Yoga to Improve Stress, Sexual Life Quality, and Sleep in Pregnant Women During the Third Trimester A Randomized Study

What this Trial Is About

Pregnant women often experience changes in stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep patterns, which may affect both their own health and that of their baby. This research aims to study how a yoga program might influence these aspects during pregnancy by comparing women who practice yoga with those who do not. The study is led by Amasya University and involves at least 70 pregnant women divided into two groups. Participants in the experimental group will engage in specially designed prenatal yoga sessions that consider the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, focusing on safe, low-risk exercises. The control group will not receive any intervention. Yoga sessions will be administered by the researcher over a six-week period. Data will be collected using questionnaires about stress, sexual quality of life, and sleep habits. Throughout the study, participants will complete the Perceived Stress Scale, Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female, and a Sleep Habits Form at the end of the six weeks. Researchers will monitor these outcomes to assess changes. Participants need to have internet access and be able to use a smartphone. The study takes place from March 2026 to September 2026, with no masking or blinding applied.

The Effects of Yoga on Pregnant Women