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Floating on a Cloud: Pregnancy Meditation for Surrender

In this episode of The Breath and Birth Co Podcast, hospital-based DONA-International Certified Birth Doula Vanessa leads listeners through a calming guided meditation. Tailored for expectant mothers, this meditation focuses on surrendering to the birthing process and trusting your body's natural wisdom. Vanessa provides step-by-step instructions to help you relax, release tension, and build confidence in your body's ability to birth. Tune in to feel supported, informed, and empowered on your pregnancy and birth journey.

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A Journey Through Color: Pregnancy Meditation

In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co podcast, Vanessa, a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, guides listeners through a calming color meditation. This meditation is designed to bring peace, connection, and energy to expectant mothers by visualizing a chosen color. The episode begins with breathing exercises, then leads into the meditation where the color evolves through different imagery and interacts with the body.

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A Butterfly’s Metamorphosis: Guided Meditation for Pregnancy

In this episode of the Breath and Birth co podcast, Vanessa, a certified birth doula and childbirth educator, guides listeners through a calming meditation inspired by her recent completion of an 85-hour prenatal yoga teacher training. Vanessa shares the details of her new pregnancy retreat called 'Becoming,' aimed at fostering calm, confidence, and connection for expectant mothers. The episode includes a soothing visualization of a butterfly's metamorphosis, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journey of transformation during pregnancy.

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Imagery Nature Meditation for Pregnancy: A Field of Wildflowers

In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, hospital-based birth doula and childbirth educator Vanessa leads a guided meditation designed for expectant mothers. Listeners are invited to imagine a mindful walk through a vibrant field of wildflowers, connecting with the serene energy of nature and the life growing within them. The meditation focuses on engaging all senses to foster relaxation and mindfulness, helping mothers and birthers to nurture a deep connection with their baby. 

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Imagery Meditation for Pregnancy: A Walk in the Woods

In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa – a certified birth doula and childbirth educator – guides expectant mothers through a serene, nature-inspired meditation designed to foster a deep connection with their growing baby. Listeners are invited to engage all their senses on a mindful journey through a peaceful woodland trail, embracing the calming sounds, scents, and sights of nature. This episode aims to provide a sense of peace, wellbeing, and connection, encouraging mothers to nurture both their body and soul during pregnancy. Subscribe to the podcast for more meditations, insights, and inspirational birth stories.

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