Journal article
Effects of mindfulness on maternal stress, depressive symptoms and awareness of present moment experience: A pilot randomised trial
Midwifery, Vol.50, pp.174-183
07/2017
PMID: 28463789
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Abstract
Objective
To determine the feasibility and acceptability and measure the effects of a mindfulness intervention compared to a pregnancy support program on stress, depressive symptoms and awareness of present moment experience.
Design
A pilot randomised trial using mixed methods.
Participants and Setting
Forty‐eight women attending a maternity service were randomly allocated to a mindfulness-based or pregnancy support program.
Measures
Perceived Stress Scale, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, and Birth Outcomes. Women's perceptions of the impact of the programs were examined via summative evaluation, interviews, diaries and facilitator field notes.
Findings
Nine women in the mindfulness program and 11 in the pregnancy support program completed post-program measures. There were no statistically significant differences between groups. Of practical significance, was an improvement in measures for both groups with a greater improvement in awareness of present moment experience for the intervention group. The intervention group reported learning how to manage stressors, fear, anxiety, and to regulate their attention to be more present. The control group reported learning how to calm down when stressed which increased their confidence. Intervention group themes were: releasing stress, becoming aware, accepting, having options and choices, connecting and being compassionate. Control group themes were: managing stress, increasing confidence, connecting, focussing, being accepted, preparing.
Key conclusion
The feasibility and acceptability of the intervention was confirmed. Programs decreased women's self-reported stress in different ways. Women in the mindfulness program accepted themselves and their experiences as they arose and passed in the present moment, while those in the control group gained acceptance primarily from external sources such as peers.
Details
- Title
- Effects of mindfulness on maternal stress, depressive symptoms and awareness of present moment experience: A pilot randomised trial
- Creators
- Jill Beattie - Monash UniversityHelen Hall - Monash UniversityMary Anne Biro - Monash UniversityChristine East - Monash Medical CentreRosalind Lau - Monash University
- Publication Details
- Midwifery, Vol.50, pp.174-183
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- Nurses Board of Victoria Legacy Limited (NBVLL) Mona Menzies Postdoctoral Research Grant
- Identifiers
- 991013036334802368
- Copyright
- © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article