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July 24, 2026MindfulnessOpen Access

Mindfulness-Based Programs for Perinatal Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Meta-Review

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KGKate GliskeGBGretchen BuchananDCDelaina Carlson

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Overview

Systematic meta-review evaluates mindfulness-based programs and their effectiveness for psychological distress in perinatal populations, indicating potential benefits.

Key Points

  • This meta-review aims to summarize the effectiveness of mindfulness-based programs for reducing psychological distress and enhancing well-being among perinatal populations.
  • Conducted a systematic search across four electronic databases until October 2024.
  • Included English-language systematic reviews with or without meta-analyses of mindfulness-based programs from pregnancy through 12 months postpartum.
  • Evaluated outcomes related to psychological distress and well-being.
  • Identified 17 systematic reviews, including 14 meta-analyses, with overall low to moderate quality ratings.
  • MBPs showed favorable effects on reducing depression, anxiety, and fear of childbirth but variable effects on stress.
  • Key moderators influencing effectiveness included population characteristics and intervention delivery methods.

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Gliske et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6301d3395161722cd164achttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-026-02917-4
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