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Birth affirmations for a calm labor 🤎
Have you mamas ever tried birth affirmations??? I know it sounds crazy “how could just talking to yourself make the most painful experience in my life any better”?! I felt the same way fr 😂 but when I was in labor with my daughter and I was breathing and fighting for my life, I tried it and of cour
Mama Chels

Mama Chels

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✨ Build Your Birth Plan with this Cheatsheet! ✨
There’s lots of things to consider when building your birth plan! But I’ll be the first one to tell you - it may not go as planned!! That’s why it’s good to know what you want and come up with a plan. But you’ll also want a plan b, maybe a plan c and maybe just pick one or two non- negotiables
Modern Mom | Shannon

Modern Mom | Shannon

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A pregnant woman smiles, with text 'Creating A Birth Plan Is It Necessary?' overlaid, surrounded by colorful flowers. It serves as the title slide for a guide on birth plans.
A pregnant woman is in the background, while text lists six steps for creating a birth plan, including choosing a birth setting, determining pain management, and planning for postpartum care.
A pregnant woman is in the background, with text detailing preferences for labor and delivery, such as cord clamping, skin-to-skin, fetal monitoring, induction, and C-section options.
creating a birth plan step by step
hello ◡̈ Here are the steps to create a birth plan: Before Starting— -Define Your Preferences: Start by thinking about what matters most to you during childbirth. Consider your values, beliefs, and concerns. -Research and Gather Information: Learn about labor, delivery, and postpartum car
mom | sierra ◡̈

mom | sierra ◡̈

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MY BIRTH STORY 🫶
Y'all on July 14, 2021 my world officially became complete when I gave birth to & held our daughter for the first time. HERE'S MY BIRTH STORY: My due date was July 13, 2021. That day arrived & around 11am I had a tiny bit of fluid leaking. As it was my first pregnancy, I had no
Sarah

Sarah

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✨ Your Birth Number Has a Magical Color—Here’s Mine 🔮
These color combinations feel straight out of a spellbook ✨🔮 I was born on February 17, but the month doesn't matter here—just the number. That makes my magical color **periwinkle** 💜🩵 Now I'm curious... what's yours? 👀 ✨ Original credit: @lidapavlova_magic on Instagram
Lexii👽

Lexii👽

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The image displays the title "Vagina Care After Birth" with a person lying down, a blue perineal bottle, a pregnant emoji, and an emoji holding a baby, illustrating postpartum care.
This image presents "Perineal Care" tips, including applying ice packs, using a perineal irrigation bottle, and gentle patting instead of wiping, set against a background of a person's lower body.
The image shows "Pain Relief" advice, detailing the use of over-the-counter pain medications and topical treatments like medicated pads or numbing sprays, with a person lying in the background.
Vagina Care After Birth 🤰🏽👩🏽‍🍼🍼
Postpartum vaginal care is essential for healing and comfort after giving birth. Here are some tips and guidelines to help you take care of your vagina after childbirth: Perineal Care: Ice Packs: Apply ice packs wrapped in a clean cloth to the perineal area for the first 24 hours to reduce swe
CozyGirlMama 😎

CozyGirlMama 😎

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A pregnant woman in sunglasses and a black top takes a selfie, holding her baby bump. Text overlay reads "Things you can REFUSE at the hospital when giving birth."
A first-person view from a hospital bed shows a patterned hospital gown and a room with a rocking chair and wooden furniture. Text overlay reads "Hospital Gowns."
A hospital room features a dark wooden cabinet, a medical device resembling an infant warmer, and a blue privacy curtain. Text overlay reads "Catheter."
Things you can REFUSE at birth!
When I was pregnant I really didn’t create a birth plan or figure out what I wanted or what I wanted to refuse. I kinda just went with the flow of things. It was my very first birth and I genuinely had no idea what I was doing. Here are things you can refuse at birth and why: Hospital gowns:
Kelly Cardoso

