Effectiveness of an online Japanese version of the mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting programme on prenatal mental health: A single group clinical trial.
Midwifery June 1, 2025 Ayumi Tanke, Hiromi Tobe, Yuriko Usui et al. 2 citations
A short online mindfulness programme for pregnant women in Japan reduced perceived stress and fear of childbirth while increasing mindfulness, self-esteem, and subjective happiness. The four-week programme was tested on 37 healthy pregnant women between 16 and 34 gestational weeks. No significant effects were found for depression, anxiety, or sense of coherence in this low-risk group. The results suggest that condensed online mindfulness interventions can improve some aspects of maternal mental health, but larger and more diverse studies are needed.