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Table 2 Session content for mindfulness arm

From: Online prenatal trial in mindfulness sleep management (OPTIMISM): protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Module

Content

Mindfulness practices

1. Introduction

Facts about sleep

Sleep and health

Sleep in pregnancy

Pregnancy sleep strategies

Introduction to mindfulness

Mindfully eating a raisin

Awareness of breathing

2. Timing

Diet and sleep

Insomnia

Sleep schedule and window

Bedtime routines

Mindfulness and sleep

Mindfulness and labor

Body scan

3. Activity

Reviewing and adjusting sleep schedule

Stimulus control

Mindful movement

Physical activity in pregnancy

Movement and rest in labor

Mindful walking

4. Acceptance

Reviewing and adjusting sleep schedule

Choices and control in labor

Acceptance and letting go

Being with baby

5. Self-compassion

Reviewing and adjusting sleep schedule

Mood and sleep

Self-care and self-compassion

Loving kindness

6. Postpartum and beyond

Reviewing and adjusting sleep schedule

Physical recovery postpartum

Newborn sleep

Postpartum sleep

Postpartum mindfulness

Being with baby