Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Education: Promoting Family Mindfulness During the Perinatal Period

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Many women participate in childbirth and parenting classes while they are pregnant. In this study, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting education program. Results indicated that participation in the program was associated with positive changes for women.

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Duncan, L. G., Bardacke, N. (2010). Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting Education: Promoting Family Mindfulness During the Perinatal Period. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 19, 190-202. doi:10.1007/s10826-009-9313-7