Imagine just for a moment that you were not frightened about going to the hospital, imagine that you were so assured of your bodies ability to birth that you changed your mind in the moment and stayed home.

When we first fall pregnant we can become so overwhelmed by all the information that is directed at us…. You must do this… you mustn’t do that…. why are you doing that?…. Wouldn’t it be better if….. I did this why….. You are wrong….

The information, just keeps coming doesn’t it

Then add into the mix the whole, this is my body, this is my baby…. Oh my goodness I actually am a grown up! I have to make decisions, no one is doing it for me now.

In hypnobirthing we use a great decision making tool - its often referred to as the BRAIN tool

Lets have a look at it:

B - This asks us to look at the BENEFITS of this proposed thing.

R - This looks at the RISKS of this proposed thing. What are the chances that this thing might happen? What else might happen if I do this thing?

A - Are their any ALTERNATIVES, to this suggestion? What else could I do instead?

I - What is my Gut INSTINCT? What is your INTUITION telling you about this thing?

N - What will happen if we do NOTHING? What will happen if you procrastinate on this decision? What will happen if you delay the thing for a hour or two, a day or two, a week?

This tool can be used for many decisions, be they maternity related or not!

Imagine for one moment that you are looking forward to labour, looking forward to birthing your baby with a full understanding of how birth works and what to do about it.

Gill

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