I’ve had 3 kids, every way you can (w/epidural; natural w/no pain meds [not by choice- she was ‘coming too quickly” they said], & a C-Section). Children are blessings from GOD & it’s all worth it! 🙏💕💯
Congratulations on your new journey! Becoming a mother in your 30s can be a unique and empowering experience. Many women are now delaying motherhood until their 30s and beyond, and it's becoming increasingly common.
Some benefits of becoming a mother in your 30s include:
– Emotional maturity and stability – Greater financial security – Established career and social networks – More life experience and wisdom to share with your child – Possibly more confident and self-assured in your parenting style
However, it's also important to consider the potential challenges, such as:
– Higher risks of certain health problems during pregnancy and childbirth – Lower fertility rates and potentially longer time to conception – Balancing work and family responsibilities – Possibly less energy and physical stamina compared to younger mothers
Remember, every woman's journey is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to motherhood. Embrace your own path and enjoy this exciting new chapter! https://payhip.com/b/HO2B4
My tip for first time moms (especially young moms): see if you qualify for WIC! They have nutritional support, and lactation consultants available for free. Everyone in my WIC office was so kind and helpful.
I’m 36 weeks with my first and am planning an unmedicated birth at the hospital (rural area, no birth center nearby, midwives were all booked). We live 3 minutes from the hospital and I want to spend as little time there as possible. When would you recommend we make our way to the hospital?
I am 39 weeks and started having contractions since 4:30 am today but they are not really growing in intensity or progressing faster. I think its prodromal labour. Such a disappointment!
I tried clicking on the links for your favs but none of them seem to work. I get an 'error something went wrong'. Any help please? Would love to see what you have in those.
Sadly in 3rd world countries you cant choose your doctor, you go to the hospital and someone in the shift will take care ofnyou. That concept of choosing is for first world countries
The problem with obgyn in Germany is that there is a significant shortage of them. Even in a bigger city where I live I had to call 10 diffirent obgyns.
Thank you for sharing these practical tips especially sharing the frequency & duration of labor surges is very helpful when to gauge going to the hospital.
So funny, I simply didn't do most of these mistakes because I was so convinced that my labor was a "false alarm", because my son came 2 weeks early (which is not prematurely anymore, but everyone told me that first-time mamas are most likely behind due date). So we even finished the nursery under contractions. So in hindsight labor felt like 9 hours, from which I spend only 5 hours in the hospital. If I would count back to my first contractions it would probably be 20 hours all together
1. staying with the first obgyn they visit 2. spending more time on the nursery than postpartum planning 3. timing surges and going into birth mode right away 4. activating the phone tree (sending mass message out as soon as process begins) 5. going to hospital too early during labor
I have a query. If I want to get epidural, when is the best time to leave for hospital? Because I reckon it won't be possible if I wait for contractions to be 3-5 mins apart.
We NEVER even had a nursery or crib and our son is 3.5 years old now. Pregnant with baby number 2 at 28 weeks. Excited to stay home much longer before going to birth center- excited and preparing for all natural birth this time around ❤
Unfortunately, we HAD to go with the first midwife we met, because they were the ONLY ones in our area that do home water births. I am slightly frustrated with them already, but my chiropractor used them and he shared my frustrations but said the birthing process was great…. soo….. saying it's a mistake, kinda puts me in a funk that I need to go use one of your meditations to pull me out of.. haha… j/k …but in all seriousness, saying we're doing "mistakes" is not mentally helpful for some mamas.
Postpartum planning!!! Yes! We don't live in a culture that acknowledges the value in children. I personally had much less support that I expected to have after my first was born. I had moderate/severe postpartum depression and a difficult, colicky baby. I would get her crying stuck in my head like you would get a song stuck in your head. I was also working full-time with her by my side (admin work). She hated the car seat and I dreaded every red light. We didn't bond until she was 18 months old (it was Pavarotti, we both love music and opera). Around 9 months postpartum, I began taking sam-e, which really helped me feel better. And please don't misunderstand! I had parents and in-laws nearby, who loved this girl and a church family that were thrilled by her birth! But frankly, everyone has their own lives. My parents were still working full-time. My sister lived in another state. My in-laws don't have a "service" mentality, and are hoarders. My husband also works during the day. What was I supposed to ask from anyone? I had to go through that experience, I think, to toughen up and get some real expectations drilled into me. Nothing toughens you up like motherhood. Even still, I had a repeat episode of postpartum depression after my second was born. Much less severe, and I was able to recognize it and address it quickly. Nearly 34 weeks with my 3rd, an adopted embryo. I do still fear the postpartum period. I would love to have a baby and enjoy that special time. I've been working with a homeopath on the long-term issues I have. I'm addressing stress points in my life and implementing strategies to improve them. I've got a chest freezer with a goal of 45 meals (I'm at 34 right now), and quick and easy ideas for dinners when we're not heating one of those up.
