Hi Mama,
It's Ames.
You're doing such a good job.
Wherever you are,
However you feel,
Whatever state you are in right now,
I want you to know that you are doing an amazing job.
Well done.
Okay,
Let's start to relax.
Start by taking a deep breath in with me and exhale completely to synchronise.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Continue with your deep diaphragmatic breathing.
Allow with each inhale for the breath to travel to the deepest pocket of space in the belly.
And with each exhale,
Fully soften and relax.
Allow the face to soften.
Relax the space in between the eyebrows,
Letting go of the corners of the eyes and the corners of the mouth.
Let the jaw unclench.
Let your shoulders soften and the fingertips relax.
As you inhale,
Allow the breath to go deep.
Allow the rib cage to expand through the side and the back ribs.
And exhale,
Feeling the whole body melting down and relaxing.
We're just here with you and your baby in this present moment.
Allow yourself to feel calm.
Allow yourself to be completely present.
You can do this.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so strong.
You can handle labour.
Yes,
It may be hard.
It may be intense.
But you can do hard and intense things because you are so strong and resilient.
Your labour is created by you.
Your body would not give you a labour that you cannot handle.
You've got this and you can handle this.
These sensations are positive.
They are birthing your baby.
With every single contraction,
Your baby comes closer and closer.
This pain is normal and meant to be there.
This is a positive and progressive pain.
I want you to remind yourself right now that you are so safe.
You are supported and you are looked after.
Tune back into your breath.
Tune back into your body.
We don't need to run away from the sensation or avoid the sensation.
You can handle it and you are here.
Let's take a breath in.
Exhale to synchronise.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Continue with your breath.
Allow yourself to be completely present in this moment.
I invite you to tune into your body.
I invite you to feel where does your body want you to go.
What position is your babe and your body asking for?
Maybe even feel into what movement your body and your baby is asking for.
This could be an active pose in a more upright or all fours position.
This can be subtle movement.
This can be dramatic movement.
Neither is better nor worse.
Just feel into your body.
If you don't know what your body is telling you to go into,
I want you to know that's okay.
Just pick anything.
If you can't pick,
Get your partner to pick.
Don't worry if you don't know,
It's okay.
Just tune into your breath and tune into your body.
You are so safe.
You've got this.
You're doing such an amazing job.
Allow the whole face to relax.
Allow the shoulders to soften.
Notice where in your body you're holding tension where you don't need to right now and let it go.
Continue to use your breath as a distraction to the sensations.
Notice the full expansion of the belly and the full relaxation of the diaphragm as you soften.
The pelvic floor relaxes all the way down.
Allow your jaw and your pelvic floor to remain completely soft,
Keeping yourself wholly in this present moment.
You don't need to worry.
You don't need to be fearful.
Everything's going to be okay.
Think about the community of women before you who have birthed.
Their bodies are just as able and capable to birth their babies as yours.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so capable.
You can handle this.
You are strong and resilient.
Yes,
This may be hard and intense,
But you can do hard and intense things.
Ride every contraction like a wave.
It flows up.
It flows down and relish in your break.
Catch your breath and fully relax in your break.
You are safe.
You can do this.
Let's go back to our breathing.
Exhale completely to synchronize.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Allow with each inhale for the breath to travel to the deepest pocket of space in the belly.
And with each exhale,
Fully soften and relax.
Allow the face to soften.
Relax the space in between the eyebrows,
Letting go of the corners of the eyes and the corners of the mouth.
Let the jaw unclench.
Let your shoulders soften and the fingertips relax.
As you inhale,
Allow the breath to go deep.
Allow the ribcage to expand through the side and the back ribs.
And exhale,
Feeling the whole body melting down and relaxing.
We're just here with you and your baby in this present moment.
Allow yourself to feel calm.
Allow yourself to be completely present.
You can do this.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so strong.
You can handle labor.
Yes,
It may be hard.
It may be intense.
But you can do hard and intense things because you are so strong and resilient.
Your labor is created by you.
Your body would not give you a labor that you cannot handle.
You've got this and you can handle this.
These sensations are positive.
They are birthing your baby with every single contraction.
Your baby comes closer and closer.
This pain is normal and meant to be there.
This is a positive and progressive pain.
I want you to remind yourself right now that you are so safe.
You are supported and you are looked after.
Tune back into your breath.
Tune back into your body.
We don't need to run away from the sensation or avoid the sensation.
You can handle it and you are here.
Let's take a breath in.
Exhale to synchronize.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Continue with your breath.
Allow yourself to be completely present in this moment.
I invite you to tune into your body.
I invite you to feel where does your body want you to go.
What position is your babe and your body asking for?
Maybe even feel into what movement your body and your baby is asking for.
This could be an active pose in a more upright or all fours position.
This can be subtle movement.
This can be dramatic movement.
Neither is better nor worse.
Just feel into your body.
And if you don't know what your body is telling you to go into,
I want you to know that's okay.
Just pick anything.
