TWIST II

Pregnancy is considered a very sensitive phase that is accompanied by many biological and psychological changes. In addition to positive feelings, such as the anticipation of the baby and assuming the role of mother, women also report fears and worries, both during pregnancy and before the upcoming birth. The time can therefore also be perceived as challenging and stressful and have a negative impact on maternal well-being.

In a cooperation project with the University Women's Hospital Düsseldorf, we would like to use a longitudinal survey to record the maternal well-being of women who may find this time particularly challenging. To this end, the participants complete a total of four 10-minute questionnaires from the last trimester of pregnancy up to eight weeks after the birth. The focus here is on the woman's emotional state, such as her current stress levels or (birth) anxiety, as well as her expectations and experiences of the birth.

We also want to test whether taking part in a relaxation course in the last trimester of pregnancy can strengthen the mental well-being of expectant mothers. To this end, the participants will be randomly divided into two groups so that half of the women will practise a relaxation method together with other pregnant women online for four weeks in addition to the questionnaires. The aim is to investigate whether pregnant women can benefit from the regular use of active relaxation by analysing aspects such as the experience of self-efficacy, the emotional state and the mother-child bond.

Die Ansprechpartnerin für die Studie ist Romina Bergmann. Bei Fragen kontaktieren Sie uns gerne per E-Mail: