Effectiveness of Mindfulness‐Based Interventions for Fear of Childbirth Among Pregnant Women Planned for Normal Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Overview
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on fear of childbirth and related labor outcomes in pregnant women planning for normal delivery. The authors analyzed data from 16 studies to assess effects on fear levels, pain intensity, cesarean rates, and other obstetric metrics. The resource is intended for researchers and clinicians interested in evidence-based psychological approaches within obstetrics.
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- Author
- Ruohan Wang (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Yinge Wang (Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University), Yue Huang (Guangzhou Women and Children Medical Center), Ka Ming Chow (Chinese University of Hong Kong)
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- 2026-01-19
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- hybrid
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- 10.1111/wvn.70101
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@article{allodium:fad094dbe2744488,
title = {Effectiveness of Mindfulness‐Based Interventions for Fear of Childbirth Among Pregnant Women Planned for Normal Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis},
author = {Ruohan Wang and Yinge Wang and Yue Huang and Ka Ming Chow},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1111/wvn.70101},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.70101}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Effectiveness of Mindfulness‐Based Interventions for Fear of Childbirth Among Pregnant Women Planned for Normal Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis AU - Wang, Ruohan AU - Wang, Yinge AU - Huang, Yue AU - Chow, Ka Ming PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1111/wvn.70101 UR - https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.70101 ER -
APA
Wang, R., Wang, Y., Huang, Y., & Chow, K. M. (2026). Effectiveness of Mindfulness‐Based Interventions for Fear of Childbirth Among Pregnant Women Planned for Normal Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.70101
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