Postpartum Depression is Improved With Virtual Reality Mindfulness and Yoga Training

By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   In today’s Research News article “Virtual reality enhanced mindfulness and yoga intervention for postpartum depression and anxiety in the post COVID era” (See summary below or view the full text of the study at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11973155/  ) Liu and colleagues examined the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) enhanced mindfulness […]

Improve Mental Health Postpartum with Perinatal Mindfulness Training

Improve Mental Health Postpartum with Perinatal Mindfulness Training   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “the ideal treatment plan for perinatal depression and anxiety often includes mindfulness techniques. Exercises such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation, for example, have been shown to reduce blood pressure and promote recovery from many illnesses.” – Edith Gettes   […]

Mindfulness Training Promotes Perinatal Mental Health

By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   In today’s Research News article “Development and Evaluation of a Mindfulness-Based Mobile Intervention for Perinatal Mental Health: Randomized Controlled Trial” (See summary below or view the full text of the study at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11786135/ ) Park and colleagues performed a randomized clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of a 4-week […]

Improve the Psychological Health of Women with Unwanted Pregnancies with Mindfulness

Improve the Psychological Health of Women with Unwanted Pregnancies with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness-based interventions can be beneficial for outcomes such as anxiety, depression, perceived stress and levels of mindfulness during the perinatal period.” – Anjulie Dhillon   The period of pregnancy is a time of intense physiological and […]

Mindfulness is Associated with Better Perinatal Mental Health Among Uncertainty Produced by Covid-19

Mindfulness is Associated with Better Perinatal Mental Health Among Uncertainty Produced by Covid-19   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “use of a mindfulness-based meditation app may benefit patients who are navigating the stressors of being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic.” –  Orli K. Florsheim, MD   The period of pregnancy is a time of intense physiological and psychological […]

Yoga Improves Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes

Yoga Improves Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mental centering and focused breathing. Research suggests that prenatal yoga is safe and can have many benefits for pregnant women and their babies.” – Mayo Clinic   The period of […]