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Mindfulness meditation program.

Mindfulness meditation	Content of sessions
Week 1- 1st session	Welcoming and explanation of basics of mindfulness meditation
Week1- 2nd session.	Explanation of importance of mindfulness of breathing on stress reduction
Week 2- 1st session	Explanation of mindfulness in sitting and lying posture Practicing mindfulness breathing. Mp3 CD provided for home practice
Week 2- 2nd session	Explanation and practicing sitting and lying mindfulness of breathing. Mp3 CD provided for home practice
Week 3- 1st session	Explanation and practicing sitting and lying mindfulness of breath, mindfulness of sounds around them and thoughts. Mp3 CD provided for home practice
Week 3- 2nd session	Practice of mindfulness of breath, sounds around them. Mp3 CD provided for home practice
Week 4- 1st session	Explanation of stress during pregnancy and importance of bringing mind to “present moment”.
Week 4- 2nd session	Explanation and practice of mindfulness walking. Explanation and practice of body scan of all parts. Mp3 CD provided for home practice
Week 5 1st session	Practice of mindfulness in sitting, lying and walking. Practice of body scan of all parts
Week 5- 2nd session	Summarising sessions, feedback, post session assessments.