Researchers say yoga might be a powerful tool in improving mental health for new moms.
The benefits of yoga and mindfulness are well-known—many who practice regularly often report improved physical health, mental health and mood. One recent study looked at whether or not yoga and mindfulness practices during pregnancy could also help reduce the risk of postpartum depression, with favorable results.in July 2021. According to the review, postpartum depression is commonly managed with antidepressants.
For their review, researchers looked at yoga interventions in the form of physical and mindfulness exercises. They looked at mental health scores from control groups within the studies and compared them to those of the groups that practiced yoga. They also analyzed participants’ mood and behavior during pregnancy.
Of course, there are some limitations to the systematic review. The sample size here was relatively small and only looked at healthy pregnancies. Plus, the women studied were primarily in their first half of pregnancy. The review states more research is needed to determine how yoga might affect mood changes during pregnancy itself.
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