Kelly Cardoso

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A dark playground at night with bare tree branches overhead, serving as the title card for 'Your birth month your liminal space Part 2'.
A street scene made entirely of Lego bricks, depicting a liminal space for July where everything is used but no people are present, with a 48% survival rate.
A surreal landscape with green hills, white houses, and a winding path under a dome-like sky, representing the August liminal space for the 'Chosen' with an unknown survival rate.
Part 1 | Your birth month your liminal space part2
Here is part 2 with the second half of photo’s, leave a like and a comment and follow for more liminal and horror content #liminalspace #liminal #backrooms #yourmonthyourthing #weirdcore
introvert motivation club

introvert motivation club

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A hand holds a round wooden sign that reads "He's Here" in front of a blurred background of a baby in a bassinet, illustrating a no-face birth announcement.
A black and white close-up shows a baby's ear, dark hair, and arm with a hospital identification band, focusing on the baby's little hands and arm.
A baby sleeps peacefully on a white bed, wearing a white knitted hat and sweater, cuddling a light brown teddy bear under a white blanket.
No Face Birth Announcements & Caption Ideas
If you know me, you know I take my son’s privacy very seriously. I made it very clear from the beginning that his privacy would be prioritized. If you’re pregnant or planning on having a baby and want to go that same route, here’s some ways to announced the baby while being mindful of their privacy
mads 💫

mads 💫

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birth story 🩵
Catching preeclampsia awareness month at the tail end, but here we are! Our birth story definitely didn’t go according to plan. What started as a normal pregnancy quickly turned into a whirlwind of complications: preeclampsia, preterm labor at 36 weeks, and a partial placental abruption. Watching o
Falyn Noel

Falyn Noel

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I gave birth to a tiny human, now what? 👶🏻🤷🏻‍♀️
You’ve given birth, NOW WHAT? I remember when I gave birth, got my stitches, got cleaned up and went to my room, I sat there thinking “what do I do now?” WELL IM HERE TO PREP YOU, SAVE THIS FOR LATER‼️ After birth • you will stay 24-48 hours at the hospital (vaginal) 2-3 days if you had a c
Kelly Cardoso

Kelly Cardoso

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Pros & Cons of Quitting Birth Control 😃😰💊❓
I went off hormonal birth control this past December and oh man, its been a whirlwind. The journey has definitely had some rough patches, but overall, it’s been a fantastic learning experience for me. Here’s a recap of my experience: 🫶🏼What I’ve LOVED🫶🏼———————————— 💗GOODBYE BRAIN FOG: Oh
Sarah Jolie 🌸

Sarah Jolie 🌸

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Classes to Take Before You Give Birth
Here are some classes to consider taking before giving birth, especially if you’re a first time mom! You can find resources of where to find these classes on my photos. ⬆️ ✔️ Infant CPR & Choking: in my opinion, this is the MOST important! Everyone should take this class to be prepared.
Samantha Gail

Samantha Gail

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I Ditched My Birth Control
This decision was tough. After 17 years of taking birth control pills I stopped. I became ill with an extreme case of multifocal pneumonia that put me in the hospital at the end of 2023. After being so ill and taking so many medications during that time that rendered my birth control ineffective I
Krista

Krista

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Positive birth story!
It was the morning after my birthday, and I woke up with 3 minute apart yet painless contractions. It was strange how they were back to back, but I planned on spending the day as normal. I walked my dog, made invoices and phone calls, and decided, well if this is real, I might as well clean the who
Alayna

Alayna

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A pregnant woman in a hospital gown sits on a yellow exercise ball in a hospital room, smiling at the camera. Medical equipment, a clock, and a TV are visible in the background. The text 'My traumatic birth story' is overlaid on the image.
My traumatic birth story
Hey y’all. This is my traumatic birth story (the shortened version). I want to first preface that my experience is not everyone’s and you shouldn’t let a negative post influence your fear. Everybody is different. My birth plan going in: no c section, get epidural. I went in to be induced on
Brandi🍒

Brandi🍒

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I've been on birth control for almost 6 years now
#lemon8diarychallenge I was on birth control to regulate my cycle and now I just can't keep taking it I'm worried about what it might affect in my body so here is all the daily vitamins I'm taking to hopefully regulate my cycle naturally any advice is welcome #birth control pill #c
Gloria

Gloria

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My 3rd trimester routine for an unmedicated birth
Here’s my process. What else are you all doing to prepare for birth? #pregnant #birth #laboranddelivery #due2025 #moms
Mama

