Held - Words to Hold Onto

Words to Hold Onto 🤍

A nurturing collection of gentle affirmations and reassuring words to support you through labour and birth, reminding you of your strength, your choices and the support available to you.

Sometimes, when everything feels intense, finding the words you need can be difficult.

You might need reassurance.

Permission to rest.

A reminder that you’re allowed to ask questions, change your mind or reach for support.

Or perhaps you simply need a familiar, calming voice reminding you that you’re not alone.

Words to Hold Onto offers a gentle collection of affirmations and supportive reminders to return to throughout your labour and birth.

Words that don’t ask you to be fearless.

That don’t expect you to be perfectly calm.

That don’t promise a particular birth experience.

Instead, they create space for you to be exactly as you are.

To feel what you feel.

To recognise what you need.

And to remember that you are still at the centre of your birth, however it unfolds.

You don’t have to believe every affirmation immediately.

You don’t have to repeat them aloud or make yourself feel a certain way.

Simply listen, and allow the words that resonate with you to settle.

Your voice matters.

Your needs matter.

You are worthy of care, compassion and support.

And whatever this moment holds, you don’t have to carry it all alone.

For a little while, let yourself be Held. 🤍

Created and recorded by Kimberley Boyd — The Lincolnshire Doula.

About this recording...

Length: 30 minutes 52 seconds

Format: Digital audio recording (MP3)

Perfect for: Reassurance, confidence, emotional support and familiar affirmations to return to throughout labour and birth.

When to listen: During pregnancy to become familiar with the words, and throughout labour and birth whenever you want gentle encouragement and reassurance.

A little note before listening 🤍

This is part of a 'Labour & Birth' collection of four recordings, you can purchase individually or as part of a bundle.

These recordings have been created to support relaxation, emotional wellbeing and preparation for labour and birth. They can be enjoyed alongside your usual maternity care but aren’t intended to replace individual advice or care from your midwife, doctor or other healthcare professional.

As these recordings encourage relaxation, please don’t listen while driving, operating machinery or anywhere you need to remain fully alert. During labour, always remain aware of your surroundings and the guidance of your care team.

However and wherever you are planning to birth, you are welcome here.

For personal use only. Please don’t copy, share or redistribute these recordings.

Total listening time across all four recordings: 1 hour 43 minutes 59 seconds.

For further support or any questions please contact me via www.kimberleyboyd.co.uk