13. Labor Pain as Your Power: Shift Your Mindset About Pain in Labor and Prepare Holistically for Birth

The Somatic Mother

When you think about labor and giving birth, I’m betting that pain comes to mind. I’ve learned this is something that most every woman is afraid of, even if they’ve experienced birth before. Something I like to tell my oldest son is that while it’s totally normal to have fear, what we do (or DON’T do) with that fear is what’s really important.

I want you to be educated and informed as best as possible, so you’re able to shift your mindset about pain and intensity surrounding natural birth.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about:

-How we collectively deal with pain in our society

-4 reasons why the intensity of labor is so crucial when we’re bringing new life into this world

-5 ways to help you cope with pain and intensity during natural labor

I don’t want you to stay stuck in a deep-seated fear when it comes to the dreaded labor pain everyone is so afraid of. Pain in labor has a physiological purpose, and labor pain can be your POWER. It is an instinctive part of our nervous systems and a result of our environment; it’s completely necessary!

Remember - you deserve to feel empowered and confident when it comes to your unique birth plan. You are capable of so much more than you think!

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