Role of yoga for better outcome of pregnancy.

ABSTRACT

Introduction:The present study was undertaken to document if Yoga provides solution for many pregnancy induced problems, antenataly, during labour, and peurparium. Method: Group of 50 women taking antenatal care were included in the study, a questionnaire was designed to assess the effect of regular Yoga exercises, on the mode of labour and outcome. Results: Regular yoga exercises and follow up had a positive impact on results regarding outcome improvement and reduced complication rate. Conclusion: Regular yoga exercises gives an opportunity to create a world for the baby that is healthy and peace full by coordinating movement, breath and awareness, addresses health and wellbeing on several levels physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual. Because of its many benefits, yoga is becoming increasingly accepted everywhere as part of self-care during pregnancy and preparation for childbirth and motherhood.