Periagoge
Scenario

When you feel guilty for not enjoying pregnancy and anticipating birth

Everyone expects me to be glowing and excited but I'm terrified about giving birth and feel guilty for not embracing this supposedly magical experience.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural narratives about how one should experience significant life events can create shame around authentic emotional responses.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Birth and the birth experience?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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