Sleep for Pregnancy
The listening library
Evening Release Ritual
A transition from the day’s tasks to a quieter evening, using reflection and gentle visualisation.
The unfinished things can wait for a moment.
Checking your listening access…
Make this moment yours.
Find a comfortable place where you can listen safely and without needing to stay alert. Never listen while driving.
There’s no need to get it perfect. Pause or stop whenever you choose.
This session marks a small boundary between doing and resting. Its theme is acknowledging the day, then setting aside what does not need your attention right now. You can picture a task being put down, notice an easy breath or simply listen. There is no need to feel grateful or resolve a difficult day before resting. Return to any practical concern later, or ask for help with it; relaxation does not make your needs less important.
When you might listen
- After work or other daily demands.
- At the start of an evening routine.
- When tasks keep circling in your mind.
- Before a quiet conversation or rest.
What you’ll practise
- Acknowledge what the day has held.
- Notice your face and shoulders.
- Imagine setting one task aside.
- Choose what would support the rest of your evening.
Related guidance
This is guided relaxation, not medical care. Follow your maternity team’s advice, including during labour.