Gebelik, Doğum ve Ebeveynlikte Farkındalık

Abstract

The aim of this review was to draw attention to mindfulness in the periods of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood, and the importance and efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in these periods. It is clear that mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions have improving effects on psychosocial health outcomes. In periods such as pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood, the benefit of these interventions seems to provide an effective means of reducing depressive symptoms and the perceived stress and anxiety levels. Increasing the level of mindfulness in these periods is an intervention which provides the woman with a positive birth experience, reduces the possibility of postpartum depression, and facilitates the adaptation process to parenthood. Mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions can be easily used in many areas in the provision of health services. The benefit of these interventions in the periods of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood will increase the psychological well-being of the woman and reduce potential mental health problems to a minimum. As parents with a high level of mindfulness will raise a healthy individual, this will contribute to the formation of a healthy society.