Soul Sustenance: A Technique to Help Expectant Mothers Meditate

Pregnancy is generally an exciting time, but it can also be a stressful period. Parents-to-be often feel anxious about the changes that lay ahead, and so does the baby.

In her latest Huffington Post column, Linda Lauren explains how meditation can help the mother to relax and create a calm, stress-free bond between her and the child, as well as proving invaluable in the preparation of the birth as the delivery date comes closer. Linda offers advice to expectant mothers on how to ensure a good meditation start too:

1. Have 20 minutes, twice a day of your special alone time.

2. Light a candle and announce your intention to meditate with your baby and then sit in a comfortable chair and take several slow, deep breaths. 

3. Close your eyes and tune in to your baby and feel the baby's presence through the cadence of his/her vibration. 

4. Once you establish a steady rhythm for yourself, put your hands on your stomach and gently move them around. Stay focused on the feel of the rise and fall of energy as the baby awakens to your touch.