I’ve been reading your comments and I just want to thank you all for being so supportive and positive. I truly feel blessed to have angels not just here on the countryside but also here in the comments. And for those of you that have seen me grow throughout the years, a huge thank you! You have really seen the evolution and I’m grateful for where this shameless journey has taken us 🙏🏾✨ Now for this next chapter with Shameless Saga 🤣

@lblack1961

2 жыл бұрын

💖💖

@goldenxkenny

2 жыл бұрын

💖

@s.a.g.g.e1825

2 жыл бұрын

Wow you look so womenly now, Now i know what i looked like from young teen to adult teen CONGRATS AND BLESSINGS

@alphaandomega1332

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏽.

@IAMthatIAM_TLM

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm late to the arrival nevertheless congratulation Maya!🙃🙏🏾

Can we just take a few minutes to APPRECIATE where God has brought Maya from... This time 3-4 years ago, things didn't seem like they was ok.. But what a blessing to know that God was working behind the scenes.. This is just so beautiful

@alphaandomega1332

2 жыл бұрын

I said awhile ago it’s incredible….this woman worked with Prince, no the real Prince the incredible musician 😮😮😮😮…

@shamelessmaya

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@TaylorMadeCori

2 жыл бұрын

@@alphaandomega1332 That is how I first found her. I was so sad, looking for everything Prince....and I came across her talking about working with him. I really loved her spirit, and kept coming back....and subscribed. What a joy she has always been to watch....

@alphaandomega1332

2 жыл бұрын

@@TaylorMadeCori Yes ma’am. I’ve watched since was living in a small apartment in New York. I think that was one of the many times she shaved her hair off.. and it was something intriguing about her. I like to learn things from people young or old ..,and I’ve watched her life literally transform …very intelligent girl, she’s no dummy…

@Thrivegrl24

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN!

I am in absolute awe of you! You're so incredibly strong. Also I couldn't imagine doing a silent breath in between the worst contractions. 😂

@shamelessmaya

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 right?! I’ve seen women do it and I was so down until show time 🤣

@tenneshaskyers

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you too lovely on your beautiful Baby and family

Maya, when I said I love you, I mean it. I found myself tearing up as you explained your trauma of love. You are everybody's daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and cousin. May God bless you, Max, and the little one.

@katedavy6272

2 жыл бұрын

Very well said! Amen

@joeroot9142

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,you said it 🥰🥰🥰🥰I love it. The words I tried to say. 🌞

“Papaya out of my Maya” 😂 Love you so much girl, I’ve been watching you for years, I’m 28 and just had my first baby 4 months ago. Cool to experience things in the same year! Blessings to you and your family🌸

@itsmommyy

2 жыл бұрын

i had to rewind to make sure i heard that right lol i love her

@dalichusiwa4923

2 жыл бұрын

Many blessings to you and the baby!!!!

“F the silent breathe yo, it was all about the roaring” love that

@shamelessmaya

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@1218nana1218

2 жыл бұрын

@@shamelessmaya 😂❤️

I was 17 when I first watched your videos. I’m 23 and I can’t believe the journey you went through. I’m so happy for you Maya! Congratulations Maya on everything🤍

@lblack1961

2 жыл бұрын

I just got chills reading your comment.

@shamelessmaya

2 жыл бұрын

That's kinda trippy but I love it! Thank you for riding all these years!

“Shake my ass Max!” 🤣 you guys are the cutest

"trying to squeeze a giant papaya out of my maya" LOL

One of the most graphic, entertaining and hilarious birth stories ever 😄. Second only to Patrcia Bright who gave birth in the hallway. Y'all are some brave and funny ladies.

@sharonbrown7806

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss I cried laughing so much during Patricias birth story “OMG there’s a head in my hallway” 😂 😆

Such a wonderful testimony to encourage women who have their first baby, not in the 20s. Well done!!!

After 4 babies I’ve learned it’s all about moving and breathing with the waves of labor. Letting that roar out is so powerful… and having a calm environment free from distractions to prevent you from holding back is key. Preparing your mind along with your body is also key. For my third baby I prepared with a hypnolabor course and I had a completely pain free euphoric birth at home. It is definitely possible. I love the books you mentioned too. You are such a powerful woman and will be an incredible mom.

@TheCityDweller1

2 жыл бұрын

What is a hypnolabor course?

@aqueen13

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCityDweller1 it was a 6 week course with a hypnobirthing coach (Hypnobabies has similar coaches). They teach you about birth, help you move past any fears before labor, and help you learn and practice the techniques to make birth easier. It was a fabulous experience. If I ever get pregnant again I would definitely take this coarse again.

