Comments on: What to Expect During Labor and Delivery

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Thu, 19 May 2022 16:08:38 +0000

In reply to Brianna. Congratulations! And good luck!

By: Brianna

Brianna — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 03:05:37 +0000

Hello! I am pregnant with my first! Due December 2022! Reading this has given me apt of information! Thank you

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:18:20 +0000

In reply to Maya B.. You're so welcome! And congratulations! The placenta shouldn't hurt when it's delivered. The reason I had pain (even with my epidural) was because mine broke with my second baby and my doctor had to scrape it out of my uterus. Since the epidural had started wearing off by that point, it was not fun!

By: Maya B.

Maya B. — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:05:10 +0000

Hi Chelsea. I’m so thankful this was pined on Pinterest at the right time that I saw it. Great article! First time mom due 11/2020. I think my only question out of this entire thing is everyone says the placenta is so painful to birth, but why wouldn’t the epidural help that pain if the baby birth was not as painful. I like what one person commented above that they requested that the placenta be removed with the umbilical cord I might do the same…which would be at same time as baby….and not wait so long after maybe allowing the meds to wear off?! A convo I will have with doctor for sure. Thank you again for the real article that all moms need to read!

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:38:18 +0000

In reply to Jen. These are great, too! I definitely took my fair share of those wonderful mesh undies and diapers!!! Thank you!

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 20:04:36 +0000

I’m still at the hospital, first full day postpartum after delivering my second child. I would have to say that all of this is 100% spot on. I would add 2 things:
1) Epidurals don’t always work the same from birth to birth. During my first birth, I felt nothing. People had to tell me when to push and move my legs for me. During my second birth, the epidural didn’t work the same and I felt a lot of pain even though my vagina area was still numb. I could also easily move my legs and such. It was definitely more intense!
2) Take as many freebies from the hospital as you can – diapers, wipes, pump supplies, formula, mesh panties, pads, etc. Obviously don’t steal any larger items but in most cases, you will be encouraged to take these items home with you.

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:01:49 +0000

In reply to Madison. Congratulations! That's great news! I hope you have a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery!! Thank you!

By: Madison

Madison — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:22:25 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Currently just found out we are expecting our third baby!! Thank you for the post! It was a great read & very detailed with information! Keep up the great work!

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:34:31 +0000

In reply to Kait. Oh my heavens, I'm so sorry! That sounds miserable! I'm sorry you had to go through that!

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:33:43 +0000

In reply to Carly. Good! I'm so glad I could help! Congratulations, and you've totally got this!