Why you need to practice mindfulness during pregnancy

Mindfulness helps you deal with the stresses of pregnancy (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is mindfulness exactly? This word has become increasingly popular but it’s meaning sometimes isn’t quite clear. Mindfulness is all about combining awareness of yourself and that of your surroundings in a purposeful way. It calls you to focus on the present so that you don’t miss out on the daily joys of life.

If you think about it, our minds are usually programmed to either focus on the past or future. I understand because sometimes the present circumstances can be depressing. But, it’s impossible to notice anything positive about the present if you’re always ignoring it. That’s dangerous for anyone, especially expectant moms.