I don't see why anyone would put themselves though so much pain like that in this day and age. Also to do so without anyone to help either the mother or baby if something went wrong.
Holy shit that made my fricken hurt just by watching that, there is no way in hell i could be a woman. Danm you girls are tough. There would be possible way i could do that even with meds and no way i would let my wife do that. I would probably pass out for her lol
This is beautiful. And there's absolutely NO hurry to cut the cord, to anyone watching. The more blood your baby gets the better. These are some photos:
nurturingheartsbirthservices. com/blog/?p=1542 But don't go by the clock - a baby who is having difficulty breathing and has a cord still pulsating will benefit from having it left intact. There is NO pressing need to cut it once your baby takes his/her first breath.
Owww...I so don't want to have a baby anytime soon...I mean I love babies and children but oww! Like after birth you can have somebody say "Hello!" down your vagina and it will just echo for hours....:D
I don't know if u got the whole comment on the first one. If not, the rest said... I had to watch the video to recall what happened, my daughters birth was MUCH easier (3 hrs and only 2 pushes). On the video u said something about his shoulder being in the way, what happened? Don't worry about all the negativity, most women couldn't accomplish such an epic task the way u did. I hate to keep using the word amazing, but u were. I can't think of anyone else who is better equipped to bring their b
@Atra420 at the time, I thought it was his shoulder making the birth more difficult, but later I figured out he was posterior (sunny-side up) I didn't have back-labor which is common with posterior babies, so it didn't cross my mind at first.
Most women are *capable* of birthing this way, but it is a very personal choice & understandable why many wouldn't choose to.
My 3rd was a 3hr labor -- easier but also quite intense when it happens that fast!!
Wow, that was AMAZING! I had both mine at the hospital, but wanted water births. I was only 17 when I had my son and I did it with no meds =) although I have to admit, it wasn't by choice. His water broke and I wasn't contracting so they said that the meds would just slow my labor down even more. I ended up being in labor for 26 hrs and pushing for 2 1/2 hrs. It's amazing how the body goes into almost a trancelike state to mask the pain. I really don't remember much, I had to watch the video to
@Kboogie219 I believe that most women *could* birth unassisted. Most choose not to & that's okay (it's a very personal choice) but the physical ability is there :)
thank you liajoy for your kind reply. How can I send you a private message? I would love to speak to you more. I think it would help me so much to post my video on youtube and get support from others. I want to ask my husband to do this, but I know he will feel uncomfortable about it. He is very private. I feel the same . . . very betrayed and let down by natural birth and just very traumatized. Please let me know how I can message you privately, I would love to. thank you so much!!
@TheSunflowersid I messaged you & included my email :) Posting here did help me process, but it's not all support. If you look through the comments you will see there's a lot of judgement, from people against UC/homebirth, people in favor of natural birth who believe it can be done "better" if i were quieter etc. and people who are completely ignorant & hateful. Especially when your feelings are still raw, those comments tend to stand out more....
@TheSunflowersid learning not to take them personally is a great excersize in personal growth -- but it can be quite uncomfortable at times, exposing such intimate moments to public scruitiny... So would I recommend it? yes. But be ready & prepared for it to feel not so warm & fuzzy some of the time. The screaming, I think, is so visceral, people react very emotionally when they hear it (my other vid doesn't get near the hostile responses this one does)
I had an excruciating water birth at home, like yours, maybe much worse. I gave birth at home in water too. It was agony. It has been over one year and I am still trying to heal from all my screaming, the horrible pain. I had expected to feel empowered, but it was agony. It was very traumatizing. How do I deal with that? My son is healthy but the pain is still giving me PTSD. How can I deal with what I went through. truth is I never want to do it again, even though I believe in natural birth.
@TheSunflowersid I can relate. It took me a while to fully process this birth. reflecting on the experience when I felt ready (about 2-3 years later) helped a lot. I wrote about what contributed to the experience being so painful, feelings surrounding the physical pain (feeling kind of betrayed or let down) what I could have done differently (like seeing a chiropractor before the birth) Things I wouldn't change (my son was born healthy & peaceful into my own hands) & so on.
@TheSunflowersid ... and if it helps at all, I've had 2 other unassisted water births that were very different experiences -- not nearly as painful (it helped that one was before this) so if you have another, it won't neccessarily be the same. process your feelings before birthing again. My third birth (which is posted on my profile) was very fast & once I let go of the fear it was going to be like this one (which was making it more painful than neccessary) I was very relieved!!
@TheSunflowersid I think once you work through your feelings, you will find that there's empowerment in overcoming trauma <3 feel free to send me a private message if I can offer any more support.
@cleo3986 absolutely :) Besides seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy to encourage better positioning, I wouldn't change a thing. Planning our 4th in June :)
@abbeyjade5 Thanks. Lol. he's 6 now (I didn't post this video directly after the birth -- had to process a while first) and we're all well :) Expecting our 4th baby in June.
What a wonderful birth you had (despite the obvious pain you were in)
I wish I had a water birth but they don't allow them at home in Ireland. I ended up having an emergency section and missed the 1st hour of my sons life. :-(
Beautiful and inspiring. I'm terrified at the thought of having my child in a hospital - If I ever have the chance to be a mother, I'd like to give birth at home, preferably unassisted. Thank you for the inspiration!
@KaleasMom I'm working on a series of articles for The Birthing Site, but not much is up yet... If you are on Facebook check out my self-directed childbirth page. I post lots of links there and can also answer more specific questions or direct you to helpful information :)
@celticonduct7 thanks. I cut the video pretty short cause the vocalization's a little overwhelming, but I was actually in pretty intense labor for 12hrs (9 of which I spent in the pool because it was a lot more uncomfortable on dry land)
هذي الولاده خطره كثير من الاطفال ماتو بسبب مثل هذه الولادات ويسبب امراض أيضاً للام والجنين بسبب الدم والإفرازات التي تخرج من الام وممكن من الماء والحوض اذا لم يكن نظيف فكثير من دكاترة امريكا لا ينصحون لمثل هذه الولادات
@laila1234567890laila No, most doctors would not support this, but most have never seen an undisturbed birth. I was well-educated, in good health and knew the risks. Infection is more likely in a hospital than at home.
