Pregnancy and childbirth can be some of the biggest life events that you may go through in your lifetime. It can be a wonderful time full of joy, excitement, hope, and new life. It can also be an increased time of stress, worry, anxiety, fear, and sickness. These normal pregnancy-related stresses and anxieties can become elevated as you move through your pregnancy and in anticipation of your baby's birth. It can become difficult to live and experience each moment of your pregnancy as it unfolds, without continuously worrying about your baby's health, your health, medical appointments, your baby's birth and so much more. This is where my mindfulness for pregnancy and birth preparation course can help to empower and prepare you for this life-changing event.

Being pregnant with my third baby while recording this program, I have thoroughly enjoyed designing, writing, and delivering to you, in this online program, the amazing daily mindful and self-compassion tools, tips, techniques, coping skills, breathing practices, meditations, and affirmations that have helped me to remain positive, calm, energized, focused and that makes every day of my pregnancy a joyous and grateful experience

What will this online mindfulness for pregnancy and birth preparation program include?

• I have designed, wrote, and delivered this online program in a way that you will receive general teaching in mindfulness in each Module along with a teaching of how to actually apply the learning to your pregnancy, to every day of your pregnancy, and for your birth preparation.
• There is a detailed breakdown of what the entire course consists of in the 'Curriculum' tab at the top of the page. Here you will see how I have broken up each module, the content included in each module, and also the supporting breathing and meditation practices that I have included in each module.

The following is a summary of how the course is designed:

• Welcome and facilitator introduction
• Why mindfulness for pregnancy and for birth preparation?
• Cultivating calm and focus during pregnancy and for birth preparation
• Reducing stress and anxiety during pregnancy and for birth preparation
• Self-compassion during pregnancy and for birth preparation
• Affirmations and positive mind-body relationship in pregnancy and for birth preparation

Each module consists of video teachings and audio meditations by myself. I have also included some external teaching sources as supportive material from external sources in the form of video content in some of the modules. This helps to gain a greater understanding of my teachings from different supporting sources.

How long will it take to complete the program?

• There are no rules when it comes to completing this program It can be completed over a 5 - 10 week period, which gives time to implement each module’s tools, techniques, and practices or it can be completed over a 6 - 9 month period before your new little baby arrives into your life. You can take the course at your own pace
• It really depends on each individual and their desired pace for moving through the course. I would recommend taking time between each module to implement any suggested practices etc

What else will I get for my investment?

Firstly, congratulations on deciding to make one of the most beneficial and empowering investments in yourself that you will ever make. You will not look back and will not be able to feel any other way than empowered, refreshed, and full of enthusiasm during your pregnancy, for your birth preparation, and for your new mindful way of living. As a special introductory offer, I am also offering a free one-to-one virtual meeting with me at any stage after purchasing the program. You can use this 1hr virtual meeting too.

• Ask questions about the program
• Talk about your reasons for doing the program
• Ask advice or guidance about any of the program elements that you may be struggling with
• Seek further personal help or assistance for any particular area of difficulty you may be experiencing in your Pregnancy or in your Birth Preparation

How do I contact Leona if I have any questions or queries? You can contact me by any of the following methods:

Contact form in the Contact section on my website, www.leonamcdonnell.com.Email to leona@leonamcdonnell.com

Empower yourself, your pregnancy, your birth preparation, and your baby today. Learn how to cultivate and experience calm, control, focus, present moment awareness in your pregnancy and in your baby's birth. Everything you need is already within you, you, just need to find it, connect to it, and learn how to utilize it.

© Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness 2021