What I Tell Moms Who Are Terrified of Labor | 251

What I Tell Moms Who Are Terrified of Labor | 251

Author: Trish Ware, RN April 10, 2026 Duration: 12:01

If the thought of labor makes your stomach drop and your heart race… this episode is for you, mama.

Hey girl, I see you. The midnight Google spirals, the dramatic birth stories that left you spiraling, and that voice in your head whispering “there’s no way I can do that.” Fear of labor is incredibly normal - but left unchecked, it can actually make labor harder. Today I’m breaking down exactly where that fear comes from, what it does to your body, and what I personally tell every terrified mom I work with as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why most of what you think you know about birth is skewed (thanks, TV, horror stories, and the unknown)
  • How fear creates the Fear-Tension-Pain cycle and fights against the very hormones you need for labor
  • The 4 powerful truths I share with scared mamas that completely shift their perspective
  • Practical steps to turn uninformed fear into confident preparation (education, real birth classes, relaxation practice, and strong support)

By the end, you’ll have a totally different relationship with your fear - and you’ll walk into your birth feeling more prepared and empowered instead of terrified.

Your body was literally built for this. Labor has rhythm. You have more control than you think. And that fear? It just means you care deeply - now let’s give it the right outlet.

If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start preparing like a boss, this one’s for you.

Helpful Timestamps:

  • 00:00 What I Tell Moms Who Are Terrified of Labor
  • 01:56 Where Fear Comes From
  • 03:42 Fear Changes Labor Biology
  • 05:11 Four Reframes for Scared Moms
  • 07:51 How to Calm Fear
  • 09:33 You Can Do This

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Ever find yourself scrolling through endless forums late at night, wondering about the real, unfiltered details of childbirth that no one seems to talk about plainly? The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama is here to change that. Hosted by Trish Ware, RN, this podcast draws directly from her years in the delivery room, where she’s helped bring thousands of newborns into the world. She knows the questions that keep you up at night, from the logistical-like how to effectively push or what Pitocin actually does-to the vulnerable fears about epidurals, VBACs, or those embarrassing but totally normal moments. Trish moves beyond clinical jargon to offer honest, compassionate, and evidence-based insights that feel like a conversation with a trusted friend who’s seen it all. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of pregnancy, labor, and early parenting, like navigating breastfeeding challenges or figuring out newborn care, with the goal of replacing anxiety with practical knowledge. Tuning into this podcast means getting a seasoned labor nurse’s perspective delivered with warmth and a deep understanding of what you’re going through, helping you feel more prepared and empowered for your own journey.
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