Coloring away the blues: mandala art boosts Mom-Baby bond after tough births

NCT ID NCT07461922

First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a guided mandala coloring activity could help first-time mothers who had a negative birth experience feel closer to their babies and more confident as parents. 66 new mothers were randomly assigned to either a structured mandala coloring session or a free coloring activity. The results showed that the mandala group had better mother-infant bonding and parenting confidence compared to the free coloring group.

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Locations

  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

    Çanakkale, Turkey (Türkiye)

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