Affirmations for Labor & Delivery

So you’re having a baby?! Super exciting and yet, there are lots of other emotions that may accompany the thought of and the actual labor and delivery. And for every woman, this experience is unique. Of course, there are certain commonalities—women deliver at home, a birth center or a hospital. Some women have their water break prior to the start of labor, some do not. Others have long labors, while some Moms-to-be have super fast labors. For some, labor is very tough, for others, they breeze right through.

As Moms ourselves, we certainly know the beauty, joy and appreciation of this very special task. We also know the struggles, frustrations and exhaustion that can accompany the arrival of your baby. Here are affirmations to keep in your heart or even to print on pretty paper — for the easy-peasy + not-so-easy moments and everything in between. You can speak these out loud or say silently in your heart, as often as you need to.

We see you, Moms-to-be…we support you, we value you, stay strong! You can do this!

• I can breathe through this contraction.

• Every wave brings me closer to my baby.

• My body knows exactly what to do.

• This pain is temporary.

• Women all over the world birth babies every single day, I can do this.

• Women have been doing this since the beginning of time, I can do this.

• I am working in unison with my baby.

• I trust in my ability to give birth.

• Inhale peace, exhale tension.

• I am ready and prepared for childbirth.

• My body is safe, my baby is safe.

• I am doing a great job.

• My body is so strong, I will see this through.

• I can and I will deliver my baby.

• There is nothing I cannot do.

• I am in control of my body.

• My baby will come when he/she is ready.

• I honor these contractions and know they are helping bring my baby to me.

• With every breath, I connect to my body and my baby.

• My baby will be born at the perfect time.

• I am supported, I am loved.

• In the stillness, I find my strength.

• I focus on each breath to find focus.

• I’m ready for this!

• I’m about to meet my baby!

Sources: Check out www.Pinterest.com for other great affirmation ideas.