Mindfulness for Moms-to-Be: could a special class ease pregnancy anxiety?
NCT ID NCT04327557
First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting class can lower anxiety in pregnant women. Sixty women with elevated worry will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness class or a standard childbirth education class. Researchers will track changes in anxiety, stress, and mood during pregnancy and up to a year after birth.
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University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, 53703-2637, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer pregnant women a drug-free way to lower anxiety and improve their mood during pregnancy and early parenting.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, and it is currently suspended. The results may not apply to all pregnant women, and the benefits may be no better than standard childbirth classes.
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