What REALLY Happens "Down There" After Birth 😧 👶🏻 | Postpartum MUST HAVES!

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[@trixyq.7784]

I feel ssoooo betrayed that they don’t tell us these things in school. Sigh

[@Izumi70V3Naruto]

Ikr !!!!

[@emsiesid8437]

I think there are many things about human body and school cannot teach us ‘everything’ so I guess it’s okay to educate ourselves. Moreover, it’s selective and I think I would forget what they teach before I face it lol

[@vilili8785]

Uhm it depends on your education wether you learn about this or not. If you dont learn this at your school, then you should self educate yourself about this through various sources.

[@bridgettem.4632]

Exactly! Everyone wants a baby but they don't know the pain

[@clairebearie87]

Plenty don't want kids

[@Bhoomi555]

She's so calm but this video is giving me so much anxiety 😓 Dear lord I didn’t know there are more people like me-

[@sakshiarora2870]

Same. 😪😥

[@AquaNinja36]

Higher Self Note: You’re causing yourselves anxiety. Nothing external of yourself can cause you to feel anything unless you allow yourself to feel it.

[@OnePieceIsGoat]

Me too 😭

[@aminast4026]

Yeah i start panic now

[@tweewin]

LOL I was watching this so in a couple of years, when I'm ready, I will be "ready". Not gonna lie, no amount of description will ever make me feel calm or less anxious TBH. 🤣 I'm probably gonna pass out and they'll just have to cut me. 👋

[@phyllisaddo5836]

I feel this should be taught in schools to avoid teen pregnancy

[@servicegemsapphire4593]

Me: knowing that I dont have a stable house hold yet, and I'm not ready for a baby Also me: BABY FEVER I'm 18 and no where near ready to have a baby nor do I really want one but also I want one lol.

[@whywouldyoudoit2322]

That won't stop teen pregnancy

[@servicegemsapphire4593]

@@whywouldyoudoit2322 But do you know what would? Absences!!!

[@emmas5724]

my biology teacher always said education is the most effective form of birth control🤣

[@tinalarmond547]

Repent , jesus christ is coming back , pray and read your bible ask him for guidance, there is nothing out there in the world , if you have any questions please ask me.

[@day6atemywallet78]

She said “tore” and I started feeling all types of tingling 😭

[@miaa1762]

Same sis.

[@zzarrzzz]

I love how the two people here are kpop fans

[@bouzaienebalkiss1945]

@@zzarrzzz make them 3

[@zzarrzzz]

@@bouzaienebalkiss1945 yuppididoo

[@melony13-24]

Same 😭

[@carol-bi2xs]

shes the only karen that is not a karen

[@auroradera2862]

Karens are supposed to be white. Thats probably why🤷🏾‍♀️🤣

[@brendonsforehead4961]

Aurora Peterson there’s still asian Karen’s tho, it might just be a bit rare

[@malvikalove8712]

Can anyone explain me this karen thing

[@horchatamochi1006]

Idk why people decided to call them Karen’s cause all the people actually named Karen are sweet (ones I know of)

[@madisonlanford7398]

@Malvika Tiwari the whole karen thing basically refers to a middle-upper class white woman (typically white, but sometimes other races) who pretty much thinks they are better than everyone/ above the law. they usually have a short dark straight bob cut, and are soccer moms. (some of them are, not all of them though) their said to drive a mini van, and usually go to yoga or soemthing like that before they drop their kids off at school. if you look up karen videos, you can get a better understanding of what their like. hope this helps ahha

[@amor6611]

I heard "tear" and immediately did not wish to have a baby EVER

[@taraeze1791]

Same I started tingling hearing her say tear

[@anonymousany9695]

With u

[@syasyaindah1357]

Same 😭😭

[@Highlyblessed_favored]

💀 I was like bye

[@-AnanyaMohanty]

Me too😂

[@auroramarquez48]

I personally appreciate the TMI. This what women need, a straight-forward explanation on what to expect after giving birth. With that said, I'll prolly just adopt

[@gothic_nix]

I don't want children so I'm fine🤣

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Adoption is better anyway. Give an unwanted child a home. (Jan Griffiths).

[@andand6710]

Same🙏 I always loved the idea of adopting literally since I was a child myself. (Matilda the film might have influenced it 😂) I just wish that if I ever meet a guy that I love, he can understand it and want it too.

[@Maya-xm5jx]

This just reinforced that I need to really vet the father of my future children. I will only give birth for a man whose worthy enough. Thanks for this information.... no one really talks about this aspect. All I see are glamorous pregnancy photo ops on Instagram, gender reveal parties, and baby showers. Thanks for really diving in.❤️

[@afolabiprecious798]

@Tuatha De Sidhe wow

[@kennethfok]

Yes, be wise and make sure you give your vagina and womb to the right man. One that loves you and is willing to provide for the family. Only such man deserves to enjoy your body. Every women loses her dignity when she spreads open her legs to offer her vagina to a man so it’s important that only the best man can penetrate the most intimate part of your body.

[@eme2688]

@@kennethfok exactly

[@Rose-zf1jw]

YES! I was with the father of my children for almost 6 years(lived with for 5) before we had our first child. We've been together for 17yrs now & I think if more people took the time to get to know their partners BEFORE having children, we'd have a lot more happy families. Don't get me wrong it hasn't been a walk in the park, but I KNOW he has my children's back(&mine), & he knows I will always have his! I feel like I really didn't even fully know him until year 5! We have the same values, he provides for us, & most important... We BOTH LOVE TO EAT(that's what most of our vacations are centered around) 🤣. No really though people need to spend more time getting to know eachother!

[@hanaali1380]

Please do.

