Mindfulness and nocturnal rumination are independently associated with symptoms of insomnia and depression during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insomnia and depression are highly prevalent perinatal complications. Ruminating on stress is etiologically implicated in both disorders, and ruminating while trying to fall asleep has been linked to insomnia and depression during pregnancy. Incompatible with rumination is everyday mindfulness, i.e., living with intentional and nonjudgmental awareness of internal and external experiences in the present moment. Responding to stress mindfully may protect against stress-related perinatal complications such as insomnia and depression. The present study described the association between everyday mindfulness and nocturnal rumination, and examined whether these trait characteristics were independently related to perinatal insomnia and depression.

Methods

Cross-sectional

SUBMITTER: Kalmbach DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7190270 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature