My Child Magazine August 2015 Issue

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11 Concerns of labour and delivery ACCORDING TO THE AUTHORS OF BIRTHING FROM WITHIN, THE FOLLOWING ARE THE TOP 11 CONCERNS OF LABOUR AND DELIVERY FOR PREGNANT WOMAN.

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t is apparently natural for women to worry about all sorts of things prior to giving birth. Most of this worry and concern comes from a sense of not knowing what to expect, and of course the worries that everything will work out as planned. We are conditioned to feel like we are in control of our lives, and the unknown (as well as the high

stakes of labor and delivery) tamper with our sense of control. The good news is that a little bit of worry and apprehension is okay. Your concern for what might happen stems from the love you feel for your baby. But rather than let your worries get the best of you, try these simple tips for regaining your sense of control.

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