Reflection Practice

Before you explore your thoughts or fears, take a moment to settle into your body.

Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly.

Take a slow, gentle breath in… and a long, easy breath out.
Feel the rise and fall beneath your hands.

Say softly to yourself:

“I am safe. I am listening. I am preparing.”

Let your body know that this is a calm, supported space.

Journal Prompts to Begin Your Mindful Birth Work

Grab a notebook & use these prompts daily or whenever a thought or emotion rises to the surface.

• What emotions arise when I think about birth?
• Where did these beliefs originate?
• What fears feel loudest right now?
• What would it feel like to trust my body fully?
• What do I want my birth to feel like?

After You Reflect

Once you’ve written your thoughts down, pause.

Notice how your body feels.

Are your shoulders tight?
Is your jaw clenched?
Is your breath shallow?

Awareness is the first step.

You don’t need to fix anything right now.
You simply need to notice.

Birth preparation isn’t about eliminating fear, it’s about building tools that help you stay steady when fear arises.

Your next step is to connect with your breath.

This is your anchor.

The Calm Breath practice below is where we begin teaching your nervous system that you are safe.