[@limayding5711]

As a final year medical student, I’ve delivered quite a few babies via normal vaginal delivery, but sometimes you sort of feel it ends there after the delivery. But I’m so so glad you spoke about the postpartum period. It’s something I feel doesn’t get enough attention, not even from health professionals and has such an impact on the mothers, which at the end of the day are our main concern. You’ve just highlighted how important it is to speak about women’s health and reproductive health. Thank you! ❤️

[@moonlightq5728]

Can I ask you something Limay? You might know since you are medical student. I’m 37 weeks pregnant. I lost my sense of smell and taste at 28 weeks. I tested positive for COVID on July 7th. Negative on July 21st. Negative on august 7th. Negative august 24. Still no taste and smell. 😥😥😥😥 i been congested since 28 weeks as well , the day when I woke up with. I smell and taste. Is this the aftermath of COVID. Or is it a pregnancy symptom like the hormones ??? I’m so depressed. :( PLEASE RESPOND.

[@limayding5711]

@@moonlightq5728 Hey there! The evidence at this point on symptoms that are ongoing after one has recovered from COVID aren't fully established, but the loss of smell and taste (known as anosmia and ageusia) seems to be very common. It ranges from person to person, but some people have reported up to 6 months post covid with residual symptoms. I'm sorry to hear you're still suffering from it, I can imagine it's a horrible thing to be experiencing. Congestion on the other hand may cause temporary loss of smell, but it seems that your's has been of a much longer nature, pointing more towards having had COVID being the issue. It's still definitely being looked at and the exact mechanism of how and why COVID effects taste and smell aren't fully understood yet. I hope this was somewhat helpful. All the best with the last stretch of your pregnancy, I hope all the best for you and your baby!

[@moonlightq5728]

Limay Ding thank you so much for replying to me. I read your comment and I kind of understand COVID and it’s symptoms are still under research. Thanks for your nice and kind words. From Texas.

[@jenjen6970]

@@moonlightq5728 My aunt had something similar lost smell and taste for over a month after testing positive. It came back for her so maybe for you because you are pregnant its taking longer since your body is under so much pressure carrying a baby. The healing might take a bit longer. Hope you feel better soon ..... everyones body heals differently. I know being unhealthy takes a huge toll on your mental health as well. I hope you feel better asap.

[@kaylaschregardus4062]

As a prior out of hospital midwifey student, i can say it does NOT get acknowledged at all in western medicine. The medical system is a complete failure to women when it comes to postpartum, its not discussed at all. In the education I get in midwifery we learn all about this and educate the mom during her pregnancy about postpartum and what to expect. THats why women make these videos. We shouldnt feel shy or think " TMI" casue its not this is normal. WHen women arent educated it causes more stress postpartum when they are not sure what is happening with their bodies. I thank you for acknowledging it, hopefully you can be the change in how women are cared for as far as after the baby comes/

[@monkeyyyy_6038]

How can someone look this good so soon after having a baby? Ily Karen!

[@iamkareno]

Ily too!! Thank you!

[@guaponeela]

Makeup, stress free mind maybe

[@priyanshijoshi18]

Makeup

[@beandal8493]

Good genes and money

[@isabellemclawrence2103]

How about self care you haters

[@heritage170]

I just appreciated my mom after watching this. She has 7 of us and she gave birth to all of us naturally in the poorest stage in Africa. I hate myself for ever disrespecting her. But I’m so grateful for her and I promise when I’m finished with my college and start working in my dream career. I’m going to spoil her for sure

[@nooranoora702]

Aww i love this, truly inspired me.🤎

[@foozjanahi9067]

I hope you achieve what you wish for and more 💜💜💜

[@iva.bc300]

Awwww u r such a good child

[@smithabarman7018]

She: Explaining Me: *Feeling the pain*

[@misbella3250]

Umm 📌

[@mrkat1238]

Sameee 😐

[@jyotipunia8996]

Damn true

[@MsUndead96]

It makes me so mad the disrespect women go through despite BIRTHING THE WHOLE WORLD. We are amazing 💕

[@traacijenkins345]

I was just thinking that i so agree

[@leai4298]

Yes we are 💪

[@randialade8751]

And we still have issues with getting proper health care and time off work in the U.S.

[@kennethfok]

And discrimination for breastfeeding openly in public. That has to stop because when a woman needs to feed her baby, she just have to do it even if she’s not covering up. Her breasts are for her babies to get milk, not for people to look at it with a dirty mind. If want to look, should at least give some encouraging words to the ladies and not discriminate her for not behaving decently. And for married man, pls don’t look at other women’s breast. You have your wife’s breast for enjoyment and it’s more than enough.

[@mishaakamdar9847]

YAASSSS QUEEN

[@auroralee4120]

I don’t plan on having a baby soon but I’m so glad there are videos like this out there to help me and other woman prepare and be ready for when the time comes! ❤️❤️❤️

[@iamkareno]

🥰🥰🥰

[@chiaradelia829]

Same!

[@anousalis4089]

Same same!!! I’m so happy Karen made this video! Giving life is beautiful but the after math sounds painful 😭❤️

[@blessedbygodnotman6406]

Amen

[@neelam1514]

And also to scare us a bit 😅😅

[@wagner2223]

I love how she looks like a Disney princess and then says that the birth “felt like I need to take a big sh*t” 😂 I love your videos and your personality ❤️

[@alternativefactxtv7268]

I'm not even married yet, and I don't know if I want to put my wife through this. God bless moms!

[@deirdremorris9234]

As a Grandma, Im glad to see a young man watching, learning and commenting. Truly, sex and baby making really is serious business. For women, support is EVERYTHING. Knowledge is power! Good on you for educating yourself!

