154 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/4

0 saved

14

10

Part 2 My Labor story

#mybirthstory #lemon8challenge

The hardest part was not being able to breastfeed my baby due to the strong medications I was on. It was heartbreaking not to have that immediate bonding experience I had always envisioned. Despite all these challenges, the moment I finally held my baby in my arms, all the pain, fear, and exhaustion faded away. The love and joy I felt were beyond words. This journey was far from what I expected, but it taught me the true meaning of resilience and the incredible strength of a mother's love.#mypregnancyjourney #pregnancystruggles #mybirthstory #baby #wishlist #letschat #storytime #momlife

2024/7/20 Edited to

The journey through labor is a profound experience that can vary greatly for each mother. Many mothers face unexpected challenges, such as complications from medications or health issues, which can impact their ability to bond with their newborns immediately. This disparity often leads to feelings of heartache and disappointment. Additionally, while some may experience a seamless birth, others may find their journey filled with obstacles that test their strength and resilience. In many cases, the love and joy that eventually come from holding one’s baby can overshadow these initial struggles, offering a deep connection that fosters emotional healing. Furthermore, it's essential to engage in conversations about mental health during and after pregnancy. Conditions like postpartum depression affect many women, and sharing stories can provide support and guidance to those facing similar situations. Resources such as support groups, professional counselors, and online forums also play a crucial role in providing reassurance and assistance to new mothers navigating their unique experiences. Thus, embracing the narrative of each mother's journey can foster a compassionate community that uplifts and informs others.

Related posts

Pregnancy Stretches to prepare for labor 🌸

#pregnancyworkout #pregnancy #laborprep #prenatalstretching #bodytransformation

990 likes

Things that may move labor along..💗

These are some things I did once I hit 37 weeks and baby was considered full term. Make sure these are all safe with your OB before trying! I curbed walked everyday at 37 weeks and beyond. This not only encouraged labor, but also help keep my activity up so that I wasn’t just laying around. I

1926 likes

My labor and delivery story 🌸🫶

I gave birth to my twin boys 11-20-23 in the emergency lobby of the hospital. Both of my babies are doing great but man was it a journey. Follow me to see the twins now and storytime🌻 #twinbirth #momlife #babies #embracevulnerability #Lemon8Diary #fyp #explore #laboranddelivery

71 likes

A woman in a cream knit top and flared pants set stands on a marble staircase, holding a small white handbag. Text overlay reads "FEMININE AND PURE IT Girl in WHITE AESTHETICS."

A woman models a cream knit matching set, featuring a high-collar top with puffed sleeves and flared pants. She holds a small white handbag next to an ornate railing.

A woman takes a mirror selfie, wearing a long, ribbed, off-white wrap dress and holding a patterned white and beige bucket bag. She has her hair in a bun.

White After Labor Day

A fashion faux pas we know.. but still a look nonetheless. White can be work year round in my book. I think it only doesn’t work because of the wet weather and snow but there’s solutions to that too. I personally love a good white snow boot for example. Besties, do you subscribe to the

913 likes

A pregnant woman sits in a bathtub with water running, looking down at her belly. Overlay text reads: "Rating My Labor Pains As a 5ft, 96lb, 22y/o who gave birth naturally TWICE."

A pregnant woman sits in a bathtub, looking forward. Overlay text describes early labor pain as "1/10 Felt like Braxton Hicks contractions, just consistent and close together."

A pregnant woman in a bathtub, hands near her head, appears to be in discomfort. Overlay text describes transition pain as "7/10 like terrible menstrual cramps plus pressure," 20 minutes before birth.

Rating my labor pains 😮‍💨

In the slides, I describe the pain for early labor, transition, and pushing the baby out. What was the most painful part for me? AFTER BIRTH. The contractions don’t stop once you give birth, unfortunately. Your uterus has to shrink itself down, and it has a plate-size wound where your placenta deta

5920 likes

My Third Labor & Birth Story: Part 2

We arrived at the birth center just before 11:30pm and got all settled in to take vitals and do a cervical check. Working through contractions in the car was not the most pleasant thing, but I was just thankful it was only a 15min car ride so only 2-3 contractions. After checking baby and I,

13 likes

A man leans over a woman in a hospital bed, holding her hand, with text overlay 'ways you can ask your partner to support you DURING LABOR'.

A man stands by a woman in a hospital bed, holding her hand, with text 'Hold my hand' and 'Be present' describing partner support.

