Impact Of Meditation During Pregnancy-A Scopic Review
African Journal of Biomedical Research January 1, 2025 DOI: 10.53555/ajbr.v28i1s.7558 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA scopic review of existing literature finds that meditation practices, including mindfulness meditation and yoga, during pregnancy are associated with reduced stress and anxiety, improved mental health, positive effects on fetal health and infant behaviors, and enhanced sleep quality for mothers. The review suggests meditation may serve as a valuable adjunctive intervention to promote healthy pregnancy outcomes and support the well-being of both mothers and babies.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Scopic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Mindfulness meditation yoga meditation practices |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Pregnancy Art Medicine Biology |
| Key finding | Meditation during pregnancy is associated with reduced stress and anxiety, improved mental health, positive effects on fetal health and infant behaviors, and enhanced sleep quality. |
Abstract
This scopic review examines the impact of meditation during pregnancy on maternal and fetal health outcomes. A comprehensive analysis of existing literature reveals that mindfulness meditation, yoga, and other meditation practices have numerous benefits for pregnant women and their babies. These benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, improved mental health outcomes, positiveeffects on fetal health and infant behaviors, and enhanced sleep quality. The review highlights the potential of meditation as a valuable adjunctive intervention for promoting healthy pregnancy outcomes and supporting the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of mothers and their babies.