Effects of relaxation interventions during pregnancy on maternal mental health, and pregnancy and newborn outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mubarek AberaCharlotte HanlonBeniam DanielMarkos TesfayeAbdulhalik WorkichoTsinuel GirmaRasmus WibaekGregers Stig AndersenMary FewtrellSuzanne FilteauJonathan C K Wells

Published in: PloS one (2024)

In addition to benefits for mothers, relaxation interventions provided during pregnancy improved birth weight and hold some promise for improving newborn outcomes; therefore, this approach strongly merits further research.

Keyphrases

birth weight
mental health
gestational age
weight gain
physical activity
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
pregnant women
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
artificial intelligence