Comparing the Effect of ۱۲ Weeks of Aerobic and Kegel Exercises on Progesterone Hormone Levels and Postpartum Depression

Spirituality, once primarily religious, has emerged as a vital aspect of human well-being, influencing motivation, creativity, and vitality. This study examined the effects of aerobic and Kegel exercises on progesterone levels and postpartum depression in ۴۵ mothers. Participants were assigned to control, aerobic, or Kegel groups. Aerobic training consisted of three ۳۰–۴۰-minute weekly sessions, while Kegel exercises were performed twice daily for ۱۵ minutes, over ۱۲ weeks. Due to the COVID-۱۹ pandemic, interventions were conducted online. Twenty-four hours after the final session, Beck depression inventories were administered, and blood samples were collected to measure progesterone levels. Statistical analysis using repeated measures ANOVA revealed that both aerobic and Kegel exercises significantly increased progesterone levels (P=۰.۰۰۵, F(۲,۴۲)=۶.۱۵۴) and reduced depression scores (P=۰.۰۰۳, F(۲,۴۲)=۶.۷۹۱). No significant differences were observed between the two exercise modalities (p>۰.۰۵). These findings suggest that consistent engagement in either aerobic or Kegel exercises for ۱۲ weeks can effectively reduce postpartum depression and improve hormonal balance in mothers, highlighting the importance of structured physical activity in postnatal care.

کلیدواژه ها:

Postpartum Depression ، Aerobic Exercises ، Kegel ، Progesterone