Mindfulness training to reduce childbirth fear and strengthen bonding and breastfeeding in pregnant teens
Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training on Fear of Childbirth, Maternal and Paternal Bonding and Breastfeeding Success in Adolescent Pregnant Women and Their Partners
This program will try mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) with pregnant teens and their partners to see if it lowers fear of childbirth, improves parent–infant bonding, and increases breastfeeding success.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malatya, Malatya) |
| Trial ID | NCT07540923 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled program gives MBSR training to primiparous pregnant adolescents (ages 15–19) and their partners during the third trimester and compares outcomes to routine care. Participants attend structured mindfulness sessions designed to reduce stress and childbirth fear while encouraging present-moment bonding and parenting skills. Primary outcomes include measures of fear of childbirth, maternal and paternal bonding, and breastfeeding success after birth. The intervention is delivered at Inonu University in Malatya and requires partners to participate actively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are literate, first-time pregnant adolescents aged 15–19 in their 30–33 weeks of gestation who do not have high-risk pregnancies and whose partners agree to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic medical conditions, active physical or psychiatric disorders in either partner, fetal anomalies, prior MBSR training, or those unable to complete the sessions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could lower childbirth fear and strengthen mother– and father–infant bonding while increasing the likelihood of successful breastfeeding in adolescent parents.
How similar studies have performed: Mindfulness-based programs have shown benefits for reducing perinatal anxiety and improving maternal bonding in adult populations, but evidence specifically in adolescent pregnancies and partner-included interventions is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being between 15-19 years of age 2. Being in the third trimester of pregnancy (30-33 weeks of gestation) 3. Being primiparous 4. Having no history of miscarriage, abortion or similar obstetric problems during pregnancy 5. Not having a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis 6. Being literate 7. Partner accepting to actively participate in the parenting process Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having a chronic disease 2. Having physical or psychological health problems 3. Having a psychiatric diagnosis in the participant or their partner 4. Having a detected health problem or congenital anomaly in the fetus 5. Having previously received Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training 6. Not completing the planned training program 7. Voluntarily withdrawing from the study
Where this trial is running
Malatya, Malatya
- Inonu University Faculty of Medicine — Malatya, Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hacer ÜNVER KOCA, PhD — Inonu University
- Study coordinator: Hacer ÜNVER KOCA, PhD
- Email: hacer.unver@inonu.edu.tr
- Phone: 0544 679 98 99
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.