This is so great. I've had two hospital babies and three unassisted at home. My mom was present for my first home birth, only my husband for the second and during the most recent one in January I was all alone in my bathroom. The last one was my favorite by a large margin! Nobody to watch me, nobody to ask me questions. It was absolutely perfect and beautiful. I turned it completely over to the Lord and experienced so little pain and absolutely no stress or panic. It was only an hour long. It was the first birth that left me wanting to do it again instead of feeling terrified. I do best completely unobserved.

Girl. I am SO proud of you for saying the truth so bluntly and unmovingly. You're the only voice I'm hearing tell women what they actually need and don't need, what to watch our for at the hospital in lieu of blind trust, and speaking out for real women. More please! Brain dump all the knowledge in your beautiful mind, we need to hear it. God bless you!

@Jana_PalmTree

3 ай бұрын

Yes. Just found this channel and loving it. I just finished reading Brave New Birth by Andrea Olson. Excellent and very similar to what is said here. I highly recommend it! Preparing for birth…

Dang girl! I LOVE that you don’t hold back on voicing your opinions and facts. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I had 2 awful hospital deliveries and 3 homebirths. After the hospital deliveries I decided I couldn't do any worse by myself. And I was determined to do it my way. When I went into labor I made my bed up put a plastic mattress cover over it and made it up again with sheets I had gotten at a thrift store. After the delivery we just rolled up the plastic mattress cover with the soiled sheets and put it in the garbage. During labor I was up doing whatever I wanted, ate, drank. My labors have all been about 6-7 hours long with no real uncomfortable contractions until the last 45 minutes. Post-partum was a breeze. Breastfeeding went perfectly. I would say that you are absolutely doing the right thing. Babies come when babies are ready. Mine were all from 9 to 17 days "late". 😊

Getting married next month, thanks be to God! I can't wait to start my motherhood journey! If you can spare a minute please pray for me, ladies! 🤍🌷

@elisaquilling682

5 ай бұрын

Prayers 🙏

@shadurg

5 ай бұрын

You’re such a strong, confident woman! We need more of you in this world. God bless you and your family.

@juststoppingby390

5 ай бұрын

You are going to be very happy. Look for peace and calm moments. Carve out time for you both away from phones x 32 years married here. I couldn't have babies so we adopted and my babies are all adults but still living with us because we like each other

@jeanetteoliver7945

5 ай бұрын

@@elisaquilling682😮

@user-yy9bc7sn5v

5 ай бұрын

Prayers 🙏🏾 and congratulations

53 minutes of Hopewell Heights?! Yes please! ❤

@faigee3493

5 ай бұрын

Amen. I can listen to Steph all day

@Becka034

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!❤

I’ll be 42 weeks tomorrow and have also chosen to do my own prenatal care and birth undisturbed. I’ve had no trouble quieting my mind throughout my pregnancy but being “over due” can really wear you out. I enjoyed watching and relating so much. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

@GridIronHillFarm

5 ай бұрын

I was 42 weeks with my last and everything went wonderfully. Took a swig of castor oil and went into labor an hour later 😂 baby came fast a furious. There is so much fear behind being “late” but obviously baby just isn’t ready yet. Good luck on your birth ❤

@TheFabFarmer

5 ай бұрын

@gridironhillfarm that is wonderful to hear. Yes, I truly believe it is best to wait it out for baby to decide. Thank you for sharing the positivity!

@woller-szavaizsofi7698

4 ай бұрын

All of my babies came around 42. With my first, my midwife advised to induce it with castor oil at 41+3. That was a bad decision, I was tired and weared out when I rechached active labour. With my two other they both came 42+ and they were fine, labours were better however more painful but that was because their head were displaced a little bit.

@TracieSmithpomeranian

4 ай бұрын

I hope you have a safe and healthy birth.

@sensualnina83

3 ай бұрын

Praying that all went well 🙏🏾

Fellow catholic mama here, I loved hearing you speak on this topic. It can be very controversial but it’s the most natural thing a woman can do. I had two unnecessary C-sections. I’m hoping when I’m pregnant with baby #3 I can have a natural vaginal birth I’ve always dreamed of. Praying for you and having a safe delivery.

