Embracing the Miraculous Journey of Pregnancy: Trusting Your Body and Your Baby

Pregnancy is one of the most miraculous experiences most people will ever have. It’s a time filled with excitement and anticipation, yet also moments of anxiety and discomfort. For me, my birth experience was nothing short of incredible—though, I’ll admit, I didn’t always feel that way during the journey! Reflecting on it now, I see how it was a powerful and life-changing experience, but at the time, anxiety and nervousness were constant companions.

One of the most nerve-wracking moments of my pregnancy came when I was told my baby was breech. A breech position means your baby is positioned with their feet or buttocks first, rather than the head, and in the U.S., the standard procedure for breech births is a cesarean section. I’ll be honest, I did not want a C-section. I had always been the kind of person who follows the advice of doctors and medical professionals—usually adhering to their recommendations without question. But in this case, something inside me told me that a cesarean wasn’t necessary. I felt an inner knowing that my body was fully capable of birthing my baby, breech or not.

During this time, I sought the support of an amazing acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner who helped reassure me. She reminded me that women have been giving birth for centuries, and that my body was strong, healthy, and capable of bringing my baby into the world, no matter the position. I made a choice to trust my body’s wisdom and to let go of fear. To help me shift my mindset, I created Affirmation Cards to remind myself daily that I could trust my body’s ability to do what it was designed to do. I placed these cards in places I would see throughout the day—on my fridge, beside my bed, and other spots where they’d catch my eye both consciously and unconsciously. The cards had statements like “I trust myself and my inner wisdom” and “I am surrounded by love and support.” At first, saying these words felt a little awkward and even strange, but I kept at it. With time, I began to notice a shift. What initially felt uncomfortable eventually became something I genuinely believed. These affirmation cards helped me reprogram my mindset, a process that’s part of neuro- plasticity—the brain’s ability to form new connections. Over time, the positive words began to resonate, reinforcing my confidence in myself and my pregnancy journey.

Despite this newfound trust, when I went to the hospital, doctors were still telling me that a cesarean was my only option. But I went in with an open mind, focused on the most important thing—bringing a healthy baby into the world. In the back of my mind, I still believed that a vaginal birth was possible, and I kept holding on to that hope.

In a beautiful turn of events, the doctor that day shifted her perspective. She told me that if I wanted to try a vaginal delivery, she would support me in doing so. And I am so grateful to share that, with trust in my body and faith in the process, I had a quick and beautiful breech birth. My son was born healthy, and his vibrant personality (totally “balls to the wall”) shone through from the very start.

I truly believe that my ability to trust my body, to let go of fear, and to focus on staying relaxed allowed my body to open and create space for my baby to be born. I stopped worrying about the exact way he would enter the world, and instead, I focused on creating the right environment for him to arrive. This mindset of openness and trust is something that’s essential for a positive birth experience.

That’s why I created the Simpatico Pregnancy sets, which include affirmation cards designed to help mothers-to-be build confidence and release worry. The first lesson our babies teach us is that we are not in control. You can create the perfect birth plan, but your baby is going to come in their own way, on their own time. And that’s okay. The most important thing is to stay open to the experience of birth and trust that you have all the inner wisdom you need to bring your baby into the world with confidence and grace.

Pregnancy is a time of learning to trust not just your body, but also the beautiful, unpredictable journey that it is. And when you embrace that, you’ll experience the birth you were always meant to have—no matter how it unfolds

With love, 

Julia