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W H Y M I N D S E T

M A T T E R S

• The early part of labour can trick your mind
and make you want to “do something” to
make things happen, but it’s important to
remember you are doing something: your
body is getting ready.

• Resisting the urge to ”get things moving”
will help avoid frustration as well as
unwanted interventions.

PRACTICAL TIPS

• Don’t time contractions too early – ignore
them and do life for as long as you can, and
once they become stronger go somewhere
quiet and calm.

• Don’t focus on finding a pattern or feel
disappointed when they are not “organised”
– labour just isn’t in full swing yet.
• Try to find positive associations with each
contraction – every one, even when
irregular – are bringing you closer to baby.