השפעת ההשתתפות בשיעורי תנועה על דימוי הגוף בקרב נשים חרדיות בתקופת משכב לידה

Negative body image in postpartum correlates with other postpartum complications, including depression. This mixed-method study of ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) women who have recently given birth explores whether and how movement can improve childbirth-related body image. The study results confirm the relevance of the negative correlation between depression and body image for Haredi post-birth women, and indicate that movement positively impacts their body image. The qualitative interviews revealed three themes: 1. How post-birth Haredi women perceive their bodies; 2. Movement helps them cope with postpartum issues; and 3.Movement is a source of cultural tensions in their society.