Confessions

The Pregnancy Confessions Category is where women are encouraged to asked the questions they confess are difficult to ask others. Birthpedia provides a private, safe environment where women can ask the difficult questions they may not have to the support to ask elsewhere.

ASK: I just found out I’m pregnant! Am I alone in my fear of facing labor?

ASK: I’m nervous about how my body will change while I’m pregnant. What can I do about it?

ASK: I’m scared and I’m pregnant how can a midwife help?

ASK: I’m afraid for the health of my baby -What decisions should I make to make sure I have a healthy baby?

ASK: Is pregnancy brain really a thing? Is it normal?

ASK: Is it normal to have darker nipples or changes with my breasts while pregnant?

ASK: Is it normal to be scared that I’m pregnant and about birthing a baby?

ASK: I had a miscarriage during my first trimester. What are some options to help cope with this loss?

ASK: I want to have a natural birth but I’m afraid I can’t handle...

Confessions Margie Wallis, CPM

Pain Does Not Equal Suffering I would say probably universally, the pain of labor is one of the things that every woman anticipates, and many...

ASK: I just found out I’m pregnant, and I’m afraid of giving birth. ...

Confessions Shee Lee Rock, Doula/CBE

Afraid of Giving Birth? “Your birth should not be a traumatic experience for you. It doesn't have to be that way. You don't have to...

ASK: I’m afraid of how my life will change after I have a baby?

Confessions Michelle Dempsey, Entrepreneur

Perception Versus Reality It's so funny thinking about what life would be like after I gave birth. I thought I'd be resigned to my home...

ASK: Im nervous my body will look bad while pregnant, what can I do?

Confessions Sheila Love, CNM

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