هذي الولاده خطره كثير من الاطفال ماتو بسبب مثل هذه الولادات ويسبب امراض أيضاً للام والجنين بسبب الدم والإفرازات التي تخرج من الام وممكن من الماء والحوض اذا لم يكن نظيف فكثير من دكاترة امريكا لا ينصحون لمثل هذه الولادات
هذي الولاده خطره كثير من الاطفال ماتو بسبب مثل هذه الولادات ويسبب امراض أيضاً للام والجنين بسبب الدم والإفرازات التي تخرج من الام وممكن من الماء والحوض اذا لم يكن نظيف فكثير من دكاترة امريكا لا ينصحون لمثل هذه الولادات
You are so lucky if i had to do this again this is the way it would be not strap to a hospital bed my uterus being pull apart from the pitocyn . 20 years agao this type of birth was just tabou .
@misteeq64 It's still pretty taboo, but with the internet, it's a lot easier to find support & likeminded individuals to share experiences/information with :) I feel really blessed to have discovered this option before giving birth to my first <3
@mrreaper985 I put it on Youtube for people who want to see examples of self-directed childbirth. Obviously some people want to see it (more than I expected) as this video alone has almost 3 million views & only a few of them felt the need to write vulgar comments. Most people who don't want to watch it just DON'T. It's pretty simple.
I think that anyone should be able to deliver in whatever setting they choose. However if there was an issue with the birth you would have to live with the possibility that your baby could be injured or potentially die if trained personnel weren't able to get there in time. It's great when the birth goes smoothly but it can be devastating if there are complications.
@beetbybit If there is any kind of trauma or birth injury, or loss of a child one ALWAYS lives with the possibility that something could have been done differently regardless of where or with whom -- sometimes people are left wondering if medical personel had NOT been there interfering with the natural process, if things would have been better.
omg this is what happens to ppl that don't know how to properly give birth at home really you were putting your child in danger seriously great video but I would search what to do with the placenta before attempting a home birth ps I wouldn't post you are writing a book
omg this is what happens to ppl that don't know how to properly give birth at home really you were putting your child in danger seriously great video but I would search what to do with the placenta before attempting a home birth
Danielle-your'e my idol. hope i can give birth like this in Dec. It will be my third homebirth, 4th child. So many jerks posting on here that have no business even watching birth videos.
Beside, I find it weird that in many third world countries, many womens can't give birth in an hospital but wish they could, and you don't. Personally, this is just weird.
I personally don't understand why some womens refuse to give birth in an hospital. Before modern medicine and hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth were very dangerous endeavors, but the necessity of having kids far outweighted the risks. Now the childbirth death toll in industrialised countries is ridiculously low, but you still want to do it "natural"?
wow mad props! i had my first born 2 months ago and the pain was excruciating! i wanted to go without any meds but unfortunately i chickened out :( congrats on the babes.
damn.. now thats traumatizing. why did yall post that. and why didnt he help you... o my god..... screaming takes way too much energy.. glad everything came out alright...
@eresfsfsfsf I don't think she needed help! She said that the urge to push and the amount of pressure made her scream. It probably felt good to be uninhibited like that, and since it was at the very end of the birth I'm sure she had tons of adrenaline!
I would have never thought i would be giving birth by myself with no doctors around, but i did on aug. 8 2011. a beautiful baby boy. congrats to you mama. you really are a strong, brave woman.
@hersek70, trust me you have the majority in your camp. I was lectured by random people about why I should go to a hospital for my birth. My personal experience and the history of the human race (as well as modern research) suggests otherwise. It's time for women to take back control of birth. You can do that in a hospital too but its much harder and interventions are the norm there.
I feel that pain intensifies fear and anxiety as well. My kids all born in hospital were and are very calm babies/children. I think there are alot of factors that make kids anxious and not just the birth. I understand why people would choose home births and I think it's great that we can all choose how we want to do it. I just want to make sure that advocates for home births don't make women who choose to have hospital births feel bad for making that choice. Because it all comes down to the rig
Thank you for posting. There are so many ignorant people out there! You don't seem to let it get to you. Homebirth was the most beautiful experience of my life. I think fear and anxiety intensify pain. I would not describe my natural birth as painful but hindsight is rosy I guess. It's so important for women to see videos like yours. Low risk pregnancies do not need intervention! My baby is 3 mo and is so calm and easy going, I think because of his gentle birth.
Oops it didn't print everything I said. Ive seen many a nurse or doctor Do stupid stuff and I hear everyday about the coverups that go on and if patients/families only knew then we would see many more lawsuits!! But we aren't all bad!! Some health professionals do help and do make a difference!!
Yeah I'm not sure why people have to crap all over each others decisions!! I've never understood why people have to be so unsupportive of one anothers choices for anything let alone birth!! And childbirth being such a female oriented "thing" you'd think that women would be more supportive of each other!! I'm a nurse also which may explain my comfort at being in a hospital setting but you are correct in saying that just because there are med professional present doesn't mean bad things won't hap
I hope advocates for this kind of birth can also respect people like me who feel it is safer to give birth in a hospital. I have 3 healthy daughters born in a hospital and had epidurals with all three. Having pain management was the only way that I could be present (in spirit) for the birth. The pain took me out of the game and made it impossible to have a pleasant experience. Please don't knock me for that as I don't have a problem with your way of doing it.
@hersek70 I'm sure you will find there are a few A-holes (just like with anything else) but for the most part I have found UCers to be very respectful of a woman's right to informed chioce. Birth is so personal & unique. I could not have known how *this* birth would feel based on either of my other 2, so how could I possibly expect to understand/judge how *your* birth experiences felt? We'd all be best served working together to make sure *choice* is available rather than arguing :)
@hersek70 my philosophy is *Self-Directed Childbirth* meaning, given access to accurate information, *you* and *your family* are the only people capable of considering all the dimensions of your decision & therefore, best suited to choose <3
@Lneal2911 You obviciously dont know about birth so maybe shouldnt be commenting on a video when you dont know what you are talking about. Cords do pulsate for awhile after baby comes out as to why many people wait to cut the cord till it turns white and STOPS pulsating and clearly the mother knew what she was talking about cause she responded with "He is breathing air".
