Encouragement in Labor
The single most important ingredient for a woman planning to have a natural birth is encouragement. When she thinks she can't go on, just hearing someone else tell her that she is doing great can quickly change her mood.
The following are some suggestions for encouraging words during labor. Chose a few you like the best, write them on cards for your coach or assistant. Have him or her read them to you over and over during hard labor and transition.
Trust in the Lord, He'll bring you through. The Lord knows how much you can do. Trust in the Lord, He'll bring you through. And He will help you do this. God is in control, not you; God is in control, not me; God is in control, not the doctor; God is in control. God designed women to give birth; God made you a woman. God designed women to give birth; God made you capable of this. The Lord's timing is perfect; He will deliver you. The Lord's timing is perfect; He knows just what to do. Jesus suffered too; He understands your pain. Jesus suffered too; He knows how bad this feels. God did not give you a spirit of fear, But of power and love and self-control. God did not give you a spirit of fear, But of peace and joy and hope. The Lord is your strength and your shield; He will protect you. God's thoughts are not our thoughts Lean on his wisdom. God's ways are not are ways Lean on His strength.
Related Topics:Prepare your physical body for childbirth with exercise and nutrition. The Christian Childbirth Resource Directory lists websites, books and organizations all created to help you honor God through childbirth. Read devotions written specifically for new and expectant mothers. Birthing Naturally Books publishes books to help you grow closer to God during this special time of life. Learn more about the options available to you during childbirth and how to write your Birth Plan. |
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