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Pregnancy is a period of stress, with research showing that 17 % of pregnant people are psychologically stressed, with clinically significant levels of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress, and another 16 percent are physically stressed, with relatively higher daily blood pressure and greater caloric intake compared to healthy pregnant people.Stress during pregnancy disproportionately affects people of color. One 2020 study revealed that Black birthing people had more risk factors for chronic stress than their White counterparts. According to the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, chronic stress tied to racism is a risk factor for maternal mental health disorders. In fact, Black women are at risk of the ‘weathering hypothesis’ defined as “a chain of biological processes that undermine Black women’s physical and mental health.”
Blanc highlighted several strategies that can help mitigate challenges to VR adoption. First, more research needs to be focused on developing virtual care programs that enhance accessibility and engagement, particularly for socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. Second, digital health companies should develop customized interventions that address the needs of diverse populations with a human-centered approach. Finally, health insurance companies should facilitate patient access and engagement by integrating VR therapy into covered healthcare services.For first-time mothers without a support system like Mondestin, the VR tool was accessible and valuable.
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