Treating Pregnancy Related Insomnia With Music

Treating Pregnancy Related Insomnia With Music: a Randomised Control Trial

This study aims to examine the effects of 4 weeks music listening at bedtime on sleep quality during the third trimester of pregnancy.

50-60% of pregnant women suffer from insomnia during pregnancy. Pregnancy-related insomnia is often neglected due to a lack of suitable and safe treatments. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of music compared to sleep hygiene on sleep quality in a population of first-time pregnant women in the final stages of pregnancy. A post pregnancy follow-up will be completed to test if potential effects of the treatment might last into early motherhood (1-3 months postpartum).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female, aged 18 years or above, pregnant non-mothers
• Have a sufficient level of Danish (verbal) to understand and respond to the questions and task instructions
• Pregnant women will be enrolled in gestation week 29.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Postnatal depression, i.e. a score of 12 or above on the EPDS questionnaire
• Comorbid psychiatric disorder (i.e. epilepsy and depression)
• Using sleep medication
• Working more than two night shifts per week
• History of sleep disorders