The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Intervention and Haptonomy Application on Birth Self-Efficacy, Prenatal Attachment and Anxiety Levels of Pregnant Women With Fear of ChildBirth

Launched by BAYBURT UNIVERSITY · Apr 25, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how two supportive approaches, mindfulness and haptonomy, can help pregnant women who are afraid of childbirth. Fear of childbirth is common and can lead to feelings of anxiety, making it harder for women to bond with their babies. The researchers want to see if these techniques can improve women's confidence in giving birth, their emotional connection to their unborn child, and reduce their anxiety levels. The study will involve 225 women who are around 28 weeks pregnant and experiencing significant fear about childbirth.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be first-time mothers, have a healthy pregnancy, and agree to take part in the research. Women who are selected will be divided into three groups: one will practice mindfulness techniques, another will engage in haptonomy (which is a way to connect emotionally with the baby), and the last group will not receive any intervention. Throughout the study, participants will fill out questionnaires to help measure their feelings and experiences related to childbirth. By participating, they will contribute to important research aimed at making childbirth a more positive experience for future mothers.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being a primary school graduate,
• • Women in their 28th week of pregnancy,
• • Being primigravida,
• • Women with a healthy pregnancy,
• • Women with a Wijma Childbirth Expectation/Experience Scale version A score of ≥38,
• • Women who agree to participate in the study and do not have any chronic health problems that would prevent them from participating.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant women who did not agree to participate in the study or who left the study at any stage of the study will constitute the study.