And if you can't pick,
Get your partner to pick.
Don't worry if you don't know,
It's okay.
Just tune into your breath and tune in to your body.
You are so safe.
You've got this.
You're doing such an amazing job.
Allow the whole face to relax.
Allow the shoulders to soften.
Notice where in your body you're holding tension where you don't need to right now and let it go.
Continue to use your breath as a distraction to the sensations.
Notice the full expansion of the belly and the full relaxation of the diaphragm as you soften.
The pelvic floor relaxes all the way down.
Allow your jaw and your pelvic floor to remain completely soft,
Keeping yourself wholly in this present moment.
You don't need to worry.
You don't need to be fearful.
Everything's going to be okay.
Think about the community of women before you who have birthed.
Their bodies are just as able and capable to birth their babies as yours.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so capable.
You can handle this.
You are strong and resilient.
Yes,
This may be hard and intense,
But you can do hard and intense things.
Ride every contraction like a wave.
It flows up.
It flows down and relish in your break.
Catch your breath and fully relax in your break.
You are safe.
You can do this.
Let's go back to our breathing.
Inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six,
Seven,
Eight.
Inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six,
Seven,
Eight.
Inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six,
Seven,
Eight.
Allow with each inhale for the breath to travel to the deepest pocket of space in the belly.
And with each exhale,
Fully soften and relax.
Allow the face to soften.
Relax the space in between the eyebrows.
Letting go of the corners of the eyes and the corners of the mouth.
Let the jaw unclench.
Let your shoulders soften and the fingertips relax.
As you inhale,
Allow the breath to go deep.
Allow the ribcage to expand through the side and the back ribs.
And exhale,
Feeling the whole body melting down and relaxing.
We're just here with you and your baby in this present moment.
Allow yourself to feel calm.
Allow yourself to be completely present.
You can do this.
You can do this.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so strong.
You can handle labour.
Yes,
It may be hard.
It may be intense.
But you can do hard and intense things because you are so strong and resilient.
Your labour is created by you.
Your body would not give you a labour that you cannot handle.
You've got this and you can handle this.
These sensations are positive.
They are birthing your baby.
With every single contraction,
Your baby comes closer and closer.
This pain is normal and meant to be there.
This is a positive and progressive pain.
I want you to remind yourself right now that you are so safe.
You are supported and you are looked after.
Tune back into your breath.
Tune back into your body.
We don't need to run away from the sensation or avoid the sensation.
You can handle it and you are here.
Let's take a breath in.
Exhale to synchronise.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Continue with your breath.
Allow yourself to be completely present in this moment.
I invite you to tune into your body.
I invite you to feel where does your body want you to go.
What position is your babe and your body asking for?
Maybe even feel into what movement your body and your baby is asking for.
This could be an active pose in a more upright or all-fours position.
This can be subtle movement.
This can be dramatic movement.
Neither is better nor worse.
Just feel into your body.
And if you don't know what your body is telling you to go into,
I want you to know that's okay.
Just pick anything.
And if you can't pick,
Get your partner to pick.
Don't worry if you don't know,
It's okay.
Just tune into your breath and tune into your body.
Tune into your body.
You are so safe.
You've got this.
You're doing such an amazing job.
Allow the whole face to relax.
Allow the shoulders to soften.
Notice where in your body you're holding tension where you don't need to right now and let it go.
Continue to use your breath as a distraction to the sensations.
Notice the full expansion of the belly and the full relaxation of the diaphragm as you soften.
The pelvic floor relaxes all the way down.
Allow your jaw and your pelvic floor to remain completely soft,
Keeping yourself wholly in this present moment.
You don't need to worry.
You don't need to be fearful.
Everything's going to be okay.
Think about the community of women before you who have birthed.
Their bodies are just as able and capable to birth their babies as yours.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so capable.
You can handle this.
You are strong and resilient.
Yes,
This may be hard and intense,
But you can do hard and intense things.
Ride every contraction like a wave.
It flows up.
It flows down and relish in your break.
Catch your breath and fully relax in your break.
You are safe.
You can do this.
Let's go back to our breathing.
Exhale completely to synchronize.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Allow with each inhale for the breath to travel to the deepest pocket of space in the belly.
And with each exhale,
Fully soften and relax.
Allow the face to soften.
Relax the space in between the eyebrows,
Letting go of the corners of the eyes and the corners of the mouth.
Let the jaw unclench.
Let your shoulders soften and the fingertips relax.
As you inhale,
Allow the breath to go deep.
Allow the ribcage to expand through the side and the back ribs.
And exhale,
Feeling the whole body melting down and relaxing.
We're just here with you and your baby in this present moment.
Allow yourself to feel calm.
Allow yourself to be completely present.
You can do this.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so strong.
You can handle labor.
Yes,
It may be hard.
It may be intense.
But you can do hard and intense things because you are so strong and resilient.
Your labor is created by you.
Your body would not give you a labor that you cannot handle.
You've got this and you can handle this.
These sensations are positive.
