Allowing yourself to adjust or shift or move in any way that feels supportive to you right now.
And when you're ready,
Take a slow breath in through your nose and a full breath out of your mouth.
Again,
Breathing in and breathing out.
Allowing your breath to become slow and effortless.
Nothing forced,
Nothing that you need to do or change.
Just let yourself arrive right here in this moment,
In this body that's holding,
Nurturing and growing new life.
Then bring one hand to your heart,
And if it feels good,
You can let the other rest on your belly.
Just feeling the warmth of your hands.
Feel the steady rhythm of your breath beneath them.
As you breathe,
Imagine your breath gently traveling down to your belly,
Helping to create space and support your little one.
With every inhale,
Imagine you're breathing in calm,
Safety and love.
With every exhale,
Imagine releasing any tension you might be holding on to.
That could be tension in your body or your mind or your heart.
Now bring your awareness to your baby.
You might sense your baby through movement,
Through warmth,
Through subtle sensations or just thought.
There's no right way to feel this connection,
But just trust whatever you notice.
As you breathe,
Imagine your breath wrapping around your baby like a soft blanket.
It's warm,
Protective and loving.
In your mind,
Begin to repeat these words.
I love you,
Baby.
Allow these words to land gently in your body.
Let them travel from your heart down into your belly.
Saying again,
I love you,
Baby.
There is nothing else that your baby needs from you right now.
Just your presence,
Your breath and your love.
Continue breathing slowly.
As you breathe,
Just repeating,
I love you,
I am here,
You are safe.
If thoughts arise about the future or motherhood or birth or anything,
Just gently acknowledge them and let them go.
Return to these simple words.
I love you,
Baby.
Just imagine your baby receiving this love effortlessly.
No expectations,
Just connection.
Feel how this love also nourishes you,
Softening your nervous system,
Calming your heart,
Reminding you that you are already doing enough.
Just stay here for a few more moments,
Breathing in that love and breathing out reassurance.
As many times as you like saying,
I love you,
Baby.
When you are ready,
Begin to bring a little bit of movement back into your fingers and toes.
Keeping one hand on your heart and one on your belly for a moment longer.
Taking a big final deep breath in and a long breath out.
Knowing that love is already flowing between you and your baby,
Exactly as it should be.
When you feel ready,
Gently reawaken and continue on with your day.
Thank you so much for joining me today.
