Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of mindfulness training on antenatal blood pressure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are one of the greatest causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Mindfulness training (MT) significantly reduces blood pressure in non-pregnant adults, yet MT has not been tested to reduce blood pressure in the prenatal period.

Objectives

The objectives of this pilot randomized clinical trial were to test the feasibility, acceptability, and effects of MT on rates of HDP among pregnant participants at risk for HDP. Exploratory analyses examined effects of MT on antenatal blood pressure.

Study design

Participants were randomized to an 8-week phone-delivered MT intervention or usual care. Feasibility was defined by MT completion. Acceptability was defined by participants' satisfaction with the intervention. HDP out

SUBMITTER: Bublitz MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10288303 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature