😨 Terrified of Giving Birth Again? Here’s What You Need to Know about Hypnobirthing.
- Shannon Covart
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 17
Your first birth wrecked you. You still think about it in the shower. You flinch when you hear certain words—“induction,” “pushing,” “failure to progress.”You smile and nod when people say “at least the baby’s healthy,” but inside, you feel like you barely survived.
If you’re pregnant again and that old fear is rising in your throat… you’re not broken. You’re traumatized. And you’re not alone.
💔 What Birth Trauma Actually Is
Birth trauma doesn’t always look like blood and screaming.
Sometimes it’s:
Feeling unheard or dismissed
Being rushed, cut, or forced into something without consent
The moment the room went quiet, and you didn’t know why
Being told to “calm down” when you were just trying to survive
Even if you had a “successful” birth on paper, you can still carry trauma in your body, in your nervous system, in your dreams.
🌀 How Hypnobirthing Rewires Your Fear Response
Hypnobirthing isn’t about pretending everything will be okay. It’s about learning how to respond differently when things get hard.
Using hypnosis:
We release the frozen fear from your body
We re-train your brain to feel safe again
We build new neural pathways that say, “I can trust myself this time.”
It’s not about controlling your birth. It’s about reclaiming your power, no matter what happens.
🌿 Gentle Steps to Start Healing
You don’t have to dive into the deep end today. Here’s where to start:
Name what happened. Say it out loud. Write it down. Witness it.
Breathe low into your belly. When fear rises, drop your breath down.
Get support. Hypnobirthing gives you tools and space to heal, not just prep.
💫 Final Note
If you’re terrified of giving birth again, don’t ignore it . That fear is not weakness. It’s a call to be held, supported, and seen.
Let’s answer that call.
💛 Want a safe way to begin healing? Book a complimentary clarity call to talk it through—no pressure, just peace. 👉 Book a Call
