Yes it is true that meditation helps you and plays an important role in the baby's development as well. Emotions play a vital role in the development of the baby. You frequently see examples of stressful mothers giving birth to babies with fluctuating moods, easily going into anger or depression. It is vital for the mother to remain cool and calm and free of any anxiety or stress. With the help of meditation, you can instill harmony within yourself. This will help you to remain free of stress and depression, especially, if you are an emotional person.