Meditation in early labor for first-time mothers
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether meditating in early labor helps first-time mothers feel more confident and less afraid during childbirth. You will be asked to practice meditation while you are in early labor, and the researchers will see how it affects your self-efficacy and fear.
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Who can take part
- This is your first baby (you have not given birth before).
- You are in the early stage of labor (not yet fully dilated).
- You are carrying only one baby.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have a high-risk pregnancy or a psychiatric diagnosis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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