[@mackenzierivercasey6752]

WOW! You sat through this whole thing! LOL! I'm amazed! >_< You rock and your wife is lucky...some dudes only care about when they can have sex again lol! ( Now you know after watching this video why some woman are always so angry lol!) Good luck to you and your wife brother! She'll be fine because she has a good guy like you! And you're a rare type, believe me! She's a lucky girl for sure!

[@sassyqueen9739]

We’ll keep u

[@amethystwhite5803]

God bless you for being a dude who educated himself in this. Your wife will appreciate you greatly.

[@lad3497]

You are going to be a great husband!

[@DesiPerkins]

Me watching this knowing I’m going to give birth in 5 weeks 👁 👄👁

[@iamkareno]

You got this desi!

[@pocketcinema5516]

I have gone through the the third degree one, and it takes 6 weeks to heal, i wish u dont go through that. God bless u

[@wtmfr]

Good luck girl, I would probably shit myself with fear :(

[@purpleunicorns3844]

im 23 weeks atm ❤

[@danijelanella2680]

Same, in 7 WEEK first baby on the way......

[@ziaverse6045]

I’m 17, and I definitely don’t have plans related to babies haha But this was so interesting to see.

[@themango9644]

Frrr

[@imogenkemp4626]

Ff fr I’m 15 ahaha

[@laurenbennett7674]

Always good to be educated! I’ve found a lot of women don’t know about all of this until it happens to them :) Like afterbirth.. no one knows about afterbirth hahaha

[@sippygotnothing8286]

Same dude 😅

[@kekelouuu4178]

😂 same

[@brightfunnybunny4986]

I’m 28 weeks pregnant. Somehow it’s so soothing watching you explaining all this. Not so scared anymore.

[@ritaritzzumba]

U can do it girl, i did it

[@The0unwanted0apple]

Who are you women I'm in my first trimester and absolutely terrified!

[@indigom1394]

@@The0unwanted0apple dude…. I’m a week post, I was so scared! Its no fun. But the pain… you just kind of forget straight away. It’s odd 😅

[@shannyjackson6944]

Everytime she said tore, i get shivers through my body.

[@laurenbennett7674]

To think, so many women do this in developing countries without adequate medical care, without proper sanitation.. :(

[@ivoryvignettes]

Just a reminder that people in USA and UK are Hella poor too. A lot of women can't afford their proper needs, even pads/tampons. Some lose their jobs cause they can't afford pads and have to stay home.

[@pamela1549]

and they still go through this many more times than people in the global north :(

[@Nurluz]

I'm from Tunisia 🇹🇳 and we have great health care. Women don't have any problems with giving birth to a baby, in fact we have many birth alternatives that don't make you feel any pain. Also we have better hygiene thanks to our culture, we use water every time we go to the toilet, not just paper towels. And doctors keep up with you all the time.

[@mizzlemay8388]

Coming from a person that’s from a developing country, we have good health care and good sanitation. It’s not everywhere but we have lots and lots of them. The media doesn’t really show the reality of developing country.

[@Nurluz]

@@mizzlemay8388 I mean it's a developing country not an underdeveloped one, so it's supposed to be continously evolving and improving. It's not only the media, i think individuals also have the responsibility of educating themselves a little.

[@Bubu-tg6ul]

I’m tearing up right know. I had a miscarriage and had to go through that all by myself because no one realizes how traumatizing it is. This video felt like a talk with a sister. It was comforting and takes the fear of when it’s actually going to happen... THANK U! ♥️

[@chantelle4768]

❤️❤️

[@iamjayla1284]

I’m praying for you ❤️

[@ac3483]

Yes it is I had a miscarriage on 2 and a half months. It was terrible. I have 3 children tho. I never new I was gonna go threw that tho.

[@pallavigupta9573]

More power to you ❤

[@eme2688]

im praying for you

[@virginiam3348]

This video should be shown in schools to girls at 16. It's so important to know. Yet at 31 I had no idea all this happens !! Thank you Love From London

[@ZombieMan1997]

I think it should be shown to everyone in middle school. Not just girls.

[@FransceneJK98]

What do you mean you had no idea? It’s kind of common sense if you think about it. Some women can tear down there if the hole is smaller than the baby and doesn’t stretch enough. And obviously if it’s small it will tear.

[@breezum5356]

"I just felt like i had to take a really fat sh!t" i screamed😭✋ so happy for you and your baby, mama!

[@SaminSays]

Every single pee I have after watching this video will not go in vain, Lord please forgive my ingratitude and let me be grateful for my privileges 😩 😔 ✊🏽

[@Altunumad]

😂😂😂😂

[@moodyspoint7377]

Amen

[@jenma9377]

Hahahahaha!!!

[@day6atemywallet78]

😂😂

[@perpetuatheuri9742]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@UntisPike-ds5mp]

Its hilarious that we know about sex this much but not about process of giving birth

[@saniyarazak7425]

I felt every word she said , even though im not pregnant nor have had any babies .....this gave me different type of anxiety 😥

[@Rickpotato]

Same 😭

[@megankirby4002]

@@mackenzierivercasey6752 lmao 30 as middle aged. I'll just go put myself off to pasture then...

[@Darkpersephone66]

I’m 37 weeks pregnant and I feel like I’ve learned more on postpartum needs, compared to the actual class I took. She’s so lively and very blunt, it’s nice to hear from an actual mother.

