This might not be something you’ve ever thought about before, but…

💡 The way we were born, raised, and cared for as children can shape how we experience pregnancy and birth.

It’s subtle, often unconscious—but it’s there.

Many women find that during pregnancy:

✔ Old fears or insecurities rise to the surface.

✔ They struggle to trust their body or instincts.

✔ They feel unexpectedly emotional about birth or motherhood.

And often, this isn’t random—it’s a reflection of how we were nurtured, how we felt safe (or unsafe), and the beliefs we absorbed as children.

Today, we’re going to gently explore:

✔ How childhood experiences may show up in labour & birth.

✔ Why birth is an opportunity for deep healing.

✔ How to start shifting patterns so you can birth from a place of trust, not fear.

Because birth is not just a physical event—it’s an emotional & subconscious one, too.

🧠 How Your Subconscious Mind Shapes Birth

From the moment we’re born, our brains are wired for safety & connection.

As children, we absorb messages about:

✔ How the world works.

✔ What love and safety feel like.

✔ Whether our needs will be met.

🚨 And here’s the important part:

💡 Much of this conditioning stays with us—even if we’re not aware of it.

For example:

🔹 If we grew up in a home where we had to be "good" to receive love, we may feel pressure to be a “good patient” in birth.

🔹 If we weren’t taught to trust our own voice, we may struggle to advocate for ourselves in labour.

🔹 If we experienced control or trauma, birth may feel overwhelming or unsafe.

💡 None of this means something is “wrong” with you—it simply means birth may bring up deeper emotions than expected.

⏳ Why Birth Can Bring Up Childhood Wounds

Pregnancy and birth strip us down to our core.

✔ It’s a moment of huge vulnerability.

✔ It challenges us to surrender and trust.

✔ It takes us into a space where we are raw, instinctual, and deeply feeling.

🚀 And in that space, old fears, doubts, or beliefs can rise to the surface—because birth is not just about bringing a baby earthside. It’s about bringing a mother into being, too.

🌱 Birth as an Opportunity for Healing

If birth brings up deep emotions for you, it’s not a bad thing—it’s an opportunity.

💡 An opportunity to reclaim your voice.

💡 An opportunity to trust yourself in ways you never have before.

💡 An opportunity to step into a version of you that is strong, intuitive, and whole.

You don’t have to be fully “healed” before birth.But you can begin to notice:

✔ What emotions are surfacing?

✔ What stories am I telling myself about birth?

✔ Where did I first learn these beliefs?

💡 Awareness is the first step to shifting these patterns.

🛠 Gentle Ways to Begin Exploring This

If this is new to you, be gentle with yourself.This isn’t about “fixing” anything—it’s about becoming aware of what’s there.

Here are some gentle ways to start:

1️⃣ Notice Your Emotional Triggers Around Birth

✔ What thoughts or fears feel strongest?

✔ Do certain words or ideas make you feel uneasy?

✔ Do you feel resistance to surrendering to the process?

💡 Noticing is enough—there’s no need to judge or analyse, just observe.

2️⃣ Journal on Your Beliefs About Birth & Motherhood

🚀 Try asking yourself:

💬 What did I learn about birth growing up?

💬 What messages did I receive about control, safety, and trust?

💬 What do I want to keep, and what do I want to let go of?

3️⃣ Reframe Your Fears into Empowerment

Instead of: “I’m afraid of losing control.”Try: “I trust my body and baby to guide me.”

Instead of: “I have to get this right.”Try: “I am already enough.”

💡 Small shifts in mindset can create huge shifts in experience.

4️⃣ Seek Support & Tools for Healing

✔ Talk to a trusted friend, mentor, or birth worker who can help you process emotions.

✔ Consider a doula or birth keeper who understands birth as an emotional journey, not just a medical event.

💡 You are not alone in this—having support makes all the difference.

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🚀 Because when we heal ourselves, we change the world our children are born into.

💡 What This Means for You

✔ Birth is not just physical—it’s emotional, subconscious, and deeply personal.

✔ Old beliefs and childhood patterns may surface—but they don’t have to define you.

✔ This is an opportunity to step into your power, trust your body, and reclaim your voice.

✔ You are already enough. You are already capable. You are already worthy.

So today, ask yourself:

💡 What emotions are coming up for me as I prepare for birth?

💡 Am I holding onto old beliefs that no longer serve me?

💡 How can I begin trusting myself and my body more deeply?

🚀 Because this journey isn’t just about birthing a baby—it’s about birthing a new version of YOU.

16. How Childhood Wounds May Shape Your Birth Experience

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