Positive Effects of Antenatal Yoga on Pregnancy Outcomes
Journal Title: Indian Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Yoga therapy is a comprehensive system of mind body relaxation technique to relieve stress. Stress is being implicated as an important etiological factor for many diseases including pregnancy complications. Database were searched using the terms yoga and pregnancy. The findings of various studies indicated that yoga intervention resulted in stress reduction, lower incidence of pregnancy complications and lower level of pain and better labour outcomes. A recent study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Delhi revealed marked reduction in stress measured by subjective and objective measures. Yoga was seen to be a safe and effective non pharmacological intervention during pregnancy.
Authors and Affiliations
Sandhya Jain, Dr. Nikita Bhartiya
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP457846
- DOI -
- Views 83
- Downloads 0
PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS OF PENTALOGY OF CANTRELL IN SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY: A CASE REPORT & REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Introduction: Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare entity of congenital defects of unknown etiology characterized by multiple structural anomalies. Case report: We report a case of complete pentalogy of Cantrell at 20 weeks...
TRUE INTERLOCKING TWINS:THE LESSONS LEARNT
An extensive literature review reveals that though extremely rare, twin entanglement as a complication of multiple pregnancies cannot be ignored. With more pregnancies being achieved by assisted reproductive technology m...
Twin Pregnancy with Single Foetal Demise - Two Case Reports
Background: Twin pregnancy with single foetal demise is a rare condition with multiple maternal, foetal and unknown causes with significant maternal morbidity and high perinatal mortality and morbidity. The incidence of...
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy - The Riddle Revisited Once Again
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a specific pregnancy disease whose diagnosis is clinical. Biochemical alterations are analyzed as well as its treatment. Many unanswered questions remain about the disease. The re...
Awareness of periodontal disease and its effect on pregnancy amongst antenatal mothers
Objective: To assess the level of awareness of periodontal disease and its effect on pregnancy amongst antenatal mothers. Methods: A questionnaire with an introductory letter was given to 300 pregnant women who came for...