This systematic review aims to assess the effect of mindfulness-based interventions carried
out during pregnancy exploring mindfulness and mental health outcomes. A systematic …

Background Many women use pharmacological or non-pharmacological pain relief during
childbirth. Evidence from Cochrane reviews shows that effective pain relief is not always …

Perinatal mental health difficulties are associated with adverse consequences for parents
and infants. However, the potential risks associated with the use of psychotropic medication …

Introduction This pilot study tested the feasibility and effectiveness of using Mindfulness‐
Based Childbirth Education (MBCE), a novel integration of mindfulness meditation and skills …

Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course presents a current and
comprehensive examination of human behavior across time using a multidimensional …

BackgroundBetween 5% and 14% of women suffer from fear of childbirth (FOC) which is
associated with difficulties during birth and in postnatal psychological adjustment. Therefore …

This book provides an outline and critical discussion of the characteristics of mindfulness-
based interventions (MBIs) research. Since the first reports on the use of mindfulness …

Experiencing stressful life events (SLEs) has negative consequences for both mother and
infant. This study examined the predictive contributions of (1) experiences of each SLE …

Objective this study aimed to examine how women׳ s childbirth self-efficacy beliefs relate to
aspects of well-being during the third trimester of pregnancy and whether there was any …

Objectives The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine
controlled trial evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on stress …