I feel like you are my soul sister! I am on the same page as you with everything. This is my first child and my family thinks I am putting myself and my child in danger by avoiding the medical system however I feel the total opposite. I feel I’m putting us in danger if I allow myself to be in their “care”. God bless. Wishing you a lovely delivery.

@therosefinch5674

5 ай бұрын

God bless you and your family ❤ You aren’t crazy! Birth does not need to be medicalized. And often times “more care” doesn’t actually mean “lower risk/better off”. Trust God and the instincts He gave you. You’ve got this, Mama! God is our strength and our refuge. If you haven’t already, HIGHLY recommend reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, the testimonies she includes are excellent. And there are many homebirth videos here on YT that show birth as it can (and should) be. Prayers for you for a smooth and inspiring birth and easy and restful postpartum. God bless ❤

Fellow Midwest girly here.. oh how I wish I had a friend like you in my rural area! We see eye to eye on every topic you brought up. I don’t have anyone to talk to about these things except my husband, but I certainly am grateful for him though. Thank you for sharing so openly!

I wish we had internet 40 years ago when i gave birth. I think you are a very wise woman and cant wait for baby to be born. I pray everything will be perfect and God's protecting hand will be over you and baby during labor

I think every woman planning to have a baby or is pregnant should see this video, seriously amazing and informative! Everything reminded me of my experiences with both hospital and home birth. Love that you're planning on doing this as you are! Praying for a healthy baby and easy labor!

I had a wild freebirth with my first. Magical experience. I feel like im listening to myself sometimes when I'm listening to you. We are passionate about the same things, and im so happy to see more and more people talk about it. We are taking our births back, and it's such a blessing!

While I disagree with the majority of your opinions I am so glad we all have the freedom to choose what we believe is best for us and our families. Hope everything goes well for your birth!

@lorischadler2871

5 ай бұрын

It is so refreshing to hear your kind words even though you disagree with most of her opinions....thank you for choosing to believe in everyone's personal freedom!!!❤❤❤

@Hailey-bz2ym

5 ай бұрын

Same here and I appreciate that she recognizes there are different schools of thought. I feel that listening to people you disagree with is crucial to a peaceful existence

@FlowPaigeRyan

3 ай бұрын

As a Doula myself , I’m happy that you can disagree respectfully… while also encouraging health and happiness for Mom and baby .

I have teenagers and adult children, but I love watching what people are doing these days. You are one smart cookie, and glad there are people like you. So much great info. ❤

I’ve been loving your videos lately! I’m almost 21 weeks pregnant now with my first baby. My husband and I are so excited to welcome our baby girl into our arms in a few months. Your channel has been so helpful to me with prepping and getting ready plus I love that we’re so like minded in a lot of areas😊

Bless you guys! I'm only 2 months pp with my fifth baby, and I'm already excited about #6 if God chooses! With each pregnancy I've realized how little interventions I want, even with midwives and homebirths, and with my last it sealed the deal. I was put on a time line after my water broke and was stimulated (although naturally) to make it go faster. Sure it was my longest labor but by only 30 minutes, and I ended up with a tear for the first time since my first baby because baby wasn't positioned properly. It sealed the deal for me, I don't need them here anymore and I'm sure if I would have just listened to my body and gone about my day, it would of been better. I'm also a retired nurse! I'll be praying for your family!

My background is a L&D RN and I completely agree with you about jumpy meddling birth workers! It’s very sad to see. We’re currently expecting our 5 baby and an undisturbed birth. Thank you for sharing this video

The most informative video I've seen or that may exist for women choosing to birth at home without a midwife. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing! Just found your channel. I'm pregnant with my 4th and preparing for an unassisted home birth

I don’t have any kids yet but my husband is dead-set on having hospital births so I will be submitting to his wishes. Luckily our local hospital seems to be very supportive of low-intervention births and I am trying to soak in as much info as possible before we start having kids! Your philosophy and wisdom are very much appreciated!

