4cm dilated and no contractions
I’m 40 weeks pregnant and still haven’t gone into active labour and it’s giving me a lot of anxiety just thinking about the birth and how painful it’s going to be… scared I won’t be able to do it unmedicated like I want. I’m very anxious I don’t know how to explain it. My entire body is hurting for weeks now and I just really wanna meet my baby already and not have to be pregnant anymore but at the same time I’m scared to bring a new baby home due to lack of support and I don’t know how I’m going to raise the baby. I don’t know what I’m doing I just feel very scared. An my baby’s movements is making me feel anxious I don’t know how to explain… I just can’t believe there’s a whole baby growing in my body I’m gonna have to birth any day now. I’m so scared and so anxious.
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I think we've all experienced the same surreal feelings too. You're not alone. You're gona be a great mummy. Just take it one day at a time.
I was not dilated at all at 40 weeks, was induced at 40+1 & it all went okay. Good luck 💕
I know it's very distressing time, but best thing you can do is to try to relax. Baby comes when baby is ready! You are literally almost there. If you can, try to trust your body fully. Your body will birth your baby when your baby is ready in perfect timing 🙏 Women's bodies are made to do this! I know it's distressing, but remember that there is lots of help around with your baby if you need any. I would even consider hiring a post-natal doula - they would really give you comfort postnatally 🙏 You've got this!
With birth, it is one breath at the time. Make sure you focus on the breath - it is the best pain relief out there with the hormones released🤰🙏
It’s scary. But your body is so powerful and knows exactly what to do. You got this. We’re badasses 💪
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