Efektivitas Intervensi Prenatal Yoga terhadap Kesehatan Fisik dan Psikologis serta Kesiapan Persalinan

Abstract

Pregnancy is characterized by physiological and psychological changes that may increase physical discomfort, anxiety, and the need for adequate birth preparedness. Prenatal yoga is a mind–body intervention integrating physical exercise, stretching, breathing techniques, and relaxation, and therefore may provide multidimensional benefits for maternal health. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of a prenatal yoga intervention on maternal physical and psychological health and birth preparedness among pregnant women. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design with a control group was employed. A total of 50 pregnant women were allocated to a prenatal yoga group (n=25) and a control group (n=25). The intervention group received a structured prenatal yoga program, whereas the control group received routine antenatal care. Statistical analyses were performed according to the characteristics and distribution of the data, with statistical significance set at p<0.05. The results demonstrated greater reductions in physical discomfort and anxiety and a greater improvement in birth preparedness among women receiving prenatal yoga compared with the control group (p<0.001). These findings indicate that structured prenatal yoga may improve maternal physical and psychological health and enhance birth preparedness during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga may therefore be considered a complementary non-pharmacological intervention within evidence-based antenatal care.