Table 6 Evidence-based naturopathic and yoga interventions for maternal mental health.

From: Integrating AI predictive analytics with naturopathic and yoga-based interventions in a data-driven preventive model to improve maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes

Intervention

Study/source

Maternal benefit reported

Scientific mechanism and outcome

Prenatal yoga

Villar-Alises, O., Martinez-Miranda, P., & Martinez-Calderon, J. (2023)24

Reduced depression, anxiety

Modulates cortisol and serotonin; improves vagal tone → Mood enhancement, stress relief

Mindfulness meditation

McKee, K., Admon, L. K., Winkelman, T. N. A., Muzik, M., Hall, S., Dalton, V. K., & Zivin, K. (2020)25

Improved emotional regulation, reduced stress

Enhances neural plasticity and self-regulation → Lower anxiety, improved resilience

Pranayama breathing

Feligreras-Alcalá, D., Frías-Osuna, A., & Del-Pino-Casado, R. (2020)26

Decreased anxiety, lower heart rate

Boosts parasympathetic activity → Enhanced calmness and emotional stability

Dietary naturopathy

Abrar, A., Fairbrother, N., Smith, A. P., Skoll, A., & Albert, A. Y. K. (2019)27

Lower risk of perinatal depression

Omega-3 fatty acids and folate enhance serotonin and reduce inflammation → Improved mood

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