Bringing new life into the world can be a remarkable experience. But many moms struggle when their natural birth plans changes to a surgical birth plan. For mothers who give birth through cesarean section, the life giving experience of birth can be especially daunting.
Whether it’s a planned or emergency c-section, the procedure can be stressful and may trigger a range of emotions, from fear and anxiety to disappointment and guilt.
Fortunately, there are techniques that can help mothers cope with the mental and emotional challenges of a c-section. One such technique is the use of affirmations – positive statements that help mothers reframe their thoughts and feelings to promote calm and confidence.
In this article, we’ll explore the power of c-section affirmations that can help mothers prepare for and recover from a c-section. Whether you’re a first-time mother or a seasoned pro, these affirmations can help you embrace the experience of bringing new life into the world with strength, courage, and grace.
15 Encouraging C-Section Affirmations
Preparing your mind to cope with the stresses of surgery and recovery can definitely help you have more joy as you give birth. Also, taking a few simple actions the night before surgery can help you be physically and mentally prepared for your surgery as well.
- My body is strong and capable of bringing my baby into this world, no matter the delivery method.
- I trust in myself and my medical team to work in partnership to make the best decisions for me and my baby during the c-section.
- I am grateful for modern medicine and the safe options available for delivering my baby.
- This c-section is a necessary step to bring my baby into the world safely, and I am confident in my decision to have it.
- I am surrounded by love and support as I prepare for my c-section and the arrival of my baby.
- I am a good mother, no matter how my baby is delivered.
- I am strong and capable of healing from a c-section, both physically and emotionally.
- I will focus on the joy of meeting my baby, even if the birth doesn’t go exactly as planned.
- I am prepared to advocate for myself and my baby during the c-section.
- My baby and I are a team, and we will work together through birth and beyond.
- I am grateful for my body’s ability to adapt and heal after the c-section.
- I am prepared to take the time I need to recover fully after the c-section.
- I trust in my body’s ability to produce breastmilk and nourish my baby, even after a c-section.
- I am worthy of love and care, both during and after the c-section.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to bring my baby into the world in a safe and loving environment, no matter how it happens.
Affirmations For Healing From A C-Section
In a natural labor, many moms focus on building resilience and peace with coping with labor pains. But c-section moms have their most significant trials post birth, in recovery. The first days after a surgical birth can test a mom’s patience, grit and can require a sense of perseverance and overcoming. These affirmations are perfect for moms the first days after giving birth via surgery.
Also, don’t forget to check out our articles on what to expect with c-section recovery and the perfect items for a c-section recovery kit.
- My body is strong and capable of healing from the c-section.
- I am taking the necessary steps to prioritize my physical and emotional healing after the c-section.
- I am worthy of rest, self-care, and support during my recovery from the c-section.
- I am proud of myself for bringing my baby into the world safely, no matter the delivery method.
- I recognize my strength and grace as I take my first steps after surgery.
- I am grateful for my baby and the joy they bring to my life, even during the challenging recovery period.
- I ask for help with my baby and let others bring them to me.
- I am grateful to have a lifetime of joy to build with my family.
- I am taking it one day at a time and celebrating every small victory in my healing journey after the c-section.
- I am surrounded by love and support as I recover from the c-section.
- I am allowing myself to feel all the emotions that come with the c-section and giving myself grace as I process them.
- I am grateful for the opportunity to heal fully and be the best mother I can be to my baby.
Emergency C-Section Affirmations
Many moms struggle emotionally after an emergency c-section. If you have intrusive thoughts about why did this happen to me? Or have a new sense of anxiety you are not alone. It may be helpful to match with a therapist and do a few sessions with them to talk through your trauma.
In the meantime, these affirmations may help you reclaim a feeling of safety and ease in your body as you process any trauma.
- I am safe in this moment. I breathe deep and return to my center if I feel shaky, scared or out of control.
