Pregnancy Yoga Mathrusamraksha

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Prenatal Yoga is a specialized style of practising yoga by expecting mothers. Research reveals that attending Yoga classes once a week for eight weeks has resulted in women having significantly less fear about giving birth. It shown to effectively reduce anxiety levels. Yoga during pregnancy is extremely beneficial because women undergo times of great change, both in the mind and in the body. Prenatal Yoga classes positively affect the mind and body. Prenatal Yoga brings awareness to pregnant women about the changes in their bodies, creates acceptance and induces calm.

Pregnancy yoga modules are specially designed to reduce adverse effects of stress during pregnancy.
To manage pregnancy related discomforts and to attain positive attitude and confidence throughout the pregnancy. It also enhances the possibility of normal delivery.
Our pregnancy yoga are safe and can be effectively practised since the classes are being conducted by Doctors themselves.

Pregnancy is a period when biomechanical and physiological changes occur rapidly as the body adapts to support the growing fetus.
Every woman experiences pregnancy differently and there can be a variety of physical and emotional symptoms that coincide with it.
Research shows that expectant mothers should be provided with support, tools, resources, and appropriate types and amounts of exercise during pregnancy to reduce the risk of complications and increase the chances of healthy pregnancies and deliveries.
Yoga intervention presented with lower incidences of prenatal disorders (p <_ 0.05), small gestational age (p < 0.05) and lower levels of pain and stress (p < 0.05). Therefore it is necessary to adopt Yoga during Pregnancy for the best positive results for fetal and maternal health.
Regardless of the type of yoga or specific postures used, modifications should be made according to the specific needs of the individual woman, in the prevention of overexertion, stress on the fetus, and premature labour.

To improve maternal health and fetal well-being
To reduce stress and anxiety in pregnant women
To decrease pregnancy-related complaints such as morning sickness
To reduce the complications of pregnancy
To enhance the possibility of normal labor
To increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth

Asana or Postures – Physical exercise in the form of gentle stretches and postures can be helpful in the management of stress and other associated conditions or symptoms accompanying pregnancy, such as edema, gestational hypertension or diabetes, mood instability, musculoskeletal discomfort, aches, and weight gain. Studies conclude that regular physical exercise has maternal and fetal advantages that outweigh risks and recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise, most days of the week for the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with inactivity, such as gestational diabetes and hypertension.
Pranayama or voluntary regulated breathing – It activates the parasympathetic nervous system mainly by stretching lung tissue and the vagal nerves. This leads to a physiological response characterized by a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, Metabolic rate, and oxygen consumption. Deep breathing also increases neuroplasticity, defined as the reorganization of neural pathways as an adaptive response. Studies reveal an increase in neuroplasticity in those who perform yoga, thereby improving concentration, intelligence quotient scores, and motor control. Meditation — As a therapeutic tool, meditation will help you resolve the deepest of neuroses, fears and conflicts, which are so common during pregnancy. It decreases general anxiety, perceived stress, and pregnancy-related anxiety. Meditation brings with it an incredible awareness which helps you connect with your fetus. Meditation is helpful for improving maternal psychological well-being and perinatal outcomes
Relaxation – Mind-body practices that cultivate general health, diminish distress, and increase self-awareness May be particularly effective in addressing both the physical and psycho-emotional aspects of pregnancy and labor Techniques such as deep relaxation and Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep) are particularly effective during pregnancy for physical and mental relaxation. Women demonstrated reductions in psychological tension, heart rate, skin conductance, respiration, and cortisol levels, and increased respiratory sinus arrhythmia.

At 12 weeks of Pregnancy

Scientific Evidence For The Use Of Yoga During Pregnancy

1. Effects of yoga on utero placental circulation in high risk pregnancy : A randomised controlled trial:

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Rakhshani A, Nagarathna R, Mhaskar R, Mhaskar A, Thomas A, Gunasheela S.

SVYASA University, 19 Eknath Bhavan, Gavipuram Circle, KG Nagar, Bangalore 560 019, India.
St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore 560 034, India.
Gunasheela Surgical & Maternity Hospital, Building No. 1/2, Dewan Madhava Rao Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, Karnataka 560004, India

Results

This first randomized study of yoga in high-risk pregnancy suggest that guided yogic practices and visualization can improve the intrauterine fetal growth and the utero-fetal-placental circulation.

2. Effects of integrated yoga on quality of life and interpersonal relationships pregnant women

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Rakhshani A, Maharana S, Raghuram N, Nagendra HR, Venkatram P. SVYASA University, Bangalore, India.

Results

The integrated yoga is an efficacious means of improving the quality of life of pregnant women and enhancing certain aspects of their interpersonal relationships.

3. Efficacy of Yoga on Pregnancy outcome

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Narendran S, Nagarathna R, Narendran V, Gunasheela S, Nagendra HR. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA), Vivekananda Yoga. Research Foundation, Bangalore, India.

Results

An integrated approach to yoga during pregnancy is safe. It improves birth weight, decreases preterm labor, and decreases IUGR either in isolation or associated with PIH, with no increased complications

4. Efficacy of Yoga in pregnant women with abnormal doppler study of umbilical and uterine arteries

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Narendran S, Nagarathna R, Gunasheela S, Nagendra HR. Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA), Bangalore 560019.

Results

The occurrence of complications of pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension, intrauterine growth retardation, pre-term delivery) shows lower trends in yoga group.

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