Yoga and Omega-3 as effective as psychological therapy for depression in pregnancy

MedicalXpress | juil. 03, 2026

Globally, nearly 1 in 3 pregnant women experience depression, with most receiving no treatment. When they do get support, they're often steered toward talking therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness as the default option. A comprehensive review of different options to help pregnant women with depression has shown that approaches such as yoga and omega-3 supplementation are as effective as psychological therapies.