Does meditation during pregnancy reduce labor pain and fear?
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This study tests whether practicing ThetaHealing meditation during pregnancy can help reduce labor pain and fear for first-time mothers. If you join, you will learn a simple meditation technique to use before and during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old and pregnant for the first time.
- You are more than 20 weeks pregnant with a single, healthy baby.
- You do not have any long-term health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart problems.
- Your pregnancy is considered low-risk (not high-risk).
- You are willing to learn and practice a guided meditation method.
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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