🎃 The Real Birth Scares (And How to Banish Them for Good)

It’s spooky season — pumpkins are out, the nights are longer, and everyone’s talking about ghosts, witches, and things that go bump in the night.

But do you know what really sends shivers down most expectant parents’ spines?
Birth myths.
Horror stories.
And the fear of the unknown.

As doulas, we’ve seen firsthand how fear can shape someone’s experience of labour. The “scary birth stories” that get whispered in waiting rooms, the online forums full of dramatic tales, the TV shows that make every birth look like a medical emergency… they all feed into a culture of birth fear.

And unlike Halloween ghosts, those fears are real — but they don’t have to haunt you.

👻 Myth #1: “Birth is always painful and traumatic.”

Let’s bust this one like the ghostbusters we are!
Birth isn’t something that happens to you — it’s something your body does. With the right preparation, knowledge, and support, birth can feel calm, powerful, and even joyful.

At New Birth Club, we teach parents how to work with their bodies, not against them. Through our birth preparation classes and hypnobirthing workshops, you’ll learn how your hormones, environment, and mindset can completely transform your birth experience.

Fear creates tension. Tension creates pain.
Confidence creates calm.

🕯️ Myth #2: “If things don’t go to plan, I’ve failed.”

No, no, no — that’s one story we’re rewriting this Halloween.
Birth is unpredictable, yes. But being informed and supported means you can make empowered choices no matter what happens.

Whether you’re planning a VBAC, a home birth, or navigating a high-risk pregnancy, our doulas walk beside you — not to control your story, but to make sure you’re the author of it.

🧛 Myth #3: “You only need a doula if you want a ‘natural’ birth.”

Doulas aren’t just for candle-lit water births (though we love those too!).
We support every kind of birth — in hospital, at home, with or without pain relief.
Our role is to be your calm in the chaos, your evidence-based sounding board, and your reminder that you always have options.

No tricks. Just truth, care, and unwavering support.

🕸️ So this Halloween…

While others are dressing up as monsters, we’re here helping people face their real fears — the ones about birth, control, and confidence.

If you’re ready to turn your birth story from something scary into something sacred, we’d love to support you.

Join one of our Doula Drop-In sessions to explore your options, meet your local doulas, and learn how to birth with confidence and clarity — no ghosts, just guidance.

🧡 Book your session or birth class today at www.newbirthclub.com

New Birth Club — banishing birth fears, one parent at a time.