09/05/2025
Midwife and author Ina May Gaskin famously says "Let your monkey do it", in regard to letting the most primal parts of yourself lead in labor, letting go of the manmade noise and desire to be in control.
Ways to help let your "monkey" lead:
-Stop or limit scrolling on social media weeks before the birth (the input weighs heavily on us).
-Practice mindful meditation allowing uncomfortable thoughts to pass without giving them power.
-Let go of the "perfect curated birth" idea, it's more than ok to make noise, move, or feel wild even.
-Embrace your pregnant body. As is.
-Spend time outside. Connect with nature.
-If type A or naturally anxious, consider hypno style childbirth education.
-Read positive birth stories and ask family and friends to avoid sharing negative experiences.