I swear we Black women are not designed for silent breathing during labor. It never worked for me. For me, it was the louder the better. I spoke with a few of my black birthers who said it’s a common misconception that silent breathing works across the board.

@taxr2111

2 жыл бұрын

I work in a labor and delivery department. No matter the race, all women are loud breathing when it gets down to it! It’s the woman warrior cry!

@th805

2 жыл бұрын

@@taxr2111 True!!

@trudybom

2 жыл бұрын

same with my labor and i'm a very quiet person.

@b.williams9473

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-qe4zj6iu4s You must have started your journey of meditation before you were pregnant. Is that correct? That kind of control is usually practiced through meditation, not started at once. Many people claim that they can't meditate at all at first. Some meditate, but can't get to the deeper levels.

@TriggaTreDay

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-qe4zj6iu4s that’s great to know. Thanks for sharing.

I love the love you & Max share. the “shake my ass” honestly was too funny 😂 cheers to the journey you two are embarking on ✨

@luphelele

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for someone else who died at the "shake my ass, Max" 🤣

What an absolutely beautiful story. I'm 42 and I've never had a baby. I was somewhat afraid that a human being has to come out of my body but this is one of the best stories that I've heard. Thanks for being open and honest.

Girl. You're 39? AMAZING!! And an inspiration for those of us who will be having babies in our late 30's. Thank you for sharing 💕

@Princessfrmalmighty

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@MissShila

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!!

@misselle1430

2 жыл бұрын

Women are having babies in 40s n 50s nowadays 30s is nothing lol

@wintermonroe2894

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss 🤩🙌❤❣

@QueenLeeMi79

2 жыл бұрын

I just turned 42 friday and yep you guessed it I just found out I'm expecting for the first time.

There is something so beautiful about saying, "I'm here to catch you"...I feel like crying as I hear that. Such love, during baby's trauma of leaving a safe place..."Yes, you feel safe where you were, but you will be safe where are are arriving to; I am here. We are here." 💖

Maya, I started watching you when you were in the city, just went through your divorce, and cut your hair off… then watched you manifest your best life, moving to LA and now you and Max and the baby 🥺. I am so so so happy for you and your new family. Thank you for sharing your journey with us ❤️

I never had a baby and want one. This is the best information on how it could go I've ever seen. Most women never tell exactly how it feels leading up to giving birth and not knowing scares me since I already have a bad period 🤦🏾‍♀️

aww I love your story! You have always been Fearless girl! So happy for you. Can’t believe you’re a Mama! Been watching you since the beginning!

Congratulations to you both. I had natural childbirth, but in the hospital with my husband there all 3 times. No stitches, no meds, and was in the hospital 7 days (much older than you so this was the protocol then.), with each birth. Nursed 3 healthy boys. Enjoy her while you can, bc b4 you know it, she will be 21. Also, have another so that she will have a playmate…LOL. One of the most exciting times of my life, but it is definitely for the young. Now the grandmother of 7 beautiful grands, 6 boys & only 1 girl. Stay real! Life is amazing! Blessings Abundant!

my name is soraya so now when i have a baby im gonna say im "pushing a papya out of my soraya" lmao i love that

@cierab8863

2 жыл бұрын

You have such a beautiful name!🥰🥰 Does it mean anything?

@soraya1996

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you, some Persian people I’ve met said it means “bright light” 💡

@neosomaliana

2 жыл бұрын

@@soraya1996 It's from Thurayya, which is the constellation of the Pleiades

@soraya1996

2 жыл бұрын

@@neosomaliana omg that sounds so beautiful lol, thank you for sharing that with me

Omg Maya!!! Congrats 🥺❤️

@shamelessmaya

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you beautiful!

You even look like a mom now! I'm so happy for you Maya. ❤️

@janetrojas8939

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same !

@misselle1430

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. How do mums look?!

@tsuyuasui7297

2 жыл бұрын

@@misselle1430 i think its a certain vibe/glow they give off?

Beautiful! You were instinctively in tune with your body Maya. We as women know ourselves and our body best, it's what we're meant to do. You DID IT GIRL!!! Shamelessly too! Congratulations again! She's precious 💕

@sharonbrown7806

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what happened to my daughter, the midwife hand her feel the baby’s head and than held a mirror up and let her see what was happening with each contraction because she was rocking the baby in and out due to the rim of fire….instead of pushing her out! With the next push that baby was out!!! Midwives and Doulas are PRICELESS!!!!

