Ladies, you are pregnant, so excited, you have so many thoughts running through your head…..is it a boy or a girl, am I okay, what should I buy? There is one question that, in the beginning, women seem to overlook and it is one of the most important…………..Natural birth or drugs?
Early on most women are planning for a natural birth; however, as your pregnancy progresses and your tummy grows you wonder how much pain you will be in. You seek out other women's stories which are usually horror stories and you start to doubt yourself, doubt your ability and start looking at ways to alleviate your fear……well stop right there!
Consider this, you are a woman, you are strong, you are powerful and you are able to grow your baby therefore you will be able to birth your baby the way you first dreamt of. You first have to start to look outside the box, start to wonder what type of things make you relaxed and incorporate these measures into your birth plan and journey.
What is your number one relaxation method? Do you like soft music, massage, touch, water, yoga or meditation. Any of these methods that you relate to can be incorporated into a daily routine to practice relaxing and becoming aware of your wonderful and powerful self. Becoming aware of your ability to birth your baby, creating a belief structure so strong that you become unstoppable in your quest for the natural birth you want.
Here is a question you can now ask your self, "How many natural birth techniques have you considered so far?" There are so many different techniques that you can learn about and incorporate into your relaxation routine. Have a read of the list below and see which method would suit you the most. If you click on my link at the end of this article you will find that each method will be fully explained. I have a fantastic jam packed information page that will give you the tools to create a truly amazing birth experience.
• Acupressure • Hypnobirthing • Water birth • Reflexology • 3 R's Relaxation, Rhythm and Ritual • The Bradley Method • Breathing Techniques
I have interviewed the founders and educators of each method and they discuss the amazing benefits of choosing a natural birth method that suits you.
Endeavour to create some time for yourself each day where you relax and reflect on how wonderful your pregnant body is and also reflect on your goal of birthing a beautiful baby calmly and easily. This will in turn transform your birth experience into the dream you first wanted.
