A qualitative investigation of a prenatal yoga intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain: A thematic analysis of interviews

Green, Jeni; James, Dara; Larkey, Linda; Leiferman, Jenn A.; Buman, Matthew P.; Oh, Chien; Huberty, Jennifer

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101414

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“…21 A systematic review and meta-analysis stated that prenatal yoga can reduce depressive symptom. 30 Prenatal Yoga is done in groups makes mothers can interacted with other pregnant mother and tell how their feeling each other. 31 This makes mothers feel that she has a friend, have the same problem with other pregnant mothers.…”

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Prenatal Yoga on the anxiety level of pregnant women in the third trimester during the COVID-19 pandemic in Purbalingga, Indonesia

Herniyatun¹,

Sari²,

Astutiningrum³

et al. 2022

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Introduction: Prenatal yoga is a modified type of Hatha yoga that is adjusted to the condition of pregnant women. This study aims to determine the effect of prenatal yoga on the anxiety level of pregnant women in the third trimester during the Covid-19 pandemic in Purbalingga. Methods: This study used Pre-Experimental Design with One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample in this study was 576 pregnant women in clinics in Purbalingga. It used the total sampling technique. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis. Results: The results showed that the pretest results of anxiety scores of pregnant women who take prenatal yoga classes are 16.48 with a standard deviation of 5.598, a median of 16.00 (minimum 3-maximum 33). Then, after prenatal yoga, the anxiety score is 4.67 with a standard deviation of 2.862, and a median of 4.67 (minimum 0- maximum 11). Then, the Wilcoxon test obtains a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a difference in the level of anxiety before and after the intervention in the form of prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga reduces anxiety levels in pregnant women in the third trimester during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Prenatal Yoga on the anxiety level of pregnant women in the third trimester during the COVID-19 pandemic in Purbalingga, Indonesia

Herniyatun¹,

Sari²,

Astutiningrum³

et al. 2022

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“…However, important limitations should be acknowledged. Qualitative research has inherent limitations as these analyses generate rather than confirming hypothesis but can be used to understand human experience as compared to quantitative research [92]. Qualitative research can assist in the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data to assess feasibility and acceptability of recruitment, follow-up methods and the program.…”

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Participation in an Online Prenatal Mindfulness- Relationship-Based (PMRB) Program: Outcomes for Maternal Mindfulness, Mental Health, Interoception, and Mother-Infant Relationship during Pregnancy and Post-Partum

Sansone,

Stapleton,

Patching

et al. 2024

OBM Integr Complement Med

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This feasibility study sought to investigate the impact of an online 9-session Prenatal Mindfulness Relationship-Based (PMRB) group treatment program upon maternal mental health (depression, anxiety, and stress), interoception, and mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and post-partum. The study was designed in two parts 1) a quantitative examination of pre, post-treatment and 10-12 weeks post-partum measures targeting 13 pregnant women from a non-clinical population and 2) a qualitative exploration of the same pregnant women’s experiences of the PMRB program reported during the sessions, including their birth stories. Responses to an open-ended question about how the program had supported them during pregnancy, labor/birth and the first post-partum trimester were summarised using thematic analysis. Women (N = 36) were recruited to the non-randomised feasibility study and 13 were allocated to the PMRB program. Women were excluded due to the online recruitment timeframe, missing baseline gestational age and unavailability for the proposed time. All the allocated women completed the program during pregnancy and the baseline and post-treatment surveys. There were 12 women who completed the post-partum follow-up. Only one participant was lost to the follow up for unknown reasons. Results revealed an improvement in mindfulness, depression, interoception and mother-infant relationship post-treatment and at postpartum follow-up. The qualitative analysis led to the identification of 16 themes, which were organized in four categories describing the experience of participants.<em> </em>Findings provide preliminary support for the feasibility of the PMRB program to improve maternal mindfulness, interoception, mental wellbeing and mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and post-partum. The qualitative evaluation suggested the PMRB program may help women cope with emotional challenges and be more connected to their bodies and infant. The program may also help women become more aware of their unborn infant as a sentient being and the influence of their health and mental wellbeing on the infant development and health. Furthermore, it may be a facilitator of the mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and post-partum, promoting infant’s healthy development.

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Mindfulness and Cardiometabolic Health During Pregnancy: An Integrative Review

Lindsay,

Guo,

Gyllenhammer

2024

Mindfulness

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Objectives Cardiometabolic health during pregnancy has potential to influence long-term chronic disease risk for both mother and offspring. Mindfulness practices have been associated with improved cardiometabolic health in non-pregnant populations. The objective was to evaluate diverse studies that explored relationships between prenatal mindfulness and maternal cardiometabolic health. Method An integrative review was conducted in January 2023 across five databases to identify and evaluate studies of diverse methodologies and data types. Quantitative studies that examined mindfulness as an intervention or exposure variable during pregnancy and reported any of the following outcomes were considered: gestational weight gain (GWG), blood glucose, insulin resistance, gestational diabetes, inflammation, blood pressure, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Qualitative studies were included if they evaluated knowledge, attitudes, or practices of mindfulness in relation to the above-mentioned outcomes during pregnancy. Results Fifteen eligible studies were identified, and 4 received a “Good” quality rating (1/7 interventional, 1/5 observational, 2/2 qualitative). Qualitative studies revealed interest among pregnant women in mindfulness-based practices for managing GWG. Some beneficial effects of mindfulness interventions on maternal glucose tolerance and blood pressure were identified, but not for other cardiometabolic outcomes. Observational studies revealed null direct associations between maternal trait mindfulness and cardiometabolic parameters, but one study suggests potential for mindful eating to mitigate excess GWG and insulin resistance. Conclusions There currently exists limited quality evidence for mindfulness practices to support prenatal cardiometabolic health. Further rigorous studies are required to understand whether prenatal mindfulness-based interventions, either alone or in combination with other lifestyle modalities, can benefit cardiometabolic health. Preregistration This study is not preregistered.

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A qualitative investigation of a prenatal yoga intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain: A thematic analysis of interviews

Cited by 6 publications

References 35 publications

Prenatal Yoga on the anxiety level of pregnant women in the third trimester during the COVID-19 pandemic in Purbalingga, Indonesia

Prenatal Yoga on the anxiety level of pregnant women in the third trimester during the COVID-19 pandemic in Purbalingga, Indonesia

Participation in an Online Prenatal Mindfulness- Relationship-Based (PMRB) Program: Outcomes for Maternal Mindfulness, Mental Health, Interoception, and Mother-Infant Relationship during Pregnancy and Post-Partum

Mindfulness and Cardiometabolic Health During Pregnancy: An Integrative Review

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