@sensualnina83

3 ай бұрын

Pray!!! Pray for your husband's heart. Pray for Holy Spirit to illuminate to him what is best for you and baby ( which might be a hospital, but might not)

Love it! As a Doula and someone that birthed unassisted myself last year I relate to EVERYTHING your saying and the lactation community. I want to get certified but refuse to say cheastfeeding and birthing people

@narrowpathfarm

5 ай бұрын

Don’t compromise on the truth! Seems like having letters after your name doesn’t mean you’re qualified in real life, good for you momma

@sensualnina83

3 ай бұрын

I fully support your stance!!! Get certified and service believers!! We need more women of faith in this arena 🙏🏾

Would love to hear your thoughts on moms who are RH neg and the need for rhogam. Loved this video! You’re a breath of fresh air! I’ve had all 7 babies at home- first 4 with a Midwife. The 5th birth my midwife missed by 15 minutes. When I realized I could birth by myself without anyone touching me or trying to listen to babies heart beat in the middle of a contraction, I was all for it! So my last 2 were also unassisted births, by choice. I also would not recommend just any woman to attempt that. Thank you for your presence on KZread!

My babies are all grown up but I did a lot of what you’re doing back then It’s so refreshing to see a young mom who knows all the things I hope many many young women discover that they can give birth without all the medical intervention I wish you so much happiness

Yessss! Why do we poke babies?!?! 100% agree. Love love love this video! My youngest was a homebirth and Ive been wanting to share her birth story on my channel but haven't yet. Maybe I'll finally do this!! Thank you Stephanie ❤ Prayers for a quick and positive birth for you and your little one! Excited to hear the birth story 😊

You are such an inspiration to women. I appreciate taking the time to explain everything during this time.

Thank you for being open & sharing about this! I’m currently 39w 2d & chose to go about this pregnancy in the same way. Looking forward to my unassisted birth any day now!

You are brilliant!! I as a momma old now! Lol my kiddos are 34,35, and 37!, I can honesty say you have helped me sooo much!! We only had a nurse come in on day one. She helped me get my son latched twice and break th seal once!! I was just coming off morphine! Stat c section fetal distress. M son was stuck in my non dilating pelvis. So much helpful info!! Thank you for taking away. All the guilt I have been carrying!! God bless ou!!

I only wish I'd had a 'you' in my life 30 yrs ago as a young wife & mother. You are a blessing and inspiration; especially for young women.

I am way past the birthing age, and my 3 experiences are horrible hospital memories, I loved listening to this. My hope is you become this kind of midwife or "care support assistant"and instruct others in this amazing mindset. Just a thought. Wonderful information and look into your mindset and wisdom.

I have learned so much by listening to you. From the kitchen to birthing. Wish I had known your expertise back in the 80’s.

Your openness and willingness to share your thoughts and experiences is never too much. I truly appreciate your videos and the depth of insight you bring. It's wonderful to hear. As you're aware, my own journey as a nurse, particularly in Oncology and Infectious Disease at Stanford, has shaped my perspective greatly. Your experiences resonate with me deeply, especially regarding the challenges of motherhood, like the engorgement I faced after giving birth at 40, Soooooo painful ….. Your support and engagement are invaluable to all of your subscribers 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼brilliant! I can’t wait to meet baby 🙋🏻‍♀️🙏🏼❤️

Hi. Fellow RN here. OB for 23 years. Love your channel and choices! So glad I found it! I survived hospital nursing somehow as I’m not a pharmaceutical or intervention fan etc. I support all natural and have assisted many women to have a drug free and unrestrained movement birth as possible (and vax free babies) But I’m curious if the midwives you’ve experienced are actually more Doula trained than actual midwife. I’ve been present with both. Doulas can be very annoying and cross boundaries constantly for the most part in my experience. I’ve encountered some midwives who are there in case of problems. Even in hospital settings. We’ve had dads deliver their babies and MW is there to act if any complications arise. Anyhow. I hope people can know not all midwives are meddlesome. But doulas? Oy! Not a fan but some women love them. To each her own. And one other observation I’ve made over the years as many women who “think” they are prepared for a natural childbirth… Even in as homelike a setting as possible or birth centers… They really weren’t prepared for the reality and expected the midwife/Doula to really be hands-on to compensate for their unpreparedness . So maybe many mid wives may have the self expectation of hands on due to majority of their experiences with not truly prepared moms (unlike yourself). Anyhow. Praying you have an absolutely wonderful, beautiful, and healthy delivery of baby number five.🎉❤ hats off! PS love the education you provide for so many moms on your channel.

