Art and Music Therapy During High-Risk Pregnancy: Reducing Stress, Enhancing Prenatal Attachment, and Supporting Maternal Well-Being – The KlangKunst Study Protocol

Petra Saltuari; Anne-Karin Jordan; Susann Kobus

doi:10.3205/26isfam069

June 12, 2026Open Access

Art and Music Therapy During High-Risk Pregnancy: Reducing Stress, Enhancing Prenatal Attachment, and Supporting Maternal Well-Being – The KlangKunst Study Protocol

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Key Points

The study aims to assess how art and music therapy can mitigate stress and promote prenatal attachment in high-risk pregnant women.
Study design involves a protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of art and music therapy.
Target population includes pregnant women hospitalized with premature rupture of membranes.
Focus on reducing stress levels, enhancing prenatal bonding, and improving overall maternal well-being.
Expected outcomes include decreased maternal stress and anxiety levels.
Anticipated improvements in prenatal bonding and attachment.
Potential enhancement of overall maternal emotional health.

Implication

Protocol explores art and music therapy effects on stress and prenatal bonding in high-risk pregnancies, suggesting potential benefits.

Abstract

Background: High-risk pregnancies are frequently associated with elevated levels of stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and impaired prenatal bonding. Pregnant women hospitalized due to premature rupture of membranes (PROM) between 20 and 32 weeks of gestation are particularly vulnerable, facing fears of [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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Art and Music Therapy During High-Risk Pregnancy: Reducing Stress, Enhancing Prenatal Attachment, and Supporting Maternal Well-Being – The KlangKunst Study Protocol

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Art and Music Therapy During High-Risk Pregnancy: Reducing Stress, Enhancing Prenatal Attachment, and Supporting Maternal Well-Being – The KlangKunst Study Protocol

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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