Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
Open Access

Abstract

Prenatal Physical Exercise and Postpartum Depression: A Short Study

Prakash K. Bhandari*

It's still unclear if engaging in physical activity (PA) during pregnancy can help prevent postpartum depression (PPD). This brief study focuses on the impact of PA on PPD prevention during pregnancy. Many changes occur in a woman's body throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, both in the mental and physical realms. The delivery of a child and the assumption of a new role that of a mother can be fraught with negative feelings such as uncertainty, fear, anxiety, disgust, sorrow, and grief. The development of baby blues or postpartum depression may occur during the puerperium era. Within one month of childbirth, postpartum depression sets in and can persist up to a year. Depressive disorders in a young mother can have a negative impact on both her and her child's health. That is why it is critical to look for characteristics that could considerably minimise the risk of acquiring depression.

Published Date: 2021-12-25; Received Date: 2021-12-04