Optimizing labor duration with pilates: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pilates has captured interest due to its possible advantages during pregnancy and childbirth. Although research indicates that Pilates may reduce labor duration, alleviate pain, and improve satisfaction with the childbirth experience, consensus on these outcomes remains elusive, underscoring the necessity for additional studies.

Aim

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the impact of Pilates exercises on labor duration among pregnant women.

Methods

The online database was searched to yield the literature using the terms of 'Pilates', 'childbirth', and 'labor duration', and similar terms including PubMed, Clinical Key, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews up to June 25, 2023. Studies were considered e

SUBMITTER: Haseli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365214 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature