Mindful Pregnancy : Meditation, Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Natural Remedies, and Nutrition – Trimester by Trimester

Are you a yoga-loving, mindful mother-to-be looking for sound advice on how to enjoy a natural, stress-free pregnancy? If so, Mindful Pregnancy is your go-to guide.Organized trimester by trimester, this book offers safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutritional, and hypnobirthing advice and techniques to match your stage of pregnancy and the development of your baby. Encouraging, practical advice will help you embrace change, understand your body, relish your pregnancy, and prepare for becoming a mother.Troubleshoot pregnancy aches and pains with appropriate exercises, quell morning sickness with natural remedies and food, bond with your baby through meditation and movement, and prepare your body and mind safely and healthily for childbirth using strengthening exercises and hypnobirthing techniques.Feel empowered to deliver your baby with strength and confidence. After the birth, continue to use these natural techniques and resources in the first few weeks as you recover, bond with your baby, and embrace life as a new mother. The book supports and guides you as you take the lead from your own body and intuition during pregnancy and birth. Pregnancy is not an illness. It is the most natural thing in the world--so enjoy it throughout, naturally. Are You A Yoga-loving, Mindful Mum-to-be Looking For Sound Advice On How To Enjoy A Natural, Stress-free Pregnancy? If So, This Is Your Go-to Guide. Organised Trimester By Trimester, The Book Offers Safe Yoga, Meditation, Natural Remedies, Nutritional And Hypnobirthing Advice And Techniques To Match Your Stage Of Pregnancy And The Development Of Your Baby. Encouraging, Practical Advice Will Help You To Embrace Change, Understand Your Body, Relish Your Pregnancy And Prepare You For Becoming A Mum. Troubleshoot Pregnancy Aches And Pains With Appropriate Exercises, Quell Morning Sickness With Natural Remedies And Food, Bond With Your Baby Through Meditation And Movement, And Prepare Your Body And Mind Safely And Healthily For Childbirth Using Strengthening Exercises And Hypnobirthing Techniques. Feel Empowered To Deliver Your Baby With Strength And Confidence. And After The Birth, Continue To Use These Natural Techniques And Resources In Those First Few Days And Weeks As You Recover, Bond With Your Baby And Embrace Your Life As A New Mum. Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy. Trimester by trimester, this beautiful book gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutrition, and hypnobirthing techniques to match your stage of pregnancy. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert, Tracy Donegan, will help you to understand your body, relish your pregnancy, and bond with your growing baby. Troubleshoot pregnancy aches and pains with appropriate exercises, quell morning sickness with natural remedies and food, bond with your baby through meditation and movement, and prepare your body and mind safely and healthily for childbirth using strengthening exercises and hypnobirthing techniques. Feel empowered to nurture and give birth to your baby with strength and confidence, and embrace your life as a new mum. "A must-read for all parents who want to create a healthier, more joyful, more peaceful world." - Deepak Chopra, MD Contents 5 Foreword 6 Chapter 1: A mindful pregnancy 8 What is a mindful pregnancy? 10 The pregnant mind 12 Meditation 14 Mindful breathing 16 Pregnancy yoga 18 Natural remedies 20 Nutrition 24 Hypnobirthing 30 Chapter 2: Your first trimester 34 Chapter 3: Your second trimester 76 Chapter 4: Your third trimester 116 Chapter 5: Your labour and birth 158 Chapter 6: You and your baby 190 References 218 Index 220 About the author and Acknowledgments 224