@ktlynn01 I am so sorry for the comment that was posted under my account! It was not me and I would never dream of saying such things! I am actually a midwife hence my search coming up with a lot of videos like yours. I can't apologise enough. I have removed the comment and it will not be happening again. Unfortunately I live with some rather unpleasant people. Not for two much longer though!
@ktlynn01 I am so sorry for the comment that was posted under my account! It was not me and I would never dream of saying such things! I am actually a midwife hence my search coming up with a lot of videos like yours. I can't apologise enough. I have removed the comment and it will not be happening again. Unfortunately I live with some rather unpleasant people. Not for too much longer though!
Gosh people, some of you are acting like you HAVE to have a doctor or midwife. Millions of babies have been born in the past without anyone but the mother present. Believe it or not, there were not caveman midwives....
I honestly was debating going unassisted with my 3rd child and 2nd homebirth. I am glad I didn't she ended up having serious meconium (my poor daughter had to be suctioned right away with some machine thingy, and bathed 3 times before it got out of her hair lol). I also hemoraged (spelling?) and herbs weren't working. My MW gain me a small dose of Pitocin. I honestly don't know what I would have dine without her. She got to know me very well and was like a member of the family. :)
@flowiepanda Immediate cord clamping is actually Not evidence-based and can cause harm to the baby. Leaving the cord intact allows him/her to get all of his/her blood, and if the cord is still attached pulsing, the baby is still recieving oxygen, too...
This is the kind of birth everyone would like to have. Just you, your husband, and the baby coming out healthy. Then you get up and go on with your life with your brand new baby and you're already at home! I'm just wondering about how you remained calm throughout the 12 hour labor. I'm sure the water helped, but did you have certain breathing techniques too?
@PlaceOfYes I did not have specific breathing techniques. Tried deep breaths and (obviously) found myself vocalizing a lot especially during this birth. My third was a very fast labor & I naturally found panting to work better for that one. I don't know if i would go so far as to say i was 'calm' but I was confident it was all happening as it should.
In my opinion, giving birth at home with no professional help is dangerous for the mother and baby. My brother was born with a serious heart defect. The doctors told my mom that if she'd taken him home, he would've died. Newborns may look fine on the outside, but you never know what's going on inside.
why is it that rednecks always give birth without complications? Smoke a pack a day while pregnant, nothing... Drink while pregnant, nothing... Throw a $25 dollar kiddy pool in the middle of your trailer, nothing.
My doctor killed my daughter after my son (they were twins) died and was still born at nearly 7 months. She told me to go home and just let nature ake its course. I didn't know any better, I didn't really plan on being a mother. And with my second pregnancy I was to afraid to trust a doctor, and when I finally found one they misdiagnosed my hyperemesis gravidarum and refused me treatment. My daughter died this past mothers day. I hope I never get pregnant again
ive never seen a placenta being birthed. other videos always leave that out. i commend you for your and your partners decision in having an unassisted home birth. you have to be very attuned with yourself and your baby. its inspiring and so very impressive. my partner is very sensitive to my needs as a woman and would be right behind me helping me along in the same situation. :)
I wouldn't say it was a "bad" experience, compared to the experiences of others, but it is definitely not for me as a birthing mom. Hospitals are stress filled places where a peaceful birth can rarely take place.
I feel that moms who must have surgical births are much more brave than I. Their risk of death is quadrupled compared to vaginal birthing moms. I only did what I was created to do reproductively speaking.
I am willing to let the responsibility lie on my own shoulders
for me, if im going to do this, ill have maybe 1 or 2 midwives around me just for assistnce, its very dangerous u know, even f u did a lot of research we are talking about life here, life of a bby..
i was shocked that there was no professional help there...but when the baby came out, it made me cry to see how beautiful the experience is. & honestly, women been having kids at home with no mid wife or dr. for thousands and thousands of years...so i dont know why people have to say things about you but we are living in a new era but whatever...you did a good job and the baby & yourself are healthy! =)
Amazing! My husband and I are planning our third birth in January 2011. It will be an unassisted birth. :) Our first was born in a hospital. (I'll NEVER do that again!) second was a peaceful midwife attended homebirth. I am so excited to be alone with my husband and daughters giving birth. Congratulations on your inspirational birth!
why didn't you have a midwife? for a few thousand dollars isn't the safety of your child worth it? I'm all for homebirth!!! bit of an advocate for it really but midwives have all the recuss gear in case something goes wrong. Sorry but I just can't imagine not having a trained professional there in case of emergency!
@richsgirl1985 The short answer is that we didn't want another set of interests (protocal set by insurance companies etc) or the disturbance of someone not intimately involved. I did a lot of research, and also was registered at the hospital incase we needed to transfer. *for us* we felt this was the safest option. Money had nothing to do with it. Unassisted birth is not for everyone & feeling safe is important cause stress disrupts labor, so it's a very personal decision.
The beauty here is only in that God in His lovingkindness had mercy on this baby and his naive parents... Is the life of a child or his/her well being worth gambling away, all for the almighty "amazing birthing experience" ? All it takes is one babe to be permanently brain damaged or one mama to hemorrhage (all it takes is 2-3 minutes to bleed out through a torn placenta if its bad) and the whole "I did it myself--duhh" goes down the toilet.
anybody see piranha in the water? ı scared. uhh.
kasparov83 1 day ago
Aww n ew lol da placenta looks like a jelly fish
shortiilove212 2 days ago
I don't see why anyone would put themselves though so much pain like that in this day and age. Also to do so without anyone to help either the mother or baby if something went wrong.
Dyla74 3 days ago
Holy shit that made my fricken hurt just by watching that, there is no way in hell i could be a woman. Danm you girls are tough. There would be possible way i could do that even with meds and no way i would let my wife do that. I would probably pass out for her lol
thatsmetoyou 3 days ago
You are a badasd, great job!
