Book Title: Arham Pregnancy
Author(s): Pravin Rishi Upadhyay, Pratibha Jain
Publisher: Anand Tirth Kendriya Foundation

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________________ 7 The Breath Connection 70 The mother and child first connect through breath. As soon as conception takes place, the mother infuses life into her baby through her breath. From this moment, she breathes not just for herself but also for her baby. Her breathing pattern undergoes a change as soon as the baby enters her womb. If she is vigilant, she will experience the difference immediately. It is important for the mother-to-be to practice Swar Sadhana, which can be translated as 'watching the breath'. With practice, she can control the manner in which she breathes. As we will read further, she may need to alter her breath if she feels uneasy, or she may need to continue breathing in a meditative manner. With her breathing practices, she can make the womb a favourable environment for her baby. Here-in lies the first experience of love and

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