How to Write Your Own Labor Relaxation Script

Your midwife has probably already informed you about the benefits of a labor relaxation script. When I was pregnant, listening to my script helped me immensely. With practice and a little guidance, I was able to relive the peace that accompanied my favorite memory. However, I don't think that my script would have been as helpful if I didn't identify with the images. There are plenty of pre fabricated labor relaxation scripts out there. And a simple internet search will pull up hundreds of impersonal options. But, tailoring your own guided relaxation is the best way to find the peace and tranquility that will help guide your baby into a serene environment.

So, how do you write your own labor relaxation script? The key is getting to know you. What relaxes you? What do you love? What centers you? In order to really get in touch with those things, I suggest getting relaxed as a first step. Go to a place that is peaceful and relaxing. Or, just hang out at home and turn on some of your favorite tunes and find a comfortable chair.

The best relaxation script involves all of your senses. When you think about what is relaxing to you, think about things that will please your sense of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. What are your favorite places? Popular labor relaxation scripts often involve standard imagery like colors of the rainbow, or biblical stories. But your script can be more personal. You can include some of your favorite childhood memories, dates, or imagine the future with your new baby.

One of the best ways to generate ideas is just to write. Don't worry about punctuation, or whether you're wording it right. Just let the ideas come and don't be afraid to jump around as new ideas flow. Keep writing until you are out of ideas and then spend a moment reflecting on what you've put down on paper. Did you account for all of your senses? Is anything left out? Re reading what you've put down may jog some memories, or generate some new ideas.

Next, you can begin the editing process. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. If you're going to read the script yourself, then don't worry too much about little errors. But, if someone else is going to be reading it, you don't want them to stumble through it and mess up your vibe. Some expectant mothers choose to pre record their script, or record a loved one reading it and play it back during labor.

Some mothers like to have music playing during their labor. I found ambient sounds of the ocean (with whales!) very relaxing. But, if you are going to pre record your script, I recommend adding the music later. The type of music that I liked changed at least five times in between the time I wrote my script and my labor.

The last step to writing your relaxation script is to practice it. Play your recording (or read your script) several times and actually practice relaxing. Let the words and descriptions help you find your center of peace so that you'll have a familiar place to return to once labor begins.

Enjoy and congratulations!!