@96kygirl In my area, there's a midwife practice that definitely works with teens to show you options and help you have an unmedicalized birth. See what's available where you are!
well, aren't you amazing!?!?!?! you seemed so calm and focused during the latter part of your pushing phase...i'm in awe. i grew up outside boston...GO TEAM!! i don't hear of many midwife-attended home births out that way. good for you (and your family)! congratulations.
It's a good thing you were at home, your baby came out beautifully, with minimal tearing! In the hosp they would have wanted to cut you, forcep or vacuum extract for sure. Good job mama!
well done, you delivered a beautiful baby, after long pushing stage, but maybe if you held your pushing for a little longer it would have been easier, you would push an then stop the baby didnt have a chance to move
It would have ben much easier for you if you sat on your knees during the entire birth, because then you would have worked WITH gravity and not against it.
It's so great that you had a homebirth & want another one! My question is why did you push on your back? It's one of the hardest ways to push out your baby.
@Smiley090206 lol, there were four hours of pushing before this--most of that I was on my hands and knees for (and I think even in this part I was partially on hands and knees and partially on my back). just whatever felt right at the moment, you know?
It became difficult birth because you did wrong breathing and pushing tecqniue. Your midwife was very very patient to you. In my oppinion there would be no more difficult pushing if you learn the correct techniqur to push. No problem if you have another home birth, but please do the right technique of pushing baby out. And we will see the result, no more meconium share wih baby breath.
@bigprofit99 Interesting. Yes, labor was hard work, but I would not call it "a difficult birth." My midwife does not believe in "directed pushing," or in telling a woman "how" (or when, for that matter) to push. That's part of why I gave birth outside of a hospital--so that no one was there telling me what to do! I believe that birth is natural and that my body knows what to do.
@cjromichaud There is no "right way to push." You are right, your body knows how to push and you were listening to it. Your body knew the best way to deliver your baby was nice and slow, to ease his transition into the world and to help your skin stretch around his head. Hospitals are so arrogant they think they know better than what our bodies know what to do.
@bigprofit99 I totally disagree, she pushed the way her body was telling her to push. The baby was doing fine, Mommy was doing fine. It's medical professionals, often males, who think they can tell a woman the right way to do what her body already KNOWS how to do. Cavemen managed to push out their babies without someone telling them they were doing it "wrong." CJ are you pregnant again??????
@nessaf81 Yes, there was meconium, but the midwife was really careful to wipe it away from his airway as he came out. She very lightly suctioned him, not going down into his stomach (sometimes that kind of suctioning causes more problems than it fixes), and gave him an extra breath, but he was fine--and her care for him was _so_ much less invasive than what would have happened to him in a hospital! I was very glad that I was home with my wonderful midwife.
You pushed for four hours. How long could they see the head when you were pushing before it came out? Was it frustrating knowing the head was RIGHT THERE but wasn't popping out? Were you exhausted pushing for that long?
@100rrh yes, he was crowning for at least 40 minutes I think. I didnt find it frustrating, though, in part because I didn't really know at the time--I just was so into the moment, pushing and calm and working and wanting to meet my baby, that I wasn't really aware of time passing. After he was born, we all took a nap, so yes, I was tired afterward. :)
@cjromichaud I pushed my daughter out for four hours. It is hard work and you are exhausted afterward. I bet you didn't tear though? I didn't and my daughter was 8lbs 13oz.
i think what's nice about this birth too is it took place in an apartment. a lot of apartment dwellers think they can't have a homebirth because their landlord wouldn't allow it. actually you dont even need to tell your landlord, just go for it.
When I was seven our neighbor ( she was Japanese married to a Filipino) gave birth in their apartment ( we live next to them) My mom and our friend called a midwife because she did no want to go to the hospital. I remember hearing her groaning and a little bit crying as she gave birth to a baby boy...
