i went into labor at 37 weeks | positive + no epidural | first baby

I did not expect to go into labor as early as 37 weeks but looking back, I’m truly so happy everything turned out the way it did. If you’re pregnant or newly postpartum, comment what week you’re in right now! Let’s find each other. In today’s video, I’m sharing: 0:00 intro 0:46 going into labor 6:58 getting to the hospital 8:02 laboring at the hospital 10:12 “pushing” and then actually pushing 14:06 surprises and reflections 16:16 outro If you’re pregnant with your first baby (or second, third, or fourth..) or newly postpartum and navigating early motherhood, I hope this video (and the others on my channel) makes you feel a little more confident, capable, and excited about building a life and identity in motherhood that feels happy, healthy, and fully yours. If you’re in a similar season, I’d love to have you subscribe and connect with me on my other platforms, so we can be friends and figure this all out together! 🫶 — SHOP / LINKS: • My hospital bag (including tinctures for after pains): https://amzn.to/4kVoDfi • My morning sickness essentials: https://amzn.to/4qS71lM • Baby gear I've splurged on (and would again): https://liketk.it/5Abgp (Some links may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you choose to use them, thank you for the support!) CHANNELS THAT HELPED ME PREP FOR A NATURAL LABOR: • Mamastefit:    / @mamastefit   • Bridget Teyler:    / @bridgetteyler   — LET’S CONNECT: Instagram: @graceschrope TikTok: @graceschrope Pinterest: @graceschrope Business inquiries: [email protected] — KEYWORDS: 37 weeks pregnant labor, 37 week birth story, early term baby, went into labor at 37 weeks, positive birth story first baby, natural birth story, unmedicated hospital birth, no epidural labor experience, first time mom labor story, spontaneous labor at 37 weeks, labor and delivery vlog, pushing without epidural, how I handled contractions naturally, early motherhood journey, postpartum reflections, hospital birth without epidural, natural labor tips, birth vlog first baby, pregnancy to postpartum transition, realistic birth story