Impact Of Meditation During Pregnancy-A Scopic Review
African Journal of Biomedical Research 2025 DOI: 10.53555/ajbr.v28i1s.7558 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Scopic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Mindfulness meditation yoga meditation practices |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Pregnancy Theology |
| Key findings | 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.