Labor and Birth Affirmations

Affirmations for Mom

• I am safe, loved and capable.
• My body is perfectly designed to give birth.
• I will surrender to the wisdom of my body.
• My baby can feel my love flow to her with each contraction.
• My body is healthy. My baby is healthy. My body and my baby work in perfect harmony.
• I am strong, capable and confident.
• I will keep my baby safe and healthy and make the best decisions for her.
• I will breathe in slowly and deeply, filling myself with gentleness and relaxation, and blow away any tension and fear.
• Just as my body grew this baby safely, I trust my body to bring him safely into the world.
• I will trust and follow my instincts.
• I am safe and surrounded by love and support.
• I welcome labor as an adventure.
• The day my baby is born will be filled with happiness and joy.
• I choose to birth my baby gently, in my own strength and time.
• I am a strong, healthy, confident mother who will protect her baby.
• My baby and I work together.

Affirmations for Support Person

• You are doing a great job.
• You’re such an amazing mother.
• I’m so proud of you for being so strong.
• The stronger the contractions, the closer we are to holding our baby.
• Everything is going perfectly.
• You are a strong, beautiful woman.
• We can do this together. I will be right here with you every moment.
• Your body knows exactly what to do. Trust yourself.
• Just get your mind out of the way and let your body do its work.
• Let your shoulders drop, your jaw and hands relax, and let the contraction wash over you. Don’t fight it.
• Remember that this is just your body at work.
• You are safe. Our baby is safe. You are okay.
• You are amazing.
• You are taking such good care of our baby.
• You are brave, strong and smart.
• Breathe in slowly and blow away all tension and fear.