Daily affirmation podcasts may calm pregnancy fears
NCT ID NCT07590921
First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested whether listening to a 10-minute affirmation podcast daily for 21 days could reduce fear of childbirth and repetitive negative thoughts in pregnant women. 120 women in Istanbul took part, with half listening to the podcast and half receiving no intervention. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home tool could improve emotional well-being during pregnancy.
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Locations
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Esenyurt Kıraç Family Health Center
Istanbul, Esenyurt, 34510, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Kıraç Family Health Center, Esenyurt
Istanbul, Esenyurt, 34510, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
affirmation-based podcast training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help pregnant women feel less fearful and anxious about childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and effects may be modest or not durable.
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