Settle in to the most comfortable position you can manage in this moment.
A position where you feel safe and supported.
Bring your attention inward to your breath.
Bring your attention to the path your breath takes as it moves in through your nostrils and down into your body.
Feel your breath flowing in and down.
Feel it filling and opening up your chest.
Opening up through your heart space.
Feel your ribcage expand and contract with your breath.
Letting your belly soften.
Take a deep breath in through your nose.
Slowly releasing the breath back out through your nose.
Take a deep breath in,
This time holding the breath at the top.
And then slowly exhale.
Take another deep breath in through your nose.
Hold the breath.
And then slowly exhale out.
Continue breathing in and out through your nose.
At a pace or rhythm that feels good for you.
Imagine a warm golden light floating above your head now.
This light is here to protect you.
This light is filled with a nourishing,
Positive,
Loving energy.
And is here to support you completely.
Visualise this light beginning to cascade down around your body.
Down over your head,
Your shoulders.
Down over your torso,
Your lower body.
Over your legs and feet.
Feel your body fully enclosed in this oval of golden light.
Feel yourself completely held and supported.
Feel yourself protected and nourished by this light.
Working with your breath,
Allow your body to completely relax.
Knowing that you are completely supported and protected in this moment.
Visualise your body letting go.
Think about your body surrendering completely.
Continue to allow yourself to sink deeper and deeper into this feeling of relaxation.
Know that nothing else matters in this moment.
Use your breath as a tool to anchor yourself into this moment.
With every breath,
With every sensation,
Know that your baby is one step closer to you.
Know that everything you are feeling in this moment is normal.
And that your body is working to bring your baby safely out into the world.
Visualise the stretching and loosening of all the muscles from your uterus right down to your cervix.
Visualise your cervix opening and thinning as your body prepares to bring your baby into the world.
As you picture this,
Allow yourself to experience a feeling of deep relaxation throughout your entire body.
Feel your body completely relaxed and soft,
Surrendering yourself to this feeling completely.
Know that every sensation you are experiencing in this moment is in service to your baby's healthy birth.
Everything you are feeling is in service to safely bringing your baby closer to you.
Surrender control over to your body.
Trust that your body knows what is best for you in this moment.
Trust that your body knows exactly what it is doing.
Trust that whatever path your baby's birth takes will be the right path for you and your baby.
As each contraction starts,
Feel into the sensation,
Working with your breath.
Feeling the pressure expand throughout your abdomen as it hugs around your baby.
Breathe into this sensation.
Feel the sensation of your breath expanding your ribcage and creating space.
Relaxing your face,
Relaxing your mouth completely whilst you visualise your cervix melting open in preparation.
As you exhale,
Release any discomfort or tension down through your cervix,
Down towards the ground.
Know that everything you are feeling in this moment is normal and that your body is working to bring your baby safely out into the world.
Everything you are feeling in this moment is in service to bringing your baby closer to you.
As you breathe in,
Feel your body expanding,
Opening and softening.
As you exhale,
Releasing any discomfort or tension down through your cervix and down towards the ground.
Inhale,
Expanding,
Breathing through any pain or discomfort.
And exhale,
Releasing any tension with comfort and ease.
There is nothing else required of you in this moment except to breathe,
Relax and tune into your body.
Working with the rhythm of your breath,
Writing each surge as it comes like a wave.
As you breathe in,
Feel your body expanding,
Opening and softening.
As you breathe in,
Feel your body expanding,
Opening and softening.
As you exhale,
Releasing any discomfort or tension down through your cervix and down towards the ground.
Inhale,
Expanding and breathing through any pain or discomfort.
Exhale,
Releasing any tension with comfort and ease.
With each contraction,
Feel the strength and the power that you hold within yourself.
Know that you are more than capable to bring your baby safely into the world.
No matter what form your birth process may take.
Know that each breath you take is bringing your baby one step closer to you.
Making way for its safe passage out into the world.
Surrender completely to your labour.
Trust your body to support you.
Trust that your body knows what's best for you and your baby.
Trust that whatever path your baby's birth takes will be the right path for you and your baby.
Continue working with your breath,
Allowing your body to relax completely between each contraction.
Know that you are fully supported and protected throughout this process.
Use your breath to anchor you into each moment.
Trust in the ability of your breath to support you through each contraction.
And with each period of rest,
Visualise your body letting go.
Feel your body surrendering completely.
Allowing yourself to sink deeper and deeper into this feeling of relaxation.
Knowing that nothing else matters in this moment.
