Episode 190 - Fear — Кассета

In this episode I am exploring the word Fear and what it really means when we bring it into the conversation about pregnancy, labour and birth. Fear has an important purpose. It can alert us to genuine danger and encourage us to pay attention when something needs our attention. But fear can also develop around something that hasn't happened, something that may never happen, or something that happened to somebody else. And this distinction matters enormously when we are preparing for birth. In this episode, we look at the difference between being informed and being frightened , and why knowing that something can happen is not the same as believing that it will happen to you. We explore how fear can grow through stories, warnings, previous experiences and the way birth is talked about, and why it is worth asking ourselves an important question: Is this my fear? For birth partners, there is another layer to consider. They may have fears of their own, particularly around seeing someone they love in pain or worrying that they won't know what to do if circumstances change. Understanding their own fears and preparing for labour can help them become a more supportive and reassuring presence. The aim isn't to become fearless, it is to become curious about our fear . Where did it come from? Is there something we need to understand? Is it connected to our own circumstances, or are we carrying somebody else's story? Fear deserves to be listened to and understood. So a question to ask yourself when fear appears is: “Is this my fear, and what is it trying to tell me?” Send me a message If you want to access any of my free resources click here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star- If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesford If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:- Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:- https://bit.ly/Labouroflove The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPF You can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...