Understanding the Belief That We Have Control Over Our Bodies and the Outcome of Our Pregnancies

The belief that we have control over our bodies and the outcome of our pregnancies is such a huge topic that can be detrimental to our mental health and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore why this belief is so prevalent, and how it can impact our experiences with pregnancy and childbirth.

The desire to protect ourselves and our babies during pregnancy can be overwhelming at times. We’re exacted to do all the right things, not to eat or drink certain things and be the healthiest for your baby so they have a good development. We can’t control everything, sometimes our bodies have different plans for us that you wouldn’t even think we’re possible. For me it was a miscarriage, I never in my life thought I’d have one and when I did my whole world came crashing down.

The impact of believing you’re in control of your body can lead to feelings of guilt and self-blame. It can impact your mental health and how you view pregnancies moving forward and it can in ways impact your relationships with others and your partner. Sometimes the feelings of guilt and shame just need to be talked about to help you cope with how you’re feeling and why you’re feeling that way. Miscarriage is something nobody should go through alone because it’s a very traumatic experience.

Seeking support from loved ones, friends or even a professional can help you get through the experience, if I’m being completely honest you will never forget it and it’s something that will always be in the back of your mind at all times, at least for me it is. The value of finding ways to let go of the belief of being in control is hard a very long process to say the least but it will get better the more you talk about it.

The belief that we have control over our bodies and the outcome of our pregnancies is a common one, but it’s important to recognize the ways in which it can be negative to our mental health and well-being. By acknowledging what is and isn’t in our control, seeking support, and finding ways to let go of the belief in control, we can find a way to navigate pregnancy and childbirth with more self-compassion and acceptance. Remember that healing is a process, and it’s okay to take the time you need to grieve and heal.