Yoga during pregnancy is beneficial, but to what extent and in what parameters still needs very specific research. Below is an article which lists some of the benefits found during the study conducted in women after their 20th week of pregnancy. As we can see, the integrated approach of Yoga Therapy works to relieve many discomforts related to pregnancy by its holistic approach.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2013 Nov;19(4):230-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.06.003. Epub 2013 Jul 26.
Effect of integrated yoga on anxiety, depression & well being in normal pregnancy.
Source
Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, SVYASA, 19, Eknath Bhavan, Gavipuram Circle, K.G. Nagar, Bengaluru 560019, India.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To study the effect of integrated yoga on Pregnancy experience, anxiety, and depression in normal pregnancy.
METHODS:
This Prospective Randomized control study recruited 96 women in 20th week of normal pregnancy. Yoga group (n = 51) practiced integrated yoga and control group (n = 45) did standard antenatal exercises, one hour daily, from 20th to 36th week of gestation. Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon's tests were used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS:
There was significant difference between groups (Mann-Whitney p < 0.001) in all variables. There were significant changes within groups (Wilcoxon's p < 0.001) in both groups. Pregnancy related experience (PEQ) reduced in yoga by 26.86%, State (STAI I) anxiety (decreased 15.65% inyoga, increased 13.76% in control), Trait (STAI II) anxiety (decreased 8.97% in yoga, increased 5.02% in control) and Depression (HADS) (decreased 30.67% in yoga, increased 3.57% in control).
CONCLUSION:
Yoga reduces anxiety, depression and pregnancy related uncomfortable experiences.
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KEYWORDS:
Anxiety, Depression, Integrated yoga, Normal pregnancy, Stress
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