@ontita2080

5 ай бұрын

Love this comment! Succinctly said!!

@mrsunnecessary910

5 ай бұрын

I love this comment as much as the video. Wonderful opinions and information.

@shannonholm5036

4 ай бұрын

I was an L&D RN for 15 years. I started at a very natural hospital where the mom could deliver how ever she wanted without intervention. I moved to Iowa in 2004 and the Dr's were still insistent on using stirrups😢 They went away very quickly after I started there. Birth is natural. Intervention is not needed 96 % of the time. The medical community messes birth up a lot. I believe you are very brave and amazingly strong to go at it alone! Prayers for a healthy mom and baby!! Have the best birth!!❤

@sensualnina83

3 ай бұрын

Interesting...I absolutely loved my doula and she was respectful, attentive and hands off. She only ever calmly made suggestions and waited for my decision. I think unfortunately many doulas and midwives are being trained as hospital staff and less holistically...we need to get back to the roots of midwifery and doula training.

I'm so lucky that I have a GP who takes the time to treat each individual patient and actually examines what is wrong with his patient. He treats people like people and not as a set of numbers. I pray that everyone finds a doctor, nurse any medical care person, like this when they need it.

51:01 whew tell it mama!! This video crushed so much bs!! Keep telling the truth and educating. I just adore this channel.

You are a strong confident woman who is not afraid to be controversial and speak up for what u believe. I admire that. 💗 Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your new baby. Prayers for a safe and peaceful delivery.

That was such an informative and thorough video! Thank you so much for posting it! I’m trying a free brith after forced C-sections and really needed this information. May the Lord bless your birth and family! 😊

You are so inspiring, thank you so much. ❤ Cant wait to watch your videos on positioning and reducing birth pain. Im doing my first homebirth, with a midwife, and am naturally anxious. Your videos have helped me so much.

I cannot express how much I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge & opinions. Thank you!

My "baby" is 26 now, but i still watched from beginning to end.😊 Even though we shouldn't be afraid to speak our beliefs, I'm very proud of you. Prayers to you and your whole family.🙏

I absolutely love and appreciate your honesty and views on home birth and birth in general. I agree so much with everything you discussed in this video and I share your views and try to pass them along to my daughter who is almost 7 months with her first baby and my first grand baby, yayy! Ty for sharing this beautiful experience and your wisdom with us, God Bless you and your new baby and the all of your beautiful family.

I’m a first time mom due in June and using a midwife and birth center and your videos have given me such quality information 🥰 Thank for you sharing ❤

I’ve been watching and waiting for my baby alongside you and now I’m watching from the other side! We had our daughter at home on Sunday and it was so peaceful and beautiful. I believe everyone should birth where they are most comfortable but home birth is such an amazing option if it’s possible. Sending prayers for a blissful and healthy birth for you!

This was so good! I loved this video and I learned a couple things...Pregnant with my fourth and excited to implement a couple things you said. I do disagree with some of what you said about the midwives, just because my experience with the midwives where I live has been so good - they don't have a major medical background and don't ascribe to the types of things nurses do, they are so calm and professional, knowledgable, and totally have the view that pregnancy and birth is completely natural and wonderful. I can relate to some of the things you mentioned about hospital births, unfortunately, because my first two were in the hospital. My experience at my midwifery was very much what you describe your home births to be like, and I only wish I had gone that route from the beginning. So thankful to get to birth naturally. Thank you for the video!

