Birth affirmations are simple reminders to help you feel grounded, present, and connected to yourself as you move through labor.
Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or adding a few new words to your toolkit for next time, we hope these affirmations can offer a moment of calm encouragement when you need it most.
10 BIRTH AFFIRMATIONS
- My baby and I are working as a team.
- My body knows exactly what it's doing.
- Breathe in calm and breathe out tension.
- I will meet my baby soon.
- I am safe. I am loved.
- I can take this one breath, one moment at a time.
- Each wave brings my baby closer to me.
- My body and my baby are doing this together.
- I am stronger than I know.
- My baby will arrive at the perfect time.
You can download a printable version of these birth affirmations to hang around where you'll give birth or wherever you need a little extra inspiration. Download your birth affirmations HERE.
Come back to these affirmations whenever you need a little reassurance, some confidence, or a reminder of your own strength.
Pair these affirmations with a few quiet moments of meditation, deep breathing, or whatever helps you feel grounded and connected. This is a reminder to meet each moment as it comes and trust yourself along the way.
You’ve got this!
