What are the most common fears about childbirth

There are many women who when they are pregnant and think about the moment of childbirth, great fears appear. This is quite normal. It does not matter if you have already been a mother or not, fears can appear at any time. It is necessary to have information and coping strategies to prevent fear from taking over you if it happens to you. Planning is the best tool to avoid being afraid, because you can feel that you are in control of the situation in some way.

Uncertainty and not knowing what to expect is the most normal feeling. It is a crucial moment in the life of any person. Preparing for childbirth can also help you feel in control. Therefore, do not hesitate to go to the doctor and ask any questions you have during pregnancy. But remember that there are things that you cannot control because each birth is unique.

You must be aware of the transitions and changes that may occur. You can experience many emotions and mood swings, you will feel like a roller coaster, and it is also normal. The birth of a child is like running a marathon, we all know that reaching the end is the main objective and arriving well depends on the will to succeed. It is a unique experience regardless of the pain you may (or may not) experience.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON FEARS

When a woman is in an advanced stage of pregnancy, it is normal for her to start to feel certain fears, it is necessary to be honest with herself and know what fears come to mind. Write down each concern on paper and discuss it with your partner, with trusted people and with your doctor.

All pregnant women experience fear at some point before giving birth, there are some fears that are more common, some of them are the following:

-Not feeling capable of caring for the baby

-That something happens to the baby at the time of delivery

-Not having enough intimacy in childbirth

-Facing the unknown

-Not knowing what will happen

-Not being able to have a natural birth

-Tears

-How will the postpartum be

-If they will be able to endure so much pain

-Not getting to the hospital on time

-Possible complications

-Have to go through unwanted interventions

-Suffer complications that could put the baby’s life or one’s own life at risk

-That the baby is born with some kind of problem

If you are pregnant, you may have already had some of these fears in mind. It is normal, the mind sometimes goes faster than reality, but it is necessary to be consistent to avoid feeling fear or fear, since if you do not work emotionally, you can end up suffering from anxiety .

Facing the unknown or not knowing how to care for your newborn will certainly lead to mistakes. No one is exempt from error and the only way to learn is by understanding what can be done wrong. Many of the fears that we sometimes formulate stem from not having enough information or from imagining scenarios that will probably never happen. But nature is wise and will help you in this, you can give birth to your baby and afterwards, you will feel much better for having been able to do it. You are strong and nature knows it!

There are many advances in medicine and that there are problems or complications in childbirth, although it is not impossible, it is unlikely. Your body will undergo major changes and you must accept it. Fear is managed by accepting it first, and then learning to understand that any condition can result the moment you give birth. Take a deep breath and visualize that everything will be fine. You will feel much better and more relaxed to wait for that magical moment!