A 5-Minute Prenatal Meditation That’s Good for Mom AND Baby

That mom-baby connection is one of the greatest forces on earth. Case in point: one study conducted in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong found that meditating during pregnancy has a positive effect on a newborn’s health and that same infant’s temperament five months later.

And as if these benefits to baby weren’t enough, meditation is a simple way for moms to practice much-needed self-care. The known perks include:

• Reduced stress
• Better mental health
• Improved immunity
• Tension and pain relief
• Better sleep
• Increased energy

We know what you’re thinking: Sign me up!
Here’s a blissful five-minute meditation, designed by pre- and post-natal health expert Desi Bartlett, to help expectant mothers nourish their connection with their babies. Watch and learn.
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