For a woman, learning that she is pregnant can be one of the most magical and exciting times of her life, and it can also be the most daunting and scary. Women can become faced with the probability of their lives changing dramatically and there is often a lot of fear and anxiety that can arise.
Unfortunately, we seem to automatically become members of the ‘birth story club’, where women from all around take it upon themselves to openly share and compare their intimate pregnancy and birthing experiences. This would be fine if most of those stories were about enjoyable and easy pregnancies and births, with emphasis on the magical moment when they see their beautiful new baby for the first time. However, sadly this is not the case and most of the stories we hear are of long drawn out, excruciatingly painful labours and agonising births. Hearing these horror stories can lead us to believe that giving birth must be painful and we end up believing that birth is just something that we have to get through. Taking this into account, it is not surprising that expectant mothers often become very anxious and fearful about the upcoming birth of their baby.
Fear can be very detrimental to the natural progression of birth, as it activates the nervous system to produce adrenaline, which blocks the natural hormone, oxytocin. The body’s flight or fight response can be triggered, hindering labour, as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate can increase, and oxygen rich blood can flow away from the uterus to the arms, legs and lungs, causing pain. This may lead to longer labour, failure to progress, and more medical intervention than would otherwise be required. Fear also increases muscle tension throughout the body making the muscles of the uterus tighten, which makes uterine surges less effective, leading to severe pain for Mum.
Because our subconscious beliefs are often negative and fearful around childbirth, women commonly experience difficult labours. If your mind expects something to happen, then it will. Therefore if you expect pain, anxiety and fear, then you will likely have it. However if you have positive beliefs about labour and expect calm and relaxation, then this is what you will likely experience. When you are relaxed and calm you can begin to trust your body. Your blood pressure and breathing remain steady and healthy, you conserve your energy more effectively. Your muscles relax, releasing any resistance or tension, which makes your surges more effective and means that there is less resistance in birthing your baby. When labour continues without the interference of drugs, and your body and hormones are in balance, labour progresses the way nature intended, meaning that the body secretes an abundance of natural hormones. Endorphins, which are produced from the pituitary gland in the brain, are many times more potent than morphine, and are extremely effective in suppressing pain during childbirth. This helps the mother to experience a tranquil and peaceful state, allowing childbirth to be empowering, rewarding and positive.
A woman's body is made to give birth, it is a normal physiological process. Our mental attitudes, beliefs, and emotions can powerfully affect our ability to give birth naturally and comfortably. PSYCH-K® is a safe and efficient process that works by replacing negative beliefs with positive and enhancing beliefs. This can help to dissolve any fears, anxieties and tension during pregnancy and the birth of your baby.
PSYCH-K® proved to be a very powerful tool for Claire throughout her pregnancy, helping her overcome her discomfort, sleeplessness, and fears about giving birth. Claire experienced a beautiful, natural water birth to her daughter, and she attributes much of the ease of it to PSYCH-K®. She is passionate about helping pregnant women move beyond any fears or anxieties, so that they too may experience the gift of a safe and relaxed pregnancy, childbirth, and transition into Motherhood with confidence, positivity and ease.
Everyone has a story, it's your body, it's your baby, you can experience a birth where your child is born the way you want. You can bring your baby into this world in love, not fear. You are powerful and you have the ability to create your reality!
Contact Claire to find out how PSYCH-K® may be able to help you.
“We are not victims of our genes, but masters of our fates, able to create lives overflowing with peace, happiness and love.”
— Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. in The Biology of Belief
