Yoga in Pregnancy

Babbar, Shilpa; Shyken, Jaye M.

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“…Yoga is a combiation from physical exercise that is useful for stretching and the formation of posture or commonly called "Asana" as well as breathing exercises or "pranayama" has been studied has a role in overcoming depression and symptoms, one of the most important part in yoga that is useful for overcome depression in pregnancy is pranayama (Babbar and Shyken, 2016).…”

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The Effect of Prenatal Yoga on Anxiety and Depression in Kudus, Central Java

Yulianti

Respati²,

Sudiyanto³

2018

J MATERN CHILD HEALTH

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Background: Anxiety and depression in pregnancy can lead to low fetal quality, increased risk of pregnancy complication and developmental disorder of the child. Antidepressant treatment may cause recurrence or addiction rate of up to 50%. In theory, yoga can relieve undesirable psychic symptoms such as anxiety and depression during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the effect of prenatal yoga on anxiety and depression. Subjects and Method: This study was a randomized controlled trial, conducted at Budi Luhur clinic in Kudus, Central Java, from 27 December 2017 to 7 February 2018. A total of 102 pregnant women was selected for this study by simple random sampling. This sample was allocated at random into the intervention group (n1=51) and control group (n2=51). The independent variable was prenatal yoga as the intervention under study. The dependent variables were anxiety and depression. The data were collected by questionnaire. Difference in the dependent variables between the two groups was tested by Mann-Whitney test and a multiple linear regression. Results: The mean level of anxiety was lower in the intervention group than the control group both at two weeks after the intervention (b= -9.25; 95% CI= -10.22 to -8.28; p< 0.001) and four weeks after the intervention (b= -5.79; 95% CI= -7.68 to -3.90; p< 0.001). The mean level of depression was lower in the intervention group than the control group both at two weeks after the intervention (b= -10.82; 95% CI= -12.29 to -9.35; p< 0.001) and four weeks after the intervention (b= -2.58; 95% CI= -3.98 to -1.18; p< 0.001). Conclusion: Prenatal yoga intervention can reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy.

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confidence: 99%

The Effect of Prenatal Yoga on Anxiety and Depression in Kudus, Central Java

Yulianti

Respati²,

Sudiyanto³

2018

J MATERN CHILD HEALTH

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“…Then, yoga can be taken up, because it reduces stress and pressure on the body and provides a sense of calm (Babbar & Shyken, 2016). Extended periods of time lying on the back, excessive twisting, excessive stretching and severe contractions of the abdominal muscles in the second and last trimesters should be avoided.…”

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“…Most healthy women should start with simpler exercises of lower intensity, such as walking, Kegel exercises and pelvic tilt exercise (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016a; Mottola, & McLaughlin, 2011). Pelvic tilt exercises, plank and various yoga movements are a great way to re-engage the core muscles without too much strain (Babbar & Shyken, 2016). After the abdomen, the focus is on the muscles of the upper part of the body.…”

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“…In such pregnancies, physical activity bears a minimal risk while the benefits for the health of the mother and fetus are numerous (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2015). It can reduce the risk of gestational diabetes (Wiebe, Boulé, Chari, & Davenport, 2015), preeclampsia (Aune, Saugstad, Henriksen, & Tonstad, 2014;Babbar & Shyken, 2016), hemorrhoids, leg cramps, improve physical fitness, help achieving recommended body weight, prevent constipation, back pain, sleep disorder, boost the mood, energy levels and mental wellbeing of a pregnant woman (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016a;Mottola & McLaughlin, 2011).…”

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Physical Activity During Pregnancy and After Delivery

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It is well known that physical activity and proper diet can have beneficial effects on health improvement, as a prevention and as a therapy for chronic noncommunicable diseases. Pregnancy is a special period in the life of every woman. Therefore, you often ask yourself whether it is advisable to exercise during pregnancy, when and how much? This review article, by analyzing the available literature data, has tried to explain what form of physical activity is recommended during pregnancy, depending on the period of pregnancy, under what conditions pregnant women should exercise, what forms of physical activity they should avoid and when they should not to practice it. In addition, we analyzed the role of physical activity in the prevention of gestational diabetes, the most common metabolic disorder that occurs during pregnancy. Following the recommendations of the FITT principle outlined in this paper, controlled exercise conditions with a specialized trainer and nutritionist, regular moderate physical activity adapted to different periods of pregnancy, undoubtedly contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular system of the pregnant woman, better control of her body weight and improvement of her psychological state.

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“…Guidelines on physical activity or exercise and pregnancy encourage pregnant women to continue or adopt an active lifestyle during and following pregnancy 71 . Strength training or balance training only studies are rare, but where they exist there are benefits to physical function and rare adverse events are musculoskeletal, not any effects on the pregnancy per se 72,73 . Studies and reviews demonstrate the importance of antenatal exercise programmes that focus on core strength, balance and pelvic stability that may improve mobility, reduce lower back pain and potentially mitigate the risk of falling during walking 69,70 .…”

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How do muscle and bone strengthening and balance activities (MBSBA) vary across the life course, and are there particular ages where MBSBA are most important?

Skelton¹,

Mavroeidi²

2018

JFSF

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This narrative review focuses on the role of strength and balance activities throughout the lifecycle to improve physical capacity and reduce all-cause mortality. The evidence suggests strong associations in middle and older age, with poor balance, poor strength or poor physical function having strong associations with mortality. Currently in the UK, the proportions of adults (69% of men and 76% of women) not meeting the strength and balance guidelines (of 2 or more sessions/week) is concerning. This report identifies specific time points in the lifecycle where specific promotion of and engagement with strength and balance activities would be most beneficial for health: 18-24y to maximize bone and muscle mass gains, 40-50y to maintain strength and reduce that downward cycle, and over 65s to preserve balance and strength and maintain independence). This review also suggests specific transition points/events in life where there may be an increase in sedentary behaviour or loss of muscle function (pregnancy, menopause, onset of on diagnosis of disease, retirement, on becoming a carer and following hospitalization), where it would be useful to initiate additional strength and balance exercises to improve future health outcomes.

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Yoga in Pregnancy

Cited by 57 publications

References 35 publications

The Effect of Prenatal Yoga on Anxiety and Depression in Kudus, Central Java

The Effect of Prenatal Yoga on Anxiety and Depression in Kudus, Central Java

Physical Activity During Pregnancy and After Delivery

How do muscle and bone strengthening and balance activities (MBSBA) vary across the life course, and are there particular ages where MBSBA are most important?

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