Mindfulness Program on Fear of Childbirth and Depression in Pregnancy

The Effect of Mindfulness Based on Childbirth Program on Fear of Childbirth and Depression in Pregnant Women

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250801066718N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-16

Start date

2025-08-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

Condition 1: Perinatal depression. Condition 2: Fear of Childbirth. Mild mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: This study was designed as an educational–psychological intervention with an intervention group (mindfulness based on childbirth program) and a control group (routine prenatal care and

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Perceived Stress Score equal to or greater than 28 Singleton pregnancy Gestational age between 15 and 22 weeks Maternal age above 18 years Ability to attend all educational sessions Ability to read and write in Persian Iranian ethnicity of the mother Normal maternal body mass index (BMI) Full consciousness and adequate hearing and speaking ability to receive training and respond to questions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Alcohol and drug addiction Any history of mindfulness training or meditation History of previous fetal anomaly History of maternal treatment with anticonvulsants, antidepressants, thyroid hormones, and cortisone History or current presence of medical disorders History of serious psychiatric disorders, including psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and medication use confirmed by a physician (based on the medical history obtained by the researcher from the pregnant mother and the information documented in her medical record).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression score in the Edinburgh Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).;Fear of Childbirth score in the Wijma Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Wijma delivery expectancy questionnaire (W-DEQ (A)).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Nahid Akbari

Iran University of Medical Sciences

akbari1420@gmail.com0098 21 8882886

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026