Birth Affirmations

These are some affirming words to help you build confidence as you prepare for and during labor. You are welcome to download and print this PDF with the 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.