Yoga Prevent Depression Pregnancy

Written By Bebek Madura on Sabtu, 11 Agustus 2012 | 10.04

Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can affect the emotional state of the mother. One way to ensure that pregnant women stay relaxed and calm through her ​​pregnancy is to follow yoga.

In the present study proved to practicing yoga for 10 weeks can reduce depression in pregnant women while enhancing the bond between mother and baby.

The study was conducted in women with gestational age 12-26 weeks who showed symptoms of depression.

"The results of this study provide evidence that yoga can be an alternative to drug therapy to treat symptoms of depression in pregnant women," said Maria Muzik, University of Michigan researchers who conduct this research.

Mental instability during pregnancy, including depression and anxiety, now the attention of the medical world. Hormonal changes, genetic factors and social factors influence the emotional state is considered pregnant.

The influence of stress in pregnancy has been quite widely studied, such as weight gain, low infant, preeclampsia, preterm labor, and difficulty bonding with the mother to the baby after delivery. Research also shows, the sorrow felt by the mother during pregnancy can be transmitted to the baby.

Although the drug proved effective against depression pregnancy, but it is feared there will be effects on the baby.

Yoga has been proven to not only relieve the symptoms of stress, but also keep your mind relaxed and expectant mothers stay calm, while increasing energy.

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