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  • Integrative medicine
  • Women's health
  • Perinatal care

Background:

  • Yoga is a mind-body practice with growing popularity, especially among reproductive-aged women.
  • Existing literature on yoga in pregnancy is emerging.
  • Prenatal yoga may alleviate common pregnancy discomforts like anxiety, depression, stress, low back pain, and sleep issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the benefits and safety of prenatal yoga.
  • To explore its impact on high-risk pregnancies.
  • To assess fetal tolerance and safety for initiating yoga during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of yoga practices in pregnancy.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on prenatal yoga interventions.
  • Examination of safety data for pregnant individuals and fetuses.

Main Results:

  • Prenatal yoga demonstrates positive effects on maternal mental health and physical discomforts.
  • Studies in high-risk pregnancies indicate improved outcomes.
  • Evidence supports the safety of starting yoga during pregnancy and its fetal tolerance.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal yoga is a beneficial and safe mind-body practice for pregnant women.
  • It can be safely initiated during pregnancy, even in high-risk cases.
  • Further research is warranted to fully understand its potential.