The role of pilate exercises on psychological wellbeing of postpartum women

Background: Postpartum period is the transition period after delivery during which the body recuperates and returns back to the pre-pregnancy state. The postpartum period is marked by physical and hormonal changes which leads to physical and mental fatigue, sleep deprivation, anxiety, mood swings and in some cases even to postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is not only detrimental to maternal health, it also adversely affects the wellbeing of the child. There are many researches which proves the beneficial effects of exercises during postpartum period. This study aims at investigating the benefits of Pilate exercise on psychological wellbeing of postpartum women.
Methodology: Various articles on Google scholar and PubMed were reviewed with keywords being “postpartum women” and “Pilate”.
Results & Conclusion: Four studies were found on effects of Pilate training in postpartum women. Pilate exercise program was instrumental in reducing physical and mental fatigue, sleep deprivation and depression.