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benefits of meditation during pregnancy Whether you’re a first-time mama-to-be or you’re adding to your existing brood at home, pregnancy can be a challenge. There is so much to plan for, think of, and worry about; your mind feels like it’s always running at top speed. Meditation can be a great way to slow things down a bit, reconnect your body and mind, and take off some of the strain during your pregnancy. If you have never tried meditation before, you might not be sold on how easy it is or the benefits it can offer. Here are five of the reasons pregnant women may want to consider adding meditation to their daily routines.
by shannon serpette
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1. It Quiets Your Mind Women have so much to worry about during pregnancy. Most importantly, mothers worry about
the health of their unborn baby, and the possibility of any medical challenges or issues can throw you into a tailspin. The stress of that alone can be enormous. On top of that, we worry about our own health, the financial challenges of expanding a family, our jobs, which foods to avoid while pregnant, and anything else that sneaks its way into our already stressed brains. Our whole day can be a whirlwind juggling act where we focus on eating right, making our doctor appointments, getting some exercise, finding clothes to accommodate our expanding bellies, working our jobs, and perhaps even taking care of our family. We do all of that while trying to find and buy all the baby gear we will need and prepare a
