The Measurement of Cortisol Levels in the Blood Pregnant Trimester III with ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ) Method

Abstract

Background: During pregnancy, maternal cortisol increases 2-4 times. Every type of body response in the
form of stress, both physical and psychological stress can increase ACTH secretion, which in turn can
increase cortisol levels.
Methods: This study uses quasi experimental / quasi experimental one group design pre and post test design
with group control. The sample in this study was 24 respondents. . Cortisol level examination tool uses a
microplate reader with the ELISA examination method.
Results: There was a significant difference (p = 0.000 <?) of the average cortisol level in the control group
before observation (54.43 ± 25.86) and after observation (459.15 ± 28.08Whereas in the treatment group
showed a significant difference (p = 0.004 <?) the average cortisol level before being treated (65.26 ± 28.74)
and after being treated (53.65 ± 23.68) Yoga exercises.
Conclusion: There was a significant difference (p = 0,000 <?), mean cortisol levels in the control group
before observation (54.43 ± 25.86) and observations after (459.15 ± 28.08), whereas in the treatment group
there were significant differences (p = 0.004 <? ) it can be concluded that prenatal yoga reduces cortisol
levels before and after treatment.