[Picture a lovely British accent accompanied by tranquil music. These are the birthing affirmations I listen to 3x on repeat before bed each night]
•I put all fear aside as I prepare for the birth of my baby.
•I’m relaxed and happy that my baby is finally coming to me.
•I am focused on a smooth, easy birth.
•I trust my body to know what to do, and I follow its lead.
•My body and my baby know how to work together in harmony.
•My mind is relaxed; my body is relaxed.
•I feel confident. I feel safe. I feel secure.
•My muscles work in complete harmony to make birthing easier.
•I feel a natural tranquility flowing through my body.
•I relax as we move smoothly and easily through labor and birth.
•My cervix opens and allows my baby to ease down.
•I fully relax and turn my birthing over to nature.
•I see my baby coming smoothly and easily from my womb.
•My baby’s birth will be easy because I’m so relaxed and confident.
•I breathe correctly and eliminate tension.
•As my labor advances, I go deeper within to my baby.
•My baby is correctly positioned for an easy birth.
•I work with my body.
•I turn my birthing over to my baby and my body.
•I am prepared to calmly meet whatever turn my birthing may take.
•My baby gently moves through the birth path on its journey.
•Each surge of my body brings my baby closer to me.
•I deepen my relaxation as I move further into labor.
•I am totally relaxed and at ease.
•As my birthing advances, I go more deeply into my baby.
•My body remains still and limp.
•I meet each surge only with my breath and my body is at ease.
•I release my birth over to my body and my baby.
•I bring myself into deeper relaxation as my birthing advances.
•I breathe up slowly with each surge of my body.
•I see my baby descending through tissues that are pink and healthy.
•My baby emerges and my blood vessels close to the appropriate degree.
•I put all fear aside, and welcome my baby with happiness and joy.
•I eat right, and take care of my body and my baby.
•My baby’s size is perfect for my body; we birth easily.
•I’m teaching myself to go into instant relaxation when I chose to.
•I look forward to birthing with joy and ecstasy
Swipe right➡️ {The first one is just for fun}
7 weeks postpartum after baby 2 in the orange.
7 months postpartum after baby 2 in the pink.
Before & after photos are both daunting & lovely in a very bizarre way. I think they’re important because they document the progress that’s impossible to see day-to-day. I also think they can empower OTHER people to take healthy steps, too.
I’m proud of the mom version of my body: the way it’s grown, birthed, and fed babies. The way I’ve been able to take care of it & exercise from home, and learn to nourish it in my own kitchen ...all to indirectly support those babies. The way it’s HEALED.
I specifically picked some distance between these two photos (5+ months) to highlight the importance of consistency- It’s not an overnight process.
I’m not going to hunt you down, but if you need someone to teach you & show you that YOU CAN live a healthy lifestyle through the chaos of motherhood, effectively workout at home, and nourish your body in your own kitchen ...I’m here to help.
Look at these Stripes & Polka Dots.
I’m so proud of these two tiny humans💕
In parenting the last 4+ years, I’m learning the best way anyone can parent is their own way. It’s an important message: do you, Mama.
I share a lot of what works for us because I think Instagram can be a really positive platform for support- I really believe that. In an age when we’re increasingly connected to our devices & geographically spread out further from our families, I think we need that online version of support from other moms🤗
But while you’re scrolling that picture perfect feed from the mom bloggers you follow, remember that you’re seeing the highlight reel. {And dang- hit that unfollow button if you need to. It’s there.}
On the tough days, find solace in this: You were chosen to be your kids’ mama, not anyone else. Remember that.
