Abstract
This pilot study explored the effects of an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy group on pregnant women. Participants
reported a decline in measures of depression, stress and anxiety; with these improvements continuing into the postnatal period.
Increases in mindfulness and self-compassion scores were also observed over time. Themes identified from interviews describing
the experience of participants were: ‘stop and think’, ‘prior experience or expectations’, ‘embracing the present’, ‘acceptance’
and ‘shared experience’. Childbirth preparation classes might benefit from incorporating training in mindfulness.
reported a decline in measures of depression, stress and anxiety; with these improvements continuing into the postnatal period.
Increases in mindfulness and self-compassion scores were also observed over time. Themes identified from interviews describing
the experience of participants were: ‘stop and think’, ‘prior experience or expectations’, ‘embracing the present’, ‘acceptance’
and ‘shared experience’. Childbirth preparation classes might benefit from incorporating training in mindfulness.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Short Communication
- Pages 1-5
- DOI 10.1007/s00737-012-0264-4
- Authors
- Cassandra Dunn, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
- Emma Hanieh, Discipline of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Rachel Roberts, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
- Rosalind Powrie, Discipline of Paediatrics and Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Journal Archives of Women’s Mental Health
- Online ISSN 1435-1102
- Print ISSN 1434-1816