40+ birth affirmation examples

Mindset it huge in labor & birth (and parenting and pretty much everything else in life) and affirmations are a powerful way to keep your mind focused on your goals, your capabilities, your power during the birthing time.

I suggest perusing this list and choosing several affirmations that resonate with you. Try writing them down on sticky notes and placing them where you’ll see them every day to try them on. Memorize a few of your favorites to rely on during labor and tell your support team which ones you want to hear from them.

Mindset & Trust in the Process

My body was made for this.

I trust my body and my baby.

Each wave brings me closer to meeting my baby.

My baby and I are working together.

I surrender fully and completely.

My body knows what to do.

I was chosen to bring this baby into the world.

Birth is safe, and I am supported.

I release fear and embrace confidence.

My baby and I are a team.

I am strong, capable, and calm.

I trust my body to birth my baby.

My body has all the answers I need.

I am prepared for this moment.

I have everything I need within me.

My body is doing exactly what it needs to do.

Strength & Endurance

I am powerful, and my body is wise.

I can do anything for one minute at a time.

I breathe in strength and breathe out tension.

I am grounded, steady, and resilient.

My contractions are not stronger than me, because they are me.

The strength of my contractions is a sign of my power.

Each breath fills me with strength and peace.

This contraction is strong and so am I.

I embrace the intensity because it brings my baby closer.

The only way out is through.

I feel the strong waves and they tell me everything is progressing.

Calm & Relaxation

I soften, open, and release.

I breathe deeply and fully relax my body.

With every exhale, I let go of tension.

I am safe, supported, and loved.

I welcome each sensation with openness and trust.

I embrace birth with confidence and ease.

I am surrounded by love and support.

I ride the waves of labor with grace and strength.

Birth is beautiful, and I am ready.

Baby & Me

My baby and I are a team.

Each surge brings my baby closer to meeting my baby.

I am connected to my baby with every breath.

My baby and I are doing this together.

My body makes space, and my baby responds.

I am calm and my baby is safe.

I am not alone.