10/19/2026
What a beautiful weekend reconnecting with the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) community!
Fourteen years ago, while pregnant with Shae, I was on retreat with Jon Kabat-Zinn for my MBSR training. I asked him if he knew anyone bringing mindfulness into fertility or pregnancy care, something I felt could be incredibly valuable for my patients. He suggested I meet Nancy Bardacke, the founder of MBCP. Mindful Birthing ®
A few weeks later, at 32 weeks pregnant, I found myself in Nancy’s living room, attending a Mind in Labour workshop and beginning a journey I didn’t yet have words for.
This weekend, sitting with Nancy again, I was inspired to see how her work has grown. MBCP is now offered in 35 countries, and her book, Mindful Birthing, has been translated into nine languages.
It was deeply inspiring to connect with teachers who are doing beautiful, heartful work, and had travelled from around the world to gather together.
And it was a particularly meaningful full-circle moment for me. When I first met Nancy, she was ‘birthing’ her book into the world, affectionately calling it “Daisy.” Now, 14 years later, I find myself bringing Ground to Grow | Mindfulness Programs & Fertility Support into the world, inspired by that same hope of making mindfulness more accessible to people navigating profound life transitions.
Feeling grateful for Nancy’s generosity, the sweet friendships old and new, and the inspiration of being part of this wonderful community. ❤️