Girl, I've been following you so long.... I remember when you chopped ALL of your hair off! Congrats on your marriage, baby, and new life. 💞💞💞

I had a home birth & at some point the thought of “why did I do this” lol went through my mind. But yeah I had to quickly remove that thought & think positively. Congrats on your new baby!

I am BEYOND happy for you babe

When I had my daughter I kept wanting to escape the hospital room. I kept looking out the window thinking if I just leave the pain will go lol. Congratulations to your family.

Look at all that healthy hair!!!! You’re glowing 🤎 thank you for sharing your story!

Its crazy to basically grow up with your favorite influencers. Been here since the beginning and now 35, married, with two boys. Congrats and welcome to motherhood!

While my husband did his best, my midwives are my earth angels. Their names were Sandrine and Joëlle. I love them with all my heart and I will never forget their kind eyes, healing touch and wise words. I wouldn't have survived my two pregnancies without them, and hypno-birthing. I love them and I think about them when birthing stories come up. Beautiful birth story, Maya!

My coworker was the same way. It was her second baby and she kept saying to me “I feel period cramps” and I said “you mean contractions” hahah

Wow. I haven’t watched you in about 3-4 years. Didn’t even know I had your notifications on! You’re still saying papaya lol 😭😭😭. Ok but anyways, congratulations ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@jessicaaudate

2 жыл бұрын

I know right?! You have ALOT of catching up to do. 🤣

@jessicaaudate

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you check out her other channel!

@eyeamLadyDi

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessicaaudate I’m going to binge watch this weekend 😩😭😭

@victorybeginsinthegarden

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@jessicaaudate

2 жыл бұрын

@@eyeamLadyDi 🙌🏽

"I decided to let my voice go" girl! I felt that! I started tearing up because I feel as women sometimes we don't know if people, even our supporters can handle our intensity, our crazy magnetism to the energy we hold so you just released all sense of being judged to RELEASE and allow the universe to support you! wow! You are so Beautiful! I feel in some more deeply societal, conditional ways we don't allow ourselves, as women, to really release all that we are

I am currently 23 weeks, 4 days pregnant. And I don’t normally freak out about what labor will be like. But the closer I get there, the more nervous I become. This was so reassuring. I’m praying for a healthy home birth 🙏🏾

I literally cried while watching the delivery video : I follow you for years now and I'm so happy for you. You deserve it all! Dont you ever doubt about it, wish you the best to you and your family 💜

You inspire me so much. I never know where my life is going but I look at you and know that not only is life ever changing, but full of surprises. Congratulations on not only your baby but your success in life❤️

I love this for you, seeing how much you’ve evolved from your earlier videos all the way up to now! So inspiring and your energy is always on point. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. 💙

I’ve been watching you for so many years and I’m in awe of your strength, elegance and soul. You are just stunning and I know you will be an incredible mother.

Girl! You're so right about labor starts after. Initially, my breasts hurt so much from first-time breastfeeding. Going to the bathroom (1 & 2) was equally as challenging. And I learned the hard way how much I took sleep for granted. Also, multiple soaked shirts from the milk. Basically, my body felt like I threw myself from a balcony for the 1st couple of weeks. TMI, yo.

@kaylaschregardus4062

2 жыл бұрын

It's not "TMI", woman need to share these things, they are normal:)

@SS-cu8se

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! My nipples were raw and chapped the first 2 weeks of breastfeeding but what saved me was nipple shells!!! So my nipples could heal. Then me and baby figured out breastfeeding and it barely hurts now. Maybe the first few seconds for each latch but that’s probably because I’m lazy and can’t bother to wait for my son’s mouth to open wide so we can get a proper latch lol. I’ll just give him the boob quickly now lol he’ll figure out a proper latch after he’s on me lol.

@blufaerie

2 жыл бұрын

Saaaaaame, and I did it twice!

Always a pleasure to see a video of you 😊 it was so wholesome to see your evolution throughout the years, amazing!

So excited for you and your tribe Maya! Congrats! Been watching you grow for years and so happy for your happiness. After having my son a couple of years ago, I learned how important community was, especially after having the help of the doulas through birthing. Make sure to find your support through all stages of postpartum and motherhood. It will lift you through everything.

the way I giggled when you described the silent breathing...God bless you. I'm so happy for you! what a phenomenal blessing!

This is so beautiful 🥺 I remember watching Maya when I was a freshman in high school now, I’m 25 still watching your videos. Seeing your growth is so inspiring.

