@cjr21624]

I'm in Ontario and due with my next baby this year and the obgyn/midwifery care is seriously lacking right now.

[@MrsNewfiefan]

Unfortunately this isn’t the case in every province.

[@ajk5208]

In the Netherlands as well!

[@xmashymoox]

Lool Stephen laughing near the end cracked me up. What an incredible warrior mum you are Laura. Congratulations to you both 😊💖

[@yashikagrover5]

She's is strong woman really very strong and Steven is such a supportive partner to her

[@megandean7923]

Your strength to still nurse and be gentle while contracting is FIERCE mama

[@cait_]

YESSS THE ENERGY!! 🥺🥺👏

[@tawneywynegar5245]

This is exactly how my contractions were, it's so cool to finally see that someone else had this experience.

[@gabriellastonee2768]

Y’all are such beautiful beings , even in the chaos and wildness it’s calm and amazing ... I’ve been terrified to get pregnant , scared to the point of not wanting kids ever ... but watching people’s experiences, good and bad or scary , It makes me want children just because of how precious and magnificent parenthood is .

[@sheilaghm49]

Oh my god, Steven's laugh is beyond!!!

[@lhorne4808]

The teetering between nervousness and hilarity. I almost expected to hear the Joker's laugh burst out at one point! 😆

[@ChelseaMichelle8911]

You two are such a good team, I love watching you guys work together and support each other. Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations ❤

[@rhg3212]

You’re going to smash this with no pain relief! (I know she’s already born)

[@lilyjoseph2989]

That wasn’t “smashing it” but a woman in pure pain that had lost control....

[@rhg3212]

@@lilyjoseph2989 well she did “smash it” with no pain relief which was her goal. I was just cheering her on in a jokingly because I know she’s already delivered. What’s your beef?

[@ginaalesha2]

What I love about you guys is how real you are with us! Thanks for sharing this precious part of your life!❤️

[@AVAHAMMM]

Stephen was an actual angel

[@samanthamarie7836]

Love u guys.. congratulations on baby Penelope... sending hugs xxx

[@abbymeedel4247]

I need part 3 NOWWWWWWWW!

[@jessicaclutchey6872]

Can I just say. The first clip of you on the ball with the music just rolling in circles, was such a moment for me. You just look like such a powerful being. New mom glow is STONG with this one ☝️

[@thejunkbox4705]

Breastfeeding one child whilst giving birth to another. Now that’s a mother!!!! 👸🏻👸🏻👸🏻👸🏻👸🏻👸🏻

[@WorldOfNicky]

My goodness. Could Laura be any more beautiful in this moment 😭 I remember watching your Snapchat’s and seeing Stephen. You two are true warriors and I am so happy you let us in to see your world. I’m 19 weeks pregnant with my husband and I miracle baby right now ♥️ This is so helpful!

[@professionalcommenter]

I'm 36 and my mom carried me for 2 days after her water broke. I didn't stay in the hospital after either. I went home with my mom. Now, I imagine that this wasn't the ideal situation but it happened.

[@djl2197]

Absolutely the most amazing birth I have witnessed. Thank you for sharing the miracle life! Just beautiful! 💕

[@lizybaby00123]

The instant panic of “what are we gonna name her?!” is so relatable 😂😂

[@jennifersalmon9541]

You are brilliant and beautiful. You and Stephen are amazing parents and amazing people. I admire your strength and commitment to your family and your relationship. Even though it didn't go exactly as planned, Poppy is perfect and healthy. Laura is perfect and healthy. In the end, nothing else matters. Just know, there are so many people who love, admire and pray for you every day.

[@adisynnefransen1066]

THE ENERGY 🥺♥️💗

[@jonnie6224]

Wow this was awesome. I’m so glad you guys talked through every decision and were so patient. This was beautiful.

[@sarahallred6421]

You 2 are to cute he loves you so much

[@lunaxfiles2000]

You Go Girl!! Absolutely wonderful at home labor progression ♥️♥️♥️♥️ loving prayers and sooooo much love!

[@rlyn1175]

The key is not having a doctor or a doula, it's having a competent doula who doesn't contradict your doctor, which you unfortunately did not.

[@izzyb82]

Yes!!! Love this comment!

[@treearoha]

Lauras labour with poppy reminds me a lot of my labour. I laboured so slowly I was in labour for 38 hours. It wasn't until the last 7 hours it got really intense. It's so crazy how labour can be so different between kids.

[@beautifulrecovery2337]

Been waiting 💜💜💜💜💜💜 love this She Knows!!! She told us to bang it out every five minutes 😂😂😂 The labor with Alfi 😭💜 im due in a few months going to use this with my labor coaching stuff hahahah