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The wonders of mind-body practices during pregnancy: A topical review.

Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology
July 1, 2024
Ian-Ju Liang
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the role of mind-body practices, including Acupressure, in enhancing maternal and fetal well-being during pregnancy.

Results Summary

The study found that Acupressure offers non-pharmacological pain relief for common discomforts during pregnancy, contributing to overall well-being.

Population

Expectant mothers during pregnancy.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (13)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Prenatal yoga
increase
physical health
expectant mothers
-
enhance
#1
Prenatal yoga
decrease
discomfort
expectant mothers
-
reduce
#2
Prenatal yoga
decrease
stress and anxiety levels
expectant mothers
-
lower
#3
Prenatal yoga
decrease
labour durations
expectant mothers
-
potentially leading to
#4
Meditation
decrease
stress and anxiety
expectant mothers
-
reduce
#5
Meditation
increase
emotional resilience
expectant mothers
-
nurturing
#6
Prenatal Pilates
increase
musculoskeletal health
expectant mothers
-
improves
#7
Prenatal Pilates
increase
mothers for labour
expectant mothers
-
prepares
#8
Breathing techniques
increase
managing pain during labour
pregnant women
-
prove to be helpful
#9
Acupressure and reflexology
increase
non-pharmacological pain relief
pregnant women
-
offer
#10
Tai Chi
increase
physical fitness
expectant mothers
-
improves
#11
Tai Chi
increase
flexibility
expectant mothers
-
improves
#12
Tai Chi
increase
mental well-being
expectant mothers
-
improves
#13
Abstract

This topical review provides an up-to-date overview of the latest advancements in mind-body therapies in the gynaecological research field. It explores the various mind-body practices and their multifaceted benefits for expectant mothers during the transformative phase of pregnancy, including physical, emotional, and psychological aspects. The research highlights the importance of these practices in promoting maternal and fetal well-being. Prenatal yoga is found to enhance physical health, reduce discomfort, and lower stress and anxiety levels, potentially leading to shorter labour durations. Meditation is revealed to reduce stress and anxiety while nurturing emotional resilience. Prenatal Pilates improves musculoskeletal health and prepares mothers for labour, emphasising controlled movements and breathing techniques. Breathing techniques prove to be helpful for pregnant women in effectively managing pain during labour. Acupressure and reflexology offer non-pharmacological pain relief for common discomforts. Tai Chi improves physical fitness, flexibility, and mental well-being. This brief review, using evidence available from pre-clinical studies in physiological gynaecology literature, demonstrates the role of mind-body practices in enhancing the pregnancy journey, emphasising their integration into daily routines to contribute to overall well-being. By selecting the right practice or combination, expectant mothers can experience an overall better pregnancy.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansPregnancyFemaleMind-Body TherapiesPrenatal CareYogaPregnancy ComplicationsMeditation
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality65/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.15
Normalized Score0.63
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