Can online mindfulness ease fear of birth? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT07320794

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an online mindfulness program could help pregnant women cope with fear of childbirth and feel more satisfied with their birth. Thirty-eight first-time pregnant women took part, with some receiving six online mindfulness sessions. The researchers measured fear levels before and after birth, as well as birth satisfaction. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home training could make a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: mindfulness-based childbirth education program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, online tool to help pregnant women feel less afraid and more satisfied with their birth experience.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is short (six sessions) and effects may vary.

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FEAR OF CHILDBIRTH MINDFULNESS

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Locations

Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Division of Midwifery

Aydin, Aydın, 09100, Turkey (Türkiye)
Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Division of Midwifery

Aydin, 09100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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