How positive thinking helps nurture the fruits of labour

Sunday Herald, The, Dec 3, 2000 by Margaret Mallon

"This is the very worst attitude to take as it becomes a self- fulfilling prophecy," says Dr Muir. "Your mind is an incredibly powerful tool so if it is convinced you are not going to get pregnant, then that is what is going to happen."

For more information about mind therapies call Maria Thomson at Mulberry House in Edinburgh on 0131- 558 3303; Marisa Peer on 020- 7371 9367; or Dr Elizabeth Muir on 020-7221 6566. Sessions cost #50- #75 www.am-i-pregnant.com www.pregnancycalendar.com www.parent hoodweb.com www.pregnancyguideonline.com