Effects of Yoga on Sleep and Stress in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
The Effect of Yoga Practiced in the Third Trimester on Sleep and Stress
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
112 participants
Aug 21, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Many physiological and psychological changes occur during pregnancy. Sleep and stress are among these changes and can negatively impact the pregnancy process. Yoga can improve sleep quality and stress levels during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of yoga, implemented in the third trimester of pregnancy according to World Health Organization guidelines, on sleep and stress.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study,
- Aged between 18 and 35 years,
- In the third trimester of pregnancy (between 29 and 42 weeks of gestation),
- Able to read and write in Turkish,
- No prior experience with yoga practice.
Exclusion Criteria5
- High-risk pregnancy,
- In the first or second trimester,
- Multiple pregnancy,
- Any condition that prevents yoga practice (e.g., restrictions on physical activity),
- Previous experience with yoga practice
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Interventions
There are studies that have evaluated the effects of prenatal yoga on sleep. None of these studies have reported any negative effects of yoga on pregnancy. In all studies, yoga practice was applied with varying frequencies, durations, and techniques. However, no research has been found that evaluates the effects of a yoga program conducted in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline recommendations on both sleep and stress. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of yoga, practiced during the third trimester of pregnancy in line with WHO guideline recommendations, on sleep and stress.
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NCT07085026