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Emotions for the woman, active phase 2nd stage
Frightened by the pressure you feel in your bottom as your baby descends.
Fear if the pain has reached a new level of intensity.
Confused as to why there is so much pressure in your bottom.
Unsure about how much longer you can keep going.
Apprehensive and frightened if you have been told your baby is ‘big’.
Feeling over the labour - ‘just get this baby out!’
Connected with your child, knowing you are both working together.
Fear that your perineum will not stretch enough and you will tear.
Self conscious about the noise you are making (worried about the neighbours if a homebirth!)
Anxious about how your partner may feel after seeing you give birth.
Worried about opening your bowels in front of people.
Frightened when the room starts filling up with hospital staff if there is a complication.
Feeling ready to meet your baby.
Not feeling ready to push yet, holding back.
Scared, questioning ‘Can I do this?’
Excited and energised that your baby is so close now.
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