The Village Sessions "trying" for the birth you want
Aug 15, 2025
Delve into the psychology of the word 'trying' and its implications for pregnancy and childbirth. Discover how language shapes experiences, empowering mothers to embrace their narratives. Explore emotional journeys of childbirth and the balance between societal expectations and personal desires. Engage with sustainable fashion choices in motherhood and hear personal stories that highlight the importance of community support and self-awareness in birthing experiences. This discussion encourages women to trust their instincts and create the birth story they truly desire.
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Language Predicts Outcomes
- Using the word "trying" signals separation from the desired outcome and predicts a lower likelihood of achieving it.
- Kori found women who said they were "trying" for a VBAC repeatedly ended up with repeat C-sections in her Facebook group research.
Tracking Language In Facebook Groups
- Kori recounts joining many niche Facebook groups after her C-section to understand why it happened and to test a hypothesis.
- She tracked language use and observed that those who said "trying" rarely achieved their intended birth outcome.
Drama Shapes The Birth Story
- Drama and elevated expectation around birth create imbalance and can invite compensatory medical or postpartum events.
- Kori reframed her birth narrative away from drama and experienced a neutral, integrated birth instead.