Mama

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MY UNFILTERED BIRTH STORY: as a 1st time premiemom
PART 2: MY UNFILTERED BIRTH STORY 🤰🏼 The big moment of my 2nd pregnancy & the complete opposite of my 1st pregnancy! With @princessa.azabae I had to be induced to evict her from my uterus LOL. With this one, she wanted to come out over a month early from her estimated due date 😂 I L
AVIANALE

AVIANALE

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All Birth Is Beautiful ❤️
Aren’t we lucky to be in a world where we have these options? Let’s stop shaming moms for choosing meds, or not, or electing a c-section or not. Life is hard enough you know? Let’s just support each other. 🙌🏼 If you are looking for more support and evidence based info on your upcoming birth, com
thedowntheredoc

thedowntheredoc

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The image displays a beautiful turquoise bay seen from inside a lush green cave, with the text overlay "Your Birth Month Is Your Next Vacation" in white font.
A collage of four images showcasing Mallorca for June, featuring clear blue waters with swimmers, a sandy beach, a grand cathedral, and a scenic coastal view with cliffs.
A collage of four images depicting Fiji for July, including a water park, two coconuts with red flowers, clear ocean water with a wooden walkway, and a resort pool area.
Your Birth Month, Your Birthday Boarding Pass ✈️✨
Part 2 of 2 As highly requested I’m here to deliver part 2 😊 Imagine your next getaway being written in your birth month… spoiler alert: it’s first-class and curated just for you 👛✈️✨ #luxurygetaway #travelideas #fyp #dreamvacation #traveldestination
🌸LifeStyledbyMaya

🌸LifeStyledbyMaya

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A mother with dreadlocks smiles at her young child, who stands beside her, outdoors in front of a white picket fence. Text overlay reads "Birth Story" and "My first born."
A hospital room with a bed, medical equipment, and a computer monitor displaying patient data. Text overlay describes the induction process due to IUGR.
A close-up of a person with dreadlocks wearing a face mask in a hospital setting. Text overlay discusses the induction process using Pitocin and a balloon.
Birth Story !!
Can anyone relate? What was your experienc? #storytelling #mybirthstory #induction #laboranddelivery #epidural #labortips #christianmotivation #lemon8ters #momcontentcreator #lemon8challenge
Jah.Wilson

Jah.Wilson

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An illustration featuring a pregnant woman, question marks, and flowers, with the text "QUESTIONS TO ASK your birth providers" at the top, serving as a title card for a guide on pregnancy questions.
A document titled "20 Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider" by Krisha Crosley, listing questions about labor, delivery, postpartum care, and provider practices, including topics like C-sections, episiotomies, and cord clamping.
A document titled "Questions to Ask When Building Your Birth Team," divided into two columns: "Any Provider" with 14 general questions, and "Birth Center/Home Birth" with 13 specific questions about licensing, transfers, and comfort measures.
Interview questions for your birth providers🤰
As a new mom, pregnancy can be overwhelming with information. It’s hard to know where to start or what to ask. When it comes to the type of birth you want to have, there’s some questions that are more general, and some that are specific to the type of provider. Here’s some questions I gathered toge
Amanda Cuevas

Amanda Cuevas

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Birth Prep With Me: Birth Bag
Birth Prep With Me: Packing my Birth Bag - Birthing Center This may look very different from a hospital birth bag, so it may look like I’m missing so many items. With a birthing center birth, you go home the same day, so not too much is needed. I was actually home about an hour and a half after
Sarah Mae

Sarah Mae

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My birth plan
Did your birth plan go the right way or did it all go out the window?? I’m trying to keep mine simple because my first time giving birth was traumatic 🫣 #birthplan #32weekspregnant #Lemon8Diary #birthplans #mybirthplan New Jersey
Lauren Hunt | SAHM + Daycare