A man leans over a woman in a hospital bed, with text 'Be my advocate' and 'Respect my wishes' detailing partner's role during labor.

support during labor

hello ◡̈ Communicating with your partner ahead of time about your expectations for labor and delivery is crucial to ensure a supportive and empowering experience. Discuss your preferences, concerns, and needs beforehand to allow your partner to understand your needs and feel confident in supporti

485 likes

Study Labor andDelivery with me(newborn module)

I have to say learning more about the newborn in mother and baby has peaked my interest quite a bit and I actually enjoy studying these chapters which does make it so much easier! #studywithme #notes #lemon8diary #futurebsn

480 likes

Preparing for Labor Stretches🫶

#stretches #pregnancy #3rdtrimester #stretching #athomeworkout #laboranddelivery #laborprep #momlife #sahm #stretchesyoucandoathome

576 likes

A smiling pregnant woman with dreadlocks, wearing a white top and green pants, holds her belly in a grassy outdoor setting. Text overlay reads "Things I Did that Helped me During Labor SWIPE."

A light background with text "Have Sex 01," explaining how sex helped induce labor by making contractions consistent, attributing it to prostaglandin.

A light background with text "Raspberry Leaf Tea 02" and an image of a box of organic raspberry leaf tea. The text describes drinking the tea from 32 weeks to strengthen the uterus.

These 4 things I really felt helped me in my labor and delivery. Did any of these work for y’all? Or you open to trying any of these? #laborprep #labortips #Lemon8Diary #newtolemon8 #lemon8partner #momlife #motherhood #shareyourthoughts #tipsandtricks #tips

2107 likes

Labor pt. 1 🥰

It’s go time! #thesims4 #ts4 #gaming #simswithsteph #sims4cc

8 likes

prepping for labor isn’t just about the hospital bag. it’s about preparing my mind, body, and space for one of the most powerful moments of my life ✨👶. here is a peek into the ways I’ve been getting ready to welcome baby girl earthside💞 #laborprep #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #thirdtrim

1159 likes

A hospital bed with a wet blue absorbent pad, indicating the breaking of water, with text overlay 'MY WATER BROKE...NOW WHAT?!'.

A person's legs on a hospital stretcher bed with a fetal monitor strapped to their abdomen, labeled 'Monitor', in a triage room.

A hospital delivery room bed with a pillow, an IV pole for epidural, and a call button remote, labeled 'Delivery Room'.

What to Expect During Labor & Delivery

This was my third delivery & although every. single. delivery. was a different experience, they all had their similarities. Each hospital is different as well, but here’s a glimpse at what delivering at Winnie Palmer in Orlando, FL was like. My water broke at 35w3d, so I gathered my hos

1060 likes

Understanding the stages of labor 🤰🏻

Here’s a small little crash course on the DIFFERENT STAGES OF LABOR!! That’s right there are different stages to getting that tiny human into this world. Let’s break it down and talk about it!✏️ 📑 * EVERY PREGNANCY IS DIFFERENT, IM NOT SAYING THIS WILL BE YOU* STAGE 1A: Latent Labor:

181 likes

A woman in sunglasses and unbuttoned jeans stands outdoors under a clear sky, with the text overlay 'LABOR/POSTPARTUM THINGS I WISH I KNEW' indicating the article's topic.

A woman rests in a hospital bed, with text overlays describing 'LABOR SHAKES' as uncontrollable shivering, trembling, or teeth chattering due to hormone shifts and temperature changes.

A woman lies in a hospital bed with a newborn on her chest, accompanied by text explaining the 'Feeling the urge to 💩' during labor due to pressure on the colon and sacral nerve.

LABOR/POSTPARTUM THINGS I WISH I KNEW 👇🏼👇🏼

Going through labor and postpartum ISN’T FOR THE WEAK. Going through labor and postpartum, I went through some things that I had NO IDEA that I would go through. Here were some things I wish I knew about labor and postpartum: LABOR SHAKES: regardless if you birth vaginally or have a C-sectio

516 likes

A collage titled "RN Notes: Labor & Birth Made Simple" featuring a pelvis model, fetal position diagrams, hospital scenes of labor and delivery, a pregnant woman with a fetal monitor, and nursing tools like a stethoscope and baby bottle.

A text excerpt detailing "Labor and Birth Processes," including an introduction and the first two of the "5 P's": "Passenger (The Baby)" covering fetal presentation and lie, and "Passageway (The Birth Canal)" discussing pelvis shape and cervical changes.

A text excerpt continuing the "5 P's" of labor: "Powers (Uterine Contractions)," "Position (Maternal Posture)," and "Psychological Response." It also explains "Cervical Dilation, Effacement, and Station," detailing their phases and measurements.

Labor and delivery RN 🩺🧸

#fy #registerednurse #studywithme #birth

411 likes

Labor and Delivery Nursing

🌸 Labor & Delivery Nursing: What Nursing Students Should Know 🌸 Labor and delivery (L&D) nurses play a vital role in one of the most important moments of a patient’s life—welcoming a new baby into the world. 💕 ✨ Key Responsibilities: Monitoring mother and baby: Assessing fetal hear

24 likes

A happy couple smiles, holding their newborn baby, with text about their unmedicated 2-hour labor experience at a birth center.

