26. Hospital Birth Anxiety Management: Building Confidence in Expecting Parents
10/03/23 • 15 min
Do you feel nervous or anxious for your upcoming hospital birth?
I think it’s safe to say every pregnant woman has been there too. The unknowns of when labor will start, exactly how delivery will go, and the transition to postpartum are so familiar.
In this episode, we’re diving into the common, yet often unspoken, topic of anxiety during pregnancy, especially as your due date approaches. Including:
- Discover why anxiety is a common, natural emotion during pregnancy...
- Learn the power of positive visualization to boost your confidence for birth...
- Get insider knowledge on hospital policies and procedures to reduce anxiety...
- ...and provide practical steps for a peaceful, anxiety-free birth journey.
Pregnancy is a journey filled with uncertainties, but anxiety doesn’t have to overshadow this special time. By acknowledging your feelings, embracing self-awareness, and utilizing tools to approach your worries with curiosity, you can navigate your hospital birth with confidence and a sense of control.
>>FREE RESOURCE: Download ‘15 Hidden Hospital Birth Choices Every Pregnant Mom Should Know’ - by clicking here! From your first appointment to your last, know your choices and take control of your experience every step of the way!
>>HANDS-OFF HOSPITAL BIRTH: Join my comprehensive online self-paced birth course - A Complete Guide to an Informed and Autonomous Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum. Enroll today!
If you enjoyed listening, it would make my day if you could rate or review the show! Don’t forget to snap a pic of your review and upload it here - I'd love to mail you something special to say thanks!
➡️ FREE GUIDE -- 5 Best Pain Coping Tips for Every Stage of Labor
➡️ 8-Week Virtual Group Coaching Program
🌸 Connect with Beth
Website - www.familyfocusedmidwifery.comInstagram - @family.focused.midwiferyPinterest - familyfocusedmidwiferyEtsy Shop - Your Birth Bestie
👋 WHO AM I?
Welcome, friends! I am Beth, a certified nurse midwife, doula, and childbirth educator. My philosophy is rooted in autonomy, informed decision making, and positive mindset to help expecting parents plan for a beautiful, stress-free birth. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and practical advice, either to guide you through pregnancy or to help you prepare for childbirth, postpartum and beyond. There’s no fluff here - only info that adds to your positive experience and saves you stress and uncertainty.
Do you feel nervous or anxious for your upcoming hospital birth?
I think it’s safe to say every pregnant woman has been there too. The unknowns of when labor will start, exactly how delivery will go, and the transition to postpartum are so familiar.
In this episode, we’re diving into the common, yet often unspoken, topic of anxiety during pregnancy, especially as your due date approaches. Including:
- Discover why anxiety is a common, natural emotion during pregnancy...
- Learn the power of positive visualization to boost your confidence for birth...
- Get insider knowledge on hospital policies and procedures to reduce anxiety...
- ...and provide practical steps for a peaceful, anxiety-free birth journey.
Pregnancy is a journey filled with uncertainties, but anxiety doesn’t have to overshadow this special time. By acknowledging your feelings, embracing self-awareness, and utilizing tools to approach your worries with curiosity, you can navigate your hospital birth with confidence and a sense of control.
>>FREE RESOURCE: Download ‘15 Hidden Hospital Birth Choices Every Pregnant Mom Should Know’ - by clicking here! From your first appointment to your last, know your choices and take control of your experience every step of the way!
>>HANDS-OFF HOSPITAL BIRTH: Join my comprehensive online self-paced birth course - A Complete Guide to an Informed and Autonomous Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum. Enroll today!
If you enjoyed listening, it would make my day if you could rate or review the show! Don’t forget to snap a pic of your review and upload it here - I'd love to mail you something special to say thanks!
➡️ FREE GUIDE -- 5 Best Pain Coping Tips for Every Stage of Labor
➡️ 8-Week Virtual Group Coaching Program
🌸 Connect with Beth
Website - www.familyfocusedmidwifery.comInstagram - @family.focused.midwiferyPinterest - familyfocusedmidwiferyEtsy Shop - Your Birth Bestie
👋 WHO AM I?
Welcome, friends! I am Beth, a certified nurse midwife, doula, and childbirth educator. My philosophy is rooted in autonomy, informed decision making, and positive mindset to help expecting parents plan for a beautiful, stress-free birth. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and practical advice, either to guide you through pregnancy or to help you prepare for childbirth, postpartum and beyond. There’s no fluff here - only info that adds to your positive experience and saves you stress and uncertainty.
