Yoga in Pregnancy
Clinical obstetrics and gynecology
Short Title:
Clin.Obstet.Gynecol.
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2015
Pages:
600 - 612
Sources ID:
32246
Notes:
LR: 20171012; JID: 0070014; 2016/05/07 06:00 [entrez]; 2016/05/07 06:00 [pubmed]; 2017/10/13 06:00 [medline]; ppublish
Collection:
Yoga-Based Medical Interventions
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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Yoga is a mind-body practice that encompasses a system of postures (asana), deep breathing (pranayama), and meditation. Over 36 million Americans practice yoga of which the majority are reproductive-aged women. Literature to support this practice is limited, albeit on the rise. A prenatal yoga practice has been shown to benefit women who suffer from anxiety, depression, stress, low back pain, and sleep disturbances. A small number of studies have been performed in high-risk pregnancies that also demonstrate an improvement in outcomes. The safety of performing yoga for the first time in pregnancy and fetal tolerance has been demonstrated.