[@HayleyAlexis]

I am not pregnant, don't want to be pregnant.... and yet I still watched the whole video 😅

[@randompotato7391]

Same, I don’t even want kids 😂

[@Bicth97]

god I can't believe women do this. the more I learn about pregnancy I don't think I can handle birthing the baby myself

[@Rooskwa]

luckily there is plenty of support to get

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

Females have been giving birth since the start of time I think u can do it

[@Rooskwa]

@@allergictohumansnotanimals5671 Hi! you might not have meant that comment seriously, but I'm commenting in case. A ton of women have died from giving birth, babies too. There has always been a huge risk in giving birth. The risk is way smaller today, thx to modern medicine, but it is still there and giving birth is still extremely painful for most and in some cases traumatic. A good support system and professional help before, during and after is important. And also.. writing "lol" in that context is rude.

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

@@Rooskwa okay I apologize

[@melopsicodelia]

And she was lucky, saddly a lot of mothers have It way worst, plus the no sleeping, urinary incontinence, keloid scars, depression, HTA, gestational diabetes, just to name some negative aspects. Some people think motherhood or giving birth is like nothing cause everyone does It and romantized and we never heard about the shitty side of it, but is not like that, It changes your life drastically, you are no longer the star on your own freaking life, but we don't heard about this a lot because for mothers it's not socially allowed to talk about It, so I really love this type of videos cause it's not just pink, shit can get dark but as a mother having a baby is the one thing you "can't" regret.

[@vladislava8351]

I feel like the more I learn about pregnancy, birth, and everything that comes after... the less I want to have kids in the future... this is so much to deal with. It’s honestly kind of scary

[@FransceneJK98]

Yup one reason why I prefer to stay childfree. They don’t tell you how stressful and hard it is after birth. Years of sleepless nights, stress to the max and risk of your man leaving you. Not worth it

[@lucia2412]

thank you ! it's sooo comforting to know what can happen next and to have someone who talk about it so freely !

[@THEKITOFAMILY]

Watching this a week before my due date 👀 oh gosh!!

[@lansc]

Good luck 🤗

[@THEKITOFAMILY]

Kaya Lan thank you 😊 💛

[@aliyahmukhtar2036]

Same 😅

[@himanshiidagarr]

Good luck ❤️and hey I watch your videos 🌼

[@DignaK]

Courage courage! Everything will be okay

[@Ren-mm5ic]

i still don't understand how youtube recommends this to me. i'm 22 and not even married Holy, i've never had this many likes. Thank you so much 🙏

[@dianeculas3780]

Me too! But it was definitely interesting to watch.

[@caratsuji]

Same here 🤣

[@anaestheticcorner9658]

Girl same🤣

[@aditipathak1201]

Same....i am not even 20...😭

[@saira9130]

Same

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

Gives me a totally new appreciation for my mom. Mother’s Day presents need to be 10x!!! I had no idea.

[@FransceneJK98]

Only if the mother actually acts like a mother should. Popping out babies without actually caring the way a mother should doesn’t deserve praise

[@TalkWithJoce]

It's incredibly valuable for people to have access to real, raw, educational videos like this. Thank you for that community service!! I hope that you and your family are safe, healthy, and happy.

[@blah2064]

This all sounds traumatizing.

[@kaylaschregardus4062]

If your eduacted prior, rest, eat healty like soups and easy digestable foods, magnesium, stool softeners its easier, also sitz nbaths. THere are many remedies but were just not educated

[@chrissip5802]

It is. Postpartum is worse than giving birth

[@jocygaleana2709]

I’m so traumatized I cry, 4 days pp

[@chrissip5802]

@@jocygaleana2709 I'm still crying - 3 months postpartum 😅 What happened? How do you feel?

[@haylieaylie269]

its very traumatic 😭

[@melindapocsai590]

I'm 21, no plans on having babies, going to Uni , travelling etc, but I saved this video thinking: "I need all that stuff when I give birth" Now searching videos on how to prevent tears during birth.

[@softsunlightnaiad]

Hahaha

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Have a C section, or just don't have kids. Don't give up your freedom to do what you want when you want. I never had kids , and have no regrets. (Jan Griffiths).

[@khandoscookingdiary]

😂

[@MirandaSinistra]

Perineal massages help a lot to prevent tearing.

[@akirahayama2653]

Same. I still want kids. I think its important to be educated on the entire process so I like watching these videos.

[@hooptyla]

Thank you so much for actually talking about all of this! The realness is much needed

[@zia_thao7338]

I love how real and how informative this is, thank you sooo much you’re saving so many pregnancy women

[@serenathompsons]

I cannot BELIEVE the lack of pregnancy information we're given in sex ed class in high school. Unreal! Not having kids any time soon but thank you for this video, haha. Super informative!!!

[@malvaviscoo]

I'm 32 years old and NEVER in my life heard about this information before... I guess because I had no plans to make babies before. But this definetly is information ALL woman should know. Thank you for making this very informative video. You are such a brave, strong and beautiful mommy! ❤️

[@moodyspoint7377]

How’s it feel? Do you feel any differently than you did when you were in your mid twenties?

[@steffykimzc6677]

God bless you for making this video!💗 no one has ever been this real and honest about these vids and I'm definitely gonna come back to this when I get pregnant!🙏😁

[@carolstaneck7694]

first of all: Karen, thank you so much for sharing this with us. no one has ever been so honest about giving birth before, and I learned so much through your video! it took me a few tries to finish it, because I'm really sensitive to stuff like this. so it made pretty anxious to watch. but I'm really glad I did. women really are incredible. I'm so happy about you and Dove! sending love from Brazil❤️

[@perseo-np7lq]

Wondering how people deal with postpartum in medieval times without all this.

[@assikamei2558]

That's why lot of them simply died

[@beandal8493]

Many of them died or had issues for most of their lives.

