Ways to prepare yourself to give birth

in Motherhood3 years ago

Pregnancy can be a confusing process.

On one hand, your instincts are at their prime. You can feel your baby grow, move, and even when they got the
hiccups.

On the other hand everybody you meet suddenly is such a "good soul" and have to tell you all about their traumatic birth, just because you have a pregnant belly.
And that's on top of every naturally fear or stress you may feel.

So what can you do?

First of all you CAN be rude and stop people in the middle of a sentence if you're feeling their story is making you uncomfortable.
There are many good and empowering birth stories online that you can read.

Knowledge is power.
Learning about the process of giving birth, can help you be more confident and calm when the moment will come.
Birth preparation course, in a group or one on one with a certified guide is a great way to get lots of information.

If you're interested, there are some books you can read to discover more about the process such as "Active birth" by Janet Balaskas, or "Spiritual Midwifery" by Ina May Gaskin.

Practicing yoga can help prepare your body and mind.
Just make sure you're practicing pregnant friendly assanas only!

Writing your thoughts, fears and feelings can help maping them, and put them in proportions.

Last but not least, you can take a few minutes every day, maybe at the end of the day when you get in bed, and feel your baby, feel your body. Try to listen to them, they may send you messages in their own way.

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Photo taken by my beloved husband @amirl, just a few days before we met our oldest daughter ❤

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On the other hand everybody you meet suddenly is such a "good soul" and have to tell you all about their traumatic birth, just because you have a pregnant belly.
And that's on top of every naturally fear or stress you may feel.

My wife is now 6 months pregnant. We ourself has meet this type of people. I do not bother much with their opinion. However, my wife are the most affected. She became uneasy and worried 😟

I need to comfort and remind her almost every day on the positive part of delivery. Well... another three months to go. Hopefully it went well

They are all over 😉
It's natural that your wife will be more effected, after all she gets all the hormones that comes with the miracle of giving birth.
You're doing great when you comfort here, she needs all the support she can get.

Hope she'll have a good and healthy birth, and that you'll become a wonderful family 👨‍👩‍👦❤

Interesting tips @yaellevy
Thanks for sharing .

My pleasure 🤗

I must confess that pregnancy looks good on you 😊💕😍.

Thank you 😊