My Labor & Delivery Story | Mimi Ikonn

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[ptphan]

alex must feel like he's a hero that saved the day.

[TeresaOviedo]

I couldn't keep watching. The risks are not exaggerated! People don't realize how common stillbirths are. As a mother who had a stillborn baby at 38 weeks, I don't appreciate anyone belittling the incredible loss we have experienced. You are so incredibly BLESSED to have a live healthy baby. The reason why the Drs. Have protocols is because of the high risks of stillbirth.

[alexandrafoley]

As a nurse, you are the couple every nurse dreads having. The people that believe in any situation they know more than the professionals and in turn jeopardize you and the baby's safety. I feel sorry for the health care professionals who had to deal with your ignorance and "know it all" attitude which made people who dedicate their lives to this field feel bad for looking out for you and your baby's best interest.

[SofiaR]

If the heartbeat is dropping a doctor, midwife, nurse WON'T chill, they will ACT.

[savvy]

I was born via C-section and have an incredible and beautiful bond with my Mother. Not to mention, healthy as can be! You and Alex need to get off your high pedestal. I'm thankful for the Doctors and nurses that did what was best for my mother and me at the time.

[Someone]

I'm an OB nurse and never once in my career have I seen a baby born later than 41 wks....
I couldn't even watch this video beyond 7 minutes. Where in the world are they getting this information from. Biggest pet peeve is when parents think they know more than the trained medical professionals that have years and years of experience.
Also I cannot believe you told your midwife to "chill"...WOW.

[claraa]

I think it's potentially dangerous to tell people that 'the baby will come when it wants to come'... unfortunately a lot of births aren't as simple as that. Safety is the most important thing.

[thesoundofmaria]

You guys seem to live in your own little world, which seems to work out fine for you guys but its terrifying to know how much of an influence you have on social media. It's great to see medical professionals participating in educated and productive conversations in the comment section regarding the reality of labour and delivery. Hopefully these comments will be left in the comment section so that others can read them as well. Best of luck to you guys.

[laylabrammer]

As a child who was born via emergency section, I take offense that my "connection" with my Mom isn't as strong because she didn't have a "natural birth."

[lyleveronicarabara]

You like to have to list 5 things you are grateful for everyday right? So 1. I am grateful that there are medical doctors 2. I am thankful that you don't to guess and research about your health 3. I am happy for the both of you 4. I am thankful that my mom delivered me into this world even thought 'it's not natural' 5. I am thankful I have a lot doctors in my family to keep me from lashing at you for it would be considered unprofessional

[gagglesas]

Hi Mimi i usually agree with most that you say, however as a medical student who has done my rotation in obstetrics I really have to disagree with you stance on 'overdue'.
Every week that you go over your baby is getting bigger and increasing the risk that they will not be able to get through the birth canal and so ending up you having an emergency section. Much better to be induced than an emergency section . I know you think it is all natural, however until you actually see a delivery come to an emergency you haven't really got a full idea. I dont really like the way your trying to imply it's about money because its not, the doctors have guidelines set for them about 42 weeks.
Also the reason why babies dont die in childbirth anymore is because of doctor intervention - especially when going overdue...

[Startwithhello]

I love how Alex is like "I don't want a C-section" but yet she was the one who was having the baby she said multiple times she wanted it because she was in extreme pain.

[MM-rtkr]

Alex told the midwife to CHILL, Alex told the nurse everything is ok when the heartbeat is dropping....? Your research cannot defeat medical professionals' knowledge!!!

[legaleagle]

Every time Alex said that "He" didn't want a C-Section, I wanted to punch him through the screen.

[anna.u]

My mom went into labor because she was watching Ace Ventura and laughed so hard her water broke lol

[MrsFancyface]

I noticed my comment from a few days ago was not here anymore. I am reposting it, you shared your opinion and I shared mine. After re-reading my comment a few times, i do not feel as if i was disrespectful or rude. Was there some frustration? YES, just like in your video you were frustrated at the healthcare professionals. Let me know what in my comment merits it to be deleted.

Re-Post (copy and pasted original comment)

I rarely ever comment. But as a doctor, who went to school for 8 years, took 6 different 8-9 hr board exams, additional 3 years of residency. Hearing you compare your "research" to the stress and hard work of those compiled years all the while being very degrading to doctors. The OB/GYN field is not an easy one, it takes passion and heart to do what these medical doctors do. They have the highest malpractice insurance, as much as you say oh you are choosing what you want now, if something goes wrong, the parents never blame themselves, the blame always goes to the doctor. There are risks and benefits to either side (induction and waiting for natural progression). At 42 weeks the risks outweigh the benefits. I am so happy that everything went well you guys and you have a beautiful healthy baby. But I have seen when things go very wrong, it ruins families. I have been in a room where the midwife kept telling the mom it was ok to keep trying for natural birth, 2 hours later she was in the OR with not the best outcome. Yes childbirth is a natural process. However, before medical advances the mortality (both maternal and infant) were twice as high as they are now. I wonder how we as a society got here? By first time parents doing "research"? Something to think about before you roll your eyes at the mention of a doctor. Be informed, get involved in your own personal healthcare but don't insinuate that doctors don't know what they are telling you and that they are running a business, to run a business would be an easier undertaking. I can't!

[sarar]

They're so proud of themselves for using public healthcare...

[gioschirmer]

Hey Mimi! congratulations on your beautiful girl, she is adorable! I am so happy for you, I just wish that you guys would be a little bit more careful with the way you express your ideas because you do influence many people, specially young couples. Even though you had everything monitored and thankfully everything went well with Alexa's birth, the risks increase drastically after 42 weeks and the doctor's advice should not be ignored. A young woman was convinced that everything had to be natural and refused to induce labor, I met her because in Dental school I did an internship with disabled children... Due to the lack of oxygen during birth the child had permanent brain damage. She was a beautiful girl, that will never experience the world as she should. Why give the chance? It is better to just find a good doctor and trust her/his knowledge.

[MrsFancyface]

I rarely ever comment. But as a doctor, who went to school for 8 years, took 6 different 8-9 hr board exams, additional 3 years of residency. Hearing you compare your "research" to the stress and hard work of those compiled years all the while being very degrading to doctors. The OB/GYN field is not an easy one, it takes passion and heart to do what these medical doctors do. They have the highest malpractice insurance, as much as you say oh you are choosing what you want now, if something goes wrong, the parents never blame themselves, the blame always goes to the doctor. There are risks and benefits to either side (induction and waiting for natural progression). At 42 weeks the risks outweigh the benefits. I am so happy that everything went well you guys and you have a beautiful healthy baby. But I have seen when things go very wrong, it ruins families. I have been in a room where the midwife kept telling the mom it was ok to keep trying for natural birth, 2 hours later she was in the OR with not the best outcome. Yes childbirth is a natural process. However, before medical advances the mortality (both maternal and infant) were twice as high as they are now. I wonder how we as a society got here? By first time parents doing "research"? Something to think about before you roll your eyes at the mention of a doctor. Be informed, get involved in your own personal healthcare but don't insinuate that doctors don't know what they are telling you and that they are running a business, to run a business would be an easier undertaking. I can't!

[dianasosa]

I wish Mimi was a little bit more humble like her sister Leyla.