"I can't relax my butt!!!"🤣🤣🤣

Listen! I have watched you since your natural hair videos. To know your story, always see your beauty shining brightly, to seeing you as a shameless mama today, I’m in awe. I am so happy for you and your family. Congratulations Maya 💖

This was so beautiful. I've been following Maya for years and years and seeing her grow and evolve and now her natural home birth experience with the love of her life is just so heartwarming. Felt like crying at some points. I don't want children but I am so happy that Maya got to experience it with Max.

Omg thats so true about the breathing and trying to keep it in and how it prevents your progress. Thats so crazy how real the experience was for you and that you did not push at all. The love you and max had really showed thoughout the birthing process... im so happy for you guyssss.

Home birth is such a beautiful thing. I am so happy to see more women choosing this route. I’ve now had two home births after a traumatic hospital birth. Congratulations to you and your husband!! You hit all the points in this video. Spot on how I felt delivering at home.

Love you SO much Maya! We are all so incredibly proud and happy for you! So glad to be along for the journey! 🌟 Love you, Max and beautiful baby, Saga! 💗💗💗

I've been watching your videos for years, thank you so much for taking us on your journey. You look ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

Congratulations Maya!! I literally was sobbing at your home birth vlog! Your journey has been so inspiring from the beginning all the way til this moment! Thank you for always sharing with us💖

Omg ❤️ when i felt the baby’s hair i would have started crying then. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve been manifesting a home water birth for myself for years. This is so encouraging and pure. Adding this video to my “Natural birth” manifestation playlist. God bless.

Congrats Maya! I teared up watching your birth video and this video. Been watching you from the beginning. It's so beautiful to see you embark this new journey to motherhood.

I've been watching you since high school and finding out you just had a baby makes me SO happy for you! Wishing you the absolute best as a new mama!

It’s so amazing Max was there to support you💕💕congrats to you both ❤️

Awww! Mama Maya 😍 Congrats to you both!!

This is so great! It’s so good to see you this happy after so many years following you 💖💖

Congratulations Maya and Max!!! Years ago I found you when you posted your head shaving video which inspired me to cut my hair super short pixie too, it was so liberating and life changing to face my fears that way. Anyway since then it’s been incredible to watch you grow through all these chapters and now baby!! I am so excited to see Shameless Mama Maya chapter unfold 🥰🥰

I'm so happy for y'all and inspired by your story, journey and love. And for the record, I know tones of women who tried to find ways to "escape" even in the middle of their hospital births out of fear trying to avoid the inevitable ☺️.

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy 🎊 👏🏽 💐 You are glowing, I've followed you since you had 1K subbies it's amazing to see you hit 1Million and more, keep doing your thing Sis.💗💗💗

This is an unbelievable story of your birth. As a retired midwife I have never had any couple make out during labor. You are so in charge of your body that I wish I could turn the clock back and start all over again. It’s so beautiful to hear how connected you were thru all the stages of your labor. Congratulations to you and Mac.

This was soo beautiful Maya!! You're such a gem. Congrats to you and Max!🙏🏾❤

😂 “Trying to squeeze a giant papaya out of my Maya!” Thanks for the laugh. Congratulations! I am so happy for you!🥰💖💕

Gosh who knew I would be adding Maya to my pregnancy after 30 playlist. This is so awesome witness and I can’t wait to join you as I bring into fruition a baby. ✨

Congrats!!! Maya has always been strong, knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging

Congrats! Your journey to where you are now always gets me so emotional. I’m so happy for you two! Congrats

When you said I’m awake and coherent I should be like this… Childbirth has been shown in such a way that extreme pain or discomfort is the way we expect to feel during because it is all that is typically shown to the world When I went in at 36 weeks after laboring all day at work, they almost sent me home because I was calm and they did not believe I was in active labor Well sure enough I was and I was already 6cm dilated I would have driven over an hour home and given birth in my car if I had left without making them check me Long story short, birthing is different for everyone and you’d be surprised just how many women have a calming experience as opposed to what is traditionally seen in media Blessings to you and your family I’m so grateful that the Lord blessed you with a peaceful labor and delivery

I've been watching you when you live here in New York and now you have a beautiful family. So happy for you Maya, may God continue to bless you and your loving family.

Congratulations Max and Maya! You summed up exactly how I felt at childbirth... "overwhelmed with love and shock."

