Words are powerful……and so are you.
Affirmations can draw focus to our power
Preparing my mind for the birth of my son was a critical part of my labor preparations.
Here are some of my favorites:
I trust my body and my baby
My body knows what to do. I will surrender fully and completely
I am strong and my body is powerful
Countless people have given birth before me. Their courage and strength are with me.
I can do hard things
I am strong
My baby is healthy and strong
I am capable
I welcome each contraction
My body is strong enough to birth this baby
I am connected to my body and my baby
Every contraction brings me closer to my baby
With each breath, my body opens
I trust in my ability to birth my baby
I trust my body, my baby and my birth team
I am powerful
My baby is ready
I am everything my baby needs
I am calm
I am confident
I am a strong and capable parent
I am strong enough
I love my baby
Through pain, I find strength
Every effort I make brings me closer to my baby
I am strong. My baby is strong
I am the captain & my baby is my co-pilot, I trust my baby. We got this!
My baby and I are the perfect team
I’ve got this!
Perhaps this is THE moment for which I was created
I trust my care team to keep me and my baby safe
I have everything it takes to birth my baby
Be Brave. Be Strong. Be Badass.
I can’t stop now, someone is counting on me to finish strong
I am powerful, beautiful, brilliant and brave
I can and I will. Watch me