EP77 | The power of language & how it can transform your homebirth

<p>In this episode I share a few stories on the power of how we use our mindset to shape our lives and our behaviours. &nbsp;I share some of my own personal stories, along with a story of someone I find inspiring and brave.</p> <p>It's amazing to see how powerful these changes can be when you become aware of what is possible and how to make these changes.</p> <p>Did you know the words we choose can impact how we feel in our day to day running of our life - and that picking words that can add doubt, fear or uncertainty can in a way set you up to fail for your homebirth, or your goals?</p> <p>Here's an example of my breastfeeding journey: &nbsp;I was proud and excited I was planning to breastfeed. &nbsp;I knew many people around me before who hadn't and chose to bottle feed (I thought it was a choice most of the time) and I didn't see why I wouldn't breastfeed.</p> <p>When I announced I was breastfeeding people would often say "if you can" or it's okay if you can't, alot of women have low breast milk etc. &nbsp;So I adjusted my language to be more reflective of how I would be received - by people who were trying to keep me "safe" and small.</p> <p>Same as VBAC - trial of labour, and trying for a VBAC etc. &nbsp;Rather than I am having a vaginal birth, I am having a homebirth - look at how powerful that feels.</p> <p>You are not leaning into the possibility of not achieving that outcome. &nbsp;You know there is always a possibility (albeit small) that you won't achieve the goal but how amazing does it feel when we step into that power and don't allow anyone to dim your light.</p> <p>You can correct people if it's appropriate or just correct your mind and mindset.</p> <p><strong>Ways you can use language in a powerful way (not a disempowering way):</strong></p> <p>I am having a VBAC Homebirth</p> <p>I can handle the pain of labour</p> <p>I am able to vaginally birth my baby</p> <p>I am breastfeeding</p> <p>I am a good mother</p> <p>I will be the best version of myself</p> <p>I am always improving to be the best versi