Acute relaxation during pregnancy leads to a reduction in maternal electrodermal activity and self-reported stress levels

Acute relaxation during pregnancy leads to a reduction in maternal electrodermal activity and self-reported stress levels

Abstract Background Prenatal maternal stress can have adverse effects on birth outcomes and fetal development. Relaxation techniques have been examined as potential countermeasures. This study investigates different relaxation techniques and their effect on self-reported stress levels and physiologi...

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Main Authors: Ilena Bauer, Julia Hartkopf, Anna-Karin Wikström, Nora K. Schaal, Hubert Preissl, Birgit Derntl, Franziska Schleger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Relaxation
Maternal stress
Heart rate
Electrodermal activity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04099-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04099-4

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