Pilates Exercises on Postpartum Fatigue, Maternal Functioning and Quality of Life

Effect of Pilates Exercises on Postpartum Fatigue, Maternal Functioning and Quality of Life

The aim of the study is to determine the effect of Pilates exercises on postpartum fatigue, maternal functioning and quality of life.

the effect of Pilates exercises in reducing postpartum fatigue is not well known however in recent study Pilates exercises alone was quantified which was based on home exercises and had a positive effect, it was conducted in primiparas women, there was also possibility of recall bias due to self report nature of data

Inclusion Criteria:

• Multiparous females
• Age 18 to 45 years
• Females with vaginal delivery
• Two weeks after Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
• Fatigue score of >11 on Fatigue Assessment scale

Exclusion Criteria:

• Postpartum depression score greater or equal to 10 , based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale (EPDS)
• Postpartum anemia
• Generalized Anxiety Disorders
• Chronic illnesses (Diabetes /hypothyroidism)