Whether you believe you can or you can’t, you’re right.

Henry Ford

I doubt Henry Ford knew a lot about birth but he seems to have inately understood the pursuit and capture of any goal.  Extenuating circumstances aside, YOU are the deciding factor for success.    Your attitude directly affects the outcome of any situation.  This is important to understand during pregnancy, labor and birth, and later as a parent.

Remember the Little Engine That Could?  The toys on the broken train asked three other engines to take them over the mountain before they finally approached the little blue one.  Any of the other three could have easily done it.  They were all quite strong but their poor attitudes kept them from even trying.  I imagine most of us about to give birth for the first time are very much like the little blue engine.  We are unsure of our own strength.  The mountain looks so very tall and having never seen over the summit before we are afraid of what we might find.  Have courage.  You must get over the mountain for the children are waiting.  Your child is waiting.  Gather up some steam and repeat this mantra to yourself, “I think I can.  I think I can.  I think I can.”

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