Benefits of preparing for childbirth with mindfulness training: a randomized controlled trial with active comparison
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth August 14, 2018 Larissa G Duncan, Michael Cohn, Maria T Chao et al.
Abstract Background Childbirth fear is linked with lower labor pain tolerance and worse postpartum adjustment. Empirically validated childbirth preparation options are lacking for pregnant women facing this problem. Mindfulness approaches, now widely disseminated, can alleviate symptoms of both chronic and acute pain and improve psychological adjustment, suggesting potential benefit when...