Supporting prenatal mental health in women with a preconception history of mental disorders or psychosocial vulnerability is important for a positive transition to parenthood. There is a need for more evidence-based and non-pharmacological mental health interventions in antenatal care. The primary objective of this trial was to evaluate the feasibility of prenatal MBSR, which is an adaption of...
Mental disorders are commonly encountered in pregnancy complications, and women with a preconception history of mental disorders or other psychosocial vulnerabilities are at increased risk. Mental disorders, such as depression, can persist postnatal and adversely affect mother-infant bonding and infant development. Consequently, it is important to address prenatal mental health. The aim of this...
Stress and mental disorders in pregnancy can adversely affect the developing fetus. Women with a preconception history of mental disorders or of psychosocial vulnerabilities are at increased risk of experiencing perinatal stress or mental health problems. Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction (MBSR) is an acceptable intervention for pregnant women and has a growing evidence-base with meta-analyses...