Prenatal Yoga Intervention in Pregnant Women

Effects of a Prenatal Yoga Intervention on Traumatic Childbirth Perception, Self-Perception, and Delivery Preferences in Pregnant Women

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of a prenatal yoga intervention on traumatic childbirth perception, self-perception, and delivery preferences in pregnant women.

This study will be conducted with voluntary pregnant women aged 18 years and older, at or beyond the 16th week of gestation, and without a diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy. Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups using a computer-generated simple randomization method (https://www.random.org/integers/

) to ensure unbiased allocation. The intervention group will consist of 8-12 participants per group, and the program will be implemented in three separate groups. Participants in the intervention group will receive a prenatal yoga program consisting of eight sessions delivered twice weekly, while the control group will receive routine prenatal care without any additional intervention from the researchers. Data collection instruments will be administered at baseline (pre-test), at the end of the eighth session (post-test), and at a one-month follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being at or beyond the 16th week of gestation (second trimester or later)
• Being aged 18 years or older
• Having no diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy based on obstetric evaluation
• Having no medical restriction on physical activity or yoga practice as determined by a physician
• Providing written informed consent after being informed about the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa, premature rupture of membranes, risk of preterm birth, or other serious obstetric complications)
• Physician-imposed restriction on physical activity
• Presence of serious systemic conditions that would prevent participation in yoga practice
• Inability to complete the questionnaires reliably due to psychiatric or cognitive conditions
• Declining to participate or not providing informed consent