01/12/2026
1. 3 Lies About Birth (That Create Unnecessary Fear)
❌ Lie #1: Birth is traumatizing.
Birth is intense. It can be transformative, shocking, miraculous—and yes, sometimes trauma does occur. But trauma is not a guarantee. When families are open, informed, supported, and mindful, birth becomes far less scary and far more empowering.
💋 Lie #2: You don’t need support—your doctor and nurses will get you through.
Medical teams are essential, but they aren’t designed to provide continuous, one-on-one support. Nurses have multiple responsibilities. Doctors come in and out. Emotional presence, advocacy, and steady reassurance are a different kind of care—and they matter.
❌ Lie #3: If you make a birth plan, expect everything to go wrong.
A birth plan isn’t a crystal ball or a rigid script. It’s a list of preferences—a way to communicate how you’d like your care to be approached, even when things change. Planning doesn’t invite disappointment; it invites clarity and informed consent.
✨Birth doesn’t need more fear. It needs more education, support, and trust.
Save this. Share it with someone who’s expecting. And if you want support that centers you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—let’s chat. 💫
