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It helps to be physically prepared and as fit as possible, but if you’re not mentally prepared for the reality of labour, it may prove to be so much harder than it should be.
“When you change the way you see birth, the way you birth will change.” So says Marie Mongan, author of . After having my own babies and preparing thousands of women for the birth experience, it’s my impression that 90 percent of getting through labour is due to mental resilience and a confident state of mind. Your belief in yourself and your