Maternal and fetal heart rate patterns: a pregnant athlete during training and laboratory exercise tests; a case report

Bung, P.; Huch, R.; Huch, A.

doi:10.1016/0028-2243(91)90143-9

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“…24 A noteworthy observation in this study was that immediately following a sprint training session, the subject’s heart rate rose to above 170 beats per minute (bpm), while the fetal heart rate showed signs of bradycardia, at a rate of 70 bpm. 24 It quickly recovered to 120 bpm within 3 minutes, however, the athlete experienced dizziness and symptoms of pre-collapse. 24 While this was the only recorded incident throughout the study, it would be valuable to see more studies of this nature carried out in the future.…”

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“…24 They noted that while there was a rise in popularity of physical fitness programs throughout pregnancy, there were still no standards available for female athletes with regards to intensity and frequency of training sessions or sports. 24 The athlete they monitored was a professional runner who trained throughout her pregnancy as many as six times per week. 24 Her workouts included sprint work, submaximal testing, strength training, and endurance training.…”

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“…24 The athlete they monitored was a professional runner who trained throughout her pregnancy as many as six times per week. 24 Her workouts included sprint work, submaximal testing, strength training, and endurance training. 24 The result?…”

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confidence: 99%

“…24 Her workouts included sprint work, submaximal testing, strength training, and endurance training. 24 The result? She had an uncomplicated, healthy birth.…”

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“…24 The subject resumed her training weeks after delivery, and was reported to have set records over various short-distance runs in the following years. 24 A noteworthy observation in this study was that immediately following a sprint training session, the subject’s heart rate rose to above 170 beats per minute (bpm), while the fetal heart rate showed signs of bradycardia, at a rate of 70 bpm. 24 It quickly recovered to 120 bpm within 3 minutes, however, the athlete experienced dizziness and symptoms of pre-collapse.…”

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A selective review of prenatal exercise guidelines since the 1950s until present: Written for women, health care professionals, and female athletes

Kehler

2015

Women and Birth

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Background Traditional society values have long-held the notion that the pregnant woman is construed as a risk to her growing fetus and is solely responsible for controlling this risk to ensure a healthy pregnancy. It is hard to ignore the participation of pregnant women in sport and exercise today, especially in high-level sports and popular fitness programs such as CrossFit™. This challenges both traditional and modern prenatal exercise guidelines from health care professionals and governing health agencies. The guidelines and perceived limitations of prenatal exercise have drastically evolved since the 1950’s. Aim The goal of this paper is to bring awareness to the idea that much of the information regarding exercise safety during pregnancy is hypersensitive and dated, and the earlier guidelines had no scientific rigor. Research is needed on the upper limits of exercise intensity and exercise frequency, as well as their potential risks (if any) on the woman or fetus. Discussion Pregnant women are physically capable of much more than what was once thought. There is still disagreement about the types of exercise deemed appropriate, the stage at which exercise should begin and cease, the frequency of exercise sessions, as well as the optimal level of intensity during prenatal exercise. Conclusion Research is needed to determine the upper limits of exercise frequency and intensity for pregnant women who are already trained. Healthy women and female athletes can usually maintain their regular training regime once they become pregnant.

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“…24 Her workouts included sprint work, submaximal testing, strength training, and endurance training. 24 The result? She had an uncomplicated, healthy birth.…”

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confidence: 99%