Leisure time physical activity among pregnant women and its associations with maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes

Lindqvist, Maria; Lindkvist, Marie; Eurenius, Eva; Persson, Margareta; Ivarsson, Anneli; Mogren, Ingrid

doi:10.1016/j.srhc.2016.03.006

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“…Studies using lab-based techniques such as DXA and densitometry have likewise reported lower fat mass and body fat percentage in babies born to women who were more active during pregnancy [51,52]. In line with other largescale population-based studies [53,54] and smaller studies incorporating accelerometry [55], we found no indication that physical activity adversely affected gestational age or birth weight. Recent meta-analyses indicate that leisure-time physical activity may be advantageous in reducing the risk of pre-term deliveries [9,10] and large-for-gestational age births [10][11][12].…”

Section: Neonatal Delivery Outcomes and Body Compositionsupporting

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Associations of Pregnancy Physical Activity with Maternal Cardiometabolic Health, Neonatal Delivery Outcomes and Body Composition in a Biethnic Cohort of 7305 Mother–Child Pairs: The Born in Bradford Study

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Objective Physical activity is advocated for a range of benefits to the uncomplicated pregnancy. We investigated associations of mid-pregnancy physical activity with maternal and neonatal health in white British and Pakistani-origin women from a deprived urban setting. Methods The study was performed in 6921 pregnant women (53% Pakistani-origin) who contributed data for 7305 singleton births. At 26-28 weeks gestation, women were grouped into four activity levels (inactive/somewhat active/moderately active/ active) based on their self-reported physical activity. Linear regression with robust standard errors was used to calculate adjusted mean differences in health markers between the four groups of physical activity (reference group: inactive). Results Three-quarters (74%) of Pakistani-origin women and 39% of white British women were inactive. Trend-tests revealed that more active white British women tended to be less adipose, had lower fasting and postload glucose levels, lower triglyceride concentrations, and their babies were less adipose (smaller triceps and subscapular skinfolds) than less active white British women. Somewhat active Pakistani-origin women exhibited lower triglyceride concentrations and systolic blood pressure, higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and their babies were less adipose (smaller mid-upper arm and abdominal circumferences; lower cord-blood leptin concentration) compared to inactive Pakistani-origin women. No associations were observed for gestational age or birth weight. Conclusions Physical activity performed mid-pregnancy was beneficially associated with maternal cardiometabolic health and neonatal adiposity, without influencing gestational age or birth weight. Associations were dose-dependent in white British women, and even a small amount of mid-pregnancy physical activity appeared to benefit some health markers in Pakistani-origin women.

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Associations of Pregnancy Physical Activity with Maternal Cardiometabolic Health, Neonatal Delivery Outcomes and Body Composition in a Biethnic Cohort of 7305 Mother–Child Pairs: The Born in Bradford Study

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“…Inadequate knowledge of nutritional principles can result in many dietary errors, which may result in an excess or deficiency of energy and specific nutrients that are important for the successful course of a pregnancy and a child’s healthy development [26,27]. Good nutrition, combined with appropriate physical activity and avoidance of bad habits, increases the likelihood that the course of the pregnancy will follow an optimal course [28,29]. …”

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The Nutritional Behaviour of Pregnant Women in Poland

Ługowska

Kolanowski

2019

IJERPH

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A woman’s diet during pregnancy can significantly affect her health, as well as her child’s future development and well-being. Unfortunately, many pregnant women do not follow the recommended nutritional guidelines. The reason could be that they have insufficient knowledge about nutritional best practice. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to investigate the nutritional behaviour of pregnant women in Poland. The research was conducted using a questionnaire to survey a sample of N = 815 pregnant women in first pregnancy. Among the findings were that the subjects ate an excessive amount of sweets, and white bread, and consumed insufficient quantities of fish, milk and fermented milk drinks. Subjects chose white bread more often than wholemeal bread, and fruit rather than vegetables. The study showed that the nutritional behaviour of pregnant women was characterised by many bad practices.

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“…As the pregnancy progresses, the relatively rapid weight gain, combined with endocrine changes and mood fluctuations, cause the woman to limit her daily physical activity [2,3]. This may sometimes lead to total akinesia [4], the consequences of which have been proven to have a more negative effect in pregnant than in non-pregnant women [5]. Physical activity improves cardiovascular and respiratory functions and enhances metabolic mechanisms.…”

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Physical activity in pregnancy and its impact on duration of labor and postpartum period

Brzęk

Naworska

Plasun

et al. 2016

Ann. Acad. Med. Siles.

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AB ST R ACT O B J E C T I V E S :The aim of the work was to assess the level of physical activity of women before and during pregnancy and to determine whether physical exercise influences the course and duration of labor and the postpartum period. M A T E R I A L A N D M E T H O D S :The study encompassed 63 pregnant women aged 19-36, with a mean pregnancy weight gain of 7-27 kg, no contraindication to physical activity, and term birth. Physical activity was assessed at three stages: before and during pregnancy, and during the postpartum period, with the use of the seven-day international IPAQ questionnaire. The respondents' physical condition in the postpartum period was assessed with an original 26-item questionnaire. R E S U L T S : The self-assessed level of physical activity before pregnancy was moderate in most respondents (60.3%); only 12.7% of the respondents declared a low level of physical activity. During pregnancy the level of physical activity decreased in 25.4% of the respondents and significantly reduced in 11%. Women who were inactive before pregnancy remained inactive during pregnancy. The mean duration of the second stage of labor in women with moderate and high levels of physical activity was 43.61 min. The length of the entire postpartum period was the shortest (four weeks) in active women. C O N C L U S I O N S : Physical activity before and during pregnancy has an impact on the duration of labor and the postpartum period. K E Y W O R D Sphysical activity, exercise, pregnancy, labor, postpartum, antenatal classes

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Leisure time physical activity among pregnant women and its associations with maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes

Cited by 34 publications

References 29 publications

Associations of Pregnancy Physical Activity with Maternal Cardiometabolic Health, Neonatal Delivery Outcomes and Body Composition in a Biethnic Cohort of 7305 Mother–Child Pairs: The Born in Bradford Study

Associations of Pregnancy Physical Activity with Maternal Cardiometabolic Health, Neonatal Delivery Outcomes and Body Composition in a Biethnic Cohort of 7305 Mother–Child Pairs: The Born in Bradford Study

The Nutritional Behaviour of Pregnant Women in Poland

Physical activity in pregnancy and its impact on duration of labor and postpartum period

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