Model Pregnancy Q+A! Real talk: Weight gain, stretch marks, covid vaccine, leaving NYC + more! - Emily DiDonato
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Date: 2022-03-15
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Liz
OK, so here are my thoughts. I had a girl when I was 30, first baby. First trimester was the hardest, I was narcosleepy and nauseous. The rest was fine. I was a week late. I did the Bradley method of natural childbirth. There were 9 weeks of lessons for my husband and me and honestly, that is the only reason I was able to do a completely natural birth (in the hospital). I was totally prepared and put myself into a meditative but waking state while I went through labor. I had a six hour labor, the pushing and transition was the hardest, the pain early on -- contractions -- were no worse than menstrual cramps for me. My daughter was born with her eyes open, totally alert and breast feeding started right away. I did not have any post-partum depression at all, I totally loved having her. I was 110 pounds/5'7- before I got pregnant and returned to that weight about two months after birth, even though I had gained about 40 pounds while pregnant -- it all came off with very little effort. I can't say you shouldn't have an epidural, my mother had one with me. However, if you are totally prepared for each step, and if you completely relax into it, natural is possible. I am the biggest wimp when it comes to physical stress so if I could do it, you could. Btw, we had a place in Manhattan and a place in the country. My daughter went to private school in Manhattan and it was a great place for her to grow up. Hugs to you. You will be magnificent.
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OK, so here are my thoughts. I had a girl when I was 30, first baby. First trimester was the hardest, I was narcosleepy and nauseous. The rest was fine. I was a week late. I did the Bradley method of natural childbirth. There were 9 weeks of lessons for my husband and me and honestly, that is the only reason I was able to do a completely natural birth (in the hospital). I was totally prepared and put myself into a meditative but waking state while I went through labor. I had a six hour labor, the pushing and transition was the hardest, the pain early on -- contractions -- were no worse than menstrual cramps for me. My daughter was born with her eyes open, totally alert and breast feeding started right away. I did not have any post-partum depression at all, I totally loved having her. I was 110 pounds/5'7- before I got pregnant and returned to that weight about two months after birth, even though I had gained about 40 pounds while pregnant -- it all came off with very little effort. I can't say you shouldn't have an epidural, my mother had one with me. However, if you are totally prepared for each step, and if you completely relax into it, natural is possible. I am the biggest wimp when it comes to physical stress so if I could do it, you could. Btw, we had a place in Manhattan and a place in the country. My daughter went to private school in Manhattan and it was a great place for her to grow up. Hugs to you. You will be magnificent.
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Lindsay
I recommend the book -ever since I had my baby.- I suffered a severe tear and pop at my birth after an induction, failed epidural, and forceps delivery. I don-t think average doctors educate women about the risks of vaginal delivery (sever tears estimated in 3-10 out of 100 women, rises to 12/100 if instruments are used). Pelvic organ prolapse is seen in about half of women who have delivered vaginally. I-m not anti-vaginal delivery, just very PRO education abojt the risks of BOTH modes- c section vs vaginal vs assisted vaginal.
ALSO! The way the women in your family give birth is HIGHLY predictive of how you will give birth because the number of hormones you have that initiate labor is very genertically determined. So get to know your moms birth story and help that prepare you for how the birth can go!
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I recommend the book -ever since I had my baby.- I suffered a severe tear and pop at my birth after an induction, failed epidural, and forceps delivery. I don-t think average doctors educate women about the risks of vaginal delivery (sever tears estimated in 3-10 out of 100 women, rises to 12/100 if instruments are used). Pelvic organ prolapse is seen in about half of women who have delivered vaginally. I-m not anti-vaginal delivery, just very PRO education abojt the risks of BOTH modes- c section vs vaginal vs assisted vaginal.
ALSO! The way the women in your family give birth is HIGHLY predictive of how you will give birth because the number of hormones you have that initiate labor is very genertically determined. So get to know your moms birth story and help that prepare you for how the birth can go!
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River-Marie
Great video Emily and congratulations!! I think a healthy mom and healthy baby is a successful delivery however that has to happen. I-ve had 3 vaginal births. Two with epidural and one without. The one without was harder and yet I agree with a previous commenter, I was way more bonded to my baby that I delivered without epidural. That child was also my youngest so I wasn-t expecting that to happen. It was shocking and noticeably different.
Also, would you be willing to share what is on your lips and cheeks in this video? It-s beautiful!
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Great video Emily and congratulations!! I think a healthy mom and healthy baby is a successful delivery however that has to happen. I-ve had 3 vaginal births. Two with epidural and one without. The one without was harder and yet I agree with a previous commenter, I was way more bonded to my baby that I delivered without epidural. That child was also my youngest so I wasn-t expecting that to happen. It was shocking and noticeably different.
