Birth Affirmations for Fathers

In my classes, I suggest the use of affirmations. Affirmations are short, positive statements that inspire confidence and positive feelings. I have a handout that is printed on the front side with affirmations for mothers to read to themselves and the reverse has the same affirmations worded in such a way that they can be easily read to the woman.

The book Mind over Labor by Carl Jones, there are some affirmations listed specifically for fathers:

  • I am able to make the best possible choices for a healthy, joyful birth.
  • I see my partner as a strong and capable woman.
  • I am able to support my partner during pregnancy and birth.
  • We are working harmoniously together. We are grateful for this powerful experience.
  • The power of birth strengthens me, my child, and my partner.

For women he shares the following ideas for affirmations, some of which are really nice and I should add to my handout above!

  • Childbirth is a normal, healthy event.
  • My body is my friend.
  • I trust my body to labor smoothly and effectively.
  • I am able to birth in harmony with nature, in the best possible way for myself and my baby.
  • My baby and I are working harmoniously together. We are grateful for this powerful experience.
  • The strength of my contractions is an expression of my feminine power.
  • I fully feel the force of new life within me.
  • I allow myself to celebrate the birth of my child with every sensation I feel.
  • I am giving our baby the very best start in life.

4 thoughts on “Birth Affirmations for Fathers

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  2. I wish to say that affirmation is really an amazing tool can sky rocket your self esteem to the place it always belonged. Even though an affirmation is a pretty easy tool to create and use, most people I come across really have no clue how to really apply them.

    Affirmations are positive sentences written in the present tense meant to be used repeatedly to create a habit of thought. Everything you experience has to do with the way you think, and the more you observe what you think the more you turn that thought into a habit.

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