Mindful pregnancy and childbirth: effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on women's psychological distress and well-being in the perinatal period

被引:112
作者
Dunn, Cassandra [1 ]
Hanieh, Emma [2 ]
Roberts, Rachel [1 ]
Powrie, Rosalind [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Adelaide, Sch Psychol, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
[2] Univ Adelaide, Sch Med, Discipline Psychiat, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
[3] Univ Adelaide, Sch Med, Discipline Paediat & Psychiat, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
关键词
Mindfulness; Pregnancy; Stress; Anxiety; Depression; Intervention; COGNITIVE THERAPY;
D O I
10.1007/s00737-012-0264-4
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
This pilot study explored the effects of an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy group on pregnant women. Participants reported a decline in measures of depression, stress and anxiety; with these improvements continuing into the postnatal period. Increases in mindfulness and self-compassion scores were also observed over time. Themes identified from interviews describing the experience of participants were: 'stop and think', 'prior experience or expectations', 'embracing the present', 'acceptance' and 'shared experience'. Childbirth preparation classes might benefit from incorporating training in mindfulness.
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页码:139 / 143
页数:5
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