Minae2584 1 week ago
This is beautiful. And there's absolutely NO hurry to cut the cord, to anyone watching. The more blood your baby gets the better. These are some photos:
nurturingheartsbirthservices. com/blog/?p=1542 But don't go by the clock - a baby who is having difficulty breathing and has a cord still pulsating will benefit from having it left intact. There is NO pressing need to cut it once your baby takes his/her first breath.
RRM22 1 week ago
omqq lol im so scerred lol
TheKellyro 2 weeks ago
Hell yeah mama! Love it!!
ksx7049 2 weeks ago
Congrats he's very handsome
taveyy3 3 weeks ago
They scream the same
rozynmike 4 weeks ago
Okay.....
Owww...I so don't want to have a baby anytime soon...I mean I love babies and children but oww! Like after birth you can have somebody say "Hello!" down your vagina and it will just echo for hours....:D
Jack444Sparrow 1 month ago
@Jack444Sparrow not true the vagina is a very adaptable organ, it goes back fast
hellokitty8688 3 weeks ago
Why is the water so dark?
Gizmogirl192 1 month ago
@Gizmogirl192 from the blood and fluids that come out with the baby.
liajoy83 1 month ago
SHE KISSED A THING THAT CAME OUT OF HER VAGINA!!! EWW
Keetkoo 1 month ago
@Keetkoo Lol. technically, any baby (or any person for that matter) you kiss, who was not born via C-section, came out of Someone's vagina :D
liajoy83 1 month ago 4
Holy shit!
mandyrules4life 1 month ago
This is how it should be!!!!!!!!! Amazing, perfect, beautiful! what a miracle.
SilvaLuna92 1 month ago
I don't know if u got the whole comment on the first one. If not, the rest said... I had to watch the video to recall what happened, my daughters birth was MUCH easier (3 hrs and only 2 pushes). On the video u said something about his shoulder being in the way, what happened? Don't worry about all the negativity, most women couldn't accomplish such an epic task the way u did. I hate to keep using the word amazing, but u were. I can't think of anyone else who is better equipped to bring their b
Atra420 1 month ago
@Atra420 at the time, I thought it was his shoulder making the birth more difficult, but later I figured out he was posterior (sunny-side up) I didn't have back-labor which is common with posterior babies, so it didn't cross my mind at first.
Most women are *capable* of birthing this way, but it is a very personal choice & understandable why many wouldn't choose to.
My 3rd was a 3hr labor -- easier but also quite intense when it happens that fast!!
liajoy83 1 month ago
Oops, turns out I was right when I said his lol sorry
Atra420 1 month ago
I'm sorry, I ment her shoulder ; )
Atra420 1 month ago
Wow, that was AMAZING! I had both mine at the hospital, but wanted water births. I was only 17 when I had my son and I did it with no meds =) although I have to admit, it wasn't by choice. His water broke and I wasn't contracting so they said that the meds would just slow my labor down even more. I ended up being in labor for 26 hrs and pushing for 2 1/2 hrs. It's amazing how the body goes into almost a trancelike state to mask the pain. I really don't remember much, I had to watch the video to
Atra420 1 month ago
Wow, I am speechless
cutts57 1 month ago
her scream just scare the shit out of me!!... im never giving birth ever!!!....
oliviaazmi 1 month ago in playlist birth :)
اخطر شي الولاده تحت الماء شوفوا كيف المويه وسخه
aziz5505 1 month ago
Im proud of u! U did something many women couldn't do! I know I couldn't! U didn't even shed a tear! Im ova here crying! Congrats!
Kboogie219 1 month ago
@Kboogie219 I believe that most women *could* birth unassisted. Most choose not to & that's okay (it's a very personal choice) but the physical ability is there :)
liajoy83 1 month ago
This woman is a beast, and when I say beast I mean she is the way God intended woman to be STRONG AND POWERFUL!! You go girl :-)
nakiajohnson876 1 month ago
She is a G!!!
mzsuperwoman336 1 month ago
thank you for posting. loved it. very encouraging. congradulations!
dudodawn 1 month ago
thank you liajoy for your kind reply. How can I send you a private message? I would love to speak to you more. I think it would help me so much to post my video on youtube and get support from others. I want to ask my husband to do this, but I know he will feel uncomfortable about it. He is very private. I feel the same . . . very betrayed and let down by natural birth and just very traumatized. Please let me know how I can message you privately, I would love to. thank you so much!!
TheSunflowersid 1 month ago
@TheSunflowersid I messaged you & included my email :) Posting here did help me process, but it's not all support. If you look through the comments you will see there's a lot of judgement, from people against UC/homebirth, people in favor of natural birth who believe it can be done "better" if i were quieter etc. and people who are completely ignorant & hateful. Especially when your feelings are still raw, those comments tend to stand out more....
liajoy83 1 month ago
@TheSunflowersid learning not to take them personally is a great excersize in personal growth -- but it can be quite uncomfortable at times, exposing such intimate moments to public scruitiny... So would I recommend it? yes. But be ready & prepared for it to feel not so warm & fuzzy some of the time. The screaming, I think, is so visceral, people react very emotionally when they hear it (my other vid doesn't get near the hostile responses this one does)
liajoy83 1 month ago
I had an excruciating water birth at home, like yours, maybe much worse. I gave birth at home in water too. It was agony. It has been over one year and I am still trying to heal from all my screaming, the horrible pain. I had expected to feel empowered, but it was agony. It was very traumatizing. How do I deal with that? My son is healthy but the pain is still giving me PTSD. How can I deal with what I went through. truth is I never want to do it again, even though I believe in natural birth.
