Modern Day Mirror
Through stories, conversations, and personal reflections, host Cecilia Rodriguez translates the experiences that shape us into something we can better understand together. Join the community at moderndaymirror.com.
Modern Day Mirror
S4E2: Birthing With Confidence: Affirmations for the Expectant Mother
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When I look back at the history of this podcast, I realize it's become a collection of experiences and art, crafted with the help of my inner light. This episode is the latest addition.
Leading up to the birth of her first child, my sister asked if I could record a series of supportive affirmations for her to listen to in the delivery room. I'm sharing this recording in celebration of the healthy baby she recently welcomed into the world!
If you are or know an expectant mother who could use reminding of her power, consider this a gentle companion for the journey -- an invitation to trust the body, intuition, and quiet wisdom that has been there all along.
Love,
Cecilia
The pain that I'm feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming. I am calm. I am safe. I am relaxed. My baby and my body know exactly what to do. My body is strong, capable, and designed for this. Every contraction brings me closer to meeting my baby. My baby and I are doing this together, one breath at a time. I surrender to the power of my body and allow it to open. I release fear and embrace my inner strength. I'm doing it even when I say I can't. I can do hard things. I trust myself and my body. I trust my instincts. I can handle whatever comes my way. My body is not a mystery to itself, it knows this work. I don't have to force this moment, I get to need it. Every wave brings my baby closer to my arms. My body and my baby are working together. I make room for strength I didn't know I had. I can soften without giving up my power. My breath reminds my body that we are safe. There is nothing to prove here, only someone to welcome. Love is leading this birth. I let each contraction do the work it came to do. I trust the pace of this story. I'm allowed to rest between waves. Strength and gentleness can exist in the same moment. I release the need to control what is already unfolding. Every breath creates more room for my baby. I am surrounded by people who want to see us both well. My body is opening with purpose. I welcome this next version of myself with love. My baby is arriving at exactly the right time. I honor what my body asks of me one moment at a time. I carry everything I need into this moment. My courage grows with every breath. The same light that has guided me through my life is guiding me now. I don't need all the answers before the next breath. My body speaks the language of life, and today I choose to listen. There is intelligence in this process that is older than fear. I meet each moment with curiosity instead of resistance. This birth is one of the first stories my child and I will write together.