The Effectiveness of a Classroom-Based Antenatal Yoga Program in Reducing Pregnancy Discomfort Scores

Dewi Susanti; Siti Maisaroh; Galuh Chandra Dewi

doi:10.70716/mohr.v4i2.525

Authors

Dewi Susanti Midwifery Diploma III Program, Universitas Salakanagara, Tangerang, Indonesia
Siti Maisaroh Midwifery Diploma III Program, Universitas Salakanagara, Tangerang, Indonesia
Galuh Chandra Dewi Midwifery Diploma III Program, Universitas Salakanagara, Tangerang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70716/mohr.v4i2.525

Keywords:

antenatal yoga, pregnancy discomfort, complementary therapy, maternal health, prenatal care

Abstract

Pregnancy-related discomfort may affect maternal physical and psychological well-being and reduce quality of life during pregnancy. Antenatal yoga has been recognized as a complementary non-pharmacological intervention to improve maternal comfort; however, evidence regarding classroom-based antenatal yoga programs in Indonesian settings remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a classroom-based antenatal yoga program in reducing discomfort scores during pregnancy. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control-group design was conducted with 44 pregnant women in Tangerang City, Indonesia. Participants were assigned to an intervention group (n = 22) and a control group (n = 22). The intervention group received classroom-based antenatal yoga twice weekly for 3 months, comprising 15-minute sessions including breathing exercises, stretching, pregnancy-adapted yoga postures, and relaxation techniques, while the control group received routine antenatal care. Pregnancy discomfort scores in the intervention group decreased from 11.00 ± 6.37 to 6.00 ± 3.59, whereas the control group showed minimal change from 9.59 ± 4.77 to 9.64 ± 4.79. Post-intervention scores were significantly lower in the intervention group (p = 0.007). Classroom-based antenatal yoga effectively reduced pregnancy discomfort and may be integrated into antenatal care services.

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