Lauren Hunt | SAHM + Daycare

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A smiling woman lies in a hospital bed, holding her newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket. The baby wears a hat, and its face is covered by a pink heart emoji. The woman has an IV in her arm. Text overlays read 'MY BIRTH STORY WITH MY SECOND CHILD' and 'Lemon8 @zyannialexis'.
MY BIRTH STORY
as many birth stories, my first one didn’t go as planned at all, but w my second pregnancy i was determined to have the birth i wanted. i got pregnant again 3 months postpartum, yeah i know i know, but having a husband deployed during your entire pregnancy and almost missing the birth of your f
zmac🍒🖤🐅

zmac🍒🖤🐅

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Birth month thriller recs 📚🖤 pt. 2
Here’s the second half of the mystery/thriller book recs based on birth month 😋📚 As a November girlie I can personally say that November’s is the best 🤪 - #lemon8bookclub #lemon8challenge #bookrecommendations #thrillerbooks #mysterybooks
carmen 📚

carmen 📚

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My Preemie Birth Story 🥰 (#Mybirthstory) 🌈💕
I’m a third time Mama and 2 out of three of my boys landed in the Nicu due to horrifying preeclampsia and low birth weight not to mention my placenta was also tiny so not enough nutrients for baby which meant for me an early arrival 🥹🥰 He is my rainbow 🌈 baby I lost a boy right before him so I pray
GirlsGirl🫧🎀

GirlsGirl🫧🎀

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An airplane window view shows a vibrant sunset over a sea of clouds, with the text 'WHERE to TRAVEL Based on your birth month' overlaid, suggesting travel destinations.
A traditional boat with a peace flag floats on clear turquoise water under a bright blue sky, representing a suggested travel destination for July: Tanzania.
A safari scene in a grassy landscape features a man arranging a picnic setup with red cushions and a vehicle in the background, representing a suggested travel destination for August: Kenya.
birth month travel (pt. 2)
2025 is in less than 3 weeks and lemon babes we are OUTSIDE all year 💕 here’s a [suggested] list of travel based on your birth month 🎂 comment below ⬇️, when is your birthday and what’s your destination? July: Tanzania August: Kenya September: Dubai October: Iceland Novemb
iamkearaa 🎀

iamkearaa 🎀

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A woman in a hospital gown, with her eyes closed, holding a comb to her face, illustrating the pain rating for her second unmedicated birth.
A pregnant woman takes a mirror selfie, showcasing her large baby bump, accompanying the description of prodromal labor as mentally exhausting but not physically painful.
A smiling woman holds her newborn baby, with an IV on her arm, illustrating the minimal pain experienced from the IV during her unmedicated birth.
Rating my 2nd Unmedicated Birth Experience 👶🏽
Let me start off by saying everyone is different but this was my experience! I was blessed enough to be able to go unmedicated twice so let’s talk about it! Prodromal Labor 0/10 If you didn’t know your body will sometimes simulate labor and not actually progress, cue prodromal labor! Experie
Mama Chels

Mama Chels

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How I had an unmedicated birth ✨🤰🏻
First and foremost this is not to shame any mama who has done otherwise! This was my second unmedicated birth, my first one I opted for the epidural because I had not mentally prepared myself and had never taken or researched a birthing class. I cannot recommend Built to birth enough to any mama wa
Kylie 💖

Kylie 💖

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birth month travel (pt. 1)
2025 is in less than 3 weeks and lemon babes we are OUTSIDE all year 💕 here’s a [suggested] list of travel based on your birth month 🎂 comment below ⬇️, when is your birthday and what’s your destination? January : Cartagena February : Brazil March : India April : Japan May
iamkearaa 🎀

iamkearaa 🎀

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An astrological chart illustrating the 12 houses and their associated meanings. Each house, from 1st to 12th, is listed with keywords representing aspects like identity, possessions, communication, home, self-expression, health, relationships, transformation, spirituality, career, community, and the unconscious.
BIRTHCHART / ASTROLOGY 101
IF YOU DIDNT KNOW yea there’s more to just your sun sign in astrology; here’s your HOUSES AND meaning behind each one. This all corresponds with your birthchart and EVERYONE’S Birthchart is different even if you’re a twin. 🫶🏼 to understand your birth chart you hand to understand your houses so
U N I Q U E ♡

U N I Q U E ♡

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BABY KOBE IS HERE - UNMEDICATED BIRTH
this was one of the hardest most empowering thing I’ve ever done but we did it 🥹 our rainbow baby is here! Kobe Jace Bass | 06/11/2025 | 3:25PM The 4th slide is my favorite 😂😭 I’ve always wanted unmedicated birth with this pregnancy but mannnnn when I tell you there was a point in this lab
Jasmin Bass

