1. Hypnobirthing
   1. methods and tips for birth-preparation and birth itself
      1. provides plenty of tips, techniques, methods (meditation, visualisation, breathing exercises) to prepare woman for birth
      2. deeply relaxed state and concentration during labour through self-hypnosis
         1. not all woman are able to access it
         2. no fear and pain during the birthing process
2. encouraging for woman and show several practices for birth preparation
3. train mindfulness
   1. three basic intentions
      1. offer systematic training in mindful awareness
      2. prepare expectant parents for birth and parenting through evidence-based information and mindfulness-based practices that promote the normal psychobiological processes of pregnancy, childbirth and the early postpartum period.
      3. lay the foundation for parenting mindfully
   2. helpful before, during, after birth and moreover for whole life
   3. “Paying attention, on purpose, moment by moment, without judgment”
      1. specific meditation practices cultivate awareness of our physical body
   4. attitude
      1. non-striving
      2. non-judgement
      3. acceptance