Elizabeth H Eustis1, Samantha Ernst2, Kristen Sutton2, Cynthia L Battle2,3,4. 1. Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University, 900 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA, 02215, USA. eeustis@bu.edu. 2. Butler Hospital Psychosocial Research, 345 Blackstone Blvd., Providence, RI, 02906, USA. 3. Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 700 Butler Drive, Providence, RI, 02906, USA. 4. Center for Women's Behavioral Health, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, 2 Dudley St., Providence, RI, 02905, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We review evidence for physical activity and yoga as interventions for depressed pregnant and postpartum women. RECENT FINDINGS: Results from existing trials have generally indicated that physical activity and yoga interventions are acceptable to women during the perinatal period, and that these interventions can be effective in reducing depression. However, some studies have not found significant differences between intervention and control conditions. In addition, symptom improvements were not always maintained. The available research on physical activity and yoga as interventions for perinatal depression is encouraging with regard to feasibility, acceptability, patient safety, and preliminary efficacy. These interventions have the ability to reach a large number of women who may not engage in traditional treatment. Additional high quality, rigorous, randomized controlled trials are needed. Future research is also needed to examine the optimal dose of these interventions and how to best increase sustained engagement.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We review evidence for physical activity and yoga as interventions for depressed pregnant and postpartum women. RECENT FINDINGS: Results from existing trials have generally indicated that physical activity and yoga interventions are acceptable to women during the perinatal period, and that these interventions can be effective in reducing depression. However, some studies have not found significant differences between intervention and control conditions. In addition, symptom improvements were not always maintained. The available research on physical activity and yoga as interventions for perinatal depression is encouraging with regard to feasibility, acceptability, patient safety, and preliminary efficacy. These interventions have the ability to reach a large number of women who may not engage in traditional treatment. Additional high quality, rigorous, randomized controlled trials are needed. Future research is also needed to examine the optimal dose of these interventions and how to best increase sustained engagement.
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