53 Empowering Pregnancy Affirmations

Whether your pregnancy has just kicked off or you feel you’ve been in it for about four years, we feel you.

Whatever stage you’re at, pregnancy affirmations can be a motivating force as you get through the next phase of the journey.

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What are affirmations?

Affirmations are words or short phrases that can help you gain more control over your mindset, improve your mood, and foster a positive outlook.

They’ve been used in spiritual and religious practices for millennia, and recently, there’s been interest in the science behind them.

Developments in brain science have shown us that affirmations can have a real impact on our brain functioning and behavior.

In fact, by incorporating affirmations into our daily lives, we may be able to rewire how our brains function.

This process, called neuroplasticity, can help us alter patterns of negative thinking and change up the conversations we have with ourselves.

This can be useful at all phases of our lives — and definitely when we’re expecting.

Pregnancy affirmations show a lot of promise when it comes to helping us navigate this major transition in life.

Before we go further, if you are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression, treatment might help.

It’s important that you talk to your doctor about your options.

And if that feels like too much right now, start by talking to a friend.

You don’t have to go through this alone.

Anxiety during pregnancy is real and can affect the health of you and your baby.

Researchers believe that anxiety and depression affect between 20 to 40% of pregnant women.

There’s a lot to be stressed about right now. Giving birth and becoming a parent are two very big deals.

Treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy (or talk therapy) can really help ease symptoms.

And while the research is still quite new, pregnancy affirmations can too.

In this recent study, self-affirmations did have an impact on the stress and anxiety felt by pregnant women.

The good news is they certainly can’t do any harm. If they make a difference to you, they work.

Affirmations can help at every step of your pregnancy — and certainly at the end of it.

Birthing affirmations can help to empower you to be at your strongest at every phase of labor and right into the postpartum period.

There has been recent research into how a focus on mindset can be important for the birthing experience.

As this study explains, by helping to reduce anxiety, affirmations can provide genuine support as you navigate giving birth.

You can’t control everything, but the right words can give you the strength you need to face what’s ahead.

So, with all that in mind, let’s dive in. Here’s how you can incorporate pregnancy affirmations in your journey.

The important thing is finding something that feels authentic to you.

You can choose to write your own affirmations or select something from our list of positive pregnancy affirmations.

Once you have found something that works for you, write it down.

You may want to pop it on a post-it note on the bathroom mirror, or on a note that you are able to see often throughout the day.

Know that you can count on the words you have chosen when you need them.

They can guide you through.

If you’re struggling, reach out. Talk to your friends and family, your healthcare provider, and your Peanut community.

You’ve got this. ❤️