TheSunflowersid 1 month ago
@TheSunflowersid I can relate. It took me a while to fully process this birth. reflecting on the experience when I felt ready (about 2-3 years later) helped a lot. I wrote about what contributed to the experience being so painful, feelings surrounding the physical pain (feeling kind of betrayed or let down) what I could have done differently (like seeing a chiropractor before the birth) Things I wouldn't change (my son was born healthy & peaceful into my own hands) & so on.
liajoy83 1 month ago
@TheSunflowersid ... and if it helps at all, I've had 2 other unassisted water births that were very different experiences -- not nearly as painful (it helped that one was before this) so if you have another, it won't neccessarily be the same. process your feelings before birthing again. My third birth (which is posted on my profile) was very fast & once I let go of the fear it was going to be like this one (which was making it more painful than neccessary) I was very relieved!!
liajoy83 1 month ago
@TheSunflowersid I think once you work through your feelings, you will find that there's empowerment in overcoming trauma <3 feel free to send me a private message if I can offer any more support.
liajoy83 1 month ago
it was worth it wasn't it?
cleo3986 1 month ago
@cleo3986 absolutely :) Besides seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy to encourage better positioning, I wouldn't change a thing. Planning our 4th in June :)
liajoy83 1 month ago
@liajoy83 kool!
cleo3986 1 month ago
Wow! Congratz and omg what a brave mother !!
patycardenas 1 month ago
Obviously u was in a lot of pain I feel sorry 4 u + I hope that u+the baby r ok
abbeyjade5 1 month ago
@abbeyjade5 Thanks. Lol. he's 6 now (I didn't post this video directly after the birth -- had to process a while first) and we're all well :) Expecting our 4th baby in June.
liajoy83 1 month ago
What a wonderful birth you had (despite the obvious pain you were in)
I wish I had a water birth but they don't allow them at home in Ireland. I ended up having an emergency section and missed the 1st hour of my sons life. :-(
DarkAndiel 1 month ago
Beautiful and inspiring. I'm terrified at the thought of having my child in a hospital - If I ever have the chance to be a mother, I'd like to give birth at home, preferably unassisted. Thank you for the inspiration!
TheJoyfulSparrow 1 month ago
جداتنا من الاول تجيب مولودها وهي راعيه عند الابل او الغنم ولا يوجد معها احد
hselea 2 months ago
I would Really Love to bring my second child into the world this way:) Any advice on where to begin or how the process works?
KaleasMom 2 months ago
@KaleasMom I'm working on a series of articles for The Birthing Site, but not much is up yet... If you are on Facebook check out my self-directed childbirth page. I post lots of links there and can also answer more specific questions or direct you to helpful information :)
liajoy83 2 months ago
Tht must've hurt like a mother fucker
Brnxbmbers1010 2 months ago
You are so beautiful!
biljanatrpen 2 months ago in playlist birth :)
@biljanatrpen o mi gosh i was just watching your playlistO__o
pupdogmango 1 month ago
That was really awesome...so fast and you definitely knew what you were doing holy cow....Great job.
celticonduct7 2 months ago
@celticonduct7 thanks. I cut the video pretty short cause the vocalization's a little overwhelming, but I was actually in pretty intense labor for 12hrs (9 of which I spent in the pool because it was a lot more uncomfortable on dry land)
liajoy83 1 month ago
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اجل حريمنا تسوي افلااااام وصياح ونياح ومالها نفس تاكل و ٤٠ يوم تشكي ولازم تكون عند اهلها لين صار قانون رسمي
وهذي ولدت وبعد الولاده تضحك !!!
اثرنا مضحوك علينا كل هالسنين ؟؟؟؟؟
MrNaser17 2 months ago
اجل حريمنا تسوي افلااااام وصياح ونياح ومالها نفس تاكل و ٤٠ يوم تشكي ولازم تكون عند اهلها لين صار قانون رسمي
وهذي ولدت وبعد الولاده تضحك !!!
اثرنا مضحوك علينا كل هالسنين ؟؟؟؟؟
MrNaser17 2 months ago
الله يعين الامهات بس اللي نشوفه في المستشفيات اعظم من كذا
noraml1 2 months ago
الحمد لله اللي عزنا بالاسلام
ذا الخواجات زي البهايم من هب ودب يتفرّج ع عوراتهم😖
الستر نعمه وفقده عقوبه
SOMY00001 2 months ago
سبحان الله
سبحان الله
سبحان الله
Q8Geologist77 2 months ago
تعذيب هذي الولاده ياعمري. وهذاااا وجعهاااا وطلووقهااا الله يطول بعمرج يا يمه.
SHADYASAAAD 2 months ago
قلبي وقف ويييع شي يخرع بعد
power20081 2 months ago
يييع يلوع جبدج
لا وطلعت المشيمة كامله بعد احنا يذبحونه ومتقطعه
يخخ
shinyq8 2 months ago
oohhh my gosh that was amazing..
JessyGirl002 2 months ago
هذي الولاده خطره كثير من الاطفال ماتو بسبب مثل هذه الولادات ويسبب امراض أيضاً للام والجنين بسبب الدم والإفرازات التي تخرج من الام وممكن من الماء والحوض اذا لم يكن نظيف فكثير من دكاترة امريكا لا ينصحون لمثل هذه الولادات
laila1234567890laila 2 months ago
@laila1234567890laila No, most doctors would not support this, but most have never seen an undisturbed birth. I was well-educated, in good health and knew the risks. Infection is more likely in a hospital than at home.
liajoy83 2 months ago
وووووع وش ذا القرف ناس تولد بسهوله وناس تتعذب
Yazn222 2 months ago
وييييييع استغفر الله ماكووو شغل ... هذي مينونه مو صاحيه
fatooma101 2 months ago
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هذي الولاده خطره كثير من الاطفال ماتو بسبب مثل هذه الولادات ويسبب امراض أيضاً للام والجنين بسبب الدم والإفرازات التي تخرج من الام وممكن من الماء والحوض اذا لم يكن نظيف فكثير من دكاترة امريكا لا ينصحون لمثل هذه الولادات
laila1234567890laila 2 months ago
هذي الولاده خطره كثير من الاطفال ماتو بسبب مثل هذه الولادات ويسبب امراض أيضاً للام والجنين بسبب الدم والإفرازات التي تخرج من الام وممكن من الماء والحوض اذا لم يكن نظيف فكثير من دكاترة امريكا لا ينصحون لمثل هذه الولادات
laila1234567890laila 2 months ago
مجنونة هالحرمة كيف يولدون هالاجانب بدون جراحة العيجان
ولا احنا لازم نتعذب عدل
عرفت تطلعه الكلبه
ARWAgirl 2 months ago
والله خبله هالمره وما اعتقد في مره بالكويت تسوي نفسها اهيييب
kuwaitaawy 2 months ago
@YOUNGGUNNO agreed.
