Dreams and Nightmares in Early Pregnancy: A Comparative Study with a Control Group
Nature and Science of Sleep,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 851 - 864
Published: May 1, 2025
This
study
investigated
dream
characteristics
in
women
during
the
first
trimester
of
pregnancy
compared
to
a
group
non-pregnant
women,
aiming
identify
variables
associated
with
observed
differences.
A
sample
100
pregnant
their
was
control
age-matched
women.
Participants
completed
online
questionnaires
assess
activity,
sleep
quality,
depressive
symptoms,
and
sociodemographic
variables.
Controlling
for
socio-demographic
variables,
statistical
comparisons
revealed
that
reported
fewer
nightmares
showed
less
interest
activity
Ordinal
logistic
regression
being
group,
greater
attention
dreams,
presence
higher
frequency
lucid
dreaming
were
significant
predictors
more
frequent
nightmares.
Moderation
analysis
no
interaction
between
status
attitude.
Contrary
expectations,
first-trimester
had
than
However,
results
are
coherent
finding
parasomnia-like
events
decrease
pregnancy.
The
rapid
hormonal
changes
specific
emotional
features
this
stage
gestation
may
explain
lower
as
our
group.
Moreover,
we
confirmed
crucial
role
attitude
recalling
nightmares,
suggesting
some
stable,
trait-like
contribute
nightmare
experiences
independently
status.
Our
also
confirmed,
according
Continuity
hypothesis,
symptoms
Also,
association
be
interpreted
an
attempt
cope
unpleasant
emotions.
Longitudinal
studies
needed
examine
how
evolves
across
stages.
Language: Английский
The association between dream activity and alexithymia during pregnancy: A cross‐sectional study in a sample of pregnant women
Journal of Sleep Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
The
gestational
period
is
a
sensitive
time
marked
by
significant
changes
that
can
affect
women's
sleep
and
dreaming
processes,
with
an
augmented
frequency
recall
of
dreams
suggesting
represents
adaptive
mechanism
emotional
regulation.
This
study
investigates
the
relationship
between
pregnancy-related
variables,
alexithymia,
depressive
symptoms
in
influencing
dream
characteristics
women
during
first
trimester
pregnancy.
A
total
118
pregnant
were
recruited
at
Obstetric
Outpatient
Service
Italian
University
Hospital
completed
Mannheim
Dream
Questionnaire,
Toronto
Alexithymia
Scale-20,
Edinburgh
Postnatal
Depression
Scale.
Regression
analysis,
t-test,
moderation
analysis
conducted
through
Jamovi.
was
predicted
age,
parity,
symptoms.
Nightmare
lucid
significantly
symptoms,
while
nightmare
distress
unplanned
linked
to
higher
distress.
Moderation
revealed
presence
increased
only
levels
alexithymia.
These
findings
highlight
role
regulation
pregnancy,
particularly
among
exhibiting
alexithymic
traits
may
serve
as
indicator
impaired
regulation,
emphasising
need
for
targeted
interventions
enhance
coping
strategies
this
population.
Future
research
should
examine
content
nightmares
further
understand
their
implications
maternal
mental
health.
Language: Английский