How To Overcome Fear Of Childbirth?

Today we share a few good tips to help a expectant mother get over her fear of giving birth. Fear of childbirth is a very common problem, especially for first-time mothers.

Everything is ready for the birth of a baby. The mother has made various preparations and she is feeling happy and impatient. Despite the preparation, certain things bother the expectant mother.

Although counseling visits during pregnancy and advances in medicine are a great help, anxiety and fear of childbirth are still a common and normal affliction. It can affect a woman both mentally and physically.

The birth of a child is a special and unique experience, but the fact that things don’t go as expected can be a memorable memory. This is why it is important for a mother to prepare for the birth of a baby in the best possible way and to keep herself calm to avoid the stress of childbirth.

How to overcome the fear of childbirth? 7 tips

1. Get information about the hospital

Our first piece of advice is this, that is, get information as soon as possible from the maternity ward you will be going to. You can get great relief from online discussion forums or ask for the opinions of relatives and friends.

Once the maternity ward is clear, it is worth inspecting the facilities and walking inside the hospital. You will get an outline of the conditions and thus you can better anticipate the birth progression of your baby.

2. Familiarize yourself with childbirth and its stages

To reduce stress and better understand what lies ahead, read related books and articles and find out, for example, what the different stages of childbirth are. This is a great way to dispel some of your worries and get answers to your questions.

3. Practice breathing techniques

If you haven’t tried these yet,  start practicing yoga, for example, or try soprology or haptonomy. They allow you to bring relaxation to both your mind and your muscles.

4. Talk to a professional

If your fear of childbirth is so strong that it affects your daily life, talk to your doctor or doctor. With professionals, you’re sure to come up with ways to ease the situation. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and express your concerns. Keep in mind that you are not the first or last person to be frightened by childbirth, and experts are used to facing an anxious expectant mother.

5. Ask your partner for help

Your partner should be your main support. Ask her to be present and active in childbirth. He can not only encourage, but also soothe you, for example, by rubbing or stroking. If you want another woman to join the birth, you can ask for a doula to help you – the role of these professionals is to support the mother very much at the big time.

6. Remember that pain can be relieved

Of course, childbirth is not painless – everyone knows this. However, if you decide to  give birth without an epidural, there are many methods you can use to effectively relieve painful contractions:

• Move, walk or dance to help your baby land faster.
• Good breathing is vital in  childbirth. It allows energy to be channeled and all power to be retained so that the baby can get away as quickly as possible.

• For each contraction, visualizing your baby’s progress will cause you to not just focus on your pain.
• Between contractions, it is very important to relax to the maximum and clear your mind so that you are not constantly tense.

7. Stay positive

Finally, this advice, that is, to control your fear of childbirth, you should think positively of the magical moment when you can finally – after many months – hold a small person in your arms.

As in any everyday situation,  staying positive and hopeful will help you strengthen yourself spiritually so that you can face this special moment.

And whatever the cause of your fears,  it’s best to get expert help. Attending childbirth coaching and talking about your fears to a midwife or gynecologist will help you get answers to your questions, and thus reduce your fear of childbirth.