Meditation for Motherhood: A Path to Calm and Grounded Presence

Have you ever wanted to start meditating but have felt unsure where to start?

Learning to meditate is easier than you may think and offers you what every mother craves: calm, clarity and connection.

Meditation for Mothers: What it Is and Isn’t 

Meditation isn’t about quieting the mind completely or doing it perfectly. It’s about noticing your thoughts, your mental fluctuations, without getting swept away by them.

There are different methods. We’ll focus on an approach that’s accessible to all and centers on preparing for birth and motherhood, especially in our noisy and overstimulating world.

I discovered meditation a few years into my yoga practice, when my children were in school. It helped me become a better mother - present, patient and less reactive. And honestly, I wish I had known about it during my first, very long labor.

Now, I teach meditation to pregnant and new moms because I know how powerful it can be, especially during the early days of motherhood when there’s fatigue, anxiety and emotional ups and downs.

Why Meditate During Motherhood?

During the early days, your mind is likely full - with decisions, emotions, fears and hopes.

Meditation helps you slow down and find stillness. You can train your mind - to be steady. It allows you to experience serenity even during this period of change.

The Benefits Are Profound—For You and Your Baby

Beginning a meditation practice NOW benefits you and your baby. 

Practice Focus	What You Gain
Quieting the Mind	Clarity & Presence
Regulating Emotions & Hormones	Calm Responsiveness
Connecting with your Heart	To Make Aligned Choices
Connecting with your Body	Improved Sleep & Digestion
Connecting with your Strength	To Embody your Confidence
Embracing your full Self	To Cultivate Compassion
Baby Receives the Benefits too	Optimal Growth & Bonding

Meditate and show up your best Self

Getting Started: How to Set Yourself Up for Success 

As my teacher once said, “It’s easy to meditate on the top of a mountain amid the clouds, but can you meditate alongside a garbage dump?”

Motherhood is messy and unpredictable, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted and worried at times. Motherhood is a constant state of being that requires commitment and flexibility.

A meditation practice can be your steady foundation amid the chaos. A return to Self. A guiding light and a balm for your nervous system.

5 Tips for Meditating

1.Start Before Birth 

Establish your practice before baby arrives, it’ll be a support for labor, birth and beyond.

2. Create a Sacred Space

Choose a quiet, uncluttered spot in your home to minimize distractions. 

3. Be Consistent

Mornings are ideal, before you pick up your phone!

4. Use an anchor.

Focus on your breath, a mantra or a calming image to return to when your mind wanders.

5. Practice Compassion 

Some days will feel hard. That’s okay. Your effort is enough. Model self-love.

Why the Breath?

Your breath is always with you, it’s the simplest, most powerful anchor you have.

As you sit, notice your inhale and exhale. Over time, even out your inhale with your exhale. This provides a reassuring rhythm that your body, mind and baby respond to, with ease.

Breath as Anchor 

Your breath is one of the simplest ways to return to grounded presence.

Breathing with awareness supports:

• Pregnancy: Less fear, more energy, better oxygenation, for both of you.

• Labor & Birth: More presence and less anxiety. A deeper trust in your body and connection with your baby.

• Postpartum: Healing, rejuvenation, and bonding with your baby. A nourishing way to reset.

As a mother, cultivating an intimate relationship with your breath is one of the best things you could do for yourself and your family.

There’s no goal - nothing to achieve.

There’s no “right” way to meditate. No prize for sitting the longest or quieting your thoughts the best. When I began, 2-3 minutes felt like forever. Now, 15-20 minutes/day feels about right.

The point is to take time to be with yourself. Without judgment. Establishing a regular practice takes time as you build stamina.

Your practice will change from day-to-day and throughout the different seasons of your motherhood journey.

Some days you’ll feel at peace. Other days, sadness or frustration might arise. Welcome and receive it all. This, too, is part of the practice.  

A Legacy You Can Pass On

Meditation supports you in becoming your calmest, clearest self, not only for you, but for your child. It’s a practice you can share with them as they grow.

It helps you meet motherhood as you are, with love, presence and power.

It helps ensure your positive birth experience and impacts the health and wellness of you and your family for years to come.  

Doesn’t it make sense to begin your practice today?

Want guidance in getting started?

Let’s talk. Click the button below and let’s explore how to create a meditation practice that supports your journey so you can let go of fear, doubt and anxiety and be your brightest and best Self.