Exploring the Impact of Yoga on Hormonal Health in Pregnancy

Sharmistha Roy, Dr. Rajesh Kaswan

prenatal yoga, hormonal regulation, pregnancy, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, maternal well-being.

Hormonal balance is a crucial factor toward the health of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy, as it affects mood, metabolism, and pregnancy outcomes. In this study, the researcher sought to explore the influence of yoga on hormonal health in pregnant women through a mixed-methods research design, which incorporated quantitative and qualitative outcomes, in which the researchers used hormone measurements and a self-reporting questionnaire. There were 120 subjects who were randomly placed in yoga intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in three prenatal yoga sessions that were structured and attended three times a week during twelve weeks. Hormonal readings showed that there was a great amount of control of the cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels were stabilized and there was an increase of psychological wellbeing in the yoga group compared to controls. These findings were supported by qualitative feedback which demonstrated that there was less stress and a more stable emotional state. All in all, the findings indicate that prenatal yoga is an effective and safe non-pharmacological intervention in promoting hormonal balance and psychological wellbeing in pregnant women.

https://doi.org/10.31871/WJRR.22.1.7