Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Birth Memory and Perception of Traumatic Birth
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Birth Memory and Perception of Traumatic Birth: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kader ATABEY
80 participants
Jan 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on birth memory and perception of traumatic birth among women who have undergone vaginal delivery. The study will be conducted between July and October 2025 at Malatya Training and Research Hospital. Participants in the intervention group will attend an 8-week MBSR program, while the control group will receive no intervention. Data will be collected using validated scales before and after the intervention. The primary outcomes are changes in birth memory and traumatic birth perception scores.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Women who have undergone a vaginal birth
- Literate and able to understand Turkish
- No diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Have access to internet and a smart device (for online MBSR sessions)
Exclusion Criteria3
- History of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death
- Complications during postpartum period in mother or newborn
- Incomplete data collection or failure to attend MBSR sessions
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Interventions
The MBSR program consists of eight weekly sessions, each lasting 60-90 minutes. The first session will be delivered face-to-face in the hospital, and the remaining sessions will be conducted online via Zoom. The program content includes mindful breathing, body scanning, stress management, emotional regulation, and interpersonal mindfulness exercises.
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NCT07018765