Why Birth is like doing a Massive Poo || Hypnobirthing

[@Lilrose1989]

i am 25 weeks pregnant and this will be my first baby. I have been watching your videos all afternoon and I have to say you are amazing. The way you explain things make so much sense. I feel like I have been plonked on a conveyer belt through out my pregnancy and I feel that I have no control. But your videos are inspiring and have made me realise that there is no reason to feel that I cannot be in control of my birth. Thank you so very much.

[@Yenoocdaenis]

I already use my hypnobirthing breathing for doing a poo and it helps so much ugh pregnancy constipation! I’m loving these videos 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@HealthGeekMum]

Love this! I seriously was like that the few times I was constipated! I was like 'if I cant poo how will I give birth?!' 😁😊 on a side note having a teaspoon of psyllium husk in glass of water daily solved the constipation problem for me. Veg and fruit are simply not enough during later pregnancy.

[@Iren222]

Same here 😂

[@lazerbean]

Watched this before giving birth and put it into practice during my labour. The pushing was not traumatic and am very pleased with it, gave birth in a birthing pool on my knees, and it did feel like having a massive poo! Great video xx

[@flicksharp6746]

These videos are amazing. I wish I had these with my first child. I did an NHS hypnobirthing course but in 4 sessions I wasn't as educated as I have been just from these videos! Thank you! I'm not even pregnant but I've saved these videos for when I have my next.

[@aishwariyapk]

My friends used to tell me horror stories and i used to be so scared when i was nearing term.. and then i came across hypnobirthing online and felt so fascinated n binge watching those and practising breathing techniques..n it went well.. i was so prepared mentally n happy when i started getting contractions… i gave strict instructions to my hubby n my in laws on what they were supposed to do.. no panicking at all!! Etc.. n u r so right, it felt like a massive poo..i m pregnant again! N ready to do it all over again n glad i found your channel.. because this time, i need the practical points.. i m already aware of the concept n stuff.. ur quick videos are an absolute delight to watch in between an otherwise crazy daily schedule:)

[@kat444lyf]

I’m 23 about to give birth to my first, I’ve always said I just don’t want to end up stuck on my back, I can’t imagine anything coming out in that position ! This video has been the most reassuring thing I have heard since we got pregnant, I’m so glad I found this channel

[@Anonymous-lq9lv]

This is so helpful! I am 33 weeks pregnant so the timing of these videos is amazing. Thank you x

[@maggieedwards3463]

You are so funny. This story is amazing! You are soooo right! We are conditioned, brainwashed and then we "suffer". I am going home hypnobirth and I can't wait. This will be my best day of my life xo

[@bel1335]

I've heard this analogy before and hated it. But you've made such a perfect explanation of it, that I know understand it and completely agree!!

[@msn4520]

I would cry for how true and logic of what she said🥺

[@laurenhoskins861]

This makes so much sense! I gave birth to my first on my back as I had a epidural and it took 2.5 hours of pushing her out which resulted in a lot of blood loss. I’m currently 33 weeks with my second and hoping for a more positive in control birth this time round! Thank you for sharing

[@janeajohnson9858]

Hey Lauren. How was it? . Were the techniques helpful?

[@funyogi516]

I focused on this during the pushing stage of my medication-free birth. The pushing stage lasted 30mins for me. I planned to push on hands and knees but ended up being attached to a belly monitor line and it was so awkward so I ended up pushing on my back with my husband holding one leg and one of the midwives the other. Had a great birth experience! But downside of birthing in that position is my husband wasn't prepared to be front and center of the action moment... he ended up full on passing out the minute baby girl popped out ;) LOL. I needed to call in my mom for my support person hahaha

[@brigittamatis9827]

I am week 38 and literally been thinking how on earth am I going to open up to a bunch of strangers. Not afraid of pain, but yet feels uncomfortable to be exposed at such a level. Especially if doesn't come naturally. This video sums up everything and I thought it's only me being a little bit shy. Thank you so much 🤗!

[@virginiatorres228]

I remember my midwife asking ng me how I felt and I told her I really needed to poo, she didn't go on about " oh, that's just the baby's head", instead she directed me to go to the toilet and relieve my self, and sure enough I did have to poo, my body released it and all that pressure I felt on my back was because of the need to make a bowl movement. My midwife said that it is better to listen to the mom and by what she is feeling, not all the time is it going to be the baby's head that is giving you the sense of having the need to poo, your body will naturally kick in to clear you out to get you ready for baby. This was with my second baby in a self standing birthing center, my first was in a hospital and was horrible.

