Laughter Yoga's Impact on Traumatic Childbirth Preparation

Launched by ANKARA UNIVERSITY · Oct 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how laughter yoga can help first-time pregnant women prepare for childbirth and reduce feelings of fear, distress, and depression related to pregnancy. The research will involve two groups of women: one group will participate in laughter yoga sessions combined with standard birth preparation training, while the other group will only receive the standard training. The study aims to see if laughter yoga can improve how women feel about childbirth and their connection with their baby.

To be eligible for this trial, women must be at least 18 years old and between 20 to 26 weeks pregnant with their first baby. They should also be able to read and write in Turkish and agree to participate in the study. Participants will complete several questionnaires at different stages: before the training starts, immediately after, and one month later. This will help researchers understand the effects of the laughter yoga sessions on their experiences and feelings about childbirth. It's important to note that women with high-risk pregnancies or certain medical and psychological conditions will not be able to take part in this study.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women aged 18 years and older.
• • Pregnant individuals between 20-26 weeks of gestation (Childbirth preparation training should begin by the 20th week of pregnancy according to the recommendations of the Turkish Ministry of Health, and since the training is planned to last 4 weeks, participants will be recruited before entering the third trimester).
• • First-time pregnancies.
• • Individuals who understand, speak, and can read and write in Turkish.
• • Women who consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Women with high-risk pregnancies (such as placenta previa, history of antepartum bleeding, ruptured membranes, preeclampsia, hypertension, diabetes, or other medical conditions, intrauterine growth restriction, multiple pregnancies, fetal anomalies, or any contraindications for normal vaginal delivery, substance or alcohol dependence, chronic illnesses, etc.).
• • Individuals diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.
• • Those who have received psychotherapy or medication within the last six months prior to the study.
• • Pregnant women with prior training or experience in cognitive awareness-based or mind-body methods.