PREGNANCY and CHILDBIRTH can be one 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. Add a PANDEMIC into the mix and it is natural that all these normal Pregnancy related stresses and anxieties become elevated and 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, what restrictions may be in place at the time of your baby’s birth and so much more.
Currently pregnant with my third baby and while recording this programme, I have thoroughly enjoyed designing, writing and delivering to you, in this online programme, the amazing daily Mindful and Self Compassion tools, tips, techniques, coping skills, breathing practices, meditations and affirmations that are helping me to remain positive, calm, energised, focused and that make every day of my pregnancy a joyous and grateful experience!
What will this Online Mindfulness for Pregnancy and Birth Preparation Programme include?
I have designed, wrote and delivered this online programme in a way that you will receive a general teaching in Mindfulness in each Module along with a teaching of HOW to actually apply the learning to your pregnancy, to everyday of your pregnancy and for your birth preparation.
There is a detailed break down of the 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
- Module 1: Why Mindfulness for Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation?
- Module 2: Cultivating Calm and Focus during Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation
- Module 3: Reducing Stress and Anxiety during Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation
- Module 4: Self Compassion during Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation
- Module 5: 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 programme?
There are no rules when it comes to completing this programme! 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
How can I enroll into this programme?
This is very simple! All you have to do is to click the ENROLL button when you follow the link to the training course on my website. Here, you will be prompted to register your details and your email address and you will be able to purchase the course via Paypal with your Visa Debit or Credit Card. Please note, you don’t need to have a Paypal account set up in order to do so. You can choose to use your own card. Paypal serves a safe and protected way for you to check out and purchase your course.
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 programme! You can use this 1hr virtual meeting to:
- Ask questions about the programme
- Talk about your reasons for doing the programme
- Ask advice or guidance about any of the programme 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
- Private message on my Facebook page, Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness, my Instagram page, leonamcdonnell.mindfulness or my LinkedIn page, Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness
EMPOWER YOURSELF, YOUR PREGNANCY, YOUR BIRTH PREPARATION AND 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 UTILISE IT!!
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 51 Lessons
- 5 Weeks
- Welcome and Facilitator Introduction2
- Module 1: Why Mindfulness for Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation?In this module, you will receive a general teaching on Mindfulness, why practice Mindfulness and also a practical teaching and guide on how to apply Mindfulness to your Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation. You will practice a Pregnancy Breathing Technique and also a Pregnancy Meditation.9
- 3.1What is Mindfulness?10 Minutes
- 3.2Why Practice Mindfulness? What are the benefits?14 Minutes
- 3.3How to practice Mindfulness16 Minutes
- 3.4Essential Elements or Attitudes to Mindfulness23 Minutes
- 3.5Essential Attitudes to Mindfulness (by Jon Kabat Zinn)27 Minutes
- 3.6Why Mindfulness for Pregnancy and Birth Preparation?16 Minutes
- 3.7Pregnancy Breathing Practice: Connecting Life to Life (by Leona McDonnell)13 Minutes
- 3.8Pregnancy Meditation: A Breath for Life (by Leona McDonnell)12 Minutes
- 3.9Module 1: Completion Comments2 Minutes
- Module 2: Cultivating Calm and Focus during Pregnancy and for Birth PreparationIn this Module, you will learn about how our to calm, focus, label and tame your thoughts, which is essential for optimum mental, emotional and physical health during your Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation. You will practice a Pregnancy Breathing Technique and also a Pregnancy Meditation.8
- 4.1Module 2: Outline3 Minutes
- 4.2What is the Monkey Mind in Mindfulness?7 Minutes
- 4.3How do we tame the Monkey Mind?14 Minutes
- 4.4Labelling our Thoughts to release Fear and Anxiety – ‘Name it to Tame it’12 Minutes
- 4.5How to use Mindfulness to cultivate Calm and Focus during Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation18 Minutes
- 4.6Pregnancy Breathing Practice: Calm Counting (by Leona McDonnell)13 Minutes
- 4.7Pregnancy Meditation: Cultivating Calm and Releasing Fear (by Leona McDonnell)14 Minutes
- 4.8Module 2: Completion Comments3 Minutes
- Module 3: Reducing Stress and Anxiety during Pregnancy and for Birth PreparationIn this Module, you will learn more about how Stress, Anxiety and Ruminating Thoughts can be controlled and calmed using Mindfulness tools and Meditations. You will practice a Pregnancy Breathing Technique and also a Pregnancy Meditation.9
- 5.1Module 3: Outline4 Minutes
- 5.2How does Mindfulness help or change your Brain?13 Minutes
- 5.3Mindfulness for reducing Stress9 Minutes
- 5.4Mindfulness for reducing Anxiety17 Minutes
- 5.5Primary and Secondary Suffering and Ruminating Thoughts18 Minutes
- 5.6Building Resilience for coping with the unexpected in Pregnancy and Labour20 Minutes
- 5.7Pregnancy Breathing Practice: Breathing Light and Love (by Leona McDonnell)14 Minutes
- 5.8Pregnancy Meditation: Strong and Solid Like a Mountain (by Leona McDonnell)13 Minutes
- 5.9Module 3: Completion Comments3 Minutes
- Module 4: Self-Compassion during Pregnancy and for Birth PreparationIn this Module, you will learn the importance of Self-Compassion and Self-Care at any time in your life but particularly during your Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation. You will practice a Pregnancy Breathing Technique and also a Pregnancy Meditation.9
- 6.1Module 4: Outline5 Minutes
- 6.2What is Self-Compassion?17 Minutes
- 6.3How to practice and develop Self-Compassion10 Minutes
- 6.4Video’s_Kristen Neff on Self-Compassion60 Minutes
- 6.5Importance of Self-Compassion during Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation23 Minutes
- 6.6Importance of Self-Care during Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation18 Minutes
- 6.7Pregnancy Breathing Practice: Breathing Love and Kind Wishes into your Baby (by Leona McDonnell)17 Minutes
- 6.8Meditation: Self-Compassion Break (by Kristen Neff, adapted by Leona McDonnell)10 Minutes
- 6.9Module 4: Completion Comments4 Minutes
- Module 5: Affirmations and Positive Mind Body Relationship in Pregnancy and for Birth PreparationIn this Module, you will learn about the importance of a Positive Mind Body Relationship, again at any stage of your life but particularly during Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation. You will learn and use the power of Positive Affirmations during your Pregnancy and also during your Labour. You will practice a Pregnancy Breathing Technique and also a Pregnancy Meditation.13
- 7.1Module 5: Outline3 Minutes
- 7.2Why Affirmations in Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation16 Minutes
- 7.3Shauna Shapiro Video: The Power of Mindfulness – What you practice grows stronger14 Minutes
- 7.4Why a Positive Mind Body Relationship in Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation?11 Minutes
- 7.5Cultivating a Belief in our Body and it’s ability to Birth19 Minutes
- 7.6Practices to engage with your Pregnancy and for Birth Preparation12 Minutes
- 7.7Pregnancy Affirmations (by Leona McDonnell)10 Minutes
- 7.8Labour and Birth Affirmations (by Leona McDonnell)10 Minutes
- 7.9Pregnancy Breathing Practice: Respect and Nurture (by Leona McDonnell)12 Minutes
- 7.10Pregnancy Meditation: My Beautiful Body (by Leona McDonnell)15 Minutes
- 7.11The Fourth Trimester18 Minutes
- 7.12Article: The Gardener of our Minds (by Leona McDonnell)10 Minutes
- 7.13Module 5: Completion Comments2 Minutes
- Congratulations and Thank You!!1
