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KMID : 0389420170250020145
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Korean Journal of Stress Research
2017 Volume.25 No. 2 p.145 ~ p.154
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An Examination of the Possibility of Loving-Kindness and Compassion Meditation for Pregnant Women: A Preliminary Study
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Kim Min-Jeong
Heo Jeong-Mun
Gim Wan-Suk
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Abstract
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Loving-kindness and compassion meditation (LKCM) is known to be effective in improving mental health and interpersonal relationships. An exploratory pilot study was conducted with the aim of examining the feasibility of LKCM which known to be effective in improving mental health and interpersonal relationships for pregnant women. Measures of stress, depression, maternal fetal attachment, mindfulness and self-compassion of subjects (n=8) were obtained at baseline, and after a 4-weeks LKCM program to identify effectiveness and supplements. Based on a focus group interview, phenomenological analysis was also conducted. The results showed that improvement potential of psychological comfort, positive relationship with fetus as well as complementary points for session contents and home training. We hope that this study will broaden understanding for the development of LKCM for pregnant women and promote further research.
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KEYWORD
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Pregnant women, Loving-kindness and compassion, Mindfulness, Stress, Maternal fetal attachment
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