Fear of birth

Have you looked at hypnobirthing? I did this to help my mindset around birth. I'm not going to lie I didn't have a fantastic first birth and it did put me off having more but I'm pregnant again and have gone even more into hypnobirthing and it's made me feel a lot more calmer and empowered about choices. I listen and read positive affirmations daily, I also ready up about choices so I feel more in control but can also change easily with the situation. I'm doing a Pop that Mumma course at the moment and she does a birth rehersal recording that really helped me and my husband prep our plan a, plan b and plan c scenarios. Its made me more confident challenging and speaking with consultants so far too. A lot of it is to do with mindset.

With coming home remember that often you will get little bursts of happy hormones to help you bond with your baby. For me even though I didn't get flooded with a 'love' feeling, I felt instinct carried me along.

Hi 👋
Second time mumma here. I totally understand how you are feeling, but everything will be ok. When you think of it all as a whole, it is very overwhelming and will send you spiralling.
Individually, you will be able to handle whatever the experience throws at you.

I had my first 3 years ago, and, yes, labour wasn't comfortable, but once you're in it, you're in it and it will end. You will come out of the other side and you'll meet your beautiful baby.

After the birth, you may or may not experience PND. By the sounds of it, you are aware of signs and symptoms and good at reaching out for help/support. This is a super power in itself. Again, if you do develop it, It will pass and there is a lot of support out there if you know where to look.

Positive thinking 🧘🏻‍♀️

You can do this. You are stronger than you think. Relax your jaw and trust your body's process. It knows what to do and once you hand over the control to your body, it will take the lead.

You've got this girl 💪