Free Positive Birth Affirmations

Affirmations are positive, empowering statements that can help shift our mindset and focus on desired outcomes. During pregnancy and birth, affirmations can be particularly powerful tools to programme your subconscious to tap into your natural ability to give birth, building up your self-confidence and letting go of any fears you might be holding onto around birth.

What Are Affirmations?

Affirmations are short, positive statements that you repeat to yourself to challenge and reframe negative or limiting thoughts. They can be simple phrases like, "I trust my body," or "I am strong and capable." When practiced regularly, affirmations can help rewire your thoughts and create a more positive outlook.

How Can Affirmations Help During Pregnancy and Birth?

1. Reduce Anxiety and Fear: Pregnancy and birth can bring a range of emotions, including fear and uncertainty for most people. Affirmations can help replace these with feelings of empowerment and confidence. For example, "My body knows how to give birth" can remind you that your body is perfectly designed for this process.

2. Boost Emotional Well-being: Positive affirmations can lift your mood and help you feel more connected to yourself and your baby. Affirmations like "I am creating a loving environment for my baby" can strengthen this bond.

3. Promote Relaxation and Calm: In moments of stress or discomfort, affirmations can serve as a grounding tool. Repeating phrases such as "I am calm and relaxed" can help you stay present and calm, especially during labour.

4. Support Mental Resilience: It goes without saying that labour can be intense, but affirmations can serve as mental support. Phrases like "I am strong" or "Each contraction brings me closer to my baby" can help you stay focused and resilient through the challenges.

   
   
   
   

How to Use Affirmations During Pregnancy and Birth

• Create Your Own: Personalise your affirmations to resonate with you. You might focus on trust in your body, the health of your baby, or feelings of strength and calm.

• Repeat Daily: Make affirmations part of your daily routine. You can say them aloud in the morning or write them down in a journal.

• Visualise Them: Pair your affirmations with visualisations. Imagine yourself having a calm, peaceful birth or feeling confident and relaxed as you approach each stage of pregnancy.

• Use Them During Labour: Have some affirmations ready for your birth, you can dot them around the space, or download my FREE Birth Affirmations audio track to play.

If you're feeling creative, why not do a deep dive on Pinterest for some inspiration and create your own affirmations to dot around the house, in places you'll see them every day. Here is a list of affirmations to get your started:

• Each contraction is bringing me closer to meeting my baby

• I am strong

• My baby will arrive at the perfect time

• My contractions cannot be bigger than me because they are me

• I am supported

• Birth is a safe and beautiful experience

• Thousands of women are birthing with me

• I relax my jaw and melt into each surge

• I relax, I release, I open

• I breathe slow to let the Oxytocin flow

• Me & my baby are working together

• I trust my instincts

• My body is perfectly designed to give birth

• I have choices

• My baby, my body, my choice

• Breathe, open, release

• I make informed decisions about my body & my baby

• I welcome each surge

• I feel the love from those around me

• I can do anything for 60 seconds

• Everything I need is within me

• I am ready

• I am a strong and powerful woman

For the less creative amongst you, don't worry I've got you covered, I've created a pack of Birth Mantras that not only have beautiful affirmations to support your labour, but also have bitesize birth tips on too! You can purchase them here for just £14.99!

Keen to delve a little deeper into Hypnobirthing & transform your birth journey, take a look at the courses I offer or get in touch to find out more.