Table 3.
The pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in the yoga and control groups
| Outcomes | Yoga group (35) | Control group (35) | Test | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||
| Birth weight | 3287.28 ± 369.54 | 2974.85 ± 301.26 | Mann-Whitney U = 330.000 | p = 0.001 |
| Gestational age | 38.98 ± 0.99 | 37.32 ± 1.78 | Mann-Whitney U = 259.000 | p < 0.0001 |
| Labor duration | 3.1 ± 0.96 | 4.91 ± 1.53 | Mann-Whitney U = 112.000 | p < 0.0001 |
|
First minute Apgar score |
8.94 ± 0.23 | 8.54 ± 0.98 | Mann-Whitney U = 469.500 | p = 0.010 |
|
Fifth minute Apgar score |
9.94 ± 0.23 | 9.28 ± 0.66 | Mann-Whitney U = 260.500 | p < 0.0001 |