[@amkinspiration9676]

Half of women died giving birth or during the post-partum , same babies

[@sreshmi3552]

Sameee

[@babieofchat8667]

Pure will power or death

[@mellbellsringing]

This is the most straightforward video on child birth I've ever seen. I've never seen the little cleaning spritz bottle before or even heard of it lol. Thanks for sharing all this information, and congratulations 👏 You look lovely!

[@DonnaZed]

I bet Shan Boody will do one as straight forward as well once she gives birth ( she’s a sex educator here on KZbin she’s great )

[@Black.Spades]

This bottle is sometimes sold/used as a travel cleaning device for after you went to the toilet. Especially in countries which use bidets.

[@HisSnuggleBear18]

I got one from the hospital but it's just a clear bottle with a shower head type white cap. You fill it with warm water and just rinse and squeeze. Those, the witch hazel wipes and the dermaplast were the best things ever. And I had stitches.

[@shainabrownmedia1848]

I love how you are so raw and honest about your experience!

[@mckenziewallace6012]

THANK YOU! I SO appreciate your willingness to be candid, and I know many other mommy's do as well!

[@SamElle]

OMG this is something ive always wondered but too scared to ask? also too ashamed? I know I shouldnt feel like this, but I still sometimes feel ashamed for asking things that should honestly probably be more normalized!!! I think it has to do with how I was brought up!!

[@iamkareno]

Definitely don’t need to feel ashamed! I’m glad this video helped 🤍

[@day6atemywallet78]

Same 😭my mum disregards all this

[@SamElle]

@@day6atemywallet78 ahhh we all had the same childhood

[@anonymousmuse]

As of this time, I no longer have the desire to have children, so imagining myself go through this with that mindset is so scary it’s making me cry. I know it’s bad to have children when you didn’t want them because it’ll be devastating for the child to ever learn that their mother never wanted them in the first place. Definitely avoiding ever getting pregnant unless I actually feel ready, and hope that my future partner will be understanding of that, too.

[@CatCamilis]

I think exactly the same, I don’t think I’ll ever want to give birth (I would much rather adopt a child and give a homeless baby a second chance). And watching this just makes me shiver, it made my vagina hurt hahahaha Still very informative and interesting

[@sarroumarbeu6810]

It is scary af...but as far as I know this ONE variant of what giving birth is like, other woman have it easier other much worse. It all depends.

[@argerinejordan4703]

That's why i never had kids.

[@merikaislamurto9225]

I found my people. No birth gang!!

[@sreshmi3552]

Trust me.. I'm crying right now seeing this video.. y we women need to go through all this.. it scares the shit out f me.. I will never be ready to have a baby .. noo😭😭😭😭

[@dixiegreen7916]

Thank you so much for this. I love your bluntness and the fact that you don't beat around the bush. Everyone I know just says, "I don't really remember, and you'll see when you get there anyways." Yeah, like that's helpful. So THANK YOU!!!

[@AJCPW2011]

I appreciate your realness in this video. Due in 6wks so I’m getting ready now.

[@misslam26]

Omg I'm so scared of getting pregnant now :(

[@sobhalama6082]

Me too 😭😭this is scary

[@hacgiaythiengia7516]

xx_mz same. When she talk about tearing I dont even dare to pee

[@sakshiarora2870]

Let's adopt. This is scary! 😪😪😪😪😓

[@aestheticlemon6328]

@@sakshiarora2870 lmao same :-0

[@bemit02]

i’m actually feeling burn down there right now just by watching it 😂😂

[@meowtime6141]

Girl, I love how sincere you are about everything,this is such a taboo and having someone saying the true thing without trying to make the situation romantic like you see in magazines and movies, I don't even intend to have a baby but I feel that this was a really valuable advice , thank you for this video , I hope that you get 100% healed as fast as possible

[@kimkookie6289]

Lara P Between normal people it is a taboo, but between healthcare professionals its quite normal! We talk about it all the time, it’s quite interesting.

[@meowtime6141]

@@kimkookie6289 I know, this should be more open for normal people, I see so many girls getting pregnant and finding their selves in the dark wen it comes to after birth, is a extreme, our they find something romanticise our a horror story

[@kimkookie6289]

@@meowtime6141 That's so true, and they need so much support. Believe it or not, mainly nurses are supposed to educate women in these things...but then I remember not everyone is like me in that area. Let's hope they have a good experience and a nice healthcare team that'll educate and support them.💖

[@toribaggstrom8110]

Karen I really appreciate this video. My future husband and I are wanting to wait a few years before kids but I’m trying to stay informed and learn what I can and so many women I feel like try to tell the worst stuff possible to scare people or just make them feel bad about it and this was like a very uplifting and comforting video. It felt like just getting information from a friend so thank you for this

[@mandy4401]

jeesh i love the way this lady talks about her body. like no joke i’ve had two and tried to keep a positive self image but looking into the mirror was HARD. hearing her talk about the pooch part and say something like “i still have one and that’s completely normal” was amazing.

[@jannell2696]

Hi Karen! Please don’t think this video is TMI. There are sooo many women and young girls such as myself who do not have mothers or female role models in their life to help us understand or even acknowledge what happens with our bodies, so we do look up to female influencers for this sort of information and trust me we’re so grateful for informative videos such as this one. So thanks sooo much! You’re doing a great job! We are ALL learning because of you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@babyyoda5140]

So well said, thank you!!

[@annaendter8197]

I can't imagine how my mom did it.. She had a natural birth for me at home with absolutely no pain medication/epidural. btw great video, most people don't talk about what exactly happens afterwards.

[@Meelany261095]

I had mine natural and tore up horribly. Had to have 2 reconstruction surgeries after 2 years. The labor was painful I can't imagine how I survived 12 hours in pain started with 3 minutes contractions apart of each one for 5 hours every 1 minute.

