BMC Pregnancy Childbirth March 2022 PMID 35337282

The characteristics and effectiveness of pregnancy yoga interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lisa Corrigan, Patrick Moran, Niamh McGrath, Jessica Eustace-Cook, Deirdre Daly

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Peak: 17 in Mar 2022
across 5 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

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Total likes

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Video views

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Apr 2020 – Jul 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions highlight the positive effects of pregnancy yoga on mental health and labor outcomes, with phrases like 'delighted to share' and 'positive effects' indicating interest and support. The tone is generally enthusiastic and promotional, reflecting interest and a belief in the practical importance of the findings, though without extensive critical analysis or debate.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive findings of the review, emphasizing benefits for anxiety, depression, and labor outcomes.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high enthusiasm and curiosity about the research, with many expressing excitement and sharing links.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions reference specific principles like FITT and implications for practice, most are enthusiastic rather than deeply analytical.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions likely influence perceptions about pregnancy yoga, highlighting its potential benefits and encouraging further exploration.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined how effective pregnancy yoga is by looking at different program features and outcomes like stress, anxiety, depression, labor duration, and mode of birth, using a range of reputable databases and strict quality assessments.
  • The results showed that pregnancy yoga can significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as shorten labor and increase the chances of having a normal vaginal birth, especially when routines include 12 or more sessions weekly or biweekly.
  • However, the overall quality of evidence was rated as low to very low, indicating that more high-quality research is needed to better understand what makes pregnancy yoga most effective.]

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Bumpbirthbaby
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Delighted to finally share link for our @BioMedCentral systematic review & meta analysis of #pregnancy #yoga https://t.co/oDP5suR1qk #HappyFriday

Mar 25, 2022 · 29 likes · 8 shares · 1,113 followers View post →
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In #BMCPregnancyChildbirth, researchers report that pregnancy yoga has positive effects on anxiety, depression, perceived stress, mode of birth and duration of labour. To find out more, visit <https://t.co/AXWcsGn28n>. @DrCorriganLisa @Niamh_McG93 https://t.co/Yp6Gc79Hmq

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@BioMedCentral · X

Research published in #BMCPregnancyChildbirth reports that pregnancy yoga has positive effects on anxiety, depression, perceived stress, mode of birth and duration of labour. https://t.co/k9mJizUz5S

Mar 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 75,118 followers View post →
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the characteristics and effectiveness of pregnancy yoga interventions, incorporating the FITT(frequency, intensity, time/duration, and type) principle of exercise prescription, and found positive effects.https://t.co/7YMLmswC8S https://t.co/B7eDW6lh3w

Oct 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 607 followers View post →
Bumpbirthbaby
@DrCorriganLisa · X

Our article in @BioMedCentral on characteristics and effectiveness of pregnancy yoga https://t.co/Xvk5vTYA99

May 10, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,113 followers View post →

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Our article in @BioMedCentral on characteristics and effectiveness of pregnancy yoga https://t.co/Xvk5vTYA99

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IAYT
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the characteristics and effectiveness of pregnancy yoga interventions, incorporating the FITT(frequency, intensity, time/duration, and type) principle of exercise prescription, and found positive effects.https://t.co/7YMLmswC8S https://t.co/B7eDW6lh3w

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In #BMCPregnancyChildbirth, researchers report that pregnancy yoga has positive effects on anxiety, depression, perceived stress, mode of birth and duration of labour. To find out more, visit <https://t.co/AXWcsGn28n>. @DrCorriganLisa @Niamh_McG93 https://t.co/Yp6Gc79Hmq

Apr 8, 2022 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 21,289 followers View post →
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BMC
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Research published in #BMCPregnancyChildbirth reports that pregnancy yoga has positive effects on anxiety, depression, perceived stress, mode of birth and duration of labour. https://t.co/k9mJizUz5S

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RT @ayako700: 妊娠中のヨガについてのメタアナリシス 妊娠中のヨガは不安を軽減や、 経腟分娩の成功率を高め、分娩時間を短くさせる可能性 ※切迫早産や前置胎盤の方では運動を控える必要があるときもあるので事前に産婦人科医にもが確認ください https://t.co/…

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RT @ayako700: 妊娠中のヨガについてのメタアナリシス 妊娠中のヨガは不安を軽減や、 経腟分娩の成功率を高め、分娩時間を短くさせる可能性 ※切迫早産や前置胎盤の方では運動を控える必要があるときもあるので事前に産婦人科医にもが確認ください https://t.co/…

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Ayako Shibata@女性の健康支援の活動中
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妊娠中のヨガについてのメタアナリシス 妊娠中のヨガは不安を軽減や、 経腟分娩の成功率を高め、分娩時間を短くさせる可能性 ※切迫早産や前置胎盤の方では運動を控える必要があるときもあるので事前に産婦人科医にもが確認ください https://t.co/lFtAbHvCn7 https://t.co/vfwfYLvmlr

Mar 26, 2022 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 12,710 followers View post →
Dr Hayley Mills
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RT @DrCorriganLisa: Delighted to finally share link for our @BioMedCentral systematic review & meta analysis of #pregnancy #yoga https://t.…

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