Birth Doula Blog
The Longest Wait for the Sweetest Reward
Waiting is hard. You probably never expected to still be pregnant or maybe you aren't surprised to be here today, but you weren't prepared to feel the way you do. The weeks can feel like years.
Maybe you've made great physical sacrifices and being pregnant hurts. But you swore you'd choose discomfort over induction. You might even be feeling a bit embarrassed because you told your family and friends that baby would be here by a certain date and that date has passed. A great approach when well-meaning people ask when it's finally going to happen say, "Baby gets to pick the day, not me or the provider". Sometimes, it's ok to make your inner circle smaller and be very honest about how those questions make you feel. The people who truly care for you will understand. You might be feeling pressured to have this baby by a certain day and you probably have an induction scheduled. However, if you feel like you're hoping to miss that induction and aren't looking forward to it, then the truth is, you're not truly comfortable with it and a deeper conversation is needed. Do you want to completely decline it and have you gone over your options, risks, and benefits? Or is there something about the induction that you're worried about? I encourage you to speak to someone you trust and explore ways to get over that hesitation. The point is, no matter your decision, you should feel confident and safe! Yes, Believing is Achieving!
You may not know this, but I'm also a spin instructor. I've been spinning for more than 10 years and I'm so passionate about it! Turns out, a lot of what I teach and practice during my classes perfectly applies to unmedicated labor. Think about it. A one-hour spin class is a huge physical feat that can seem daunting, yet other people can achieve it. Some even come back for more! They sweat, let go of inhibitions, push themselves past their known limit, go inward, connect with their breath, and feel euphoric when done. You might wonder what those athletes have that you don't.
Want to know the secret? It's peak performance! When you activate the parasympathetic nervous system, you tap into your peak performance. Hack Your Brain to Help You Overcome Your Fear of Childbirth
So, here you are...pregnant and thinking of the inevitable - the day you give birth.
You’re a smart cookie and I won’t sugarcoat it. Labor hurts. There, I said it! And you can too. There’s no sense in denying the pain or pretending it’s anything else but painful. You might think back to that time you stubbed your toe, the accident you had, or your period cramps and thought “There’s absolutely NO WAY I can handle labor contractions!” Well, you’re not alone. The unknown is scary but, friend, I am here to give you a few pearls of wisdom. |
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