- I set all fears aside as I prepare to support my family.
- I joyfully anticipate our upcoming birth.
- I am fully present in each moment.
- My role in the birthing process is valuable and irreplaceable.
- My partner and I are a fabulous team.
- My partner, my baby, and I are doing this together.
- I have all the knowledge and skills I need to support my partner as she gives birth.
- My job is to guide, protect, and be watchful and patient.
- Together my partner and I can handle anything that comes our way.
- I set all fears aside as I prepare to welcome our baby.
- I am prepared to calmly meet any unexpected turns on our birth journey.
- I am relaxed and happy that our baby is coming.
- I know that my support enables my partner to be stronger.
- By supporting my partner, I am bonding with my baby.
- My family is safer when I am present and part of the birth process.
- The love in my family deepens when I show up and help.
- I release my fears before birth begins.
- My partner and baby are safe.
- If I get overwhelmed, I take a deep breath and release it.
- I invite my partner to lean on me.
- I am strong and resilient.
- I can handle this situation.
- I know what to do and how to help.
- I trust my instincts.
- I am confident.
- My partner recognizes and respects my efforts.
- My family values me.
- This is my birth experience too.
- I am prepared and confident.
- My presence makes my partner feel safe and supported.
- I initiate a cooperative relationship with our birth care team.
- I am fully engaged and present in each moment.
- I choose to breathe in relaxation and breathe out stress.
- The words that my partner needs to hear come effortlessly to my mind.
- I have all the knowledge and skills I need to support my partner as she births.
- I create a safe, calm space full of love and safety for my family.
- I am an expert at supporting my partner as she births.
- Each day I am growing in confidence and excitement.
- We work with our chosen care providers to create a circle of support for our baby
- As labor progresses, I intuitively know what needs to be done.
- I call upon my birth education and training to support my partner effectively.
- I know everything I need to know to do this work.
- I am knowledgeable, strong, compassionate, and competent.
- I have everything I need to be successful as a birth partner.
- I am driven to increase my birthing knowledge and skills.
- I enjoy participating in our birthing classes and practice.
- I am fully present in each moment.
- I will know exactly what to do at exactly the right time.
- Today I take the next right step towards our goals.
- We are focused on a healthy pregnancy, a safe and happy birth, and a smooth postpartum adjustment.
- I face difficult situations with courage and empathy.
- Birth is normal, natural, healthy and safe.
- Every day I feel more confident, prepared, and excited about our upcoming birth.
- Just as my partner intuitively knows how to give birth, so I intuitively know how to support and honour her during birth.
- I am strong. I am capable. I am skilled. I am intuitive. I am compassionate
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