Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women

Summary

The goal of this research is to test if a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in African American/Black (AA) pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the Down Dog prenatal yoga app feasible for AA pregnant women? 2. How does mental and physical health change after using the Down Dog app for 12-weeks? 3. What cultural adaptations to the Down Dog app are needed? The study lasts for 12 weeks and participants are asked to: * do prenatal yoga with the app for at least 20 min/day, three days/week, from home * wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch daily * complete four online surveys * complete an optional virtual interview This project aims to advance public health by contributing to a broader understanding of how prenatal yoga can support the health and well-being of AA pregnant women and promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be included in the study if they:

* Are 18-46 years of age (childbearing age)
* Reside in San Diego Metropolitan Area
* Speak English
* Are between 13-28 weeks when intervention starts
* Are primiparous (giving birth for the first time)
* Have a singleton pregnancy (pregnant with only one baby)
* Are yoga naive (\<60 min/month for past 6 months)
* Have access to smartphone/mobile device
* Willing to wear a wrist worn fitness tracker for the duration of the study
* Willing to download and use 3 mobile apps for the duration of the study
* Identify as Black or African American
* Return a completed Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (PARmed-X) for Pregnancy form (HCP approves participation in prenatal PA program before beginning intervention)

Exclusion Criteria:

* High-risk pregnancy
* Severe psychiatric disorder or substance abuse
* Denial of physical activity participation from physician

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