Effects of mindfulness on maternal stress, depressive symptoms and awareness of present moment experience: A pilot randomised trial

•The feasibility and acceptability of the intervention was confirmed.•No statistically significant difference detected between groups on outcome measures.•Mindfulness participants released stress through self-awareness and acceptance.•Support group participants learnt how to manage and calm down when stressed.•Mindfulness may foster internal locus of self-acceptance enhancing self-relience.