I feel my body relax even deeper, with every breath I take
Whichever direction my birthing takes, I can do this
My mind is quiet and I listen to my body
I relax my shoulders, I relax my feet, I relax my hands
I relax my arms, I relax my legs... I feel all tension from my neck gently drift away
I am in control of my mind
I am perfectly designed to carry, to birth and to nurture my own baby
I allow my body to do what it needs to
No one can do anything to me or my baby without my consent
I will calmly roll with the waves of my birthing in whatever direction they take
I am safe and my baby is safe.
I can relax
I let go of fear and resistance
I send my calm, positive energy to my baby
I am excited to finally meet my baby!
Any professional involved in my birthing process is here to help me and my baby.
I can ask them to stop or to go away at any time.
Above all, I trust my instincts
I bring my full attention to my calm, gentle birth
My midwife has experienced many more deliveries than I ever have
and is trained to know exactly what to expect and what to do
I am strong
I allow myself to feel the intensity of the amazing sensations
that are happening within my body