Expecting Amy Season 1 Episode 3 and Birth

Expecting Amy is a heartfelt, unscripted documentary series that follows comedian Amy Schumer throughout her pregnancy, including her personal and professional life, as she struggles with hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness) and prepares to welcome her first child into the world.

Episode 3, entitled "Birth," documents the final stages of Amy's pregnancy as she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, prepare for the arrival of their baby boy. The episode begins with footage of Amy undergoing a non-stress test at her doctor's office, which measures the baby's heart rate and movements to ensure he is healthy and ready for delivery. We also see Amy and Chris's natural birth plan, which includes a water birth at home with the assistance of a midwife and doula.

As Amy's due date approaches, she experiences Braxton Hicks contractions, which are practice contractions that can occur in the weeks leading up to labor. She also begins to feel anxious and overwhelmed about the impending birth, expressing her fears of the unknown and uncertainty about how she will handle the pain. "I'm scared, but I'm also excited to meet him," Amy says.

Amy's friends and family offer their support as she prepares for labor, including her doula, a close friend who has been through natural childbirth herself. The doula guides Amy through techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and visualization to help her manage pain and stay relaxed during labor.

As Amy's contractions become more frequent and intense, she and Chris make the decision to transfer to the hospital for delivery rather than giving birth at home. Amy expresses disappointment that her birth plan had to change, but acknowledges that the safety and health of her baby are the most important factors.

The episode then documents the intense and emotional experience of Amy's labor and delivery. She receives an epidural for pain relief, which she had hoped to avoid, but ultimately finds helpful in managing the pain. She also undergoes an episiotomy (a surgical incision to the perineum) in order to facilitate delivery.

Finally, we see the moment that Amy and Chris meet their son, Gene. The couple is emotional and overcome with love as they hold their new baby for the first time. "I didn't know I could love him more than I did when he was inside me," Amy says.

Overall, "Birth" is an emotional and candid look at the final stages of pregnancy and the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences that come with childbirth. Amy's honesty and vulnerability throughout the episode make it relatable and touching for both expecting parents and viewers who have been through the labor and delivery process themselves.