[@tweewin]

Mad respect for my mother. She successfully delivered 4 of us, naturally. God bless her! 🙏 😱 I kept asking her about the post-partum, and she says don't worry about it. 😶 I've been hunting for a video like this to be honest with me. Gotta mentally prepare myself. 😂

[@camilleasillia9074]

I had a natural birth mo meds and no tears or stitches

[@tweewin]

@@camilleasillia9074 and how was the pain? Lucky you. Not many can claim no tears. 😶

[@camilleasillia9074]

@@tweewin i was induced had contractions from 10 am until midnight which we're all in my back but manageable i could watch tv during ..but then they broke my waters it was severe awful pain then pushing part i didnt mind so much that hour was bad though and i screamed a fair bit lol..after just sore when had a wee not terrible all im saying

[@destinyneumann9800]

Ive watched so many postpartum videos and was still so confused on what to expect. Girl you’re awesome!! Thank you for explaining everything in detail ❤️

[@sweetheartanele8033]

I like how you kept it 100 and exposed everything that people don't talk about, we appreciate that❤️✨ Love from South Africa 💕

[@morningcoffee2471]

I didn’t know there is varying degrees of tearing. That’s sounds painful and mind boggling. I knew birthing is painful, but now I feel it’s more painful that I originally thought.

[@vplmuse]

everytime I hear pregnancy/birthing stories, my legs tense and tighten - why does it seem so scary D:

[@sarroumarbeu6810]

The scary possiblities (although not so common) are just a deal breaker >< all that pain >

[@blimtaeterna7006]

And then there are women who just don't know they are pregnant and give birth on random places or on their own houses apparently effortlessly.

[@Lilbit0912]

@@blimtaeterna7006 these women are generally in denial. Being pregnant myself, there’s no way you couldn’t know for months especially in the third trimester.

[@barnhartourfamily9259]

Everything unknown is scary. And labor is intense, there's no denying that. But women don't break. Our bodies were designed by God to relax & stretch during labor. If you ever decide to have children, try reading up on The Bradly Method. Rather than focusing on breathing like Lamaze, it focuses on working with your body during contraction, not against it... resulting in less pain! -Blessings!

[@RacingPepe]

Well it is. You need to feel some sort of love for this unborn baby where you think it's all worth it and you suffer through it because you really want this. I can't relate at all personally but I guess some women truly feel that way.

[@unapologeticallyk8021]

I'm almost 37 weeks pregnant & this definitely helped. I'm so nervous and I dont want to tear 😭

[@user-sg4ov7ng4h]

It seems a lot more impressive than i thought. The "i wish they told me this" was things i already knew, but that video seems like such an experience.

[@madrehoodlocura]

Maybe TMI but I lost my mom recently in June & I’m about to have my first baby in October & this video helped so much thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tajanotaja]

Not TMI at all! Soooo sorry for your loss though 🥺

[@eugenehoek.]

I've lost my mother many years ago and I agree with you a lot. We have to learn this info from somewhere, even if it's KZbin. Hope your birth experience will be the best ever ❤

[@madrehoodlocura]

Ευγενία Κτ ❤️❤️

[@jillianlewis2574]

Keeping you in my prayers, good luck love (*3*) remember you are strong and you are loved!

[@tweewin]

Best wishes on the delivery!

[@sprinklesfrosting3919]

I remember when you used to make fashion videos, you made me buy cherry earrings, and now you are married with a baby talking about child birth time has passed by so fast😭😭😭

[@fathpenaflor1157]

Omg same and when she died her hair green! Now shes a mom 😭

[@juliagouyeah1072]

Just bumped into this video and it's actually so nice to finally hear someone talking about postpartum so freely. I gave birth over 2 weeks ago and am still struggling with the pain - but it does get easier 🙏 I was in total shock the day following the delivery tho, as I wasn't expecting so much pain and had never really heard about it, and I didn't know what was happening to my body. It's a good thing to talk about it so the mums-to-be can get ready for it (like we'd get ready for all the other steps of the pregnancy).

[@pixiedustgirl3894]

I just hug my mom tightly after watching this, thank you!!

[@sclizeth05]

34yr old me clenching my legs. Contemplating if I really want kids.

[@selflove3807]

😭

[@andreeutza22]

Same, also 34😅

[@beyamy9392]

Ditto. I don’t think it’s for me!

[@wendihyd6799]

You only have a year left to decide

[@lovi_s_passtime]

@@wendihyd6799 why

[@aziawhite6922]

This sounds horrifying omg. Idk how I’ll have kids. It actually makes me a little sad.

[@MiaMizuno]

I understand and I told my best friends the Light Version of my post-partum... And what was left was 1 friend without kid, and the rest was "ew, you made myself not wanting kids anymore"... I felt so devastated because I really tried my best not telling all Details (they asked!!! and expected some positive perfect birth answers?) and I found some Info very important... But I also learned that I did basically nothing wrong, I just had the wrong friends. I think us women just do not know enough, Sex education should be better... Because when you are pregnant you can get scared about what stories your own mom or aunt brings out. They all told me "I did not want to tell you, because I feared you do not want to have kids anymore" ... We women are so strong and we become even stronger afterwards. So I want to share the message, we are mentally able to overcome these things! :)

[@sassyqueen9739]

I’ll adopt

[@OfficialRoses]

same :( and i don’t want to adopt because i actually want my own haha

[@maryonnaire]

