Effects of relaxation on psychobiological wellbeing during pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial

Urech, Corinne; Fink, Nadine; Hoesli, Irène; Wilhelm, Frank H.; Bitzer, Johannes; Alder, Judith

doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2010.03.008

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“…cortisol awakening response) can be reduced during peripartum period by implementing relaxation techniques, psychoeducation, and cognitivebehavioural interventions (Bittner et al, 2014;Kozinszky et al, 2012;Richter et al, 2012;Teixeira et al, 2005;Urech et al, 2010;Urizar et al, 2004). These strategies may also have a positive impact on obstetric and neonatal outcomes (Fink et al, 2012).…”

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Risk factors and course patterns of anxiety and depressive disorders during pregnancy and after delivery: A prospective-longitudinal study

Martini

Petzoldt

Einsle

et al. 2015

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Risk factors and course patterns of anxiety and depressive disorders during pregnancy and after delivery: A prospective-longitudinal study

Martini

Petzoldt

Einsle

et al. 2015

Journal of Affective Disorders

286

223

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“…In another RCT, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation was found to be most effective in enhancing levels of relaxation and decreasing heart rate. 107 Hoyer et al 108 compared worry exposure with applied relaxation in the treatment of GAD and results showed that the treatments were equally effective. However, a recent meta-analysis indicated that CBT may be more effective in treatment of GAD than applied relaxation.…”

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Perinatal Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Assessment and Treatment

Misri

Abizadeh

Sanders

et al. 2015

Journal of Women's Health

113

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Perinatal generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has a high prevalence of 8.5%-10.5% during pregnancy and 4.4%-10.8% postpartum. Despite its attendant dysfunction in the patient, this potentially debilitating mental health condition is often underdiagnosed. This overview will provide guidance for clinicians in making timely diagnosis and managing symptoms appropriately. A significant barrier to the diagnosis of GAD in the perinatal population is difficulty in distinguishing normal versus pathological worry. Because a perinatal-specific screening tool for GAD is nonexistent, early identification, diagnosis and treatment is often compromised. The resultant maternal dysfunction can potentially impact mother-infant bonding and influence neurodevelopmental outcomes in the children. Comorbid occurrence of GAD and major depressive disorder changes the illness course and its treatment outcome. Psychoeducation is a key component in overcoming denial/stigma and facilitating successful intervention. Treatment strategies are contingent upon illness severity. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), relaxation, and mindfulness therapy are indicated for mild GAD. Moderate/severe illness requires pharmacotherapy and CBT, individually or in combination. No psychotropic medications are approved by the FDA or Health Canada in pregnancy or the postpartum; off-label pharmacological treatment is instituted only if the benefit of therapy outweighs its risk. SSRIs/SNRIs are the first-line treatment for anxiety disorders due to data supporting their efficacy and overall favorable side effect profile. Benzodiazepines are an option for short-term treatment. While research on atypical antipsychotics is evolving, some can be considered for severe manifestations where the response to antidepressants or benzodiazepines has been insufficient. A case example will illustrate the onset, clinical course, and treatment strategies of GAD through pregnancy and the postpartum.

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“…In contrast, the passive relaxation significantly reduced no adrenaline levels, whereas active did not. Both methods significantly reduced cortisol [29]. In general, to reduce the biological effects of depression during pregnancy, various methods may be needed from those which are most effective for decreasing the subjective psychological symptoms.…”

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Fetal Movement Counting and Maternal Depression: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Delaram

Jafarzadeh

Shams

2017

Zahedan J Res Med Sci

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Background: The women in pregnancy and postpartum are susceptible to psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Many studies conducted on postpartum depression, but few studies have examined the depression in pregnancy and have focused on ways to treat it. Objectives: The purpose of present study was to detect the fetal movement counting on depression of mother in the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: In a Randomized controlled trial, 66 women with a singleton pregnancy and mild and moderate depression based on Beck Inventory Scale, were randomly allocated either to perform daily fetal movement counting from 28 week to 37 (n = 32) or control group (n = 34). Analysis was performed with SPSS 16 and a P < 0.05 was considered significant.

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Effects of relaxation on psychobiological wellbeing during pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial

Cited by 107 publications

References 44 publications

Risk factors and course patterns of anxiety and depressive disorders during pregnancy and after delivery: A prospective-longitudinal study

Risk factors and course patterns of anxiety and depressive disorders during pregnancy and after delivery: A prospective-longitudinal study

Perinatal Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Assessment and Treatment

Fetal Movement Counting and Maternal Depression: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

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