I would like to see the full video, it would be possible? congratulations on the birth
rosanegra7 2 months ago
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rosanegra7 2 months ago
Ur really brave to put this on youtune!!
ethyca 3 months ago
i am 15 an having a baby an hate hosptials an ive seen a lot of videos on homebirth would u recomend it for me?
96kygirl 9 months ago
@96kygirl In my area, there's a midwife practice that definitely works with teens to show you options and help you have an unmedicalized birth. See what's available where you are!
cjromichaud 9 months ago
well, aren't you amazing!?!?!?! you seemed so calm and focused during the latter part of your pushing phase...i'm in awe. i grew up outside boston...GO TEAM!! i don't hear of many midwife-attended home births out that way. good for you (and your family)! congratulations.
crazybabysittertwin 11 months ago
It's a good thing you were at home, your baby came out beautifully, with minimal tearing! In the hosp they would have wanted to cut you, forcep or vacuum extract for sure. Good job mama!
fertigamus 1 year ago
well done, you delivered a beautiful baby, after long pushing stage, but maybe if you held your pushing for a little longer it would have been easier, you would push an then stop the baby didnt have a chance to move
amelia4me 1 year ago
YOu are very fleixible.
shybettigurl 1 year ago
It would have ben much easier for you if you sat on your knees during the entire birth, because then you would have worked WITH gravity and not against it.
kakaorukten 1 year ago
@kakaorukten Yes, gravity is a huge help--I did push on my knees for a lot of the time, but I went with whatever felt right in the moment.
cjromichaud 1 year ago
look at all that curly hair :). what a precious baby and i love his name :)
iLovemyHUBByy90 1 year ago
It's so great that you had a homebirth & want another one! My question is why did you push on your back? It's one of the hardest ways to push out your baby.
Smiley090206 1 year ago
@Smiley090206 lol, there were four hours of pushing before this--most of that I was on my hands and knees for (and I think even in this part I was partially on hands and knees and partially on my back). just whatever felt right at the moment, you know?
cjromichaud 1 year ago
This was a beautiful birth. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing it!
bluebutterfly761 1 year ago
It became difficult birth because you did wrong breathing and pushing tecqniue. Your midwife was very very patient to you. In my oppinion there would be no more difficult pushing if you learn the correct techniqur to push. No problem if you have another home birth, but please do the right technique of pushing baby out. And we will see the result, no more meconium share wih baby breath.
bigprofit99 1 year ago
@bigprofit99 Interesting. Yes, labor was hard work, but I would not call it "a difficult birth." My midwife does not believe in "directed pushing," or in telling a woman "how" (or when, for that matter) to push. That's part of why I gave birth outside of a hospital--so that no one was there telling me what to do! I believe that birth is natural and that my body knows what to do.
cjromichaud 1 year ago 5
@cjromichaud There is no "right way to push." You are right, your body knows how to push and you were listening to it. Your body knew the best way to deliver your baby was nice and slow, to ease his transition into the world and to help your skin stretch around his head. Hospitals are so arrogant they think they know better than what our bodies know what to do.
100rrh 1 year ago
@bigprofit99 I totally disagree, she pushed the way her body was telling her to push. The baby was doing fine, Mommy was doing fine. It's medical professionals, often males, who think they can tell a woman the right way to do what her body already KNOWS how to do. Cavemen managed to push out their babies without someone telling them they were doing it "wrong." CJ are you pregnant again??????
100rrh 1 year ago
did ur son have any problems seeing as there was poos coming out
nessaf81 1 year ago
@nessaf81 Yes, there was meconium, but the midwife was really careful to wipe it away from his airway as he came out. She very lightly suctioned him, not going down into his stomach (sometimes that kind of suctioning causes more problems than it fixes), and gave him an extra breath, but he was fine--and her care for him was _so_ much less invasive than what would have happened to him in a hospital! I was very glad that I was home with my wonderful midwife.
cjromichaud 1 year ago
@cjromichaud
I think you're very brave
I've had 2 kids and still too anxious to have them at home.
