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Julia Williams

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Although mindfulness and meditation have ancient origins, recent research has underscored their significant physical and mental health benefits. Defined as a cognitive skill involving self-regulating attention and genuine acceptance of one's experiences, mindfulness has emerged as a valuable tool for individuals in the perinatal stage, encompassing pregnancy and the postpartum period. Individuals within the perinatal stage can benefit from mindfulness as a trait as well as mindfulness as a coping strategy. Several mindfulness- based interventions during the perinatal period have been shown to significantly reduce perinatal depression 358 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON • 2024 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM and anxiety. Mindfulness may help reduce the harmful effects of poor perinatal mental health on infant development. In this dual-site questionnaire study, we aim to examine the effects of perinatal mindfulness on pregnancy-related mental health difficulties within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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University of Oregon / 2024

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Julia Williams