In the run up to the big day, you might be feeling overwhelmed and stressed out about the birth. Don't worry, that's totally normal.
Judi Love hits pause to soothe some of those anxieties. Talking through the birthing plan with a loved one will help to relieve your worries.
Mark:
So what do you think? Getting to the hospital - we could go down the high street. Though if it's a morning, traffic will be solid so maybe the ring road is better. Shall we check with the taxi company first? Also we need to think about birthing positions.
Sophie (inner voice):
Oh my god, so many questions. And everything is about the baby. There is so much to sort out and he won't stop going on and on.
Mark:
鈥've been reading about pethidine here which apparently helps a lot鈥
Sophie (inner voice):
And the birth. I don't even want to think about the birth.
Mark:
鈥've done a list for an overnight bag鈥
Sophie:
I'm just not ready to be a mum. I'll screw it up like I do everything else.
Mark:
鈥ave you thought much about birthing music? 'Cos I can download some options鈥
Sophie (inner voice):
What if the baby doesn't like me? What if i don't like her? Oh god, I just want to scream!
Mark:
鈥t says here you might start to have practice contractions called Braxton Hicks. They're a bit like period pains apparently, what does that even feel like?
Judi:
Let's pause it. Okay, so nice deep breaths. You're bound to be anxious at this stage. But don't worry about worrying. You have been talking and talking and singing to the baby for months. She'll love you and you will love her. It might be straight away or it might take a little time. There is no normal.
Yeah you might wanna clobber him but he just wants everything to be perfect for you and the baby. Tell him how you feel. You need his support, not for him to take over the whole show. Go over the birthing plan together. But make sure you find time for each other that's not about the baby. You got this.
Sophie:
Look, it's great that you're so involved but can we go over the birthing plan tomorrow? I just can't handle anymore questions. I just need you to be you - not Superdad.
Mark:
My secret identity revealed, eh? I get it, I've been a bit full on. I'm sorry.
Sophie:
How about using those superpowers to get me something to eat?
Mark:
I'm on it. So you want eggs? I can do them scrambled or would you prefer fried? Or how about an omelette? You can have it with cheese or tomato. We've even got some ham鈥