TL/DR: Please get some dinners frozen and ready to heat up, or start hoarding gift cards to places that deliver food lol! Also, if you get depressed, try sam-e to give you an edge as you recover. Many have found it comparable to SSRIs, without needing to go on prescription medication. Your child is beautiful, and so are you. <3
We go to the hospital to check baby heart beat and nuchal cord then once safe go back at home and relax. Is this okay or no need to check the baby inside once in early labour?
That first tip is unfortunately not really feasible. I think it’s smart to switch providers if you don’t jive but I know I had to wait SIX WEEKS to even get in with my OB and I called the day I got a positive test so I couldn’t get in until 10 weeks. Many practices are like this especially in big cities. Doctors just do not have a lot of time and some places make them always accept new patients. I love her and I would have switched if she was bad but telling people to interview 3-6 providers?? That’s not happening
# 2 is really good! I spent time setting up our nursery to be a safe haven for me and/or my husband instead of a “baby room”. We had a comfortable chair, a phone charger, water, snacks, book, soft lighting, blankets and pillows. This was CRUCIAL in the first three months, as we had a place to escape to with baby while the other slept. We used the “nursery” (I.e. getaway room) every single day!
Hi Bridgette! Love your videos, used to watch them all the time while pregnant 🥰 my baby is now 8 months 🤍 I have a note about the “wait and don’t get too excited about the beginning of contractions” wellllllllll….. my contractions started at 12:30 am on Saturday. Following this advice I started to get everything ready, washed and dried my hair etc….. didn’t leave to the hospital until 5 am 😅 I didn’t want to get to the hospital tooooe early and wanted to labor at home as much as I could. When I arrived they checked me and I was at 5 cm. Well… mama was at 10 am by 8 am and baby was born at 8:48 am 😅!! I didn’t even have time to get an epidural. As a first time mom I was toooo comfortable thinking I would be in labor for hours. I guess baby girl had other plans.
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Great Video! ✨
I have lots of Newborn Baby tips on my channel & I really enjoyed this video!
Thanks for making this video!
Thanks these are real helpful tips👍
I’ve had 3 kids, every way you can (w/epidural; natural w/no pain meds [not by choice- she was ‘coming too quickly” they said], & a C-Section). Children are blessings from GOD & it’s all worth it! 🙏💕💯
Remeber to stay away from dogs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPK7zgA8eKw
https://youtu.be/0Yzsh-vYIA4
Congratulations on your new journey! Becoming a mother in your 30s can be a unique and empowering experience. Many women are now delaying motherhood until their 30s and beyond, and it's becoming increasingly common.
Some benefits of becoming a mother in your 30s include:
– Emotional maturity and stability
– Greater financial security
– Established career and social networks
– More life experience and wisdom to share with your child
– Possibly more confident and self-assured in your parenting style
However, it's also important to consider the potential challenges, such as:
– Higher risks of certain health problems during pregnancy and childbirth
– Lower fertility rates and potentially longer time to conception
– Balancing work and family responsibilities
– Possibly less energy and physical stamina compared to younger mothers
Remember, every woman's journey is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to motherhood. Embrace your own path and enjoy this exciting new chapter! https://payhip.com/b/HO2B4
The class is not free! Why would you mislead people?
Can you make a new video or a new link to everything a new mama should buy? Some of these links are expired
My tip for first time moms (especially young moms): see if you qualify for WIC! They have nutritional support, and lactation consultants available for free. Everyone in my WIC office was so kind and helpful.
As a woman who isn’t pregnant but is preparing for it, I just have entirely no clue what you are ever talking about and I feel you should know that ❤
As a woman who isn’t pregnant but is preparing for it, I just have entirely no clue what you are ever talking about and I feel you should know that ❤
I’m 36 weeks with my first and am planning an unmedicated birth at the hospital (rural area, no birth center nearby, midwives were all booked).
We live 3 minutes from the hospital and I want to spend as little time there as possible. When would you recommend we make our way to the hospital?
I am 39 weeks and started having contractions since 4:30 am today but they are not really growing in intensity or progressing faster. I think its prodromal labour. Such a disappointment!
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I tried clicking on the links for your favs but none of them seem to work. I get an 'error something went wrong'. Any help please? Would love to see what you have in those.
thank you sharing with us, this to be mom tricks 🙂 <3
Sadly in 3rd world countries you cant choose your doctor, you go to the hospital and someone in the shift will take care ofnyou. That concept of choosing is for first world countries
I'm 17 and I'm pregant
The problem with obgyn in Germany is that there is a significant shortage of them. Even in a bigger city where I live I had to call 10 diffirent obgyns.
Thank you for sharing these practical tips especially sharing the frequency & duration of labor surges is very helpful when to gauge going to the hospital.
