Mind Body Baby

The must-have fertility plan that will soothe your mind, nourish your body and maximise your chances at having a baby.

Leading fertility counsellor, Ann Bracken, draws together her years of expertise in the field with this supportive guide that will boost fertility by putting wellbeing at the heart of your journey. Ann breaks down the mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques that are scientifically-proven to combat the stress caused by fertility problems and offers clear, practical advice and tips on how to nurture your health and wellbeing - to optimise your fertility and inspire positivity during difficult times.

Includes chapters on:

How to manage the psychological and emotional impacts of fertility problems

Mindfulness Practice

Information on Reproductive Treatment

Natural Health Therapies

Nutrition & Supplements to Boost Fertility, by Dr Marilyn Glenville

Restorative Yoga and Mindful Movement

Fertility Thinking through CBT

Self-Care

Taking care of your relationships

Useful Resources

Featuring line illustrations to complement the text, journaling exercises throughout, and a foreword by pioneer of Mind-Body Medicine, Dr Alice Domar.

'A definite must-read regardless as to where you are on your journey'

My Fertility Specialist Magazine

'A much-needed antidote to the all-too-often stressful and soul-searching path to parenthood. I will be recommending it to my fertility patients'

Emma Cannon, integrated fertility expert, author of The Baby-Making Bible

'This book provides the perfect balance outlining the integrative mind and body approach and provides an essential complement to the medical aspects of the fertility journey'

Dr James Nicopoullos, Consultant Gynaecologist?& subspecialist in Reproduce Medicine, The Lister Clinic, Lister Hospital, Chelsea, London

'In this book Ann Bracken has compiled what you need to know in an easily accessible, friendly and compassionate format'

Dr Alice D Domar, Associate Professor in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School and Executive Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health

“After 20 years of supporting fertility patients I am convinced that an integrated mind-body approach delivers the best outcome. Ann has a practical and compassionate approach, as demonstrated in her brilliant new book. It is a much-needed antidote on the all-too-often stressful and soul-searching path to parenthood. I will be recommending it to my fertility patients.”

It is a much-needed antidote to the all-too-often stressful and soul-searching path to parenthood. I will be recommending it to my fertility patients -- Emma Cannon, fertility and pregnancy expert, author of The Baby-Making Bible
This book provides the perfect balance outlining the integrative mind and body approach and provides an essential complement to the medical aspects of the fertility journey -- Dr James Nicopoullos, Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine
Ann Bracken expertly shows readers how to weave mindfulness into their lives to help them take care of their wellbeing as they live through a challenging process -- Padraig O'Morain, mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist
A definite must-read regardless as to where you are on your journey as there is something for everyone. I wish it had been written years ago when we were on our journey -- My Fertility Specialist Magazine

Ann Bracken is currently a Fertility Counsellor & Psychotherapist at world-renowned London fertility clinic, The Lister Fertility Clinic, which is part of The Lister Hospital. She previously worked as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Fertility Counsellor in SIMS IVF (2011-14), Ireland's largest fertility clinic, and has had many years' experience working within national health settings (UK and Ireland) as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapist. Ann qualified at Harvard University in Mind/Body Programme Training (specific to fertility support) under world-renowned psychologist and Mind/Body Programme pioneer, Dr Alice Domar, who is Director of Mind/Body Services at Boston IVF, and is contributing a foreword to this book. In addition, nutritionist and women's health expert Marilyn Glenville is contributing a chapter on nutrition and will give the book support on her website

Ann also runs an international online Fertility Counselling and Psychotherapy service at

'After 20 years of supporting fertility patients I am convinced that an integrated mind-body approach delivers the best outcome. Ann Bracken has a practical and compassionate approach, as demonstrated in her brilliant new book. It is a much-needed antidote to the all-too-often stressful and soul-searching path to parenthood. I will be recommending it to my fertility patients' Emma Cannon , integrated fertility and pregnancy expert, acupuncturist and author of The Baby-Making Bible Hospital visits, calendar watching, disheartening test results and scheduled sex can make trying for a baby a stressful experience, and research shows the strain put on couples and individuals struggling with infertility can impact on the likelihood of a successful conception. With an approach that puts mind-body health and wellbeing at the heart of fertility, this supportive and practical book by top Fertility Counsellor and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist Ann Bracken gives help and guidance on how to reduce stress and have a more empowered fertility journey. Mind Body Baby also provides helpful advice on natural and medical fertility treatment approaches and how to choose the best options to meet your needs. Focusing on mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioural (CBT) approaches, which have been scientifically proven to help overcome the stress and low mood associated with fertility issues, the author suggests simple, effective step-by-step exercises to help readers improve their mind and body fertility health and optimise their chances of a positive pregnancy. Includes a chapter on nutrition to boost your fertility by women's health expert, PHD, Dr Marilyn Glenville

The must-have fertility plan that will soothe your mind, nourish your body and maximise your chances at having a baby . Leading fertility counsellor, Ann Bracken, draws together her years of expertise in the field with this supportive guide that will boost fertility by putting wellbeing at the heart of your journey. Ann breaks down the mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques that are scientifically-proven to combat the stress caused by fertility problems and offers clear, practical advice and tips on how to nurture your health and wellbeing - to optimise your fertility and inspire positivity during difficult times.Includes chapters on:How to manage the psychological and emotional impacts of fertility problemsMindfulness Practice Information on Reproductive Treatment Natural Health TherapiesNutrition & Supplements to Boost Fertility, by Dr Marilyn GlenvilleRestorative Yoga and Mindful Movement Fertility Thinking through CBTSelf-CareTaking care of your relationships Useful Resources Featuring line illustrations to complement the text, journaling exercises throughout, and a foreword by pioneer of Mind-Body Medicine, Dr Alice Domar. 'A definite must-read regardless as to where you are on your journey' My Fertility Specialist Magazine 'A much-needed antidote to the all-too-often stressful and soul-searching path to parenthood. I will be recommending it to my fertility patients' Emma Cannon, integrated fertility expert, author of The Baby-Making Bible 'This book provides the perfect balance outlining the integrative mind and body approach and provides an essential complement to the medical aspects of the fertility journey' Dr James Nicopoullos, Consultant Gynaecologist?& subspecialist in Reproduce Medicine, The Lister Clinic, Lister Hospital, Chelsea, London 'In this book Ann Bracken has compiled what you need to know in an easily accessible, friendly and compassionate format' Dr Alice D Domar, Associate Professor in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School and Executive Director of the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health

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