Summary:
The book provides expectant parents with mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, manage pain, and enhance the childbirth experience. It combines practical advice on pregnancy, labor, and early parenting with meditation exercises to cultivate a peaceful and empowering mindset.
Key points:
1. Mindfulness: Bardacke's book focuses on mindfulness, or being present and non-judgmental, to reduce stress during pregnancy and childbirth.
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