[@YogaCandi]

Hehe, you had me smiling the whole way through, everything you said makes so much sense. I'm in the early stages of pregnancy (15 weeks) and so want to take the hypnobirthing route. Thank you for all these videos, you rock! xxx

[@annahherbert]

Hilarious! I'll definitely remember this when in labour, it might help to lighten the tone (and the load!) 😂

[@hollyjoyce7768]

I'm due next week with my first and these videos have made me feel so much better and calm about things xx

[@Void_Goddess]

I wish i'd seen videos like this before birthing my first, 8 years ago. The midwife put me on my back, despite it making the pain worse, the room was very bright, i was completely nude for HOURS, at her request, despite me saying i had spare nighties that i didn't mind getting messy and i could take it off last minute anyway... I was definitely trapped in the fear-tension-pain cycle, which is why it took so long. I'm 29 weeks now with my second child and after initially feeling terrified of giving birth again, i am now feeling much more positive about this birth after signing up to a doula-led antenatal class, and having seen a really AMAZING birth video last night, and getting so much more instruction from videos like this than i ever did from the midwives last time around.

[@MelanieKateLove]

OMG, I just love you! Thank you for sharing, that makes complete sense xx

[@charcW8850]

Your videos are by far my favorite! You do a great job being concise and I love the common sense. Short sweet and to the point. These helped me so much with my previous birth and I’m going to re-educate myself for the current one. Due in 7 weeks! 💪🏼

[@Tani0415]

Amazing! I agree! TMI alert but I actually was constipated on a 4-day bushwalk. In the end, I couldn't force it out and just had to wait for my body to do its thing and instinctually squatted when it was finally ready. My poo came slowly, it was the longest and the worst I ever experienced. I was worried but my body knew how to push. The only thing that made it challenging was watching my surroundings on the side of this hill in case someone came. I actually think someone did walk by. By then it was too late to cover up. I was pushing hard, and they must've walked away to give me privacy once they looked up and saw, yeah, everything lol. I could have breathed with my body but instead I tried to push as quickly as I could. It made passing the poo slower. Would not recommend that! I guess when push comes to shove, just gotta do what we know.

[@thomasdaly8076]

How long was the turd?

[@louisetiler6756]

These videos are amazing! I followed all the information for my first baby and it was so helpful and I felt ready for labour, thank you!

[@lyss222]

Hahaha when I describe what birth felt like I've always said "it felt like I hadn't pooped in 9 months and had to push it all out at once"

[@niamh494]

I absolutely love these videos. Just watched all of them and I’m not pregnant, but hoping to start trying after our wedding in June!! 💕 and these videos will be so helpful!!!

[@Pokemonmaster100EX]

Fantastic videos. Thank you for making them. I think this analogy is probably why I felt like I failed with my first birth. I was overdue (41+) weeks. Booked in for an induction without given any information about it. I had a whole week of internal examinations/pessaries and didn’t dilate at all!! Ended up with an ‘emergency section.’ I felt like I’d completely failed as I’d attended an nhs active birth course so wanted a water birth, felt like it was really realistic etc. I felt so disappointed that it didn’t happen. On my second pregnancy now and feel so scared I will lose the control of the situation again. xx

[@HarrietFitzgerald580]

This spoke to me so much!! My first pregnancy I was induced at 39 weeks, due to preeclampsia. I was ushered to a room, hospital bed, no blinds on the windows, strapped to monitors and was basically observed for nearly 48 hours, by various nurses. No access to a bath or shower. I barely reached 2 cm. I was told to stop getting up constantly. I ended up getting the epidural, fully dilated within hours after that. I too felt like a failure for having taken the epidural...I'd wanted a natural birthing experience, not in a hospital as they give me the willies. I obviously gave birth lying on my back, as I could no longer feel my legs and was told to push at every contraction the monitor picked up. I am also currently on my second pregnancy, actually 40 weeks tomorrow, and am scared of being induced again; this time for going over. I am planning a home birth. Fingers crossed that all goes well this time, for both of us. HUGS!!

[@bronleigh9755]

Natural Vegan Mom how did it go? My first birth was exactly the same and currently watching these videos at 41 +1 dreading induction day nearing and spiralling like the last time!

[@teecee9235]

These videos are the best thing ever. They are so helpful and to the point. I really feel excited and ready for my labour now! These are the most useful videos I’ve found on youtube

[@mimzy9268]

Can I just say how amazing you are! I have been watching your videos and it has helped me so much! You explain so well and I love the short clips that highlight the main points... thankyou !

[@itsheathermenzies]

This made me giggle, but all valuable information that makes a lot of sense! Thank you!

[@lauren_tew]

Just watched all the videos and this one made me laugh/smile so much! I'd like to see more about the techniques I want to learn! :) but so grateful for these free videos I can't sign up to a course as im soooo overdue now but hopefully after today I can try to make that hospital environment less intimidating!

