Preliminary evidence of psychological improvements and increased maternal-fetal attachment associated with a mindfulness sleep programme: secondary analysis of uncontrolled data in 11 pregnant women with insomnia disorder.
Journal of sleep research February 1, 2024 David A Kalmbach, Anthony N Reffi, Jason C Ong et al. 9 citations
A mindfulness sleep program for pregnant women with insomnia, combining behavioral sleep strategies and meditation, led to large increases in everyday mindfulness and medium-large increases in maternal-fetal attachment. Participants also reported large reductions in anxiety, repetitive thinking, insomnia-focused rumination, and sleep-related daytime impairment. These preliminary results from a small trial of 11 women suggest that such a program may benefit multiple aspects of maternal wellbeing beyond sleep and depressed mood.