Mindset for when birth doesn't go as planned: My thoughts
Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin BubbleShow Notes
Let's talk about the mental side of birth because that's where the real work happens! In this episode, I'm getting into how we can build that inner strength, practise staying calm when things get intense, and learn from the tough bits. I'm sharing the things that have genuinely helped me, like simple meditation practice, ways to check in with yourself, and how to build the kind of mental resilience that'll carry you through labour and beyond. Whether this is your first baby or you've done this before, I want you to walk away feeling like you can trust yourself and your body. A special thanks to our sponsor, Wild Nutrition. You can get 50% of for the next 3 months! Use the link:wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50 to shop or use code POPTHATMUMMA50.
Want to hear more? Check out our other episodes: Stop Ignoring Your Pelvic Floor: A Therapist's Guide to Birth and Beyond Breastfeeding Support That Actually Helps - Advice From a Lactation Consultant Childbirth in a Modern World: Tapping Into Your Wild Side And Training For Instinctive Birth
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