24/06/2025
In my early years as a doula, I often heard other birth workers say to women in labour: _“You have everything in you.”_ It’s a powerful phrase, but for a long time, I didn’t fully grasp its meaning. And when spoken without context, it can sound vague or even unsettling, leaving the listener unsure of what it truly means.
The truth is: yes, you do have everything in you to give birth, but _everything_ will look different for each of us.
For some, it might mean gathering knowledge, understanding physiology, reading studies. For others, it might mean connecting with the right support team, listening to positive birth stories, or creating rituals that bring comfort. And for many, it’s a blend of all of that.
But there’s one essential piece that ties it all together: learning to listen to your inner voice. Your intuition.
It’s not the opposite of science; it’s the place where all your knowledge, instincts, and experiences meet and find clarity. It’s where your truth lives, free from external noise and expectations.
I remember once telling a friend to trust her intuition in a difficult decision. She replied, _“I’m a rational person. I prefer to base my choices on science and statistics.”_ While I respected her view, something about it stayed with me.
Later, while speaking with a client, I shared that story and her response illuminated everything. She said: _“All the information I gather for my pregnancy and birth is solely to feed my intuition.”_
That one sentence changed me. That’s when I finally understood what “you have everything in you” really means. It’s not just about what’s instinctive or primal; it’s about what’s _integrated_.
When you prepare, when you seek, when you stay open and connected to yourself, your intuition becomes a well-informed guide. And from that place, you _do_ have everything in you. Not because it’s effortless. But because you’ve rooted yourself in what matters most: trust, preparation, and the wisdom of your own voice.
