Can mandala coloring help women cope with pregnancy loss?

This study is testing whether a simple, creative activity—mandala coloring—can help women who are hospitalized after experiencing a missed abortion (a pregnancy loss that goes undetected). Researchers want to see if spending 30 minutes coloring intricate mandala patterns can reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, and also help stabilize physical signs like heart rate and blood pressure. Half the women will color mandalas along with receiving their regular hospital care, while the other half will receive standard care alone.

Experiencing a missed abortion is emotionally and physically difficult, often causing increased anxiety, stress, and pain. Doctors are looking for simple, affordable, non-medication ways to help women feel calmer and more comfortable during hospitalization—and this treatment may offer that support.