Maternal Psychotherapy Addressing Generational Stress is Associated with Lower Preterm Birth Risk: The Pforzheim Study
In this study, psychotherapeutic counseling within standard gynecological care was linked to longer pregnancy duration, improved birth mode, and greater birth weight. These findings suggest psychotherapy can be a safe, preventive approach during pregnancy to support maternal well-being and promote healthier outcomes for newborns.
Authors
- Tanzi D. Hoover
- Rupert Linder
- Gerlinde A. S. Metz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5801-7716)
Institutions
- University of Lethbridge (CA)
- Klinik für Psychosomatik (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Women s Health Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/26884844251394236
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00