The Effect of Prenatal Yoga-Assisted Birth Preparation Training on Fear of Childbirth and Childbirth Self-Efficacy

Launched by KOCAELI UNIVERSITY · Jul 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how prenatal yoga-assisted birth preparation training can help reduce fear of childbirth and improve self-confidence in expecting mothers. Many women experience varying levels of fear regarding childbirth, which can affect their emotional well-being and lead to complications during delivery. The study aims to see if practicing yoga during pregnancy can help women feel more prepared and less anxious about giving birth.

To participate in this trial, women must be first-time mothers (primiparous), aged between 18 and 35, and in their 24th to 32nd week of a healthy single pregnancy. They should not have any psychiatric diagnoses or be currently practicing other relaxation methods like yoga or meditation. Participants will attend online sessions where they can learn yoga techniques aimed at promoting relaxation and confidence. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it highlights an important approach to addressing childbirth fears, which is a significant concern for many women.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being primiparous
• • Being between the ages of 18 -35
• • Having a single and healthy fetus
• • 24-32. being in the pregnancy week
• • Being no psychiatric diagnosis or treatment
• • Using an online meeting program (Zoom®)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Women doing body-mind-based exercises (yoga, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness, etc.).
• • Women taking birth preparation training
• • Women having a regular exercise habit of approximately 90-150 minutes per week
• • Women with a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis
• • Having become pregnant through assisted reproductive techniques
• • According to the Wijma delivery expectancy questionnaire-A scale score, women with severe fear of childbirth will be excluded and referred to psychiatry.