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25. How Pregnant Moms Can Support Natural Birth Preferences and Limit Unnecessary Intervention
Are you hesitant about agreeing to medical intervention during your hospital birth?
If you’re planning a hospital birth and feel like you have to choose between having the birth you want but you or your baby will be at risk, or having the birth your provider insists, but all your birth goals are tossed to the side...
Tune in to this episode, where I cover:
- What’s the deal with too many medical interventions during childbirth...
- Why are inductions and other tests and procedures pushed so hard by hospital providers...
- What is the best way to not have unwanted things happen to you during birth...
- ... and first steps to take control of your birth and have a low-intervention experience!
You can find the best balance between receiving only necessary care during your hospital birth, while preserving your ideal labor experience!
>>FREE RESOURCE: Download ‘15 Hidden Hospital Birth Choices Every Pregnant Mom Should Know’ - by clicking here! From your first appointment to your last, know your choices and take control of your experience every step of the way!
>>HANDS-OFF HOSPITAL BIRTH: Join my comprehensive online self-paced birth course - A Complete Guide to an Informed and Autonomous Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum. Enroll today!
If you enjoyed listening, it would make my day if you could rate or review the show! Don’t forget to snap a pic of your review and upload it here - I'd love to mail you something special to say thanks!
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➡️ FREE GUIDE -- 5 Best Pain Coping Tips for Every Stage of Labor
➡️ 8-Week Virtual Group Coaching Program
🌸 Connect with Beth
Website - www.familyfocusedmidwifery.comInstagram - @family.focused.midwiferyPinterest - familyfocusedmidwiferyEtsy Shop - Your Birth Bestie
👋 WHO AM I?
Welcome, friends! I am Beth, a certified nurse midwife, doula, and childbirth educator. My philosophy is rooted in autonomy, informed decision making, and positive mindset to help expecting parents plan for a beautiful, stress-free birth. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and practical advice, either to guide you through pregnancy or to help you prepare for childbirth, postpartum and beyond. There’s no fluff here - only info that adds to your positive experience and saves you stress and uncertainty.
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27. Fear of the Unknown During Birth and How Pregnant Moms Can Overcome It (Part 1)
Day 1 of this 5-day series on overcoming hospital birth fears!
You're not alone in having doubts, worries, or anxiety while anticipating how your labor and birth will go, so let's figure out how to ease these feelings and have a positive hospital birth!
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Today's topic is the fear of the unknown during birth and how pregnant moms can overcome it. We explore how uncertainty doesn't have to be a roadblock to an empowering birth experience. Discover ways to take control, find support, and gain knowledge to ease your anxieties.
Tune in to conquer your fear of the unknown and look forward to a fulfilling birth journey. Don't miss out on this exciting 5-day series!
>>FREE RESOURCE: Download ‘15 Hidden Hospital Birth Choices Every Pregnant Mom Should Know’ - by clicking here! From your first appointment to your last, know your choices and take control of your experience every step of the way!
>>HANDS-OFF HOSPITAL BIRTH: Join my comprehensive online self-paced birth course - A Complete Guide to an Informed and Autonomous Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum. Enroll today!
If you enjoyed listening, it would make my day if you could rate or review the show! Don’t forget to snap a pic of your review and upload it here - I'd love to mail you something special to say thanks!
➡️ FREE GUIDE -- 5 Best Pain Coping Tips for Every Stage of Labor
➡️ 8-Week Virtual Group Coaching Program
🌸 Connect with Beth
Website - www.familyfocusedmidwifery.comInstagram - @family.focused.midwiferyPinterest - familyfocusedmidwiferyEtsy Shop - Your Birth Bestie
👋 WHO AM I?
Welcome, friends! I am Beth, a certified nurse midwife, doula, and childbirth educator. My philosophy is rooted in autonomy, informed decision making, and positive mindset to help expecting parents plan for a beautiful, stress-free birth. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and practical advice, either to guide you through pregnancy or to help you prepare for childbirth, postpartum and beyond. There’s no fluff here - only info that adds to your positive experience and saves you stress and uncertainty.
Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy Podcast for an Informed and Natural Birth Experience - 26. Hospital Birth Anxiety Management: Building Confidence in Expecting Parents
Transcript
Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode. Thank you so much for tuning in! Today we are talking about fears, concerns, worries, anxiety, uncertainty, whatever you want to call the feelings that you might be having while preparing for your own birth, because birth is so unpredictable in terms of when will labor start and how exactly will each step play out, but just because there are unknown aspects, doesn’t mean we can’t still feel confident and ready going into that experience and
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