Virginia Commonwealth University
The purpose of this study is to test whether a program called "Mindful Moms" can be helpful for specific measures of mood and health in pregnant women with depressive symptoms, compared to group-based education workshops.
The Mindful Moms Study is a randomized controlled trial, in which participants will be randomly assigned (like the flip of a coin) to either the "Mindful Moms" group (12 weeks of group-based prenatal yoga) or the "Prenatal Education Circle" group (12 weeks of group-based prenatal education). 200 pregnant women will participate over the course of the study.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. pregnant woman at 12-26 weeks gestation at baseline visit; 2. defined as minority (e.g., Black/ African American, Hispanic/ Latino, Native American, etc) and/or annual household income at qualification level for Women, Infants, \& Children \[WIC\] benefits in Virginia and/or educational attainment ≤high school education; 3. ≥age 18; 4. current depressive symptoms, as defined by a score ≥7 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS); 5. able to read, write, and understand English; 6. has not been told by a healthcare provider to avoid physical activity; 7. has not…
Twelve 75 minutes weekly group sessions involving gentle yoga practices designed for pregnant women, led by experienced yoga teachers.
Twelve 75 minutes weekly group sessions involving prenatal education (for example, what to expect during your pregnancy, during labor and delivery, and after the delivery of your child).
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