Hello Mamas!
Welcome to this guided meditation to help you visualize your ideal labor and delivery.
So we are going to begin in any position that feels good to you.
Maybe that's sitting up,
Maybe it's lying down,
Or anything in between.
If it feels good to you,
Just gently close down the eyes,
Taking a moment to settle in,
And allowing your body to relax and your mind to become still.
And we'll begin just by taking a big deep breath in through the nose,
And slowly exhaling release out of your mouth through slightly pursed lips.
Doing this again,
Inhaling through the nose,
And slowly letting the breath out.
Continuing to do this for a few more times.
As you do so,
Releasing any tension or worry,
Letting go of any expectations,
Any stress,
And allowing your breath pattern to become smooth and effortless.
Allowing yourself to sink deeper into a space of restfulness and relaxation.
And now placing your hands on your belly,
Just taking a moment to connect with your baby.
Maybe you can feel them moving around,
Or maybe not.
But just connect with them.
Maybe you can feel them moving around,
Or maybe not.
Labor and delivery is something that the two of you will do together.
Sure,
There may be other people to help and support,
But it's really just something between you and your baby.
Just taking a moment to appreciate the beautiful connection the two of you have,
The journey that you're on together,
And the bond that you're building as it leads up to your ideal labor and delivery.
Something that the two of you will do perfectly together.
Remembering that the idea of perfect labor and delivery is more of just an idea that it'll happen the way that it's supposed to.
Now begin to visualize yourself in a safe,
Calm,
Peaceful place.
Whatever your ideal birthing environment is,
It could be anywhere.
Your home,
A birthing center,
A hospital,
A beach.
Whatever your ideal birthing environment is,
Visualize yourself there now.
Noticing the details around you.
What is the lighting like?
What colors do you see?
What do you hear?
Who's around you?
Maybe it's a lot of supportive people,
Maybe it's just a few.
You get to choose.
In this ideal labor and delivery,
It's all up to you to decide and to have it exactly the way you want it.
Now what do you feel?
What does your body feel like?
What does your heart feel like?
What does your body feel like?
Physically,
What's happening in your body as you're beginning to labor?
Maybe you're quiet and in the zone,
Maybe you're vocalizing as labor is beginning here.
What is that like?
Picture yourself at the beginning of labor.
You are calm,
You are competent,
You are prepared.
You and your baby know what to do and you'll do it together.
Even if your mind isn't sure at moments,
Your body knows what to do and so does your baby.
You know that each contraction brings you closer to meeting your little one.
And as a contraction begins,
You take a deep breath.
It helps to soothe you.
And as you breathe out,
You feel this sense of calm and comfort and strength come over you.
Just visualizing as you labor.
As labor progresses,
Where are you now?
Maybe you're in a certain position,
Maybe you're in a tub,
Maybe you're somewhere else.
There are no wrong answers here.
As your labor progresses,
What happens now?
Where are you?
Who is around you?
What are you thinking?
What are you feeling?
You can feel your baby moving into position,
Moving lower and lower.
Your baby is descending smoothly.
Everything is going well.
You can feel the support of those around you.
Maybe it's your care team,
Maybe it's a spirit guide,
A past loved one.
You're in charge here.
You get to decide who is with you in this moment.
And they're so encouraging,
They're so calm and supportive.
You're just surrounded by love and positivity.
Your baby is moving lower now.
Labor continues to progress.
And it's almost time to meet your baby.
What's happening now?
You are strong,
You are capable,
You're prepared for this.
Your body knows what to do.
You're surrounded by love and support and care.
Now it's just time to trust your body.
And now it's time to meet your baby.
You can feel this surge of energy,
Of determination.
You are calm,
You are focused,
And you are so strong.
Your baby is moving smoothly down further and further.
And however you imagine your delivery will go,
Picture that moment where your baby is born.
However it is that you imagine it will come into this world,
See that happen now.
Now your baby is born.
They're handed to you and they rest on your chest.
You can feel their warmth,
You can hear their first little sounds and cries.
You're overcome with this joy and love,
Maybe some relief.
Everyone around you knows that you did an amazing job.
Everyone is healthy.
It was perfect.
Now it's just you and your baby.
You did it.
You can feel their tiny body nestled up against your body.
You are their safe space.
You can just look into their eyes for the first time.
And you know that this precious little baby is yours and you're their mom.
And you just went through labor and delivery together.
And it went exactly the way that you had hoped.
And you're taking a few moments to savor these first few little moments with your baby.
Taking some big deep grounding breaths.
Allowing yourself to feel proud of what you just accomplished.
I'm beginning to return to the here and the now as we close our meditation.
Thank you so much for joining me for this practice.
You did amazing.
