Coloring during labor for first-time mothers
This study tests whether coloring (a reative activity) during labor can help first-time mothers feel less anxious and less worried about childbirth. It is important because giving birth for the first time can be stressful, and this simple activity might make the experience calmer.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant for the first time.
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are carrying one baby and it is full term (at least 37 weeks).
- You plan to give birth vaginally.
- You do not have mental or behavioral health conditions like depression or anxiety disorder.
- You do not have health problems during pregnancy (like preeclampsia or diabetes needing insulin).
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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