Pregnancy exercises may lift mood and ease aches, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07170124
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether a four-week program of obstetric exercises could reduce depression, pregnancy complaints, and improve quality of life in 100 pregnant women in their third trimester. Half did the exercises with a physiotherapist, while the other half received standard care. Researchers measured changes using depression and symptom questionnaires.
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Bingöl State Hospital
Bingoel, Bingöl, 12000, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
obstetric exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, these exercises could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease depression and common discomforts during pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial in one region, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. Exercise may not help everyone, and depression can be serious.
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