The Effect of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training on Health of Intrapartum Women

The Effect of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training on the Physical and Mental Health of Intrapartum Women

In this study, the investigators examined the efficacy of heart rate variability biofeedback on physical and mental health problems in childbirth women.

In this study, the investigators examined the efficacy of heart rate variability biofeedback on physical and mental health problems in childbirth women. The following validated self-report measures were administered before and at five days after the intervention, Perceived stress scale-10, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• woman
• aged 20 years or more
• able to understand and write Chinese
• singleton birth
• having a full-term and healthy newborn

Exclusion Criteria:

• suicidal ideations
• psychosis
• medical or obstetric complications