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12 Mar 2024

Childbirth: fear of not making it

Childbirth
Birth preparation

As the big day approaches, you may start to feel anxious and think that you won't make it.

  • This fear is part of the emotions that moms-to-be develop during their pregnancy, especially when it's their first child.
  • If you think rationally, you will soon be able to play it down.
  • There is no reason why you can't do it!
  • Also, remember that childbirth is a natural phenomenon and that your body will instinctively know what to do to give birth to your baby. Trust it!
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Anna
7 Aug 2023

Does anyone else have a constant fear something is wrong w baby just because I’m not bleeding there’s just still something wrong??? I’m having my gender reveal party this weekend and all I wanna do is go make sure everything is okay before i announce my gender, I’m 18w, haven’t felt any movement yet. I’m just in a constant fear that something isn’t right!?

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Briana
Yes! In the beginning of my pregnancy, I had a few scares with blood and lived in the ER. The bleeding eventually stopped and I then started getting private ultrasounds every week to ease my mind. I find what’s helped, is my Doppler. I purchased on on Amazon and brings a sense of calmness because as long as you hear the heartbeat, you know that baby is fine. So maybe try to purchase one and see if that helps
7 Aug 2023

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Excited Mommie 👧🏽🍼👶🏽🤗
6 May 2023

My biggest fear is not eating before I go into labor 😂 I want to be well feed and stuffed 🤣🤣

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Monica
That and I try to poop often to prevent accident during pushing 😆 😂
6 May 2023

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Teri
That is legit 😂
6 May 2023

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Breanna
27 Feb 2023

My biggest fear is that I’m not ready to be a mom.. I can’t stop thinking what if I’m not a good one why are all these negative thoughts running through my head??

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Amber
Ya but as soon as baby gets here ur mothering instincts will Kick in an you’ll be doin best u can an if u have questions that’s what your pediatrician is there for
27 Feb 2023

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Kay
You’re going to do just fine. I worried about that too, I’ve never been motherly. Then I had my son and it’s like everything just changes. Never be afraid to ask questions, it will naturally come to you, and you will learn as you go
27 Feb 2023

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Mandy
18 May 2022

I have so much anxiety now that I'm over 20 weeks, even though all scans and all tests come out normal I still have this fear that something can go wrong. I'm so scared of losing my son, I don't know why I have all this fear but I wish I can make it go away. Does anyone else have this fear?

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Fiona
That’s normal I get that also I guess it’s normal for all first time moms
18 May 2022

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Laneisha
I get that to this is my first pregnancy
18 May 2022

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