Development and Evaluation of a Mindfulness-Based Mobile Intervention for Perinatal Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of medical Internet research January 17, 2025 Sehwan Park, Hee Young Cho, Jin Young Park et al. 11 citations
A 4-week self-administered mobile mindfulness program reduced anxiety and improved emotional well-being, maternal-fetal attachment, and mindfulness awareness in pregnant women. In a randomized trial with 133 participants, anxiety scores decreased significantly in the intervention group, while depression and stress showed no significant changes. Emotional well-being improved, and specific aspects of maternal-fetal attachment—attributing characteristics to the fetus and differentiating the self from the fetus—also improved. Mindfulness awareness increased. Between-group differences were significant for mindfulness awareness and attributing characteristics to the fetus. Mobile interventions may offer a cost-effective way to support perinatal mental health.