Current Resources for Evidence-Based Practice, May 2020

Abstract

An extensive review of new resources to support the provision of evidence-based care for women and infants. The current column includes a discussion of a new National Academy of Medicine report on planned place of birth and implications during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and commentaries on reviews focused on anorectal sexually transmitted infections and feeding methods following cleft lip repair in infants.

A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Integrated Yoga on Pregnancy Outcome

“…A scarcity is visible in the research field concerning the efficacy of the therapeutics in the management of pregnancy-related complications 28,29. Pregnant women are advised of nourishment, tools, resources, and appropriate types and amounts of exercise/therapies to reduce the risk of complications and increase the chances of healthy pregnancies as well as deliveries 30. In this context, the present study aimed to determine the efficacy of integrated yoga therapy on pregnancy-related complications.…”

“…28,29 Pregnant women are advised of nourishment, tools, resources, and appropriate types and amounts of exercise/therapies to reduce the risk of complications and increase the chances of healthy pregnancies as well as deliveries. 30 In this context, the present study aimed to determine the efficacy of integrated yoga therapy on pregnancy-related complications. The integrated yoga intervention included yoga asana such as tadasana, trikonasana, ardha kati chakrasana, and vajrasana and, pranayama such as breathing exercises in pregnant women.…”