The Role of Prenatal Yoga Education in Improving Maternal Well-Being During Third Trimester Pregnancy: An Evidence-Based Case Report

Sri Haryanti; Yulidar Yanti; Diyan Indrayani

doi:10.54012/jcell.v6i1.837

Authors

Sri Haryanti Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Yulidar Yanti Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Diyan Indrayani Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

https://doi.org/10.54012/jcell.v6i1.837

Abstract views: 0

PDF downloads: 0

Keywords:

evidence-based education, maternal well-being, prenatal yoga, pregnancy, third trimester

Abstract

Pregnancy is accompanied by various physiological changes that frequently cause lower back pain during the third trimester, affecting maternal comfort and quality of life. Evidence-based prenatal education is essential to help pregnant women manage these discomforts through safe and effective non-pharmacological interventions. This study aimed to describe the implementation of prenatal yoga education as an evidence-based approach to improving maternal well-being in a third-trimester pregnant woman. A case report design was employed involving one pregnant woman who received continuity of midwifery care at Ibrahim Adjie Community Health Center, Bandung, Indonesia, from July to November 2025. The intervention consisted of prenatal yoga education integrated into comprehensive antenatal care, including body mechanics, breathing techniques, stretching exercises, muscle strengthening, and relaxation practices. Data were collected through observation, physical examination, documentation, and continuous evaluation throughout pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, newborn care, and family planning services. The findings demonstrated that regular participation in prenatal yoga education reduced lower back pain intensity, improved maternal comfort, enhanced physical and psychological readiness for childbirth, and supported a normal pregnancy and delivery without complications. The integration of evidence-based prenatal yoga education into continuity of midwifery care provides an effective educational strategy for promoting maternal well-being and strengthening pregnant women's self-management skills during the third trimester. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating evidence-based health education into maternal healthcare services to improve pregnancy outcomes.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Amelia, A., & Suwarsi, S. (2024). Pengaruh keterampilan terhadap kualitas kerja bidan di Puskesmas Mampu PONED Kota Bandung. Jurnal Kesehatan dan Kedokteran, 1(4), 1–10.

Armayanti, L. Y., Wardana, K. E. L., Pratiwi, P. P., & Pranata, G. K. A. W. (2023). Effect of acupressure therapy to reduce the intensity of low back pain on the third trimester pregnant women. Jurnal Riset Kesehatan Nasional, 7(2), 115–122. https://doi.org/10.37294/jrkn.v7i2.505

Azizah, N., Rahayu, P., & Suryani, L. (2020). Teknik mekanika tubuh mengurangi tingkat nyeri punggung bawah pada ibu hamil trimester III. JBC, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.33860/jbc.v2i3.89

Biana, C. B., Cecagno, D., Porto, A. R., Cecagno, S., Marques, V. D. A., & Soares, M. C. (2021). Non-pharmacological therapies applied in pregnancy and labor: An integrative review. Revista da Escola de Enfermagem, 55, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1980-220X2019019703681

CDC. (2021). Physical activity recommendations for pregnant and postpartum women.

Fitriana, D., Laily Himawati, & Nurya Kumalasari. (2024). Asuhan kebidanan kehamilan dengan fokus intervensi penerapan senam hamil pada trimester III untuk mengurangi nyeri punggung di Puskesmas Brati. Jurnal Kebidanan, 9(1), 13–19.

Green, H., & Stone, J. (2025). Health anxiety in a neurological setting. Practical Neurology, 330–336. https://doi.org/10.1136/pn-2024-004293

IBI. (2022). Filosopi Kebidanan. Ikatan Bidan Indonesia.

Katonis, P., Kampouroglou, A., Aggelopoulos, A., Kakavelakis, K., Lykoudis, S., Makrigiannakis, A., & Alpantaki, K. (2021). Pregnancy-related low back pain. Hippokratia. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20071001-14

King, T. L., Brucker, M. C., Osborne, K., & Jevitt, C. M. (2019). Varney’s Midwifery (6th ed.).

Mar, S., Nurwulansari, F., Aini, E. N., Wardoyo, S., & Pramudita, J. J. (2025). The role of continuity of care in high-risk pregnant women in Indonesia.

Munthe, J., Adethia, K., Simbolon, M., & Simbolon. (2022). Buku Ajar Asuhan Kebidanan Berkesinambungan (Continuity of Care) (2nd ed.).

Oral, O., Thapa, P., Tatlıbal, P., Enser, M., & Stavropoulou, E. (2024). The relationship between physical activity, women's overall health, and well-being. https://doi.org/10.31579/2640-1045/198

Pomerantz, A. M., Soetjipto, H. P., Soetjipto, S. M., & Setyaningrum. (2022). Psikologi Klinis: Ilmu Pengetahuan, Praktik dan Budaya (3rd ed.).

Putri, G. (2022). Perubahan Fisik dan Psikis Pada Ibu Hamil. Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia.

Rahayu, M., Fitria, R., & Mundari, R. (2024). Mengurangi ketidaknyamanan nyeri pinggang pada ibu hamil trimester III: Studi kasus. Jurnal Ilmu Kedokteran dan Kesehatan, 10(12), 3394–3400. https://doi.org/10.33024/jikk.v10i12.12643

Rahmawati, L., & Ningsih, M. P. (2021). Gambaran pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang perubahan psikologis kehamilan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Pariaman. Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan, 8(1).

Rudin, L. R., Dunn, L., Lyons, K., Livingston, J., Waring, M. E., & Pescatello, L. S. (2021). Professional exercise recommendations for healthy women who are pregnant: A systematic review. Women's Health Reports, 2, 400–412. https://doi.org/10.1089/whr.2021.0077

Ruwayda, Trisnaningsih, R., & Laila, A. (2025). Kesehatan Reproduksi Wanita. Media Pustaka Indo.

Sahin, E. S., & Özlem. (2023). The effect of prenatal yoga on pregnancy-related symptoms: A pilot quasi-experimental study. https://doi.org/10.1159/000528801

Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan. (2023).

World Health Organization. (2022a). WHO antenatal care recommendations for a positive pregnancy experience: Maternal and fetal assessment update.

World Health Organization. (2022b). WHO recommendations on maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal experience.