Yoga before birth may ease childbirth fears, small study hopes
NCT ID NCT07585916
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tests whether a structured prenatal yoga program can reduce how traumatic women perceive childbirth to be, and improve their self-image and delivery preferences. Forty-six pregnant women in their second trimester or later will attend eight yoga sessions over four weeks. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires about trauma, self-perception, and birth choices.
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Bartın University
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What this could mean
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Active substance
prenatal yoga
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help pregnant women feel less anxious and more positive about childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Yoga may not change deeply held fears or preferences.
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