Lilypad190 3 months ago
@mrreaper985 seriously dude,you sound dumb as fuck so just shut tha fuck up
you dnt realize tha pain she went through
giving to birth to her son, really though who doesn't want see tha miracle of life
YOUNGGUNNO 3 months ago
You are so lucky if i had to do this again this is the way it would be not strap to a hospital bed my uterus being pull apart from the pitocyn . 20 years agao this type of birth was just tabou .
misteeq64 3 months ago
@misteeq64 It's still pretty taboo, but with the internet, it's a lot easier to find support & likeminded individuals to share experiences/information with :) I feel really blessed to have discovered this option before giving birth to my first <3
liajoy83 1 month ago
this is a beautiful child birth, and you turned out with a beautiful baby:)
thanks for sharing:D
kristinmariegrey 3 months ago
@mrreaper985 I put it on Youtube for people who want to see examples of self-directed childbirth. Obviously some people want to see it (more than I expected) as this video alone has almost 3 million views & only a few of them felt the need to write vulgar comments. Most people who don't want to watch it just DON'T. It's pretty simple.
liajoy83 3 months ago 9
what ethnicity are u
jazzyluvswaka 3 months ago
@jazzyluvswaka caucasian
liajoy83 3 months ago
I think that anyone should be able to deliver in whatever setting they choose. However if there was an issue with the birth you would have to live with the possibility that your baby could be injured or potentially die if trained personnel weren't able to get there in time. It's great when the birth goes smoothly but it can be devastating if there are complications.
beetbybit 3 months ago
@beetbybit If there is any kind of trauma or birth injury, or loss of a child one ALWAYS lives with the possibility that something could have been done differently regardless of where or with whom -- sometimes people are left wondering if medical personel had NOT been there interfering with the natural process, if things would have been better.
liajoy83 3 months ago 4
@liajoy83 I feel sooo sorry 4 u I bet it hurt 2 give birth but I am soo happy 4 u 2 U have my wishes good luck with da baby!!
Strawberry10182 2 months ago
U r a strong woman wow is all I can say
liljamesquetia20 3 months ago
wtf.??
xoxoLadystunnaxoxo 4 months ago
What a beautiful placenta.
Lou500 4 months ago
OMG I don't think I ever want a baby :(( I'm scared now. But birth is beautiful though. I'm just not pain tolerant.
SivvySiv 4 months ago in playlist birth :)
thats really gross.
txtmealways6744 4 months ago
omg this is what happens to ppl that don't know how to properly give birth at home really you were putting your child in danger seriously great video but I would search what to do with the placenta before attempting a home birth ps I wouldn't post you are writing a book
eguerrerojbp1 4 months ago
omg this is what happens to ppl that don't know how to properly give birth at home really you were putting your child in danger seriously great video but I would search what to do with the placenta before attempting a home birth
eguerrerojbp1 4 months ago
@eguerrerojbp1 She did just fine with the placenta. It's a little known fact that the cord doesn't have to be clamped and cut. Research Lotus Birth.
rockbaby1212 2 months ago
i had 2 turn my volume down cuz she was screaming 2 much......... -_-
AnimeBayful 4 months ago
WOW that , friends, was spectacular...it was more than words can say, thank you for this emotion.
SPARTAMERICUS 4 months ago
Danielle-your'e my idol. hope i can give birth like this in Dec. It will be my third homebirth, 4th child. So many jerks posting on here that have no business even watching birth videos.
ealasaid1000 4 months ago
its like theres band inside of me,my face cant paint..but after she deliver the baby it feels good too..bravo you are so brave!!!
shielastar37 5 months ago
Beside, I find it weird that in many third world countries, many womens can't give birth in an hospital but wish they could, and you don't. Personally, this is just weird.
sErgEantaEgis12 5 months ago
I personally don't understand why some womens refuse to give birth in an hospital. Before modern medicine and hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth were very dangerous endeavors, but the necessity of having kids far outweighted the risks. Now the childbirth death toll in industrialised countries is ridiculously low, but you still want to do it "natural"?
sErgEantaEgis12 5 months ago
@sErgEantaEgis12 You're clearly uneducated when it comes to childbirth.
rockbaby1212 2 months ago
wow no lie that was poetry..
Efrainjimenez1000 5 months ago
wow mad props! i had my first born 2 months ago and the pain was excruciating! i wanted to go without any meds but unfortunately i chickened out :( congrats on the babes.
babusoar 5 months ago
I think any choise for baby delivery is respectful, when that choise is informed and intellingently taken!
acozusi 5 months ago
THIS IS SO FRICKIN HILARIOUS
stassja102 5 months ago
damn.. now thats traumatizing. why did yall post that. and why didnt he help you... o my god..... screaming takes way too much energy.. glad everything came out alright...
eresfsfsfsf 5 months ago
@eresfsfsfsf I don't think she needed help! She said that the urge to push and the amount of pressure made her scream. It probably felt good to be uninhibited like that, and since it was at the very end of the birth I'm sure she had tons of adrenaline!
kittenfetus666 4 months ago
That sounds really scary...the screaming...
NicoleBecker93 5 months ago
Your brave I'm scared to give birth without help you have a beautiful baby congrats
PorMiTimidez 5 months ago
LIKE A BOSS!
