The Effect of Yoga on Labour and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women

The Effect Of Yoga Applied In Childbirth Preparation Classes On Mode Of Delivery Preference, Bırth Satisfaction And Newborn Outcome: A Randomised Controlled Study

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of yoga on mode of delivery preference, labour satisfaction and neonatal outcomes. This study was planned as a randomised controlled experimental study. The population of the study will consist of pregnant women who apply to the childbirth preparation classes of the institutions affiliated to the Bucak District Health Directorate, who meet the inclusion criteria and accept to participate in the study. The sample of the study; It will consist of pregnant women who apply for pregnancy follow-up to the birth preparation class determined between the dates of the study (15.01.2025 - 30.04.2025), who meet the criteria for admission to the study and who accept the study. The sample number was calculated by performing power analysis with the G power programme (19) and taking a study as a reference (20). According to the power analysis, the sample size was determined as 80 people (40 experimental, 40 control) to reach 95% power with an effect size of 0.8 and a 5% margin of error.

Inclusion Criteria:

• being a woman
• who had a gestational week over than 26-28

Exclusion Criteria:

• who did not accept to participate in the study,
• who were diagnosed with risky pregnancy,
• who were illiterate,
• who had systemic disease and mental problems requiring treatment, who had a gestational week less than 26-28, and
• who had communication and language problems.