About this trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention on childbirth self-efficacy, fear of childbirth, and self-compassion among primiparous pregnant women. Eligible pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a control group receiving routine antenatal education and standard prenatal care. The intervention program will consist of eight sessions delivered over four weeks. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention using validated measurement tools. The findings may contribute to the development of effective psychosocial interventions to improve maternal well-being during pregnancy.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Pregnant women aged 18 years and older
Primiparous women
Singleton pregnancy
Gestational age between 28 and 32 weeks
Disqualifiers
Multiple pregnancy
High-risk obstetric complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa)
Diagnosed severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder)
Substance or alcohol dependence
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Mindfulness-Based Intervention
BehavioralA four-week mindfulness-based intervention consisting of eight sessions delivered twice weekly. The program includes breathing awareness, body awareness, emotional awareness, non-judgmental acceptance, self-compassion practices, and mindfulness-based coping strategies for childbirth preparation. Sessions will be delivered face-to-face and will last approximately 60-90 minutes each.
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Childbirth Self-Efficacy
Assessment of childbirth self-efficacy using the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Scale.
Fear of Childbirth
Assessment of fear of childbirth using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A (W-DEQ-A).
Self-Compassion
Assessment of self-compassion using the Self-Compassion Scale.
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