Benefits of meditation in pregnancy

Most of you know that I’m a strong proponent for meditation and mindfulness practices.

Today we have a guest post from Yvette who blogs at Uplifting & Inspiring Content about the benefits of meditation in pregnancy. She is a Positivity Coach, a Mindfulness Practitioner, and an aspiring Self-Help Author. The post today is all about her tips and experience of meditation in pregnancy

Introduction

There are countless benefits of meditation in pregnancy. It has been proven by researchers to help a mother and her baby such they both can enjoy a deep moment of relaxation. During pregnancy, most mothers always seek to know tools or strategies that will help the correct development of their unborn baby. Meditation in pregnancy is a habit and, ultimately, a way of life, effective in achieving mental and emotional balance. If you include meditation during the gestation period, you will realise that with just 30 minutes a day. You can transform your day. Meditation can help keep the mind relaxed, allowing you to make better decisions and have a better rest.

Benefits of meditation in pregnancy

When the mother is in a state of equilibrium and deep relaxation, this will help her to control her stress levels which will greatly benefit the gestation period. Practicing meditation is a powerful tool to achieve this state of balance and happiness.

1. Meditation generates a state of deep rest

When meditating, the mind and body rest deeply. There are so many changes that occur during pregnancy which predisposes the mother to feel physically and mentally tired. Daily meditation will help the flow of energy through the body. It can be the “stop” in the rhythm of activities for you during this difficult and uncertain time in our lives.

2. When there is less stress, there is more happiness

Having the feeling of relaxation and tranquility is something indescribable, especially during pregnancy. When mothers are in a state of tranquility, it is reflected in their physical state and is also transmitted to the baby. It is known that our way of thinking and our feelings, will affect our physical body positively or negatively, and this can also be felt by the baby.

Although mothers are intended to be surrounded in a calm and comfortable environment, they cannot always enjoy a stress-free moment. Meditation in pregnancy helps to reduce the hormones that cause the onset of stress and the increased flow of serotonin in the human body. Serotonin is the hormone that will help regulate your feelings/mood, sleep, and digestion.

3. Help connect with nature

If nature creates life with just a small seed, then mums are creators of life from a cell that grows in their womb. The incredible ability to be able to carry a human being makes mothers connect with life differently. Meditation helps us to be more aware of the creativity that the human being possesses and to know that this living being growing within the mother’s womb needs an environment free from stress too

4. Helps create good amounts of energy reserves

When pregnant mothers meditate daily, their bodies will, over time, create a supply of energy, which constantly helps combat daily stress.The body, being in a state of relaxation while meditating, allows you to have a break since you are constantly performing vital functions. Also, meditating during pregnancy not only brings new and natural energy but also helps to stay calm and control breathing along with emotions, something that will be extremely useful at delivery.

Conclusion

Mothers who know the benefits of meditation control their nervous systems much better by being more patient even when making crucial decision in their lives. This ability will untimely be passed unto her fetus which will be perfect in helping children positively anytime they need to later in life.

Learning to meditate takes time and a bit of practice. There is no need to worry or be overwhelmed if it is not possible to spend half an hour daily in the state of meditation; Little by little, the times and concentration can be lengthened. Also, if necessary, the mother can support herself with some relaxing music.

Thanks for reading

By Yvette Kaba

Founder of Uplifting & Inspiring Content

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