@melaniethemidwife: Meeting the contractions of labour is a huge mental task... you're initial instinct might be 'oh no, not another one!'.... BUT the contractions of labour are important and necessary, so what can you do to be welcoming of each contraction? There are some simple mind tricks to help build your mental toughness through labour so you have the grit to keep going, if you want to give birth without pain medication: 1. Instead of 'no', say 'yes'... even if you don't believe it - fake it til you make it! 2. remind yourself after every contraction 'I can do another one' 3. mental phrases like 'my body is working as it should' If you are in the privileged position of having contractions and birthing a baby... and you want to do it without pain medication, mental toughness strategies are your friend. For the full story on working through labour without pain medication, get my guide to giving birth without pain medication at melaniethemidwife.com

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ayemelee
Aye me :
Yes I had the worst labour with my son because every contraction that would start building I would start panicking and saying no I can’t do this in my head 😫 currently pregnant with my second and have a completely different mindset, praying I can do it this time 💗
2026-04-15 04:48:32
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telmay23
Telmay23 :
Every contraction brings you closer to vaginal tears 😭
2026-04-16 03:27:54
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shaezwae101
ShaezWae 🇯🇲 :
I just gave birth 8 hours ago. my doctor had to remind me of exactly this. hope all the mom's that are due have a safe and healthy delivery
2026-04-15 21:21:01
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myromancelife
Destiny Davin :
Mindset is critical
2026-04-17 14:27:30
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hellohi_thisisme
Hellohi_thisisme :
Thank you for this, starting g to get brax hicks 30wks and every time it happens I’m like nooo plz no! But reframing that now! Body is practicing so good!!
2026-04-16 02:50:44
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teawaoratrust
teawaoratrust :
With every contraction think to yourself “good job baby” and envision your muscles pushing baby down.
2026-04-16 08:52:40
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narcissisticnaturist
narcissistic naturist :
Each contraction brings your baby closer to laying in your arms! ❤️
2026-04-15 19:22:20
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carrienicole_
¢arrie :
I saw a woman say “the brain associates pain with danger so you and support person need to out loud tell yourself that this pain is different. This is progress pain” (I know birth is and can be very dangerous)
2026-06-01 17:03:51
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valentinaarundelli
Valentina 🇮🇹🇺🇸 :
This mindset saved me from going insane during a 34h induction
2026-04-17 01:35:55
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the.crafting.llama
the.crafting.llama :
This is a great reminder as I'm being induced tonight
2026-06-11 15:06:06
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renedwn75
Renee dawn :
yer this is all good till you actually feel how indescribable the pain is 😂
2026-04-16 21:05:17
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_carinsky
Carina :
I think were mostly afraid because we haven’t experienced this kind of pain before. But it’s natural, it’s not a disease, and we will all be happy that discomfort of pregnancy is over and baby will be here 🩷
2026-04-16 07:25:28
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bulbandbloom
bulbandbloom :
I love this yes! I had contractions in the morning like after the sun rose and I’m so thankful 💙✨ I want my baby to come never been more excited to be uncomfortable to meet my little human 🥰
2026-04-15 13:17:15
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laralin21
laralin21 :
Its the only pain with a positive outcome 🥰
2026-04-19 16:59:52
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anaxoranaxoranaxor
Roxana ✨ :
Thi is my first impression of you, and this video comes after a day of constant worrying about how painful it’s gonna be! But you’re right: I prayed and waited so much for this baby! 💕😭😂
2026-04-15 20:59:28
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b_hawkes_
BHawkes :
41+1 and I am so impatiently waiting for the pain to start because I am TIRED of being pregnant 😅😅😅
2026-04-17 16:52:49
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thomaszfam
Stacey :
3 weeks pp! With my last baby. It’s the most painful but rewarding feeling. Birthed 3 babies I feel like superwoman 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
2026-04-15 15:54:09
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taneesha_5
Taneesha_1 :
I wish I seen this video before I had my son !
2026-04-15 10:11:06
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_symrh
symrh :
at 37w and FTM, and this is what i needed!
2026-04-16 02:41:20
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ziggyssidequest
ziggyssidequest :
Contractions < waves ❤️
2026-05-13 01:44:24
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angeliki_23
Angela Andrews :
Love this perspective
2026-05-02 19:35:26
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pashtana..xo
Pashtana .xo :
I have no pain tolerance
2026-06-13 08:02:37
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arianna.chileshe
Arianna Chileshe :
thanx
2026-04-19 12:48:30
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_o_849
_o_O_o_ :
What about contracting for weeks and weeks before real labor?
2026-04-17 08:03:26
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kpmaditse_
Kopano :
I keep telling myself yes I’m about to meet my baby
2026-04-15 17:24:42
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