Prepare your heart and mind and create sacred space in your home for daily meditation upon the miracles of conception, pregnancy and birth.  Begin now to weave the strands of love and trust between you, your baby, and God.

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.

Introduction to Pregnancy Meditations

Tune into your highest ideals of motherhood and put out the soul call to attract the one who will be your child in this life.

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.


1. Meditation for Conception

Gently welcome the tiny embryo growing within your womb.  Align your mind and heart with God’s Grace and Goodness in protecting the new life.  Multiple miracles of the most delicate and beautiful nature are blooming 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.


2. Meditation for the First Month of Pregnancy

Send thoughts to your baby of loving intention as you contemplate motherhood.  Acknowledge your baby’s well-being as you direct the energy of attention and express gratitude to God.

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.


3. Meditation for the Second Month of Pregnancy

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.


4. Meditation for the Third Month of Pregnancy

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.


5. Meditation for the Fourth Month of Pregnancy

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.

6. Meditation for the Fifth Month of Pregnancy

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.

7. Meditation for the Sixth Month of Pregnancy

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.


8. Meditation for the Seventh Month of Pregnancy

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.


9. Meditation for the Eighth Month of Pregnancy

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.



10. Meditation for the Ninth Month of Pregnancy

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.

11. Meditation for Birth

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.

12. Meditation for the Post-Partum Time

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.

13. Meditation for Breastfeeding

Deepen your sense of the sacredness of pregnancy and enhance the loving connection between you and your baby through this series of meditations for conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  Written and spoken by Catherine Stone, a longtime birth and postpartum doula and lactation specialist in the San Francisco bay area.

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