Effects on the maternal-fetal health outcomes of various physical activity types in healthy pregnant women. A systematic review and meta-analysis

JR Díaz-Burrueco, N Cano-Ibáñez… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Physical activity (PA) promotes health in pregnancy. Objective To collate the
recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the effects of various types of PA during …

An overview of maternal and fetal short and long-term impact of physical activity during pregnancy

CF Leite, SL do Nascimento, FR Helmo… - Archives of gynecology …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose To explore information available in the literature about the possible benefits
resulting from physical activity (PA) in non-risky pregnant women, repercussion on maternal …

How to promote physical activity during pregnancy: A systematic review

P James, R Morgant, P Merviel, A Saraux… - Journal of gynecology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction Sedentary lifestyles and physical inactivity have been shown to increase during
pregnancy and are a cause of obstetric comorbidity. The objective of this study was to …

[HTML][HTML] Benefits of physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum: an umbrella review

L DiPietro, KR Evenson, B Bloodgood… - Medicine and science …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose: To summarize the evidence from the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee Scientific Report, including new evidence from an updated search of the effects …

Level of physical activity in pregnant populations from different geographic regions: a systematic review

C Silva-Jose, M Sánchez-Polán, R Barakat… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to examine the level of physical activity during pregnancy in
different populations worldwide. An intensive search was carried out from February until May …

Maternal physical activity during pregnancy and the effect on the mother and newborn: a systematic review

M Morales-Suárez-Varela… - … of Physical Activity …, 2020 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: The practice of physical exercise during pregnancy has benefits for both the
mother and baby. Currently, there is scientific evidence that supports the inclusion of a …

A socio-ecological model of factors influencing physical activity in pregnant women: a systematic review

J Sun, M Piernicka, A Worska… - Frontiers in public health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Physical activity (PA) is safe for most pregnant women, improving both maternal fitness and
birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA …

Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on pregnancy-related outcomes among pregnant women: a systematic review

CWH Chan, E Au Yeung, BMH Law - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Regular physical activity has been demonstrated to contribute to physical and psychological
health. Nevertheless, pregnant women generally exhibit low levels of physical activity …

Physical activity assessment during gestation and its outcomes: a review

W Forczek, M Curylo, B Forczek - Obstetrical & gynecological …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background Physical activity recommendations emphasize a positive influence of exercise
on health. It is particularly recognized during pregnancy for both the mother and fetus. Aim …

Physical activity and pregnancy: past and present evidence and future recommendations

DS Downs, L Chasan-Taber, KR Evenson… - … quarterly for exercise …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose. In this review, we provide researchers and practitioners with an overview of the
physical activity and pregnancy literature to promote prenatal physical activity, improve …