Positive Birth

27/01/2026

Instead of asking, “How do I eliminate pain?”

or “Should I endure it?”

A more supportive question is:

“What helps me feel safe, supported, and informed during intensity?”

This reframing allows space for flexibility, compassion, and choice — before and during birth.

27/01/2026

Calm in birth doesn’t come from having the perfect plan.
It comes from how supported you feel.

When fear softens, the body can work more smoothly.

You deserve information, reassurance, and care.

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15/01/2026

If you’re feeling anxious about birth,
please know this 🤍

Fear doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
It means you care deeply.

With the right information and support,
confidence can grow.

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15/01/2026

If you’re feeling anxious about birth,
please know this 🤍

Fear doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
It means you care deeply.

With the right information and support,
confidence can grow.

Save this for later 🤍

09/01/2026

GENTLE TRUTHS ABOUT BIRTH
Is Pain in Birth Something to Eliminate or Something to Understand?

Pain in birth is one of the most misunderstood topics in maternity care.
For some, it’s feared. For others, it’s dismissed. For many, it’s something they were never prepared to talk about honestly.

This conversation is not about glorifying pain and it is not about avoiding it at all costs.

It’s about understanding what pain is, what it isn’t, and how support changes everything.

🖌️Pain Is Not the Same as Suffering

Pain is a physical sensation.
Suffering happens when pain is combined with fear, isolation, or a lack of support.

Two people can experience similar sensations and walk away feeling completely different.

What made the difference?
- feeling safe
- being informed
- having choice
- being supported

🖌️ Birth Pain Has Meaning, But No Moral Value

Birth sensations are often rhythmic, purposeful, and linked to progress. That can doesn’t make them noble and it doesn’t mean anyone needs to endure them.

Pain during labor is information, not a test.
Using pain relief does not mean failure.
Coping without medication does not mean superiority.

🖌️ What Changes the Experience of Pain

Research consistently shows that pain perception changes when:

- the nervous system feels safe
- the birthing person feels in control
- movement is supported
- reassurance is continuous

This is why emotional support matters as much as physical care.

🖌️A Gentler Reframe

The real question may not be: “How do we eliminate pain?” But rather: “How do we reduce fear, increase support, and protect choice?”

Because when those are present, pain often becomes more manageable regardless of the tools used.

Whatever choices you make around pain relief you deserve respect, information, and support.

There is no right way to birth. Only your way.

🤔 Reflection

Q) What stories about pain in birth were you told growing up?
For me I was never told or I never asked, but only what I saw in movies. So in my sub-conscious mind birth meant pain!!

Q) What would make you feel safest during intense moments?
For me someone to hold me and then I know for sure that I’m not alone 🥹

If you’d like to explore this topic further or speak with me directly, you’re welcome to get in touch anytime. I am here to support you with clarity, calm, and compassion.

You could follow me on Instagram for more such content.

25/12/2025

Limited-Time Launch Offer

✨Birth Support, Now 50% Off ✨

To celebrate and support more families, I’m offering 50% OFF my full doula support package

🌷 Emotional & physical birth support
🌷 Calm, continuous presence
🌷 Partner guidance & advocacy
🌷 Gentle postpartum check-in

🕊️ Limited availability
🕊️ Valid for a short time only

📩 DM “BIRTH” to book your free consultation or reply below.

13/12/2025

08/12/2025

Come join this lovely event!

Your birth story matters, and having the right support can change everything. 💫

We’re welcoming Vanita Rao, a doula dedicated to helping moms feel informed, supported, and seen from pregnancy through postpartum recovery. 🤱✨



Come meet her in person, ask your questions, and explore what supported birth can feel like for you.

Don’t miss it!
RSVP for our event now through the link in our bio.

07/12/2025

Let’s Talk About... Due Dates!

Did you know that only about 5% of babies are born on their actual due date?
Your Estimated Due Date (EDD) is just that—an estimate. It’s not an expiration date, deadline, or crystal ball prediction. It’s a helpful guide, but birth unfolds on its own beautiful timeline.

As a doula, I support families through the whole journey—not just the date circled on the calendar. Whether your baby arrives at 38 weeks or 41+, your body and baby are working together with incredible wisdom.

🤱🏼 Here’s what I encourage clients to remember:
✨ Trust your body.
✨ Avoid focusing too much on the date.
✨ Create space for patience and flexibility.
✨ Use the final weeks to rest, nest, and prepare emotionally.

If you’re feeling anxious as your due date approaches—or passes—know you’re not alone. You deserve support, knowledge, and reassurance every step of the way 💛
💬 Have questions about your due date or what to expect in the final weeks? Let’s chat!