Meditation for a baby in a breech presentation

For so many women, pregnancy is filled with preparing for birth.  Taking classes, reading books, and practicing relaxation techniques are just a few of the many things that keep a pregnant woman busy.  So for an expectant mom to hear that her baby is in a breech presentation, it can be very disappointing.

Acupuncture and moxabustion have proven to be successful in turning the baby.  I also generally recommend chiropractic care, specifically “the Webster Technique”.  I wrote the meditation below to read to women while they are having acupuncture, to really take advantage of the mind-body connection.  My blessing for the woman who has a breech baby; may you take comfort in doing everything you can to accommodate the baby turning, and then may you release and let go, knowing that everything is in divine order.

Meditation for a baby in a breech presentation

Breathing in, I allow myself to come into this present moment.

I affirm my gratitude for my healthy baby and healthy body.

I allow myself to acknowledge any upset I might feel regarding the position of my baby.

I breath into that space and just give myself a moment to be.

(take a few deep breaths here)

When I am ready,

I take a deep breath in and allow myself to imagine my baby.

I say hello to my baby and express my deep love for my baby.

I now imagine my baby turning into the exact presentation that is optimal for birth.

I imagine my baby’s head going down into my birth canal.

I express to my baby that turning head down is a safe and loving position.

I imagine all the muscles in my body opening easily to allow my baby to turn.

I affirm that my baby and my body work in perfect harmony.

(take a few deep breaths here)

Now that I have allowed my imagination to create this image, I allow myself to relax.

I release any desires and simply allow myself to be.

I release and affirm that I am on my perfect journey.

I take comfort in knowing that I have done all that I can do.

I affirm that there is a greater plan at work in my life and I have faith in it.

In that knowing, I just allow myself to rest.