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Table 1 Content of individual intervention sessions

From: Adapting and testing a brief intervention to reduce maternal anxiety during pregnancy (ACORN): report of a feasibility randomized controlled trial

Session

Focus

1

Psychoeducation on anxiety during pregnancy, taking care of yourself (rewarding activity scheduling, mindfulness-compassion).

2

Problem-solving about pregnancy-specific worries, avoidance and anxiety, Partners only: reflective listening, managing uncertainty using acceptance and distress-tolerance skills. Mindfulness-loving kindness to fetus

3

Communication with partner about pregnancy specific worries using problem-solving framework, coping with stress together, relapse prevention