Mindfulness-Based Interventions During Pregnancy: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Anjulie Dhillon1, Elizabeth Sparkes2, Rui V Duarte3
1School of Psychology, Sport and Exercise, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
Mindfulness-based interventions during pregnancy show benefits for maternal mental health, including reduced anxiety and depression. However, results varied between randomized controlled trials and non-randomized studies.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal mental health
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Psychological well-being in pregnancy
Background:
- Maternal mental health is crucial during pregnancy.
- Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are increasingly explored for their potential benefits.
- Existing literature requires systematic synthesis regarding MBIs in pregnancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and assess the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on mental health outcomes in pregnant individuals.
- To explore effects on anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and mindfulness levels.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of the literature was conducted.
- Inclusion criteria were applied to titles, abstracts, and full papers, with 14 articles selected.
- Study quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies.
Main Results:
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showed no significant differences in anxiety, depression, or perceived stress between MBI and control groups.
- Non-RCTs indicated significant benefits for anxiety, depression, and perceived stress in the MBI group.
- Four RCTs and four non-RCTs assessing mindfulness as an outcome showed significant improvements favoring the MBI group.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness-based interventions show promise for improving mental health outcomes, including anxiety, depression, and perceived stress, during the perinatal period.
- Further research is needed to determine if these benefits extend into the post-natal period.
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