Also, would you be willing to share what is on your lips and cheeks in this video? It-s beautiful!
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Florence
Every expecting Mom has a different amout of pain during labour. Some less and some more. I would ask the doctor what kind of pain medications one can get before the epidural is allowed to be used( for me it was after 16 hours of extreme pain) because it took so long to be dialated 4cm.
Ask what you can get before the epidural. ( morphium shot or iboprophen? )
Cosleeping after birth and the first time gets Mama more sleep. Doctors do not recommend it but it helps mama and baby to sleep better.
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Every expecting Mom has a different amout of pain during labour. Some less and some more. I would ask the doctor what kind of pain medications one can get before the epidural is allowed to be used( for me it was after 16 hours of extreme pain) because it took so long to be dialated 4cm.
Ask what you can get before the epidural. ( morphium shot or iboprophen? )
Cosleeping after birth and the first time gets Mama more sleep. Doctors do not recommend it but it helps mama and baby to sleep better.
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Kaily
I-m so glad to hear you are feeling better! I had a really similar experience; as soon as my second trimester began, I felt a lot better and less nauseous!
I had an epidural with my baby, and I am so glad I did! I feel like the epidural relaxed me, which then made me dilate faster. Also, I was able to truly enjoy my labor and delivery experience because I didn-t have to deal with severe pain. I-m very thankful that I went with the epidural, but definitely go with your gut on this. -
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I-m so glad to hear you are feeling better! I had a really similar experience; as soon as my second trimester began, I felt a lot better and less nauseous!
I had an epidural with my baby, and I am so glad I did! I feel like the epidural relaxed me, which then made me dilate faster. Also, I was able to truly enjoy my labor and delivery experience because I didn-t have to deal with severe pain. I-m very thankful that I went with the epidural, but definitely go with your gut on this. -
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Ola
I like it that you freely talk about everything about pregnancy. I suppose more less 40 years ago women didn't talk about it. I have a feeling the patriarchal system didn't care about how they felt or what they needed. You don't die from it, I assume it was like that. Pity. Good that now everything is different.
As for your problems I heard you don't have to eat for 2 - as you said lack of stress is the most important thing
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I like it that you freely talk about everything about pregnancy. I suppose more less 40 years ago women didn't talk about it. I have a feeling the patriarchal system didn't care about how they felt or what they needed. You don't die from it, I assume it was like that. Pity. Good that now everything is different.
As for your problems I heard you don't have to eat for 2 - as you said lack of stress is the most important thing
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jrohrbach
So one thing my mom told me to help prevent stretch marks is whatever you do, do not scratch your belly! It will most likely itch as it continues to get bigger, but do everything in your power not to scratch it. Rub some lotion on it instead to help soothe the itch. It-s what I did during my pregnancy and I don-t have visible stretch marks. I hope that helps -
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So one thing my mom told me to help prevent stretch marks is whatever you do, do not scratch your belly! It will most likely itch as it continues to get bigger, but do everything in your power not to scratch it. Rub some lotion on it instead to help soothe the itch. It-s what I did during my pregnancy and I don-t have visible stretch marks. I hope that helps -
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fashion
Why did you get the COVID vaccine? That-s an extremely silly decision especially that you-re pregnant. The vaccine literally doesn-t help you and it can potentially be dangerous. Plus, you-re in a very small danger to die or get too sick for something that has 99.8% survivability. But anyway, your choice, wish you the best.
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Why did you get the COVID vaccine? That-s an extremely silly decision especially that you-re pregnant. The vaccine literally doesn-t help you and it can potentially be dangerous. Plus, you-re in a very small danger to die or get too sick for something that has 99.8% survivability. But anyway, your choice, wish you the best.
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Jolet
I-ve had two natural births. In the Netherlands where I-m from,theres not too many epidurals. My second delivery was so quick there was no time anyway haha. You-ll be fine regardless! I have two girls as well and girls are the best ;)
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I-ve had two natural births. In the Netherlands where I-m from,theres not too many epidurals. My second delivery was so quick there was no time anyway haha. You-ll be fine regardless! I have two girls as well and girls are the best ;)
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Dale
this is amazing, congratulations..... so happy for you and husband..gosh i have watched you for years as a model and now...wow...you guys are going to be great parents...stay safe and healthy...all the best to you and the baby
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this is amazing, congratulations..... so happy for you and husband..gosh i have watched you for years as a model and now...wow...you guys are going to be great parents...stay safe and healthy...all the best to you and the baby
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