A pregnant woman lies on a bed with a fetal monitor, illustrating the start of labor after being overdue and receiving castor oil.

A woman gives a thumbs up while using a breast pump, depicting the onset of intense contractions after pumping at home.

My unmedicated 2hr labor experience

Looked very different than I expected and planned for but am so proud of my body and the work I did before hand to prepare my mind and body. Thankful for the team at my birth center that provided a peaceful environment even when things took a turn! #lemon8partner #birthstory #laboranddelivery

47 likes

A part of labor/birth that I loved🌸

This might be controversial as I know that a lot of people don’t like failing members and friends crowding them right after birth, and while I agree with that and did take my time alone with my newborn baby, it really meant so much to me seeing all the family members and friends pouring into meet m

231 likes

Cervix Softening & Labor Inducing Food

Doctor was surprised I was 1cm when I started my induction. Lots of these foods will help to soften your cervix! #laboranddelivery #pregnancystory #inductionstory #cervidil #induction #newmom #firsttimemom

59 likes

Betrayal List *Labor Edition*

This was one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to do in my life, but the reward was so worth it! #laborstory #birthjourney #momlife #lemon8challenge #Lemon8

20 likes

How I induced my labor at home 🐣

Only went one day over our due date! Here’s how… 🫧 ball bounces! Figure 8’s, side to side, etc 🫧 raspberry leaf tea! When I couldn’t stand to drink more than 3 cups a day, I supplemented with capsules. 🫧 evening primrose oil capsules — softens and preps for labor 🫧 lots of baths 🫧 prenatal m

225 likes

WHAT IS THE MOST PAINFUL PART OF LABOR/BIRTH?

With my first pregnancy I was so scared/nervous to deliver my bundle of joy into the world. I was worried about everything that could go wrong or an emergency C-section, which I didn’t want at all. I got to the hospital at 2am and had my daughter at 9:45am! I progressed quickly without any inter

141 likes

A woman in a hospital gown and mask gives thumbs up in a labor and delivery room, with text overlay indicating her experience was perfect.

A newborn baby sleeps peacefully on its mother's chest, with text describing the baby's convenient arrival after a short labor.

A mother holds her newborn baby on her chest while the father lovingly looks on, with text highlighting the baby's health and family support.

✨ My Labor and Delivery Story ✨

Everyone likes to tell you their horror story regarding how their baby was born- and I’m here to tell you: babies can be born without a horror story! 🩵 Despite having a terrible pregnancy (and postpartum) my labor and delivery was so smooth! I was prepared for all the horror, and for an extremel

54 likes

This low key almost put me in labor #teen mom

Vulnerability 🤍 My Story: 🤍 How I Felt: 🤍 My Takeaways: #BeautyTips #Lemon8diary #dayinmylife #letschat #Lemon8Box #college #bodycareroutine #trip #shopwithme #date

302 likes

My Birth Story! (Part 1)

Part 1 : Pregnancy We got pregnant after years of planning and waiting for the right time. My morning sickness was unreal the whole time, I had to take unisom and B6 together to keep food down. Towards the end of the pregnancy my hips were grinding and hurting so bad I could barely walk, but all t

20 likes

A person in a hospital bed, wearing a patterned gown, is being helped to drink from a black cup with a straw by another person. The text "One secret To an easier labor" is overlaid, along with a white heart graphic, suggesting support and comfort during childbirth.

One secret to an easier labor ✨

Did you know the right environment can make all the difference in how your labor progresses? Creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere is one simple yet powerful way to ease tension and help your body work with labor, not against it. ✨ Save this or share it with a friend who’s preparing for birth!

157 likes

A sepia-toned image of a pregnant woman's belly with the title "LABOR CHEATSHEET when to go, stay or call" overlaid in white text.

Text overlay on a medical room background listing "SIGNS THAT LABOR IS STARTING: Regular Contractions, Water Breaking, Bloody Show Or Discharge, Lower Back Pain & Pelvic Pressure."

Text overlay on a nursery scene detailing "Signs It's Not Real Labor (Yet!): Braxton Hicks Contractions, No Cervical Changes, and false contractions from dehydration."

