Empowered Birth: Lessons from Sport Psychology for Your Maternity Journey

Meijen, Carla: - Dr Carla Meijen is an accredited sport psychologist with the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and she works as an Associate Professor in Applied Sport Psychology at St Mary's University, Twickenham. In her research she focuses on the mental demands of endurance performance, stress and emotions in sport and how to turn pressure in a positive challenge. Dr Meijen has provided expert analysis for publications including the New York Times, Runners World, The Sunday Times Magazine, Cycling Weekly, and the BBC. Carla is a mother and lives with her family in London.