It’s always great to share your experiences with other soon to be moms. Definitely a home birth is not for everyone. One of my sisters had 2 home deliveries and she did what was best for her. I had my deliveries via csection because I’ve already had preexisting uterus problems. Every woman will have to make the best choice for them and their baby. Women go through so much during delivery and postpartum. And yes that postpartum is a whole other ballgame. Can’t wait to hear your experience. I’m glad you found that support during such a transition. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

gurl congrats on this beautiful journey. can't wait for more content enjoy so happy for you

I'm sooo happy for you Maya! I've been a subscriber for a long time and love to see all your love, happiness, and beautiful family ❤️❤️❤️

Girl the transition to being a mom looks good on you! You are beautiful momma!

Wow! Thank you so much for this, Maya. I honestly wouldn’t expect any other kind of birth from you! Counting down to my birth center birth and this was so encouraging. Thank you💜

You didn't tear at all!? Amazing! You did a fantastic job, congratulations to you and your new family!

The love between you and Max is pure magic! ✨💫

I’ve been watching you for about 8 years now. And your evolution has been beautiful. Congratulations ❤️

It brings me so much joy seeing you this happy and totally in your element. I want to say thank you for sharing this highs and low because it give me hope. Congratulations on the beautiful baby girl. May God cover her and give you all a fruitful life. Love you guys.. hi baby 😊👋🏼

first-time, expecting mom here - i sobbed soooo hard watching your home birth that i couldn’t even comment on the video at the time😭 thanks for sharing your journey & congratulations!!!!!

Aaaah! 😭 Love you sooooo much Maya! So crazy to see your journey! This quite literally brings tears of joy to my eyes ❤️❤️ a big welcome to baby Saga 🥰

Its been so nice to see your journey! I am so happy for you!

Congratulations Maya❤️ so proud of you. What a beautiful life you’ve created

I love the amount of detail!!! I feel like I understand the childbirth better! This is soooo beautiful!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

This is a new chapter in your life. I'm proud of your journey...

Both your story and watching the birthing vlog had been all choked up. What a beautiful labor of love! Congratulations!

This was great to see. I used to be midwifery student (out of hospital), and know everything you are talking about. Yes, where you birth doesn't define a woman. HOwever hospital vs. home are night and day, as well as the care you receive. America still has a way's to go as far as maternity care and standard procedures birthing in hospitals. Please do a video on postpartum. No one rarely talks about it. Even as I was a student I didn't realize the magnification of how hard PP is. "Strom" is a scar word, yet can be true. It's vital woman have a support system to help mom after baby comes.

Thank you for giving a great in depth testimony of home birth. It makes me want to have one. I had been considering home birth for years now, but this helped me to know that this is the correct choice for me as far as I can see. Congrats to you and Max. And a big warm welcome to baby girl Saga!!! Stay Blessed!!!

I am a mother, I have been there, but I can't help but thinking this is incredible 🤩 you are such a beast-warrior-mom-lady. And Max is such a champ and gentleman. Stay blessed you guys, we love you 🌻

Congratulations Maya! That was the best labor and delivery story ever. So happy for you!

You are sooo right!!! I can definitely do labor again. Postpartum is not it!!!! I felt your story so much because I just had my 3rd but my first homebirth a few weeks ago. I am so glad it happened the way it did because I ended up giving birth before my midwife even got there. It was perfect because it was just me and my husband. It was intimate, and very quick. I was only in active labor for 2 hours but I think it would have been a lot slower if my midwife was there. I feel like I would have had a hard time relaxing under her watch even though I love her! That connection with your significant other during labor is so essential I've learned over my labors. Love your authenticity and your realness! Please make the postpartum video!!!

To watch it on the other channel and then to get the back story!! Thank you for sharing this, I don’t even have kids and don’t plan on it any time soon lol but this was so inspirational for the future!! Women are amazing and also thanks for saying home birth may not be for everyone too! Even tho it was tough, Although probably so much better for Saga! Congratulations again!!

Absolutely AMAZING!! Oh, Maya, what a journey you & Max have had, what a beautiful journey. Congratulations to you both💕And God bless your new family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I have been watching you for years! You are so inspirational and so whole! I send so much love your way!!

Maya is the Big Sis everyone needs 😂 really! Thanks for sharing the details Maya, God prepared e-ver-y-thinG! Blessings

Congratulations 🎈🎈 I've watched you for some years now, and your videos would always brighten my days and challenge me to be just a little more shameless. I'm so very happy for you. 💞 Welcome to the mommy club X ❤️It's amazing!!!

I love that you kept your channel ❤️ a sacred space for you but I definitely follow you & max’s channel as well ☺️

Been watching you for years!❤️😌🥺 So happy for you and your journey. You’re amazing and shameless!

This is such an informative video, Maya! Your home birth story is so beautiful! I will have to remember these things for when I have babies in my future marriage.