Meditation and mindfulness reduce perceived stress in women with recurrent pregnancy loss: a randomized controlled trial

Jensen, Karen Henriette Kirchheiner; Krog, Maria Christine; Koert, Emily; Hedegaard, Signe; Chonovitsch, Marie; Schmidt, Lone; Kolte, Astrid Marie; Nielsen, Henriette Svarre

doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.04.018

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“…Meanwhile, Bostock et al (2019) found that mindfulness-based childbirth education techniques could improve psychological well-being and reduce stress, concluding that these techniques have the potential to empower mothers to become active participants in the birthing process. Furthermore, the findings of the current study are similar to those of the study conducted by Jensen et al (2021) , who assert that when pregnant women practice mindfulness during the perinatal and early parenting period, this enables them to cope better with the stressful aspects of pregnancy and family life post-intervention. The authors suggested that teaching mindfulness during the perinatal period might expand pregnant women's adaptive strategies for coping with stress ( Jensen et al, 2021 ).…”

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“…Furthermore, the findings of the current study are similar to those of the study conducted by Jensen et al (2021) , who assert that when pregnant women practice mindfulness during the perinatal and early parenting period, this enables them to cope better with the stressful aspects of pregnancy and family life post-intervention. The authors suggested that teaching mindfulness during the perinatal period might expand pregnant women's adaptive strategies for coping with stress ( Jensen et al, 2021 ). Fernandes et al (2021) also highlighted that mindfulness techniques may help pregnant women who have symptoms of anxiety or depression.…”

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Saudi Arabian Primigravid Women's Experiences of Mindfulness to Reduce Childbirth Stress: A Qualitative Study

Alkhunaizi,

Alyousef,

Alhamidi

et al. 2023

SAGE Open Nursing

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Introduction Pregnancy is a significant transitional life experience. It can also be one of the most stressful experiences in life and some women go on to develop postpartum depression. Adopting mindfulness techniques during childbirth may allow women to experience less labor pain and require fewer medical interventions, which improve the mother's health. Objective To investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing childbirth stress in primigravid women in Saudi Arabia. Methods The researcher recruited primigravid women from an antenatal clinic in a government hospital in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The study adopted a qualitative interpretive descriptive design, using individual interviews to collect the data before conducting thematic content analysis using NVivo 10.1 software. Results Five key themes emerged from the data: (a) stress reduction, (b) recognition of thoughts and feelings, (c) life satisfaction, (d) insufficient knowledge leads to challenges, and (e) empowerment of a spiritual aspect. Conclusions Mindfulness is an effective technique that supports a mother's physical and psychological well-being.

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Saudi Arabian Primigravid Women's Experiences of Mindfulness to Reduce Childbirth Stress: A Qualitative Study

Alkhunaizi,

Alyousef,

Alhamidi

et al. 2023

SAGE Open Nursing

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“…All available international guidelines on RPL management highlight the importance and value of psychological support to couples, which could help to decrease the risk of further pregnancy losses [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 19 ]. However, a limited number of publications are available on the effect of psychological interventions in improving pregnancy outcomes in women/couples suffering from RPL [ 4 , 209 , 210 ]. Most of the available investigations are self-reporting survey-based studies, which do not include male partners [ 211 ].…”

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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Etiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. Fresh Look into a Full Box