Just wanna share my birth experience Karen. In my country, the govt hospital would not offer any painkillers or epidural as they encourage birth as natural as possible. So I was in pain the whole time before my contraction really kicked in and they had to induce me because my water already broke for 24 hours but my cervical opening was still quite small. Within 3 hours after induction I delivered my baby Elijah. The moment I heard him cry and out of my tummy was the happiest day of my life. I didnt cry because I was too tired and I really slept right after birth but 5 hours later the nurse woke me up and put my baby beside me. Oh my God my tears were flowing like waterfall. Tiny miracle and I instantly fell in love! But postpartum journey like you said..it was not talked much even by our mothers or sisters! I was really not expecting many thing during postpartum stage. So my postpartum journey was a heck of painful and sore one because my perineal tear was quite long. Once again, I was not given any pain medication and I dreaddd every single toilet visit especially going for poopoo. My tear was only totally healed on the 6th week postpartum. Breastfeeding was also exhausting for the first time mom like me. I didnt have alot of milk coming in the first 2 weeks but I encouraged active direct latching so now my milk supply is pretty good. Hunger kicks in all the time and I think I munch onto things like every hour. But now I get the hang of it and I truly and really appreciate all these moment and now I feel like I want another baby again lol! But minus the pain please >.

[@amichele862]

Same hear. No epidural. No kit to take care of vaginal. You take care of your baby just after birth.

[@ondreatorrence4322]

Thank you for sharing !

[@indigom1394]

Oh my goodness. I Didn’t want the epidural at all, but I had to have a epidural as I was stuck with him in the “ring of fire” stage. They had given me Remi fentanyl but it wasn’t working it was sending me to sleep so they basically shoved gas and air in my face told me I was having an epidural or I would have had to have an emergency Caesarean. The adrenaline thing that they gave me to keep me awake worked fine but the epidural didn’t actually work at all so I was now just very awake and in a hell of a lot of pain. They really don’t tell you how wrong it can go, I did have a 2nd° tear but I tore it both front and back and I lost over a litre of blood. My poor partner! They gave me no pain meds after the birth, and even during my stitches ( which was hell). But my Elijah was born on the 30th of dec 2021, and once I held him….. I totally forgot the pain and was saying to his dad that we need to make sure he has siblings. He looked very pale and said “really?! Are you sure?” I think it was more trauma for him than me lol But postpartum, I’m finding it harder than birth ngl. 💜💜💜

[@lifeandallitscharms6484]

Same here, I uploaded a video and talked about it.. it's my first video, lol 😆 I am in awe how pampered these ladies on KZbin are... so blessed, if I had that option, I too would've taken it.

[@MsMWLZ]

I'm due in two weeks and this video has been very helpful. I didn't know all these things because no one talks about it! Thank you ❤❤

[@greta1411]

me, a virgin:

[@PINKIDENTITY]

I'm 6 days postpartum! Oh my lord urghhh I was so scared of my first poop but I was prepping, drank lots of water, had bran and took stool softeners and whew! I survived😭 no pain at all... Postpartum recovery is an anxiety trip but having someone there with you takes half of it away

[@dawnforlife]

38 weeks! Hope I'll have no pain like you!!!

[@PINKIDENTITY]

@@dawnforlife good luck ❤️❤️❤️ you got this

[@dawnforlife]

@@PINKIDENTITY Thank you and enjoy your little one! :)

[@sakshim2616]

Its been a week since you comment i hope you and baby both are healthy

[@PINKIDENTITY]

@@sakshim2616 Hey 🤗❤️ Baby is very healthy and I'm also doing well... The stitches are still a bit of a thing but these things take time. Thank you so much for asking

[@crystal-qs3rp]

This is really helpful! Thank you! You are definitely right. No one ever discusses their experience right after they give birth

[@courtneyl6308]

I’m not even having a baby or planning on it but this is so interesting and you’re so down to earth so really easy to watch , Dove is adorable also x

[@lunar.metals]

who actually wants to give birth then, this is terrifying.

[@chloe7219]

Tbh I’d be more worried about the labour. At least at this point she’s got her baby to remind her it’s worth it. I’m more scared of labour

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

It IS terrifying!!! You have the pregnancy to deal with, the weight gain, possible gestational diabetes (which may stay with you after), your body will never be the same, widening hips, swollen ankles and feet, etc. I have never been pregnant just for these reasons. Also, I feel I would not have been a good parent, because I would have had to sell my horse before the baby came. My ex in laws would have seen to that, and I would have been resentful. Not only that, I understand that you bleed for SIX WEEKS after the birth. I would not have been able to deal with that crap. My ex didn't want kids either, and at age 31 I was sterilized, and my horse was safe. (Jan Griffiths).

[@jenniepeach6764]

@@douglasgriffiths3534 DIABETES?????

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

@@jenniepeach6764 Yes, some women can get gestational diabetes, which should disappear after the birth, but sometimes it dosen't, and the woman has diabetes for the rest of her life. Happened to a friend of mine. (Jan Griffiths).

[@ZombieMan1997]

I have a seven year old. The pregnancy sucked. It was hard and then the delivery was a long painful 18 hours but he is so worth it. I'm currently 15 weeks withbmy second child first daughter and I am so excited. The pregnancy sucks too. Lol. But I know more and will be better prepared this time and don't have to worry about school. I was 16 when my son was born.

[@Febzpassion]

ok im scared to get preggy, give birth, and post partum...

[@janistaschenker2396]

samee

[@ILoveJesus2025]

Me too.

[@buffandbrindle]

Honestly, being scared makes things hurt a lot more. It's so interesting. There are all kinds of birth affirmations out that to relax and calm you if you ever decide to give birth. The truth is our bodies were made for all this, and it knows what it's doing. It's about not over thinking it, and trying to control everything. It's like, the mind can make things much worse than they need to be. I've heard it explained like this, You know when you gotta poop in the public restroom, and someone walks in and you suddenly freeze and can't really poop easily. Same kind of thing with child birth!