Labor Cheatsheet: When to Go, Stay or Call 🤰

As you near your due date, every twinge and cramp can make you wonder—Is this it?! While false alarms are common, knowing the true signs of labor can help you feel prepared and confident. Signs That Labor is Starting: ✔ Regular Contractions – If your contractions are coming every 5 minute

508 likes

Birth story of my Daughter

So to start, I was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 34 weeks pregnant. My OB made the decision to induce me at 37 weeks. At my final appointment 3 days prior to induction, I was already dilated to a 2 and 70% effaced! Fast forward to induction day, my appt was 6am.. as this was my first child I had N

4 likes

MY UNFILTERED BIRTH STORY: as a 1st time premiemom

PART 2: MY UNFILTERED BIRTH STORY 🤰🏼 The big moment of my 2nd pregnancy & the complete opposite of my 1st pregnancy! With @princessa.azabae I had to be induced to evict her from my uterus LOL. With this one, she wanted to come out over a month early from her estimated due date 😂 I L

91 likes

Andie’s Birth Story 💕✨

Andie-Mae’s birth story 💕✨ After so much anticipation, the wee hours of February 24, 2026 finally arrived. Tyler, Gigi and I loaded up and headed to check in at 5:30am to Labor & Delivery for our 7:30am scheduled c-section. We were greeted by kind faces and excitement. Labs were drawn, IV’s p

8 likes

My natural birth story🤰🏥👶🏼

My birth story as a first time mom! This is not one of those “I was in labor for 5 hours and only pushed twice and my baby was out” stories but it’s mine and I’m so proud of myself. If you want to have a natural birth, I hope this inspires you that you can do the really really hard stuff! I learned

135 likes

My Third Labor & Birth Story: Part 3

Trigger Warning: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Birth Trauma A little bit after delivering my baby girl, the nurse asked if I felt ready to deliver the placenta. I didn’t feel any contractions or the urge to push, but I figured I just was too distracted enjoying my new baby. The nurse called over th

19 likes

Labor & Delivery Stories

Labor & Delivery chronicles never disappoint!! #labor #pregnant #mom #nurse #funny

225 likes

Labor & Delivery 🤍✨

Worth every inch of pain 🩷 Labor vlogs on my tiktok ! #failedepidural #naturalbirthstory #fyp #foryoupage #fypシ

10 likes

I HATED BEING PREGNANT - My Birth Story!

Hey guys! I’m sure you’ve read that I truly hated being pregnant. And that’s simply because I suffered from HG. For those of you that aren’t aware of what HG is, here’s a little background. HG or Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Rarely, morning sickne

63 likes

What to expect in your hospital stay after labor🤰

When I had my first baby I didn’t know what to expect with my hospital stay and I wish I did. But now I officially had my second birth and each hospital stay was so different due to the nature of my deliveries so let’s compare a c-section stay vs a natural birth stay. 1️⃣My first ended up being

543 likes

Labor STORY! 2 kids 😅

Alright moms. Idk about you guys i just love hearing birth stories! Like i just love seeing how we are as women and how every experience is different. With my first i went into labor at 4am with contractions. Was in labor with an epidural for 12 hours. But only pushed for 24 mins! With my secon

14 likes

Raspberry leaf tea for a smooth labor🫖 🤰🏻

benefits include: • Strengthen the uterine muscles • Potentially shorten labor • Softening of the cervix 35 weeks pregnant and drinking one cup everyday🤰🏻👶🏼 Here's how I make it: - 1 cups water, brought to boil - 1 bag of raspberry leaf tea - Steep for 10-15 mins - Pour a cup of ice

440 likes

i enjoyed labor & delivery 😳🫣

This isn’t something you hear often, but honestly I enjoyed this part WAY more than I enjoyed pregnancy 😅 Reasons Why I Loved L&D: 🤍It is such an empowering experience, like you literally just pushed an entire human being out of your 🐱. It’s amazing and you feel like you’re on the top of t

88 likes

A pregnant woman, identified as the mother of the second born child, poses on a beach with mountains in the background. She wears a white bikini top and bottom, a floral crown, and cradles her baby bump. The image is titled 'MY BIRTHSTORY second born child'.

A hand holds two Clearblue pregnancy tests, both displaying positive results, indicating the unexpected second pregnancy mentioned in the article.

A flat lay arrangement features a sonogram image, white knitted baby booties, a pink bow, and a chalkboard sign announcing 'it's a girl...', confirming the gender of the second child.

My BIRTHSTORY🤍

2014 when I have my firstborn. She was a girl. I gave birth to her in the Philippines 🇵🇭 , I am a Filipino. I delivered her via Normal and no epidural or medication at all. We had 3years breastfeeding journey and that was not easy. My husband left us to work overseas, so we had a long distance

7 likes

Part 2 of Pretty in Labor

At this point one baby was out 🐶 #puppy #puppylove #dog #labor #lemon #Lemon8PhotoStudio #maltese #maltesepuppy

2 likes

All the things my hospital provided after labor 🤰

Going into my first delivery I didn’t know what my hospital would provide so I ended up bringing more things than I needed. This time I brought so much less because I knew my basics would be taken care of for both me and my baby. Outside of the things that I have pictured they may also provide:

213 likes

See more