First published 2015
Andy Puddicombe applies mindfulness techniques to pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. The Headspace co-founder offers practical exercises for both expectant mothers and their partners. His approach addresses the anxieties that accompany trying to conceive, pregnancy stages, and bringing a newborn home. Puddicombe teaches readers how to navigate these challenges with calm awareness. The book includes specific tools for living mindfully during pregnancy and the first months of parenting. Puddicombe emphasizes creating peaceful mental environments that benefit both parent and child. He presents mindfulness as a way to maximize the experience of pregnancy while building healthy mental habits. The guide serves couples at any stage, from conception attempts through early parenthood. Puddicombe frames pregnancy as a unique opportunity to develop mindful practices that support both immediate wellbeing and long-term family health.
Genres: self-help, health, parenting
Vibes: calming, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: practical-advice, self-improvement
224 pages · Kindle Edition · Hodder & Stoughton