MrMiniKG 5 months ago 6
I would have never thought i would be giving birth by myself with no doctors around, but i did on aug. 8 2011. a beautiful baby boy. congrats to you mama. you really are a strong, brave woman.
blackbutterfly1923 5 months ago
OMG!!! U ARE AWESOME!!! KUDOS MOMMA KUDOS
mrsloc30 5 months ago
You're my hero. Thank you so much for sharing.
wm81498 5 months ago
@hersek70, trust me you have the majority in your camp. I was lectured by random people about why I should go to a hospital for my birth. My personal experience and the history of the human race (as well as modern research) suggests otherwise. It's time for women to take back control of birth. You can do that in a hospital too but its much harder and interventions are the norm there.
izakbliss 5 months ago
I feel that pain intensifies fear and anxiety as well. My kids all born in hospital were and are very calm babies/children. I think there are alot of factors that make kids anxious and not just the birth. I understand why people would choose home births and I think it's great that we can all choose how we want to do it. I just want to make sure that advocates for home births don't make women who choose to have hospital births feel bad for making that choice. Because it all comes down to the rig
hersek70 5 months ago
Thank you for posting. There are so many ignorant people out there! You don't seem to let it get to you. Homebirth was the most beautiful experience of my life. I think fear and anxiety intensify pain. I would not describe my natural birth as painful but hindsight is rosy I guess. It's so important for women to see videos like yours. Low risk pregnancies do not need intervention! My baby is 3 mo and is so calm and easy going, I think because of his gentle birth.
izakbliss 5 months ago
you are a brave woman ..
vermiciousk1 5 months ago
So beautiful congrats God bless
ilovetamara100 5 months ago
this is so so so so beautyful god bless
beba1113 5 months ago
Oops it didn't print everything I said. Ive seen many a nurse or doctor Do stupid stuff and I hear everyday about the coverups that go on and if patients/families only knew then we would see many more lawsuits!! But we aren't all bad!! Some health professionals do help and do make a difference!!
hersek70 5 months ago
Yeah I'm not sure why people have to crap all over each others decisions!! I've never understood why people have to be so unsupportive of one anothers choices for anything let alone birth!! And childbirth being such a female oriented "thing" you'd think that women would be more supportive of each other!! I'm a nurse also which may explain my comfort at being in a hospital setting but you are correct in saying that just because there are med professional present doesn't mean bad things won't hap
hersek70 5 months ago
I hope advocates for this kind of birth can also respect people like me who feel it is safer to give birth in a hospital. I have 3 healthy daughters born in a hospital and had epidurals with all three. Having pain management was the only way that I could be present (in spirit) for the birth. The pain took me out of the game and made it impossible to have a pleasant experience. Please don't knock me for that as I don't have a problem with your way of doing it.
hersek70 5 months ago
@hersek70 I'm sure you will find there are a few A-holes (just like with anything else) but for the most part I have found UCers to be very respectful of a woman's right to informed chioce. Birth is so personal & unique. I could not have known how *this* birth would feel based on either of my other 2, so how could I possibly expect to understand/judge how *your* birth experiences felt? We'd all be best served working together to make sure *choice* is available rather than arguing :)
liajoy83 5 months ago 4
@hersek70 my philosophy is *Self-Directed Childbirth* meaning, given access to accurate information, *you* and *your family* are the only people capable of considering all the dimensions of your decision & therefore, best suited to choose <3
liajoy83 5 months ago
@hersek70 There are actually fewer deaths with midwives than in a hospital.
ImaginarYxGoddesS 5 months ago 2
That is beautiful :)
XxXProAnAANGelXxXXxx 5 months ago
How lovely, thank you for sharing. Love the husbands comments. "That and a baby were in there." ......made me smile.
How alert and calm your baby is.
wildheartmuse 6 months ago
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Lneal2911 6 months ago
@Lneal2911 You obviciously dont know about birth so maybe shouldnt be commenting on a video when you dont know what you are talking about. Cords do pulsate for awhile after baby comes out as to why many people wait to cut the cord till it turns white and STOPS pulsating and clearly the mother knew what she was talking about cause she responded with "He is breathing air".
ktlynn01 5 months ago
@ktlynn01 I am so sorry for the comment that was posted under my account! It was not me and I would never dream of saying such things! I am actually a midwife hence my search coming up with a lot of videos like yours. I can't apologise enough. I have removed the comment and it will not be happening again. Unfortunately I live with some rather unpleasant people. Not for two much longer though!
Lneal2911 5 months ago
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@ktlynn01 I am so sorry for the comment that was posted under my account! It was not me and I would never dream of saying such things! I am actually a midwife hence my search coming up with a lot of videos like yours. I can't apologise enough. I have removed the comment and it will not be happening again. Unfortunately I live with some rather unpleasant people. Not for too much longer though!
Lneal2911 5 months ago
IS NOTHING SACRED ANYMORE PEOPLE????????????/
teresab2012 6 months ago
@teresab2012 What were you looking for in "Unassisted birth".............?
wildheartmuse 6 months ago
um beautiful? i guess?
dogloverllama 6 months ago
Thumbs down for lack of vaginal shot
MrUnknownanon 6 months ago
@MrUnknownanon Oh do grow up!
wildheartmuse 6 months ago
wow! :O ur amazing!
LegendVelvZ 6 months ago
Shit that looks painful
nerad1994 6 months ago
ياااااو
يادافع البلا
caramela2010q8 6 months ago
Gosh people, some of you are acting like you HAVE to have a doctor or midwife. Millions of babies have been born in the past without anyone but the mother present. Believe it or not, there were not caveman midwives....
tatterpatch420 6 months ago
@ilajoy83
are you a midwife you really know what you're doing with the cord/afterbirth etc. That's brave I would be so scared!
aminasaeeda 6 months ago
@aminasaeeda No. I am a doula now but wasn't 6years ago when this vid was taken. I did research and prepare, though.
liajoy83 6 months ago
I honestly was debating going unassisted with my 3rd child and 2nd homebirth. I am glad I didn't she ended up having serious meconium (my poor daughter had to be suctioned right away with some machine thingy, and bathed 3 times before it got out of her hair lol). I also hemoraged (spelling?) and herbs weren't working. My MW gain me a small dose of Pitocin. I honestly don't know what I would have dine without her. She got to know me very well and was like a member of the family. :)
anjomi1986 6 months ago
Christ, all that screaming. There's a very good reason for morphine. Sounds like a damn dinosaur.
MonkeymagicsMum 6 months ago
did you eat the afterbirth?
qwertyuip999 6 months ago 2
@qwertyuip999 No
liajoy83 6 months ago
@liajoy83 You should of. It is very tasty and healthy for you. Maybe next time.
qwertyuip999 5 months ago
Wooow, u handled it sooo smooth. I wana b just like u.
tattiipr 6 months ago
@tattiipr You must not have turned the sound up ;) Lol!
liajoy83 6 months ago
I've heard about painful child birth...but that...is just rediculous.
