Is anybody ever really ready for birth? I think that you can be!
I’m naturally a very inquisitive person, I love to read and make lists. So when I was pregnant with my first baby I spent many, many hours researching what I could do to have the best possible birth experience. I had a great first birth experience but knowing what I now know it could have been improved enormously.
So where did I go wrong?
I attended regular antenatal classes, watched one born every minute, and I read a few books.
What could I have done differently?
I really didn’t realise just how much your mindset alongside your body needs preparing for birth. Shortly after the birth of my first baby, I read a book called Mindset by Carol Dweck and it was eye-opening about how our mindset works. I highly recommend reading it.
In my subsequent pregnancies I made sure that I was ready for birth by:
- Taking pregnancy yoga classes – I learnt the value of movement in pregnancy and how important it would be for me during birth.
- Learning about the value of relaxation and meditation. Having a toddler and a busy full time job was stressful but learning these techniques helped me stay as calm and relaxed as possible.
- Educating myself further – I was constantly reading more and learning about hynobirthing so that i would be able to understand how my body, brain and hormones all worked together whilst getting ready for birth and during,
What are you doing to get yourself ready for birth?
To find out more ways that I can help you get prepared, please visit my website JustExhale or my Facebook page: Just Exhale | Facebook
