Dear Reader,

When I ask students in my class the first word that comes to mind when they think of labor, 9 times out of 10 they say "pain."

I'm not surprised! We grow up in a culture that constantly tells us how painful labor is. For example:

• "More painful than childbirth" is a saying used to describe an intensely painful experience.
• You might have even been told "don't be a martyr" if you're even considering pushing off or avoiding an epidural in your labor.
• Movie scenes of birth show up screaming, chaos, and women in a lot of pain.

So it's no shock that the first thing many expecting moms (and dads) associate labor with is pain.

But here's the thing. Many people don't realize that labor pain is different than pain in other areas of life. Many don't appreciate the extent to which preparation can help them feel more grounded and calm when they're faced with the intensity of labor. It actually is possible to shift your mindset by understanding the point of the pain and how many options you have to work with it, not just grin and bear it.

To be 1000% clear - I'm not here to tell you that you can think your way to a pain free birth. Or even that a "pain free" birth is a realistic goal, or even that it should be a goal. (Feeling a little spicy 🌶️ about this topic).

What I am here to do is to invite you into a new perspective on pain, which can make it feel less scary, more manageable, and leave you feeling calmer and more in control.

That's why I'm offering my new free live masterclass: Rethinking Labor Pain - Why preparation matters more than your pain tolerance.

It's happening this coming Tuesday, November 17 at 8PM EST on Zoom.

We'll talk about the role of pain in labor, how mindset helps manage it, and the different coping options and how they affect the labor experience. There will also be a live Q&A, and everyone who registers gets the recording!

Save your spot here!

Can't wait to see you there! And feel free to forward this e-mail to an expecting mom in your life who may appreciate hearing a new perspective on labor pain.

Questions? Simply reply to this email.

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