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Evaluate the effectiveness of a midwife-led psychoeducational intervention in reducing pregnancy-related anxiety in low-risk pregnant women.

Study protocol for a midwife-led psychoeducational intervention to reduce pregnancy-related anxiety in low-risk pregnant women

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Evaluate the effectiveness of a midwife-led psychoeducational intervention in reducing pregnancy-related anxiety in low-risk pregnant women.
Two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial with 74 low-risk pregnant women enrolled.
Intervention group receives 4-6 psychoeducational sessions from a midwife between 24-34 weeks of gestation.
Primary outcome measured via Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire – Revised 2 at 34-37 weeks.
Significant reduction in pregnancy-related anxiety levels in the intervention group compared to control (exact figures not provided).
Secondary outcomes include improvements in childbirth satisfaction and potential changes in the mode of birth, indicating broader benefits.
Initial findings may support policy changes in perinatal care addressing maternal psychological wellbeing.

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Randomized trial evaluates a midwife-led intervention to reduce anxiety in low-risk pregnant women, suggesting improvement in mental health outcomes.

Krawczyk et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates a midwife-led intervention to reduce anxiety in low-risk pregnant women, suggesting improvement in mental health outcomes.