The effects of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Program (MBCP) on prenatal attachment, depression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial.
Journal of affective disorders May 1, 2025 Ezgi Fındık, Neslihan Yılmaz Sezer, Menekşe Nazlı Aker et al. 11 citations
A Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Program (MBCP) improved prenatal attachment and reduced depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women. In a randomized trial with 36 participants, those who completed the 8-week MBCP scored significantly higher on the Prenatal Attachment Inventory than the control group. Although between-group differences for depression, anxiety, and stress were not significant, within the MBCP group scores for these emotional states improved from baseline to follow-up. The program appears to be a useful tool for healthcare professionals supporting prenatal mental health.