Pregnancy Meditations

Slow down and tune in to baby, allowing your bodies to melt together; helping you to relax, let go, and let God. Nourish and nurture your little one(s) in peace of mind and body. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Welcome baby by renewing your promise of life-long love and caring. Affirm your ideal behavior as mother. Describe the wonderful life you will share together. Deepen the bond with God’s blessings. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Communicate your readiness and your willingness to await baby’s timing. You describe how it will be – safe place, sacred music, trusted supporters, beauty surrounding…Encourage baby to come out. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Recognize the immanence of birth, and reassure baby that all is well. Connect more with baby. Renew promises of protection and love. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Delight in baby’s growth and perfection. Visualize optimal positioning for birth. Further pledges of devotion and prayers for God’s guidance in mothering. Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Affirm baby’s well-being. List character qualities as gifts for your baby. Begin preparations for birth, letting baby know you can be trusted to help and to respect baby’s timing. Birthing Skills Resources: http://birthingbetter.org http://www.bradleybirth.com https://us.hypnobirthing.com https://www.hypnobabies.com Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Acknowledge the growing sense of baby’s presence and communications. You are increasingly aware of God’s miracles taking place within. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

You feel baby’s movements for the first time! Maternal responsibility is felt more acutely as you reflect on body developments with your child. You redouble your efforts to create a stress-free environment. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Embryonic development is complete, in miniature, and baby now grows to fulfill the soul’s template. Deepen your confidence that all is well. Communicate with the breath; more prayers for God’s help and protection. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.

Realize the development that has already occurred and the importance of positivity within the sacred field of growth. Begin to concentrate upon the noble qualities you desire for your child and that you will exemplify. Communicate with baby through energetic touch and intention. Meditations: Listen daily in a peaceful place for the duration of each month of pregnancy. Try to sit undisturbed and relaxed for at least ten minutes. Let the Meditation spark your own inner voice to continue meditating and praying in your own words. (More in Introduction.) Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area. Music from Dawn Chorus by Sundaug.