[@Febzpassion]

@@buffandbrindle oh thats a really good comparison.. Now that im thinking about it its going to be really hard for me to do it one day if it feels like pooping and everyone is staring at my hooha 😵

[@buffandbrindle]

@@Febzpassion I think that's why a lot more people opt for a home birth. Less people and more privacy.

[@miale3593]

As a mom who went through c-section not v birth, I’m still so nervous whenever I heard about tear. Moms are so damn hero!!!!

[@beeluck3y]

Nursing student who’s never had kids learning from you! Thank you for your honesty & openness

[@thecourageousorange]

btw. "Flushable" wipes aren't really flushable. so just throw those in the trash instead. othervise they can start clogging up the pipes.

[@jennahuang1525]

Some of your descriptions killed me 😂 saving this for when I have a kid in the next 5-7yrs 🤣

[@iamkareno]

😂😂

[@daniellerose7579]

I’m currently 9 weeks and this video was so helpful, half of what you talked about I’ve never heard of before which is ridiculous.

[@lexirianne1195]

Karen you’re such a baddie!!! first of all, you look amazing and second, you’re just so cool for making a detailed video like this to help other women 🙌🏾

[@jordiecartier]

I love that you’re very organic and natural (wooden toys, your color sets, etc) but not to the extreme of not accepting things that aren’t 100% natural or modern medicines (like the epidural and the ibuprofen). You just like being comfy 😂 and that’s how I want to be as a mom eventually!!💖💖

[@samanthaavelar5863]

Loved your video!!! Usually it doesn’t hurt to go pee after baby, but the area can be swollen and make it hard to pee after baby comes out. Also you need to pee so your uterus can contract! If your bladder is full of pee it pushes your uterus at a weird angle and makes it hard for it to contract which can be dangerous as contracting helps with the bleeding so you don’t bleed out ❤️

[@iamkareno]

This is what the nurse told me when I was still half drugged up from my epidural! Thanks for sharing with everyone 😍

[@samanthaavelar5863]

IAMKARENO right! 😂 it’s so hard to soak up all this important info when you’re half asleep, drugged up, baby crying, everything hurting lol! Your video has actually kinda inspired me to make an experience/ what to expect down there from labor and delivery 🥰

[@jeaninegriffin1196]

This video is everything! My youngest is 11 so it’s been a long time since I have been here. BUT everything you are saying is so true. It’s crazy because as time goes on you forget all of the things. Ladies, you and lady parts will be fine.

[@jaylayianieves315]

A little over 3 months pregnant watching this like O__o But I loveddd all of the information! I literally didn't think to look ANY of this stuff up and I'm glad I found your video because now I will really be diving in deep lol. God bless your baby girl and your family! Praying myself for a healthy manageable delivery and now praying for manageable postpartum effects and pains.

[@adeezodlem9787]

This makes me want to be childless even more 😂 Much love and appreciation to all mothers out there! Be proud of yourselves 🧡

[@emmascholtz4427]

Appreciate all the TMI 😂❤️ Might be personal but no one talks about it and you were so helpful ❤️

[@charbelelhachem9683]

more women should speak up about this as naturally as you. much love ❤️❤️

[@ameliabee2003]

you might think this is TMI but im honestly so glad to hear your story and experiences!!!! thank you so much :)

[@emmascholtz4427]

"Hooha" 😂 Thanks for making it all sound less scary, Karen ❤️

[@av4275]

Wow. Every woman is definitely different. I've given birth 3 times. 100% natural. I had no problems using the bathroom. I never took pain medication postpartum and I didn't have to use all of that stuff other than pads and with water bottle to clean. I was up and running around as usual. My tummy went flat within a few days. Yes I has uncomfortable moments but nothing I couldn't handle. 🤷‍♀️

[@simiedulay]

U blessed!! 💖

[@SR-el5qw]

You are right every women is different. The first time I had an episiotomy and I was sore but not bad. Didn't take any pain meds. Did bleed alot but after a few days I was fine. My second one I tore but no real.pain. but I didn't bleed hardly at all and felt almost normal right away.

[@liz-pz1ke]

How does it feel to be God's favorite?

[@av4275]

@@liz-pz1ke idk you're asking the wrong person.....

[@7Donna77]

@@liz-pz1ke she is just probably very strong, not a drama queen type of person. That one in the video will complain about giving birth for the next 10 years...

[@cheezeball6153]

im 16 and pregnant. thank you for the video. i was so scared but knowing what will happen makes me feel so much better. thank you thank you

[@killdeerhunters]

I'm not pregnant, not even planning anytime soon...but damn! I'm 34 years old and no one ever told me about this! thank you!

[@maddyrevenge]

Just make sure not to flush the “flushable” wipes! Even though brands call them flushable, they do not break down like tp does and can cause blockages in sewer systems!

[@omotarakolade5677]

Me watching this as a 19 year old who hasn't even considered the process of childbirth now terrified

[@deekshasaini4261]

It's good you know early. Now you can make well informed decision. And you have enough time to get comfortable with all of this. 😉☺️

[@simiedulay]

Same!! I've already decided to be child free way before watching this video!! 😅

[@lazsubbz]

SAME as another 19 year old

[@happywithdrawal]

i'm not pregnant, nor am i even delivering anytime soon, but i clicked on this video because i would still like to be prepared

[@Nattaboxx]

You’ve made me feel so prepared. You’re so calm and helpful that I just had to subscribe. Going to binge watch your videos now for sure x