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Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women

Assessing the Feasibility of a Prenatal Mobile App in Pregnant African American Women: The Mindful Maternity Study


Sponsor

San Diego State University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Apr 18, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this research is to test if a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in African American/Black (AA) pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the Down Dog prenatal yoga app feasible for AA pregnant women? 2. How does mental and physical health change after using the Down Dog app for 12-weeks? 3. What cultural adaptations to the Down Dog app are needed? The study lasts for 12 weeks and participants are asked to: * do prenatal yoga with the app for at least 20 min/day, three days/week, from home * wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch daily * complete four online surveys * complete an optional virtual interview This project aims to advance public health by contributing to a broader understanding of how prenatal yoga can support the health and well-being of AA pregnant women and promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 46 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a prenatal yoga mobile app helps African American women who are pregnant for the first time to reduce stress, improve physical activity, and support their overall wellbeing during pregnancy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 46 years old and identify as Black or African American - You are pregnant for the first time (first pregnancy) with a single baby - You are between 13 and 28 weeks pregnant when the program starts - You live in the San Diego area - You speak English - You have done little to no yoga in the past 6 months - You have a smartphone or mobile device and are willing to use apps and wear a fitness tracker - Your healthcare provider has approved your participation in a prenatal physical activity program **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a high-risk pregnancy or a condition that prevents exercise - You are not pregnant for the first time, or are carrying multiple babies - You are not able or willing to use the required apps or technology Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDown Dog Prenatal Yoga App

The Down Dog prenatal yoga app launched in 2015 and was designed to align with the changes a pregnant body goes through in each trimester. Users can select a practice by trimester, which will offer modification cues to work with a changing body during pregnancy. Users can also customize their experience by boosting things like Heartburn or Pubic Symphysis so they can continue to practice yoga and omit poses that might be uncomfortable. The app also utilizes user feedback, to continuously implement new practices to better their app for user interface. All of the prenatal yoga classes were created by a certified and experienced prenatal yoga instructor who has a 200hr yoga certification through Pure Yoga (New York), 80hr prenatal yoga certification through Prenatal Yoga Center (New Yoga), and is Trauma Informed Yoga certified through Exhale to Inhale (New York).


Locations(1)

San Diego State University

San Diego, California, United States

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