[@WahyuniFebriani]

thank you for the videos!! I'm on my 33weeks. I've been through hypnobirthing class but somehow there were too many things they try to inform, it became confusing for me. Your explanation is really straightforward. thank you!!

[@isabellcaramorriss6241]

I've Been waiting for these! they're so useful as at my next midwife appointment its the birth talk! thank you :D

[@jalissarai]

I found this video so funny and so true! Never thought of it like that. I will definitely remember this when giving birth! So excited! Thank you!

[@niraghallaigh8332]

This is why I don't want an epidural. The last thing I want is to be stuck lying on my back. Also, I have a fear of needles, needles near my spine, and (thanks to claustrophobia) a fear of not being able to move; That's just too much fear for my liking.

[@emmgie25]

I love this analogy!

[@ucheanagor5720]

Great video keep the good work up. I don’t know why some hospitals will not allow you to squat while delivering

[@susantav7517]

all about control. they dont want you birthing your own baby, they are there to "deliver your baby" follow the $$ trail..

[@tarapengana7271]

So refreshingly candid, thank u!

[@figi3156]

These are amazing videos. Thank you thank you thank you. I don't live anywhere near your classes. Are there any books you recommend? 1st baby! X

[@missdoniinod]

WOW, I absolutely loved your videos. I wanted to find out either you would run the course for doulas?

[@bettyglick2679]

this video is amazing, thank you!!

[@dinahdawes8535]

I thought my son was a poo. Ran to the toilet and out he came haha

[@blob6808]

Wait Really? 😂

[@dimples91e34]

Very interesting. I'll keep that in mind

[@lisahobson51]

You are so right with everything you say :)

[@Emilygregoire9]

During my second birth it went so incredibly fast, I was getting induced so I thought I was in for a long day but two hours after they started the hormones my water broke. I looked at my mom and partner and I said I’m going home and taking a poo right now. My mom just looked at me with that look in her eyes that told me I was being ridiculous and then I went and push the baby out instead of trying to walk out the door.

[@m.sommer5501]

This was genius 😂🙏 funny, and genius, it makes so much sense🤰im gonna think this way when our girl is ready - due date june 25 🤩

[@Amysbiblereads]

Casually starting hypnobirthing at 36 weeks!!! Lol

[@alexandralinden6895]

Love this!!!❤

[@cheilabiazussi5480]

I loved the video... thank you very much

[@mamabear9646]

Never say never. Whatever birthing position works for you is the one you should do.

[@JustKassi]

I love your videos!! So straightforward!! so real!! I want to watch them all!! Thank you!!!!

[@pregnancyandparenting101]

So true! Love it. Thank you

[@stacesmith1314]

I’m so glad I found you! 🙏

[@peggypressgrove3665]

Thank you this helps allot im in 30 week pregnacy.

[@MariaSegovia]

This is brilliant!!!!

[@cusnul]

Hope you gonna make a new video soon.. just found out about you.. and I think your video contents are great...

[@JoHitchin]

I love this so much xx

[@HealthGeekMum]

Love this!

[@Intuitive407]

Before I found your video, I realized that fact xD you can't even poo, when you push!! You really have to relax first, breath deeply and then poo is comming out! Itself! I'm pregnatnt just 6 weeks, but intuitivly came to me: "och my God! That's exactly like labor!" :D

[@kathrynkij5979]

Omg! This video made me laugh so hard! Love it!!! 😂😂😂😂❤️

[@ummhudhayfa5426]

I've given birth 3 times and midwives would say to push when feel pressure on my bum or feel like doing a poo and I never felt it! I pushed and strained my babies out.....

[@MsTerranSparkle]

😂😂 the splash down

[@humanbeing3946]

I wonder, how to apply a better birthing position like being more upright or hands and knees, in hospital setting environment?? I'm afraid they won't agree to that..

[@BoyleJr]

That's a fantastic point you made.its my girlfriends biggest fear actually.she says its gonna feel like doing a massive poo in bed whilst being watched.she's due now on the 24 the December.

[@BoyleJr]

Thank you so much Siobhan..youve got us as subscribers now anyway.aye itll be our first so some big changes for 2018. X

[@peaceofoneness6448]

I love this 😀

[@mskjaer496]

I also feel like there are similarities to having sex and giving birth in terms of privacy and performance.

[@toridivincenzo3660]

Love this haha!

[@sydney2236]

it really is! hemorrhoids and all 😅

[@kellythomas3899]

Your videos are amazing i am 38 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I am hoping for a birthing pool labour but becuase you have trained your body not to go for a poo in the bath would this not apply when giving birth in water wouldnt you body say this is not normal ? xx

[@plantyourdestiny7616]

THINK ABOUT THE POO! haha! Thank you so much for this. It makes so much sense.

[@sharminghaffar4976]

That is so true

[@lolsaXx]

I pooped so much during my first birth