Mindful Moms Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you less than 30 weeks pregnant and interested in learning mindfulness-based skills to better manage stress and mood? You may be able to participate in a study to examine the effects of an 8-week virtual mindfulness-based group on well-being among pregnant women. Eligible participants will meet once per week for 1.5 hours for group mindfulness sessions. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to learn whether an 8-week virtual group-based intervention that teaches mindfulness skills can improve mood and thinking among pregnant women.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Above the age of 18
• Currently pregnant
• Less than 30 weeks pregnant
• Has internet access and the ability to complete study activities in private

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

You will undergo a phone screen to be sure you are eligible to participate in this study. If you participate, you will be randomly assigned (like the flip of a coin) to either participate in the mindfulness intervention or to a comparison group. This means that you may not receive any treatment. Prior to randomization, you will complete assessments and interview about your mood and thinking, all of which will be done virtually via the computer. If you are randomized to the intervention group, you will participate in 90-minute group-based virtual sessions held weekly for 8 weeks (total of 8 sessions). After you complete the 8-week intervention period, you will be asked to repeat the assessments and interview at two more time points: once immediately after the 8-week intervention period, and 3 months after you deliver your baby.