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Yoga in the NICU for Parents (YiN): a Clinical Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating yoga classes for Postpartum Depression and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 51 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this proposal is to test the efficacy of yoga as a mind and body intervention to decrease stress, anxiety, and depression in parents of critically ill neonates hospitalized in the Seattle Children's and University of Washington neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
There will be 6 total yoga classes (one introduced per week for a 6 week period). Each yoga session will be divided into three components, which will vary in duration based on a curriculum designed specifically with the post-partum state of mothers in mind: 1. Yoga postures (Asana) = low impact gentle postures meant to be done individually 2. Breathing techniques (Pranayama) = deliberate modifications of breath such as rapid diaphragmatic breathing, slow/deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing, breath holding 3. Meditation (Dhyana) = guided meditation