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Mindfulness is an antidote to the 24/7 madness of social
media and the epidemic of constant busyness we all face.
During pregnancy, life seems to speed up and slow down all
at the same time. The nine month s-t-r-e-t-c-h can feel like it’s
dragging on forever. At the same time you might feel like there
are not enough hours in the day to fit in all of the doctor’s
appointments and prenatal labour classes. Add to this the
constant prodding from your mother about your baby name
choices, the jealousy over your friend’s seemingly perfect
pregnancy or the feelings of dread about becoming a new
mama yourself. And for crying out loud, do you really need a
birth plan?
This is where meditation comes in. The proper de-stressing
techniques become instrumental to your well being and are
a great way for you to manage all of the crazy aspects of
pregnancy. Research shows that practicing mindfulness
during pregnancy helps reduce pregnancy related anxiet
y 8 .Start now and you’ll be way ahead of the curve, not to mention
happier and more centered!
MINDFULNESS
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