Jasmin Bass

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A happy new mother in a hospital bed holds her swaddled baby, while a man leans over her, smiling. The image is titled "THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GIVING BIRTH (in my experience)", serving as a cover for a personal account of labor and delivery.
A woman in a hospital bed looks uncomfortable, with medical monitors attached to her abdomen. Text overlays describe how contractions feel like needing to pee and the relief of a catheter, and the normalcy of bleeding after a cervical check.
A newborn baby's lower body, wearing a diaper and wrapped in a blanket, lies in a hospital bed with a foot monitor. Text overlays discuss that delivering the placenta is usually painless and the sensation of needing to push during labor.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GIVING BIRTH
Here are some things to keep in mind before you deliver your baby! Keep in mind everyone’s experiences are different, but this was the case for me! I definitely was not prepared for the amount of pressure along with the pain of contractions that made me feel like I had to pee all the time and t
AVA WILSON

AVA WILSON

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A pregnant woman, the author, takes a mirror selfie, showcasing her large baby bump. The image has a text overlay "Birth story Miles," indicating the subject of the narrative.
A close-up of an ultrasound image showing baby Miles in the womb, held by a hand. Medical details like "WOMEN'S INSTITUTE" and "GA=24w5d" are visible on the printout.
The pregnant mother, father, and a young child are seated on a couch, surrounded by baby shower gifts. The mother holds up baby clothes, smiling, as the family celebrates the upcoming arrival.
✨Traumatic✨ (for me) Birth Story
From the very beginning, my pregnancy with Miles was hard. I was always in constant pain and fear. My mommy gut was telling me something was off the whole time. This was my third child, and I didn’t even want to have a baby shower, but my family insisted. This was the only one I didn’t plan myself.
Natalie Simpson

Natalie Simpson

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A woman with long red hair and a patterned headscarf looks at the camera. Text overlays read 'PLEASE LIKE THIS POST ❤️' and 'Storytime MY BIRTHSTORY', indicating the start of a personal narrative.
A woman in a white jumpsuit stands next to a black Kia car, with a censored license plate. An overlay states, 'I was pregnant right here and didn't know', referring to an early stage of her pregnancy.
A black and white photo shows a man holding a baby. Text overlays include 'WATCH OVER ME UNCLE 💯🥺', 'ME AND MY UNCLE', and 'LONG LIVE YHU 😞', suggesting a tribute to a deceased uncle.
MY BIRTHSTORY plz 💙like so i can win !!!
#mybirthstory #lemon8challenge PLEASE LIKE THIS POST ❤️( if i get the most likes i win )🏆 Okay so hey yall my birth wit my son was actually okay I end up finding out I was pregnant until I was like a month 😭 that was sooo crazy I end up missing my period so I figured I needed to go get a preg
1k.shania

1k.shania

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A pregnant woman stands by a waterfront, looking at a city skyline under a blue sky. The image is titled "5 Things To Do Before Giving Birth," suggesting tips for expectant mothers.
A screenshot of a video titled "Breathing Techniques for an Easier Labor," featuring a woman demonstrating a breathing exercise. It highlights practicing breathing for birth preparation.
A meditation audio interface showing "Hypnobirthing Audios" and "Positive Affirmations for Birth." The visual features a pregnant woman, emphasizing mindset preparation for delivery.
FIVE things I’m glad I did before giving birth
Hi Mamas! I’m here to share the five things I did frequently that helped prepare ME for labor. This is my first experience being pregnant and I have to say it was amazing! I’m aware everyones bodies are different but I’m happy to share incase it benefits any other pregnant women out there 🫶🏻
Fabiana Rebecca

Fabiana Rebecca

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A title image with the text "Birth Flower Inspired Tattoos" centered, surrounded by delicate watercolor illustrations of green leaves and light-colored berries and flowers.
Four line art tattoo designs for birth flowers: January (carnation), February (violet), March (daffodil), and April (daisy), each labeled with its corresponding month.
Four line art tattoo designs for birth flowers: May (lily of the valley), June (rose), July (larkspur), and August (poppy), each labeled with its corresponding month.
Birth Flower Inspired Tattoos
Here are some tattoo ideas based on different birth flowers. Let me know which one is your favorite. All pictures found on Pinterest Cover made on Canva #birthflower #tattooideas
Amalia

Amalia

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