My daughter had meconium but after a fair few sneezes she was fine.
nessaf81 1 year ago
Way to go! No drugs an a beautiful baby! Great pushing!
melikedogs100 1 year ago
did the midwife suck the stuff from the tube with her mouth??
cristobles 1 year ago
great!
katrin1510 1 year ago
Que belo trabalho!!!!
milemartinsoares 1 year ago
Are you going to have another baby, and will you have another homebirth?
100rrh 1 year ago
@100rrh if I had another child, yes, I would absolutely have another homebirth!
cjromichaud 1 year ago
You pushed for four hours. How long could they see the head when you were pushing before it came out? Was it frustrating knowing the head was RIGHT THERE but wasn't popping out? Were you exhausted pushing for that long?
100rrh 1 year ago
@100rrh yes, he was crowning for at least 40 minutes I think. I didnt find it frustrating, though, in part because I didn't really know at the time--I just was so into the moment, pushing and calm and working and wanting to meet my baby, that I wasn't really aware of time passing. After he was born, we all took a nap, so yes, I was tired afterward. :)
cjromichaud 1 year ago
@cjromichaud I pushed my daughter out for four hours. It is hard work and you are exhausted afterward. I bet you didn't tear though? I didn't and my daughter was 8lbs 13oz.
bellbirthing 1 year ago
@bellbirthing I did, actually--tore a tiny bit internally--my midwife put in what she called "a stitch and a half". Congrats on your daughter!
cjromichaud 1 year ago
like yur moaning and groaning...lol
liliypad178 2 years ago
i just start pushing for her..
manoukvankuijk 2 years ago 3
i think what's nice about this birth too is it took place in an apartment. a lot of apartment dwellers think they can't have a homebirth because their landlord wouldn't allow it. actually you dont even need to tell your landlord, just go for it.
100rrh 2 years ago 12
When I was seven our neighbor ( she was Japanese married to a Filipino) gave birth in their apartment ( we live next to them) My mom and our friend called a midwife because she did no want to go to the hospital. I remember hearing her groaning and a little bit crying as she gave birth to a baby boy...
xzyza2000 2 years ago 2
Aww sweet his b'days the 22nd of august myn is the 20th of august
BananaBrain100 2 years ago 4
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garwett86 2 years ago
She's a boy. Haha. XD
Seegurkenbaendigerin 2 years ago
Wow you did really well!You remained so calm and relaxed!!I dont know you but i feel soo proud of you!!lool
You had a great support network too!!Wonderful!!
CalledSista 2 years ago 17
Beautiful birth congrats!!!
girliegirl1 2 years ago 5
congrats
Narutorocker901 2 years ago 3
It took over an hour for the baby to come out, I wounder was is stuck or what?
cardonaedgardo 2 years ago 3
Nope, not stuck--just taking his time.
cjromichaud 2 years ago
it took me 4 hours of pushing to get my son out... he wasn't stuck.
xpoeticxtragedyx 2 years ago 2
I think I've seen the midwife in another video. She seems excellent. Calm and patient.
You sure worked hard! Congratulations and well done! Thank you for posting the video.
3goodtimes 2 years ago 4
amazing birth congrats!!!
RENTluver06 2 years ago 4
oh congrats what a beautiful birth and baby!!
RENTluver06 2 years ago 3
beautiful!
msnicolina1 2 years ago 6
how much did he weigh
ilovenbcnews 2 years ago
7lbs 4 oz (but the midwives estimated he passed at least half a pound of meconium, so my husband thinks baby should have been more like 7-12!)
cjromichaud 2 years ago
congrats
Narutorocker901 2 years ago
did you tear??
cute799 2 years ago
yes, internally--I had two (midwife said tiny) stitches which healed nicely.
cjromichaud 2 years ago
Great job! Looks like the baby took its time coming out!
filochick 2 years ago
definitely! four hours of pushing, though I wasn't really aware of time passing at that point.
cjromichaud 2 years ago