So I think I am starting to go into labor (or at least close to it) and am really freaking out. I am crying because I am so scared. Not about having a baby but the actual labor part. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to calm down or words of comfort? I'm sure I'm not the only one who is petrified about giving birth so I was hoping we all benefit from this.
P.S. It could totally not be the real deal right now, but I'm still scared out of my mind.
Re: Labor Fears
Breathe in for a count of 4
Hold for 4
Breathe out for 4
Relax for 4
Repeat as needed.
Good luck!
DH can help distract you.
Try to have positive thoughts and just don't LET your mind wander to the negative.
As far as the fear, I have it too. I just focus on the end result. I'm not in labor yet but when I think about it, I imagine my baby in arms in my awesome nursery or I think about my DH holding baby. Just envision the end result.
Focus on the end reward -- your beautiful baby. Good luck sweetheart.
https://www.trustbreathebirth.com.au/images/files/birthaffirmations.pdf