Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Education for Pregnant Women With Distress
NCT ID: NCT07122115
Last Updated: 2025-08-14
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
31 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-11-01
2023-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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A total of 201 pregnant women were screened using the Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale (TPDS), and 31 women who scored 28 or higher and met the inclusion criteria were selected. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups: an intervention group (n=16) that received an 8-week mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting education program, and a control group (n=15) that received standard prenatal education.
The mindfulness-based program was conducted online and included guided mindfulness practices, psychoeducation, breathing exercises, and home assignments. Each session lasted approximately 120 minutes and was held once a week for eight consecutive weeks. Participants were also encouraged to practice formal and informal mindfulness exercises at home throughout the program.
The data were collected using several validated instruments, including the Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for labor pain, Maternal Attachment Scale, and Postpartum Self-Evaluation Questionnaire. Data collection occurred at multiple time points: before the intervention, after the intervention, on the first postpartum day, and during the first and fourth postpartum months.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Standard Prenatal Care
Participants in this group received routine prenatal care and standard childbirth education provided by the hospital without any mindfulness component.
No interventions assigned to this group
Experimental Arm
Participants in this group received an 8-week mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting education program, including guided mindfulness practices, psychoeducation, and home assignments.
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Education
The intervention was an 8-week mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting education program specifically adapted for pregnant women experiencing prenatal distress. The program included weekly 120-minute online sessions combining formal mindfulness practices (such as mindful breathing, body scan, and sitting meditation), informal exercises (e.g., mindful eating, mindful walking), psychoeducation, group sharing, and guided reflections.
Participants were also asked to complete daily home practice assignments using audio recordings. The content was adapted from the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) curriculum and integrated with prenatal education. The intervention was delivered by a trained instructor and tailored to meet the emotional and cognitive needs of expectant mothers.
Interventions
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Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Education
The intervention was an 8-week mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting education program specifically adapted for pregnant women experiencing prenatal distress. The program included weekly 120-minute online sessions combining formal mindfulness practices (such as mindful breathing, body scan, and sitting meditation), informal exercises (e.g., mindful eating, mindful walking), psychoeducation, group sharing, and guided reflections.
Participants were also asked to complete daily home practice assignments using audio recordings. The content was adapted from the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) curriculum and integrated with prenatal education. The intervention was delivered by a trained instructor and tailored to meet the emotional and cognitive needs of expectant mothers.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Gestational age between 24 and 32 weeks
No chronic medical or psychiatric conditions
Able to participate in online sessions
TPDS (Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale) score of 28 or higher
Minimum literacy level to understand consent and questionnaires
Voluntary participation and signed informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria
Multiple pregnancy (e.g., twins or more)
Existing diagnosis of major psychiatric disorders
Participation in any previous mindfulness training
Inability to complete follow-up assessments
Non-consent or withdrawal from the study
18 Years
35 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Kayseri Training and Research Hospital
OTHER_GOV
Responsible Party
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MERVE GÜL TİREN
Specialist Nurse, PhD Candidate, Principal Investigator
Locations
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Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital
Kayseri, Kocasi̇nan, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol
Other Identifiers
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KayseriTRH-distress
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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