The effects of yoga-based interventions on postnatal mental health and well-being: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The postnatal period is a critical time for maternal mental health, presenting unique challenges and vulnerabilities. Identifying effective and accessible strategies to improve postnatal mental health and well-being is therefore crucial and could have substantial benefits for both mothers and babies, alongside broader implications for healthcare systems. Yoga is a potential intervention that has demonstrated notable benefits; however, a gap exists in systematically evaluating the existing literature on postnatal yoga-based interventions. This systematic review addresses this, aiming to comprehensively assess the impact of postnatal yoga on maternal mental health and well-being.

Methods

Six databases were searched using keywords "yoga", "yogic", "postnatal", "postp

SUBMITTER: Munns L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10845905 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature