Podcast power: positive affirmations ease childbirth fears in new study

NCT ID NCT07590921

First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether listening to podcasts with positive affirmations for 21 days could help pregnant women feel less afraid of childbirth and have fewer repetitive negative thoughts. 120 pregnant women in Istanbul took part, with half listening to the podcasts and half receiving no extra support. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home tool could improve emotional well-being during pregnancy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Esenyurt Kıraç Family Health Center

    Istanbul, Esenyurt, 34510, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kıraç Family Health Center, Esenyurt

    Istanbul, Esenyurt, 34510, Turkey (Türkiye)

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