They are birthing your baby with every single contraction.
Your baby comes closer and closer.
This pain is normal and meant to be there.
This is a positive and progressive pain.
I want you to remind yourself right now that you are so safe.
You are supported and you are looked after.
Tune back into your breath.
Tune back into your body.
We don't need to run away from the sensation or avoid the sensation.
You can handle it and you are here.
Let's take a breath in.
Exhale to synchronize.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Continue with your breath.
Allow yourself to be completely present in this moment.
I invite you to tune into your body.
I invite you to feel where does your body want you to go?
What position is your babe and your body asking for?
Maybe even feel into what movement your body and your baby is asking for.
This could be an active pose in a more upright or all fours position.
This can be subtle movement.
This can be dramatic movement.
Neither is better nor worse.
Just feel into your body.
And if you don't know what your body is telling you to go into,
I want you to know that's okay.
Just pick anything and if you can't pick,
Get your partner to pick.
Don't worry if you don't know,
It's okay.
Just tune into your breath and tune in to your body.
You are so safe.
You've got this.
You're doing such an amazing job.
Allow the whole face to relax.
Allow the shoulders to soften.
Notice where in your body you're holding tension where you don't need to right now and let it go.
Continue to use your breath as a distraction to the sensations.
Notice the full expansion of the belly and the full relaxation of the diaphragm as you soften.
The pelvic floor relaxes all the way down.
Allow your jaw and your pelvic floor to remain completely soft,
Keeping yourself wholly in this present moment.
You don't need to worry.
You don't need to be fearful.
Everything's going to be okay.
Think about the community of women before you who have birthed.
Their bodies are just as able and capable to birth their babies as yours.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so capable.
You can handle this.
You are strong and resilient.
Yes,
This may be hard and intense,
But you can do hard and intense things.
Ride every contraction like a wave.
It flows up.
It flows down and relish in your break.
Catch your breath and fully relax in your break.
You are safe.
You can do this.
Let's go back to our breathing.
Exhale completely to synchronize.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale 2,
3,
4.
Exhale 2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Allow with each inhale for the breath to travel to the deepest pocket of space in the belly.
And with each exhale,
Fully soften and relax.
Allow the face to soften.
Relax the space in between the eyebrows,
Letting go of the corners of the eyes and the corners of the mouth.
Let the jaw unclench.
Let your shoulders soften and the fingertips relax.
As you inhale,
Allow the breath to go deep.
Allow the ribcage to expand through the side and the back ribs.
And exhale,
Feeling the whole body melting down and relaxing.
We're just here with you and your baby in this present moment.
Allow yourself to feel calm.
Allow yourself to be completely present.
You can do this.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so strong.
You can handle labor.
Yes,
It may be hard.
It may be intense.
But you can do hard and intense things because you are so strong and resilient.
Your labor is created by you.
Your body would not give you a labor that you cannot handle.
You've got this and you can handle this.
These sensations are positive.
They are birthing your baby.
With every single contraction,
Your baby comes closer and closer.
This pain is normal and meant to be there.
This is a positive and progressive pain.
I want you to remind yourself right now that you are so safe.
You are supported and you are looked after.
Tune back into your breath.
Tune back into your body.
We don't need to run away from the sensation or avoid the sensation.
You can handle it and you are here.
Let's take a breath in.
Exhale to synchronize.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Continue with your breath.
Allow yourself to be completely present in this moment.
I invite you to tune into your body.
I invite you to feel where does your body want you to go.
What position is your babe and your body asking for?
Maybe even feel into what movement your body and your baby is asking for.
This could be an active pose in a more upright or all fours position.
This can be subtle movement.
This can be dramatic movement.
Neither is better nor worse.
Just feel into your body.
If you don't know what your body is telling you to go into,
I want you to know that's okay.
Just pick anything.
If you can't pick,
Get your partner to pick.
Don't worry if you don't know,
It's okay.
Just tune into your breath and tune in to your body.
You are so safe.
You've got this.
You're doing such an amazing job.
Allow the whole face to relax.
Allow the shoulders to soften.
Notice where in your body you're holding tension where you don't need to right now and let it go.
Continue to use your breath as a distraction to the sensations.
Notice the full expansion of the belly and the full relaxation of the diaphragm as you soften.
The pelvic floor relaxes all the way down.
Allow your jaw and your pelvic floor to remain completely soft,
Keeping yourself wholly in this present moment.
You don't need to worry.
You don't need to be fearful.
Everything's going to be okay.
Think about the community of women before you who have birthed.
Their bodies are just as able and capable to birth their babies as yours.
Your body is made to do this.
You are so capable.
You can handle this.
You are strong and resilient.
Yes,
This may be hard and intense,
But you can do hard and intense things.
Ride every contraction like a wave.
It flows up.
It flows down and relish in your break.
Catch your breath and fully relax in your break.
You are safe.
You can do this.
Let's go back to our breathing.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
Inhale,
2,
3,
4.
Exhale,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8.