Thank you so much for sharing your honest opinions. I’m 17 weeks with my second. Birth with my first was incredibly traumatic and this has me thinking about what will make me feel more comfortable this time around!

Also, I love that you shared all of your knowledge! This stuff is gold for moms like us! Thank you so much.

I absolutely love this video. Mama needs to make the best choice her her and baby and a lot of this information no one shares. My only child is 18 but I feel cheated and forced to make decisions I didn’t want to make all because I didn’t have the information! Thank you. And many blessings!

In our country's public hospitals we can eat, drink, move about etc unless theres some reason they need to monitor the baby more closely. My birth was very hard - started as a home birth but after three days of labour and no dilation, my waters broke early too, I gave up on the midwife (who was completely unhelpful and wanted me to just keep going.. on three days of zero sleep and constant back labour) and went in to be induced and get pain medication and it was a huge relief because I was so so tired and knew something was wrong. I only dilated after an epidural right at the end. My mom was exactly the same birth, down to a two minute difference in birth time. I would never judge a woman for her birth decisions after that! It really humbled me. Wishing you a safe birth! ❤ Edit: it was just shy of 100 hours of regular back contractions in the end. I don't wish that on ANYONE

@englishmaninco8711

4 ай бұрын

This is my husband’s you tube name, but mine were all the same. I wanted this but my body didn’t cooperate, I am still bummed about how traumatic the first 4 children were. I don’t know what I did wrong or what to do this time (I’m 17 weeks with no 5) but it kinda didn’t go great. 😢

Very excited for you! Please know I am keeping you all in prayer and I look forward to hearing about your new little blessing!

I love your way of thinking about childbirth. I was induced with my second child many years ago and it was a very long horrible experience.

You are such a blessing! Your videos are amazing! I’m pregnant with my 8th baby and planning for a home birth for the first time. ❤

This was the bomb! You are a dream come true. Love your delivery and thoroughness. All the best to you and your baby's transition into this world.❤

Love your knowledge & views! I’m so disgusted how much were lied to for mere profit. Nice to hear someone not afraid to tell the truth. Bless you and your baby & your upcoming birth.

#7 was an unassisted home birth. She was my 3rd home birth and second unassisted. She was 41 weeks+2 days. I planned for everything. I did not though plan for her umbilical cord to be extremely short and during the fetal ejection reflex for her placenta to tear away from my uterine wall. I started bleeding very heavy but prepared for that and had a tincture for hemorrhage. Got the baby nursing right away. If no tincture is available. Sucking on a piece of placenta stops the bleeding as well. Have a happy birth. 🥰

Praying for a wonderful birth experience for you and baby! I wish I could like this video 100 times :) I just had my 5th baby a week and a half ago.

I had my second baby with no epidural but in a hospital. I tested positive for the strep test. We found out early so I did my research and took precaution on treating it. When I got to the hospital they wanted to give me penicillin. I told them that I did not want it and I listed my reasons. After this I felt like they sent the mob on me. They sent in two women that began drilling me at 8.5 cm dilated on where did I get my information... That I could harm my baby, my baby could die, I would have to stay 3 days in the hospital, that I needed to trust the science. They came and went several times. I stuck to my reasoning and did not get the penicillin. Come to find out you have to be on the penicillin a minimum of four hours for it to even do anything anyway. I was there for 1 hour. So after all it was pointless. All they did was stress me out and make me question myself. My baby was perfect and is still perfect. We don't poke baby, we don't want baby to cry. We are not chest feeders. I am so with you. ❤ You got this!