- I am not afraid to talk about what I experienced and move through my emotions.
- I seek support from qualified practitioners and know that I do not have to recover on my own.
- There are people who can help me.
- I am worthy of love, care, and compassion, even in moments where I feel messy or unbalanced.
- I trust in my ability to make choices that promote my safety and well-being.
- I create my future. My past does not dictate my joy. I have a joyful life to build and I will make it beautiful.
- I am taking the time I need to process my emotions and heal from my past traumas.
- I am surrounded by people who support me and want to see me thrive.
- I am practicing self-compassion and allowing myself to feel my emotions without judgment.
- I am grateful for the small moments of safety and joy in my life, and I am working towards creating more of them.
- I am empowered to set boundaries and assert my needs to ensure my safety and well-being.
C-Section Affirmations To Reconnect With Your Body After Birth
Pregnancy and birth come with new changes to our bodies and heart. Surgical birth can add an entire new layer to this complex and beautiful relationship. These c-section affirmations are to help you feel joy and love for your body. You have permission to explore and develop the relationship between you and your body as you heal.
- My body has brought new life into the world – and for that I celebrate it.
- I am grateful for the resilience and perseverance of my body during and after the c-section.
- I am proud of the scar on my body that tells the story of my strength and bravery.
- I am worthy of love and care, no matter how my body looks after the c-section.
- I am beautiful and deserving of self-love and self-acceptance, no matter my physical appearance.
- I am embracing my body’s journey and honoring the changes it has gone through to bring my baby into this world.
- I am practicing self-compassion and reminding myself that my body is doing the best it can.
- I am grateful for my body’s ability to heal and recover after the c-section.
- I am respecting and appreciating my body for all that it has done for me and my baby.
- I am choosing to focus on the amazing gift of motherhood that my body has given me, rather than any perceived flaws or imperfections.
Affirmations For Your Baby During Your Surgical Birth
It is normal to worry about your baby during surgery. Here are some thoughts to focus your mind on if you find yourself worrying about their wellbeing.
- My baby is safe and protected throughout the entire c-section procedure.
- The medical team is highly trained and skilled in ensuring my baby’s safety during the birth.
- My baby is surrounded by love and positive energy, which contributes to their safety and well-being.
- I trust in the medical technology and equipment used during the c-section to keep my baby safe.
- My baby is resilient and strong, and they will emerge from the c-section birth healthy and happy.
How Can C-Section Affirmations Help You?
Affirmations help you cultivate the thoughts that build your emotions that drive your actions. If you want a life filled with joy, it first grows in the mind and heart. By consciously changing your thinking, your outward experiences shift to.
These c-section affirmations can help you move from a place of fear or sadness about surgery, to a place of peace and joy in the beautiful beginning your family has. Even difficult beginnings can be beautiful.
Affirmations are not just for you either. We have birth affirmations for dads, affirmations to help you connect with your little boy and affirmations to help you connect with your little girl.
And if you are still deciding between a surgical birth and vaginal birth, we have powerful birth affirmations as well.
Other Tools To Help Prepare For And Recover From Your Surgical Birth
C-Section affirmations are one way to prepare yourself for a surgical birth. But there are other very practical things you can do as well.
If you are planning a surgical birth because you are worried about your baby’s health, or you as a mom have gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, you may want to begin expressing milk to have on hand for them starting at 37 weeks. This will help you get and keep your milk supply established.
You may also want to consider having a high quality infant probiotic on hand to support your baby’s gut health when they are born.
You can also prepare for healing the first days after surgery, what to expect when breastfeeding after a c-section, create a c-section recovery kit with a few key items that will help your recover, and create a plan for how to care for your body long term after surgery.
Surgical birth can be a wonderful, family centered event that marks the beginning of a beautiful new adventure for your family.
I promise you, whatever difficulties you encounter through the process, you are strong and capable enough to meet and overcome.
Here’s to your beautiful and powerful beginning.
