Mindfulness-Based Interventions during Pregnancy and Labour

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During pregnancy, events occur that can negatively affect a woman's mental health, such as vaginal bleeding, concern for the health of the fetus, decreased fetal movements, ultrasound results, or fear of childbirth itself. Pregnant women must be able to cope with these stressful events, as perinatal mental health problems can have adverse consequences for both parents and babies. Psychological disturbances in the mother during pregnancy can adversely affect the development of the fetus, leading to long-term negative effects on the health of the child. It is therefore important to identify prenatal interventions that can reduce this maternal distress, and one possible approach to address these perinatal mental health difficulties is mindfulness-based interventions.