Thankyou for sharing your thoughts so openly ❤️ I was lucky enough to see my mama birth 3 babies at home when I was a teenager, and I birthed my big little guy (now almost 3) at a birth centre with midwives. He was 10lb8 and very large head, and it was a very scary painful 3 day labour process which resulted in a lot of blood loss (clot) and a hospital transfer for me. Next time round we’re thinking hospital because we live so rural now and there’s next to no midwifery options around us (Australia is pretty backward on natural birth sadly, I’m UK born). I know I’m going to have to gatekeep like mad my next birth if it’s in the hospital (my partner is great at gatekeeping too thankfully) but hopeful we can get a more peaceful and less traumatic experience next time round

So glad I found your channel. You’re by far the most real, down to earth homesteading momma on KZread. Keep being you! ❤

Good luck and happy Labor Day.i feel everyone is different and should do what is comfortable and right for them . can't wait to meet this new precious soul.God Bless ❤

you're a lifesaver, im prepping myself for an unassisted home birth. May the Lord protect you and your family 🙏❤

A👏 MAZ 👏ING👏. YES!!! We are not stupid and I wish there were birthing classes that taught all of the things so that we understand that we can take care of our babies (and yes, midwives attending is still a great idea!!) but just like that peace in knowing what to do, how to help, what to look for- and most especially that most of the time everything is fine!!! Thank you Stephanie for sharing!

I appreciate you Sister...thanks for the info and always encouraging us to research for ourselves👍🏾 God bless you and your family!!!🙏🏾😊

I've had three free births ❤ you have progressively become more free and have taken back your birth experience ❤

Retired nurse here. When I got Covid my GP was asking me what treatment I wanted! I struggled for awhile but got over it. Not so bad that I needed hospitalization. Since being out of the system, I see a lot more clearly. You’re so right, they just want to write a prescription. I choose to go as natural as possible, and if need be I’d use them prn. I didn’t take the jab, and so thankful. Good on you taking control over your own health. All I got to say is, wow. That’s a natural process, but you are definitely knowing what to do.

I had been watching your videos last night so happy to hear from you! God bless on a healthy delivery ❤️🙏

I'm a great grandmother, and I found your KZread so interesting. Thank you for sharing this with us. I've also been a support person at five births, not qualified, purely moral support.

Loved this video so much! Praying for you and your delivery. ❤ I also had my first birth at hospital with midwife. Second time around I had home birth and it was amazing! ❤❤❤

I have really been appreciating your videos lately. In a way it makes me feel bad because I have chosen wrong on some decisions for my first baby. But I plan to do better if I’m blessed with another and I try to remember we all do our best until we know better. Thank you for all your great content lately!

I'm old and way past child bearing age, but I just love you and your way of thinking, and all the common sense advice you share. All the very best to you and your coming new baby and all your family. ❤

I would love a video on the vitamins you take because your hair is beautiful!

I’ve had two cesareans, one emergency (I had to be completely put to sleep, and didn’t get to see my son for two hours after he was born) and one scheduled (but she ended up coming early on her own, making it unscheduled). I do not dilate as I should.. with my first, I was in hard labor for 48 hours, and didn’t make it past 2cms. Same thing with my second. My body doesn’t dilate and they can’t ever tell me why. I’m pregnant with my 3rd currently and am pretty terrified to say the least, but trying to stay positive. I so wish I could have home births, do my own prenatal care, etc. but it’s just not in the cards for me. Thank you for this informative video!! I hope baby is here soon ❤

@designsbydriedgers

4 ай бұрын

I feel you would love to read the Ina May midwifery books 🤗

I respect you so much for your decision! God bless you and your family.

You are such a strong woman, choosing to organise your own birth is just amazing to me! Wishing you an easy and safe labour and birth, god bless you I can't wait to see your bundle of joy. xx

Looking forward to the day when I see a video from you announcing the new baby! My first child was 16 days late, the second one was 11 days late and my third one was 8 days early. Every pregnancy is so different! As long as you feel good and have a healthy baby.

Wow, how refreshing it is to hear you say so many truthful things that go against the cultural grain right now. And to say it so nonchalantly, like of course these things are true-its not new and revolutionary. This video has been very helpful and encouraging to me. Then near the end when you said the stuff about babies sleeping on their backs and the dreaded Vs, I was thinking "this is my kind of person lol!" Thank you for making this video!

I just finished reading Portal by Yolande Norris-Clarke and have been listening to FreeBirth Society podcast for experienced wisdom from more women like you standing in their sovereign god-given power. It's beautiful how you deliver this message ❤ thank you!!!

