Prenatal vestibular stimulation as dance (VES-D) program: A mixed methods feasibility study

A systematic review on the physical, mental, and occupational effects of exercise on pregnant women

“…Dancing has been shown to hep pregnant women create positive feelings and emotions regarding their pregnancy [ 62 ]. Additionally, like yoga, dance or dance therapy has been found to decrease depression and increase energy levels for pregnant women [ 34 ]; these effects can also decrease anxiety during pregnancy [ 63 ]. Dance has also been found to help maintain blood pressure by decreasing systolic and diastolic (down 11%) blood pressure [ 64 ].…”

“…There was no statistically significant association regarding maternal weight gain [ 65 ]. One emergency cesarean and no miscarriages were discovered during a study regarding dancing through labor [ 63 ]. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in pain compared to women who did not dance while in labor due to a decrease in pelvic floor activation which caused a distraction from pain associated with labor [ 63 ].…”

“…One emergency cesarean and no miscarriages were discovered during a study regarding dancing through labor [ 63 ]. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in pain compared to women who did not dance while in labor due to a decrease in pelvic floor activation which caused a distraction from pain associated with labor [ 63 ]. Some movements that can help with labor pain include circular dance movements of the pelvis and waist, pelvic tilts, and dancing to the left and right [ 65 ].…”

“…Some movements that can help with labor pain include circular dance movements of the pelvis and waist, pelvic tilts, and dancing to the left and right [ 65 ]. Most pregnant women indicated dancing helped them feel more control and less fearful over their labor experience [ 63 ].…”

“…Dancing guidelines can help create a safer environment for pregnant women to exercise. Jumping movements should be avoided [ 63 , 65 ]. Additionally, having chairs around to help once maintain their balance and avoid the risk of falling is another guideline that can encourage safe dancing [ 63 ].…”