One of my favorite guided meditations walked me through the thoughts of what if everything goes right?
And I instantly thought about how this was so applicable to birth as well.
It's so common to hear stories that are negative or scary.
But there are so many times when birth is beautiful,
When it's loving,
When it's an organic situation that goes right.
So when you're ready,
I'd like to walk you through a what if everything goes right guided meditation.
Take a moment and settle into a comfortable position.
Close your eyes and as you do,
Feel your body begin to soften and release any tension that you might be holding.
Take a deep breath in.
And as you exhale,
Let go of anything that doesn't serve you in this moment.
Breathe in deeply and breathe out fully,
Letting yourself sink into a state of ease.
With each breath in and each breath out,
Allow yourself to feel calm and centered.
Breathe in now,
Three,
Two,
One,
And breathe out,
Let go,
Let go,
Let go.
And as we begin,
I want you to gently bring your attention to any thoughts of fear or worry that have surfaced for you.
Without judgment,
Simply observe them.
Now I invite you to shift your thinking.
Anytime you find yourself looking at the situation with worry,
Fear,
Or tension,
Simply ask yourself,
What if it was easy?
What if everything went right?
And as you ask yourself,
Imagine the fear melting away.
Instead of focusing on what could go wrong,
Ask yourself,
What could go right here?
What if birth was beautiful?
And what if it unfolded perfectly,
Just as it was meant to be?
Let these thoughts fill your mind.
And each time a doubt or fear creeps in,
Replace it with a question of ease and positivity.
What if everything happens just as it should?
And what if my body knows exactly what to do?
And as you breathe in for three,
Two,
One,
And breathe out,
Let go,
Let go,
Let go.
Feel the tension leaving your body.
Now picture your birth unfolding with ease.
See yourself moving through labor calmly and confidently.
The atmosphere around you is peaceful,
And it is filled with love and with support.
With each contraction,
Your body works harmoniously,
Bringing you closer to meeting your baby.
There is no rush.
There is no pressure.
Just a beautiful flow of events happening perfectly and just as they should.
And every time you feel fear or uncertainty rising,
Gently remind yourself,
What if it was easy?
What if birth was simple?
And what if everything unfolded beautifully with ease and with grace?
Breathe in deeply,
Knowing you are capable and strong.
And as you exhale,
Let go of any remaining tension.
Three,
Two,
One,
Let go,
Let go,
Let go.
Now as we prepare to close this meditation,
Take one last deep breath in for three,
Two,
One.
And as you exhale,
Let go of any remaining worry or doubt.
Let go,
Let go,
Let go.
Carry this mindset with you,
Knowing that any time fear or tension arises,
You can simply ask,
What if everything goes right?
What if birth was easy and beautiful?
And when you're ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the present.
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
Feeling the surface beneath you.
And with a deep breath,
Slowly open your eyes,
Knowing that you are ready and capable of welcoming your baby with ease,
With confidence,
And with grace.
I encourage you to bring this mindset into your everyday life.
In moments of doubt or fear about childbirth or about anything around you,
Ask yourself,
What if this is easier than I thought?
You are calm,
You are confident,
You are doing this now.
Thank you for the time today.
May you breathe with ease,
Move with trust,
And thrive through all things life and labor.
