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Exercise during pregnancy: a comparative review of guidelines.

TitleExercise during pregnancy: a comparative review of guidelines.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2020
AuthorsTsakiridis, I., Bakaloudi D. Rafailia, Oikonomidou A. Christina, Dagklis T., & Chourdakis M.
JournalJ Perinat Med
Volume48
Issue6
Pagination519-525
Date Published2020 Jul 28
ISSN1619-3997
Abstract

Exercise during pregnancy may be beneficial provided that there are no contraindications. The aim of this study was to summarize and compare recommendations regarding exercise in pregnancy. Thus, a comparative descriptive review was conducted and included guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. All compared guidelines recommend that pregnant women without contraindications should undertake physical activities regularly, however, the type of workout performed should be adjusted based on the previous exercise experience and the physical condition of each pregnant woman. A variation among the reviewed guidelines was identified on appropriate and inappropriate activities and on indications to interrupt exercise. To summarize, the adoption of an international up-to-date consensus regarding appropriate exercise during pregnancy may be beneficial in ensuring the safety of the pregnant women while promoting their physical and mental health.

DOI10.1515/jpm-2019-0419
Alternate JournalJ Perinat Med
PubMed ID32619194

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