Disturbedaholic 6 months ago
why didn't you tie the umbilical chord right away?
flowiepanda 6 months ago
@flowiepanda Immediate cord clamping is actually Not evidence-based and can cause harm to the baby. Leaving the cord intact allows him/her to get all of his/her blood, and if the cord is still attached pulsing, the baby is still recieving oxygen, too...
liajoy83 6 months ago
I'm lucky, I'm a boy. lol.
faithlessaura 6 months ago
This is the kind of birth everyone would like to have. Just you, your husband, and the baby coming out healthy. Then you get up and go on with your life with your brand new baby and you're already at home! I'm just wondering about how you remained calm throughout the 12 hour labor. I'm sure the water helped, but did you have certain breathing techniques too?
PlaceOfYes 6 months ago
@PlaceOfYes I did not have specific breathing techniques. Tried deep breaths and (obviously) found myself vocalizing a lot especially during this birth. My third was a very fast labor & I naturally found panting to work better for that one. I don't know if i would go so far as to say i was 'calm' but I was confident it was all happening as it should.
liajoy83 6 months ago
In my opinion, giving birth at home with no professional help is dangerous for the mother and baby. My brother was born with a serious heart defect. The doctors told my mom that if she'd taken him home, he would've died. Newborns may look fine on the outside, but you never know what's going on inside.
SoonersStar 6 months ago
why is it that rednecks always give birth without complications? Smoke a pack a day while pregnant, nothing... Drink while pregnant, nothing... Throw a $25 dollar kiddy pool in the middle of your trailer, nothing.
NJArchery 6 months ago 3
Great birth this is amazing that you and your hubby were able to share this moment without the nurses and drs running around. YOU ROCK!!!!
PinkAngelStar69 6 months ago
My doctor killed my daughter after my son (they were twins) died and was still born at nearly 7 months. She told me to go home and just let nature ake its course. I didn't know any better, I didn't really plan on being a mother. And with my second pregnancy I was to afraid to trust a doctor, and when I finally found one they misdiagnosed my hyperemesis gravidarum and refused me treatment. My daughter died this past mothers day. I hope I never get pregnant again
gypsybitch2007 6 months ago
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fap fap fap....
rgz1985 6 months ago
oh man looks painful
takakonobe 6 months ago
Doctors are our friends, you know.
Uranija28 6 months ago
Thanks, I'm using the audio for a horror movie I'm making
twizy123 6 months ago 8
@twizy123 I look forward to recieving a royalty check.
liajoy83 6 months ago
ROFL
gtasafan123454321 6 months ago
I've never seen the placenta before, thanks for showing =]
xoxMegsiexox 6 months ago 2
lol.... lmao i look just like that every day at 10 a.m. during my morning sh*t
seanswd1 6 months ago
You are very brave, congratulations,
colossusrising 6 months ago
Beautiful :')
japaneseeraserfan18 6 months ago
Beautifully Done!
DolceVitaYque 7 months ago
ive never seen a placenta being birthed. other videos always leave that out. i commend you for your and your partners decision in having an unassisted home birth. you have to be very attuned with yourself and your baby. its inspiring and so very impressive. my partner is very sensitive to my needs as a woman and would be right behind me helping me along in the same situation. :)
ambiguousone 7 months ago
@kakashi341girl
I wouldn't say it was a "bad" experience, compared to the experiences of others, but it is definitely not for me as a birthing mom. Hospitals are stress filled places where a peaceful birth can rarely take place.
I feel that moms who must have surgical births are much more brave than I. Their risk of death is quadrupled compared to vaginal birthing moms. I only did what I was created to do reproductively speaking.
I am willing to let the responsibility lie on my own shoulders
Boobahmama 7 months ago 10
for me, if im going to do this, ill have maybe 1 or 2 midwives around me just for assistnce, its very dangerous u know, even f u did a lot of research we are talking about life here, life of a bby..
mamubabypapu 7 months ago
"Oh It was His Shoulder; His Shoulder Was In The Way , I Scratched It . Im Sorry Baby " haha, funny . But Amazing Childbirth . :)
LoverQueen14 7 months ago
i was shocked that there was no professional help there...but when the baby came out, it made me cry to see how beautiful the experience is. & honestly, women been having kids at home with no mid wife or dr. for thousands and thousands of years...so i dont know why people have to say things about you but we are living in a new era but whatever...you did a good job and the baby & yourself are healthy! =)
mzbowman88 7 months ago 3
OMG I WORSHIP YOU NOW
manny2189 7 months ago
Amazing! My husband and I are planning our third birth in January 2011. It will be an unassisted birth. :) Our first was born in a hospital. (I'll NEVER do that again!) second was a peaceful midwife attended homebirth. I am so excited to be alone with my husband and daughters giving birth. Congratulations on your inspirational birth!
Boobahmama 7 months ago
@Boobahmama I hope you dont mine me asking but did you have a bad experience at the hospital? And your very brave for doing a home birth! :)
kakashi341girl 7 months ago
why didn't you have a midwife? for a few thousand dollars isn't the safety of your child worth it? I'm all for homebirth!!! bit of an advocate for it really but midwives have all the recuss gear in case something goes wrong. Sorry but I just can't imagine not having a trained professional there in case of emergency!
richsgirl1985 7 months ago 5
@richsgirl1985 The short answer is that we didn't want another set of interests (protocal set by insurance companies etc) or the disturbance of someone not intimately involved. I did a lot of research, and also was registered at the hospital incase we needed to transfer. *for us* we felt this was the safest option. Money had nothing to do with it. Unassisted birth is not for everyone & feeling safe is important cause stress disrupts labor, so it's a very personal decision.
liajoy83 7 months ago 16
@richsgirl1985
Exactly!!
The beauty here is only in that God in His lovingkindness had mercy on this baby and his naive parents... Is the life of a child or his/her well being worth gambling away, all for the almighty "amazing birthing experience" ? All it takes is one babe to be permanently brain damaged or one mama to hemorrhage (all it takes is 2-3 minutes to bleed out through a torn placenta if its bad) and the whole "I did it myself--duhh" goes down the toilet.
Where's the wisdom in this?
eastvale22 6 months ago