And how can they help you get pregnant…

Positive thinking is incredibly powerful when managing something as emotional and overwhelming as fertility problems.  No, I don’t think “Just think positive” is the answer to getting pregnant, but finding a way to shift your mindset to thoughts that are affirmative does have an effect on your chances of conceiving and having a successful cycle. 

A daily practice of positive affirmation is an easy way to accomplish that.  Let’s talk about the benefits of these statements, how it relates to fertility and how you can get started with a daily practice. 

Skip to the end if you just want to see 25 of my favorite affirmations for trying to conceive. 

How do positive affirmations work?

With each positive statement, you train your brain to focus on the positive sources.  Over time, with regular practice, the brain recognizes these statements as beliefs.  The brain learns to focus on the positive thought and resist negative and self-harming thoughts. 

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How can an affirmation practice help with fertility?

When trying to get pregnant our whole self can be under stress – physical, mental, and emotional.  Repeating daily affirmations can help overcome fear, fight self-doubt, and reshape how you feel and manage a situation.  A consistent practice is also highly effective in reducing stress and lowering cortisol levels.  Cortisol is a hormone that rises with stress and can interfere with progesterone production, a crucial hormone for getting pregnant. 

A regular affirmation practice can help with healthy habit forming, more restful sleep and overall physical health – all very important when trying to get pregnant.

How do you begin an affirmation practice?

Affirmations should be specific to you with a particular situation or goal in mind.  General statements, such as I am a good person, won’t be as powerful. 

Choose 3-5 statements that resonate with you – see my examples below for ideas.  Affirmation statements should begin with I am, I can, or I will.  Write down your statements and place them somewhere you will see them regularly – your desk, your bathroom mirror, your coffee maker, etc. 

Plan to say the affirmations out loud a few times a day, each day.  It may be awkward at first but with a consistent practice it will begin to feel more natural and eventually you will experience the power of positive affirmations and how they can help you confidently manage challenges in your life, including your quest to get pregnant.

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30 Examples of Positive Affirmations for Fertility

1. I will hold my baby

2. My body is strong and capable

3. I am doing everything I can to get pregnant

4. My womb is ready for my baby

5. I love myself

6. I will be a mother

7. I will have the family I dream of

8. I am grateful for my healthy body

9. I can’t wait to meet my child

10. I am ready to be pregnant

11. I am supported during this process

12. I trust my body

13. My body will take care of my baby

14. I am worthy of a pregnancy

15. I am the best mother for my child

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16. My baby is coming

17. I trust the journey I am on

18. I am proud of myself

19. I am more than my struggles

20. I trust my doctors

21. My time to conceive is coming

22. I feel connected to my body

23. I am in control of this process

24. I trust myself

25. I am loved for who I am

26. I am safe

27. I am grateful for my life

28. I am worthy of love and happiness

29. I accept the hard things

30. I am strong and confident

Are you struggling to find center and calm while trying to get pregnant?  I would love to help you navigate this challenging road and make the journey more positive.  Schedule a chat today and follow Positive Fertility on Instagram for daily support and inspiration!  

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