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What I Tell Moms Who Are Terrified of Labor | 251
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- Apr 10, 2026
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Summary
If the thought of labor makes your stomach drop and your heart race… this episode is for you, mama. Hey girl, I see you. The midnight Google spirals, the dramatic birth stories that left you spiraling, and that voice in your head whispering “there’s no way I can do that.” Fear of labor is incredibly normal - but left unchecked, it can actually make labor harder. Today I’m breaking down exactly where that fear comes from, what it does to your body, and what I personally tell every terrified mom I work with as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most of what you think you know about birth is skewed (thanks, TV, horror stories, and the unknown) How fear creates the Fear-Tension-Pain cycle and fights against the very hormones you need for labor The 4 powerful truths I share with scared mamas that completely shift their perspective Practical steps to turn uninformed fear into confident preparation (education, real birth classes, relaxation practice, and strong support) By the end, you’ll have a totally different relationship with your fear - and you’ll walk into your birth feeling more prepared and empowered instead of terrified. Your body was literally built for this. Labor has rhythm. You have more control than you think. And that fear? It just means you care deeply - now let’s give it the right outlet. If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start preparing like a boss, this one’s for you. Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 What I Tell Moms Who Are Terrified of Labor 01:56 Where Fear Comes From 03:42 Fear Changes Labor Biology 05:11 Four Reframes for Scared Moms 07:51 How to Calm Fear 09:33 You Can Do This Join The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off! Over 15k mamas have used our classes to…