Turesheva,

Aimagambetova,

Ukybassova

et al. 2023

JCM

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Recurrent pregnancy loss is a complex health challenge with no universally accepted definition. Inconsistency in definitions involves not only the number of spontaneous abortions (two or three) that are accepted for recurrent pregnancy loss but the types of pregnancy and gestational age at miscarriage. Due to the heterogeneity of definitions and criteria applied by international guidelines for recurrent pregnancy loss, the true incidence of recurrent miscarriage, which is reported to range from 1% to 5%, is difficult to estimate. Moreover, the exact etiology of recurrent pregnancy loss remains questionable; thus, it is considered a polyetiological and multifactorial condition with many modifiable and non-modifiable factors involved. Even after thoroughly evaluating recurrent pregnancy loss etiology and risk factors, up to 75% of cases remain unexplained. This review aimed to summarize and critically analyze accumulated knowledge on the etiology, risk factors, relevant diagnostic options, and management approach to recurrent pregnancy loss. The relevance of various factors and their proposed roles in recurrent pregnancy loss pathogenesis remains a matter of discussion. The diagnostic approach and the management largely depend on the etiology and risk factors taken into consideration by a healthcare professional as a cause of recurrent miscarriage for a particular woman or couple. Underestimation of social and health consequences of recurrent pregnancy loss leads to compromised reproductive health and psychological well-being of women after miscarriage. Studies on etiology and risk factors for recurrent pregnancy loss, especially idiopathic, should be continued. The existing international guidelines require updates to assist clinical practice.

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“…This aligns with the findings of a recent systematic review, which examined post-miscarriage care, and supports the notion that individuals with a higher level of education who experience a spontaneous miscarriage are more inclined to seek assistance compared to those with lower levels of education [ 34 ]. Additionally, a study by Jensen et al showed that women who received meditation and mindfulness training following a miscarriage experienced a significant reduction in stress levels [ 35 ]. These findings suggest that miscarriage-related education is essential in preventing future post-miscarriage complications and avoiding recurrent miscarriages.…”

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Help-seeking behavior among miscarrying women with and without post-miscarriage health problems in Ghana

Essien,

Chireh,

Essien

2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Understanding how frequently women seek assistance after experiencing a miscarriage could potentially help address unmet needs in managing post-miscarriage health problems (PMHP). However, most studies focus primarily on the causes and effects of PMHP and neglect the influence of help-seeking behavior on PMHP. This study examined help-seeking behavior among women who have experienced a miscarriage in Ghana, whether they sought help from healthcare professionals or not, and the impact it had on post-miscarriage health problems (PMHP). The study analyzed subsample data (N = 1,843) from the 2017 Ghana maternal health survey of miscarrying women aged 15–49 years who answered questions on help-seeking after a miscarriage from 900 clusters in ten administrative regions of Ghana, using a two-stage stratified cluster probability sampling design. The study used chi-square and modified Poisson with Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) to examine help-seeking behavior among miscarrying women in Ghana and its impact on post-miscarriage health. The PMHP prevalence was 13.5% (95% CI: 12.0–15.1). Of the 1,843 women, 76.2% (95% CI: 74.3–78.2) sought help following a miscarriage, with 73.6% receiving help from healthcare professionals, 4.6% from non-healthcare professionals, and 21.8% receiving help from both groups. Help-seeking behavior was associated with factors such as education, place of residence, marital status, distance to a health facility, and money for treatment. Women who sought help had a 3.0% (Adjusted Prevalence Ratio, (aPR = 0.97, 95% Cl: 0.95–0.99) reduced prevalence of PMHP compared to those who did not seek help after controlling for other factors. Encouraging more women to seek help following a miscarriage could play a critical role in reducing PMHP, which can substantially improve their physical well-being. This finding highlights the need for more health education programs that address potential barriers in women at higher risk of miscarriage-related complications, including those aged ≥ 31 years, from seeking help after a miscarriage.

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Meditation and mindfulness reduce perceived stress in women with recurrent pregnancy loss: a randomized controlled trial

Cited by 15 publications

References 53 publications

Saudi Arabian Primigravid Women's Experiences of Mindfulness to Reduce Childbirth Stress: A Qualitative Study

Saudi Arabian Primigravid Women's Experiences of Mindfulness to Reduce Childbirth Stress: A Qualitative Study

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Etiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. Fresh Look into a Full Box

Help-seeking behavior among miscarrying women with and without post-miscarriage health problems in Ghana

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