Colours: pregnancy meditation (audio)

This is one in a series of relaxation routines from our sister site in the UK, BabyCentre, for pregnancy, labour and birth. It is read by Daphne Metland. Daphne taught antenatal classes for the UK's National Childbirth Trust for more than 20 years, and has helped hundreds of couples prepare for the births of their babies.

"Colours" is a visualisation technique that focuses on reducing stress. This relaxation is useful in labour and in any potentially stressful situation, such as antenatal tests. Prepare to relax, and let the colours take over your mind …

Then check out our other pregnancy meditation routines:

• Stretch and relax
• The garden
• Colours