This calming body scan meditation is designed to help you rest deeply, release tension, and connect with your baby. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply need a quiet moment, this practice invites you to slow down and surrender to your body’s innate wisdom during pregnancy. Together, we’ll gently scan each part of your body—from head to toe—sending gratitude, breath, and trust. You’ll leave this meditation feeling grounded, supported, and connected to the sacred work your body is doing.

In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa, a DONA-International certified birth doula and childbirth educator, guides expecting mothers through a calming meditation practice. Today's meditation focuses on connecting with your body and baby, releasing tension, and fostering a sense of calm through a full body scan. Vanessa emphasizes gratitude for the body's work during pregnancy and offers a soothing relaxation technique to carry through the day.