Experiences of Postpartum Women after Mindfulness Childbirth Classes: A Qualitative Study

Kantrowitz‐Gordon, Ira; Abbott, Shannon; Hoehn, Rachel

doi:10.1111/jmwh.12734

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“…The main objective of the MBCP program [47] is to teach mindfulness meditation for decreasing stress during pregnancy, reducing pain and fear during childbirth, to support parenting with wisdom and compassion, and to interrupt intergenerational patterns of suffering [48]. The course schedule is 3 h once a week for nine weeks, a 7-h silent practice day on the weekend between classes 6 and 7, and a reunion class after all the women have given birth.…”

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A mindfulness and compassion-based program applied to pregnant women and their partners to decrease depression symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Sacristan-Martin

Germán

Campayo

et al. 2019

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Background: Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times of great change for women and their partners, often bringing substantial challenges and stress. Approximately 10%-20% of women suffer from mood disorders such as depression in the perinatal period. There are risks involved in using psychopharmacological interventions to treat perinatal depression. Mindfulness and compassion-based educational programs could be efficacious and costeffective options for the prevention and treatment of perinatal mood disorders. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of an adapted Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) program that includes compassion training for pregnant women in primary care (PC) settings in the Spanish National Health System to decrease perinatal depression. Methods: A multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted. Participants will be pregnant women (n = 122) and their partners who wish to participate. They will be enrolled and assessed in PC settings and randomly assigned to either: (1) an adapted MBCP educational program tailored to the Spanish National Health System + treatment as usual (TAU); or (2) TAU only. The main outcome to be assessed will be depression, evaluated with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Secondary outcomes will include self-reported measures of perceived stress, affects, mindfulness, self-compassion, maternal self-efficacy, and use of health and social services. Patients will be assessed at four timepoints: baseline; post-treatment; and at three and six months after childbirth. Intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses will be carried out using linear regression mixed models. Effect sizes will be estimated using Cohen's d.

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Section: Adapted Mbcp With Compassion Practices Tailored To the Spanimentioning

confidence: 99%

A mindfulness and compassion-based program applied to pregnant women and their partners to decrease depression symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Sacristan-Martin

Germán

Campayo

et al. 2019

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“…Mindfulness childbirth classes for pregnant women help them prepare for the labor and birth and increase the levels of maternal attachment and competence in motherhood [46]. The results from this study reveal that the MBCP curriculum helps women strengthen their inner processes of attention, awareness, nonreaction, and nonjudgment toward their children through their daily parenting interactions.…”

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Applying Mindfulness Techniques to the Management of Depressive Tendencies in Women in Taiwan in the Perinatal Period: A Qualitative Study

Pan

Gau

Hsu

et al. 2022

Asian Nursing Research

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“…Moreover, the differences were more signi cant 42 days after delivery than at three days, indicating that the mindfulness intervention's effects continued for at least 42 days postpartum. Finally, Kantrowitz-Gordon et al [47] conducted a qualitative study with a convenience sample and found that mindfulness exercises helped new mothers switch roles and nd joy in early parenting. The participants also discovered the bene ts of living in the present, which can improve family relationships, help them empathize with their partners, and be more likely to experience happiness, which, in turn, can increase life satisfaction and happiness; this is consistent with our research.…”

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Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Happiness Pregnant Birth Parenting (HPBP) Programs on Mental Health During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood in China: A Multicenter Randomized Control Trial

Wang

Sun

Huang

et al. 2022

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Background This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of Happiness Pregnant Birth Parenting (HPBP) in preventing perinatal depression and reducing perceived anxiety and fear in Chinese pregnant women. Methods Women experiencing first-time pregnancy (n = 104) were randomly allocated to the HPBP group or a parallel control treatment group; We collected data at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1), three days after delivery (T2), and 42 days after delivery (T3). Participants completed questionnaires regarding depressive symptoms, perceived anxiety, fear, satisfaction with life, and five facets of mindfulness. We analyzed differences between the two groups and changes within the same group at the four time points using repeated-measures ANOVA. Results Compared to the active control treatment group, the HPBP group reported lower levels of perceived depressive symptoms at T2 (p < .05, d = 1.83) and T3 (p = .01, d = 2.21); significantly reduced anxiety at T1 (p = .001, d = 5.31) and T2 (p = .003, d = 6.12); significantly reduced fear at T1 (p < .01, d = 14.95) and T2 (p = .04, d = 10.95); and significantly increased life satisfaction at T1 (p < .01, d = 3.86) and T3 (p = .015, d = 3.1) and self-reported mindfulness at T1 (p = .01, d = 6.81) and T2 (p < .01, d = 8.7). Conclusions The findings indicate that the HPBP intervention based on mindfulness effectively decreases the risk of perinatal depression, anxiety, and fear. Thus, this research enhances our knowledge of effective intervention strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent perinatal depression or other negative mental states among pregnant women. Trial registration :Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR):ChiCTR2000033149; The date of first registration is 24/ 05/ 2020.

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Experiences of Postpartum Women after Mindfulness Childbirth Classes: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Mindfulness skills helped class participants cope with physical and emotional challenges postpartum and fostered positive meaningful relationships with partners and newborns. Findings have implications for future research on mindfulness-based interventions and the postpartum experience.

Cited by 16 publications

References 37 publications

A mindfulness and compassion-based program applied to pregnant women and their partners to decrease depression symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

A mindfulness and compassion-based program applied to pregnant women and their partners to decrease depression symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Applying Mindfulness Techniques to the Management of Depressive Tendencies in Women in Taiwan in the Perinatal Period: A Qualitative Study

Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Happiness Pregnant Birth Parenting (HPBP) Programs on Mental Health During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood in China: A Multicenter Randomized Control Trial

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