So funny, I simply didn't do most of these mistakes because I was so convinced that my labor was a "false alarm", because my son came 2 weeks early (which is not prematurely anymore, but everyone told me that first-time mamas are most likely behind due date). So we even finished the nursery under contractions. So in hindsight labor felt like 9 hours, from which I spend only 5 hours in the hospital. If I would count back to my first contractions it would probably be 20 hours all together
can't say I'm a or will be a mum but learning about this is interesting hahaha
1. staying with the first obgyn they visit
2. spending more time on the nursery than postpartum planning
3. timing surges and going into birth mode right away
4. activating the phone tree (sending mass message out as soon as process begins)
5. going to hospital too early during labor
I have a query. If I want to get epidural, when is the best time to leave for hospital? Because I reckon it won't be possible if I wait for contractions to be 3-5 mins apart.
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Thanks for the share.
We NEVER even had a nursery or crib and our son is 3.5 years old now. Pregnant with baby number 2 at 28 weeks. Excited to stay home much longer before going to birth center- excited and preparing for all natural birth this time around ❤
Unfortunately, we HAD to go with the first midwife we met, because they were the ONLY ones in our area that do home water births. I am slightly frustrated with them already, but my chiropractor used them and he shared my frustrations but said the birthing process was great…. soo….. saying it's a mistake, kinda puts me in a funk that I need to go use one of your meditations to pull me out of.. haha… j/k …but in all seriousness, saying we're doing "mistakes" is not mentally helpful for some mamas.
Postpartum planning!!! Yes! We don't live in a culture that acknowledges the value in children. I personally had much less support that I expected to have after my first was born. I had moderate/severe postpartum depression and a difficult, colicky baby. I would get her crying stuck in my head like you would get a song stuck in your head. I was also working full-time with her by my side (admin work). She hated the car seat and I dreaded every red light. We didn't bond until she was 18 months old (it was Pavarotti, we both love music and opera). Around 9 months postpartum, I began taking sam-e, which really helped me feel better.
And please don't misunderstand! I had parents and in-laws nearby, who loved this girl and a church family that were thrilled by her birth! But frankly, everyone has their own lives. My parents were still working full-time. My sister lived in another state. My in-laws don't have a "service" mentality, and are hoarders. My husband also works during the day. What was I supposed to ask from anyone? I had to go through that experience, I think, to toughen up and get some real expectations drilled into me. Nothing toughens you up like motherhood.
Even still, I had a repeat episode of postpartum depression after my second was born. Much less severe, and I was able to recognize it and address it quickly.
Nearly 34 weeks with my 3rd, an adopted embryo. I do still fear the postpartum period. I would love to have a baby and enjoy that special time. I've been working with a homeopath on the long-term issues I have. I'm addressing stress points in my life and implementing strategies to improve them. I've got a chest freezer with a goal of 45 meals (I'm at 34 right now), and quick and easy ideas for dinners when we're not heating one of those up.
TL/DR: Please get some dinners frozen and ready to heat up, or start hoarding gift cards to places that deliver food lol!
Also, if you get depressed, try sam-e to give you an edge as you recover. Many have found it comparable to SSRIs, without needing to go on prescription medication.
Your child is beautiful, and so are you. <3
We go to the hospital to check baby heart beat and nuchal cord then once safe go back at home and relax. Is this okay or no need to check the baby inside once in early labour?
That first tip is unfortunately not really feasible. I think it’s smart to switch providers if you don’t jive but I know I had to wait SIX WEEKS to even get in with my OB and I called the day I got a positive test so I couldn’t get in until 10 weeks. Many practices are like this especially in big cities. Doctors just do not have a lot of time and some places make them always accept new patients. I love her and I would have switched if she was bad but telling people to interview 3-6 providers?? That’s not happening
I'm only 31 wks getting contractions and 1.5cm dialated 🥺 what's the best way to avoid pre term labor?
I’m a man idk why I’m watching this 😂
Why you talking like that , don’t like that accent 😢
# 2 is really good! I spent time setting up our nursery to be a safe haven for me and/or my husband instead of a “baby room”. We had a comfortable chair, a phone charger, water, snacks, book, soft lighting, blankets and pillows.
This was CRUCIAL in the first three months, as we had a place to escape to with baby while the other slept. We used the “nursery” (I.e. getaway room) every single day!
Hi Bridgette! Love your videos, used to watch them all the time while pregnant 🥰 my baby is now 8 months 🤍 I have a note about the “wait and don’t get too excited about the beginning of contractions” wellllllllll….. my contractions started at 12:30 am on Saturday. Following this advice I started to get everything ready, washed and dried my hair etc….. didn’t leave to the hospital until 5 am 😅 I didn’t want to get to the hospital tooooe early and wanted to labor at home as much as I could. When I arrived they checked me and I was at 5 cm. Well… mama was at 10 am by 8 am and baby was born at 8:48 am 😅!! I didn’t even have time to get an epidural. As a first time mom I was toooo comfortable thinking I would be in labor for hours. I guess baby girl had other plans.