Effect of meditation and prenatal education on fear and confidence in vaginal delivery

Integrating meditation, relaxation techniques, and prenatal multimedia health education significantly reduces fear of childbirth, boosts childbirth confidence, and alleviates postpartum depression, without increasing adverse reactions. This approach is clinically beneficial for improving maternal mental health.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2025-12-10
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1712740
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Effect of meditation and prenatal education on fear and confidence in vaginal delivery

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Effect of meditation and prenatal education on fear and confidence in vaginal delivery

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Abstract

Integrating meditation, relaxation techniques, and prenatal multimedia health education significantly reduces fear of childbirth, boosts childbirth confidence, and alleviates postpartum depression, without increasing adverse reactions. This approach is clinically beneficial for improving maternal mental health.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
Jiangsu University (CN), Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 50%
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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