Are we making pregnant women anxious by telling them how to sleep?

Embargoed until: Publicly released: 2022-03-21 03:00

Australia; SA

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‘Safe sleep’ messages, which encourage pregnant women to avoid sleeping in certain positions, are generally perceived as informative rather than anxiety-inducing, Australian research has found. However, for a subset of pregnant women, these messages may make them feel more anxious, especially women who feel a greater sense of personal influence over their babies health.