Physical activity and depressive symptoms after stillbirth: informing future interventions

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Darya Bonds McClain¹  Joanne Cacciatore⁵  Lacey Rowedder²  Katherine J Gold⁴  Jenn A Leiferman³  Jennifer Huberty² 

[1] College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA;Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA;Community and Behavioral Health, Colorado School of Public Health, Aurora, CO, USA;Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA;School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA

关键词: Mental health;    Yoga;    Exercise;    Perinatal loss;    Stillbirth;   

Others  :  1091382
DOI  :  10.1186/s12884-014-0391-1

 received in 2014-07-18, accepted in 2014-11-06,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Background

In the United States, approximately one in 110 pregnancies end in stillbirth affecting more than 26,000 women annually. Women experiencing stillbirth have a threefold greater risk of developing depressive symptoms compared to women experiencing live birth. Depression contributes negatively to health outcomes for both mothers and babies subsequent to stillbirth. Physical activity may improve depression in these women, however, little is known about acceptable physical activity interventions for women after stillbirth. This is the purpose of this descriptive exploratory study.

Methods

Eligible women were between ages 19 and 45, and experienced stillbirth within one year of the study. An online survey was used to ask questions related to 1) pregnancy and family information (i.e., time since stillbirth, weight gain during pregnancy, number of other children) 2) physical activity participation, 3) depressive symptomatology, and 4) demographics.

Results

One hundred seventy-five women participated in the study (M age = 31.26 ± 5.52). Women reported participating in regular physical activity (at least 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly) before (60%) and during (47%) their pregnancy, as well as after their stillbirth (61%). Only 37% were currently meeting physical activity recommendations. Approximately 88% reported depression (i.e., score of >10 on depression scale). When asked how women cope with depression, anxiety, or grief, 38% said physical activity. Of those that reported using physical activity to cope after stillbirth, they did so to help with depression (58%), weight loss (55%), and better overall physical health (52%). To cope with stillbirth, women used walking (67%), followed by jogging (35%), and yoga (23%). Women who participated in physical activity after stillbirth reported significantly lower depressive symptoms (M = 15.10, SD = 5.32) compared to women who did not participate in physical activity (M = 18.06, SD = 5.57; t = -3.45, p = .001).

Conclusions

Physical activity may serve as a unique opportunity to help women cope with the multiple mental sequelae after stillbirth. This study provides data to inform healthcare providers about the potential role of physical activity in bereavement and recovery for women who have experienced stillbirth. Additional research is necessary in this vulnerable population.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Huberty et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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