I love you and can't wait to meet your little one. Prayers to you and your family. ❤

Great video cousin! Would love to see a video on your first aid supplies for farmstead ☺️

Thank you so much for all that information! So hard to find good honest information anymore. Thank you!

You are such a light, Steph! ❤️ love the little truth bombs thrown in there 👏🏼

Steph I seriously love your attitude and outlook on certain things that I myself am passionate on! I have been following you since you started posting over a year ago and I’m so happy I came across your channel💛

Your videos have been so helpful, encouraging and educational. My first born was a premie at 32 weeks. Now Im 24 weeks with my second pregnancy. Could you please make a video of your experience having 2 premies, the struggles that you went through, including the things that you added and changed in your life that now your able to go 40 plus weeks in your pregnancy. It is a testimony and gives me hope. I share to my husband what I learn from you, its encouraging for him too!

@mariaanagarzon5470

5 ай бұрын

Please share any postpartum struggles.

I respect you so.mich for saying no one and especially no man should have Thier hands there. Amen amen amen. I love that you were straight talking So.many young women think they have to have sweeps cervical exams etc

Loved this video! Praying for a safe delivery !

Can’t wait to see the new addition!! Good luck with your free birth sister- you got this!

Thank you for posting this and for all the wonderful information. God bless you for sharing this.

Good luck with your birth and new baby. You got this!! ❤ sending prayers for everyone!❤

So enjoy your videos. I'm a mom of 7 and even I learned some new tid bits of info from this video. Thanks for sharing ❤️

I'm a nurse as well, and always worked in cardiac Care. I haven't worked as a nurse in about 12 years not only because of things that just happened in my life but I don't agree with most of the things that are done in a hospital setting... I have to say that I agree with you 100% especially when it comes to a mother knowing what her child needs and that the mother provides staid care that the baby needs! I have two children two girls, they are 15 and 20 years old and I unfortunately had both of them in the hospital. Both of the births, l&d we're both traumatic for me, and I support any woman who chooses whatever way they want to have their own baby. Back then, we weren't given a choice and if there was one our families talked us out of it and said that that wasn't the way things were supposed to be done 😢 I didn't breastfeed my first baby but I wanted to breastfeed my second. For a medical reason, the baby was in the nursery and they gave her a bottle while I received whatever care they had deemed that I needed. So when I got ready to want to try and breastfeed for the first time, they sent the lactation team in who then told me it was too late that she had already received a bottle and that I could not breastfeed my child. I was a nurse at that time but I had barely graduated and like I said I wasn't in the field of Labor and delivery, we don't even think about those types of things in cardiovascular care. But I can tell you that I knew it wasn't too late and that they were lying to me for whatever reason, and even though I tried my best to get her to latch, I just couldn't do it. I had nobody to help me that knew what they were doing, or that I felt like I could ask so I was stuck going through multiple formulas because both of my girls had trouble with formula and we ended up with the most expensive both times because they're little stomachs just couldn't take formula like other babies can... Thank you for sharing your story it was eye-opening for sure and I know you're looking forward to number 5! My nephew and his wife had their first last night, and I could not be more excited for them!!👣💞🙌

Blessings to you and baby! As well as your entire family. Such an exciting joyful time😊

I really love the information you share, and i trust your research skills and intuition a lot. Thank you!!

Love that you say the things that need to be said 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Great info! I am planning my first free birth with my third baby this winter. ❤

Loved this so much! Could you please share where you got the dressing in case of tears? Thank you!

Love this, you go girl!!!

Can hardly wait to see baby!!

I have learned SO much from you. Thank you for sharing your passion for all these topics. I am passionate about them with you. I have a confirmed pregnancy several days ago (4 weeks). I’ll be doing my very first homebirth with a midwife I met with yesterday. We had great vibes. I hope to glean so much from this experience and if God wills it maybe a free birth with our next baby. Thank you again.

Love learning more about you in this video!!! All great points you touched on!

Love this. Praying for a safe birth

Love love love this not meddling approach!