Physical Activity and Fetal Growth During Pregnancy

Perkins, Cooker C. D.; Pivarnik, James M.; Paneth, Nigel; Stein, Aryeth D.

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“…Such early observations have been borne out through the accumulation, over the past 70 years, of a prodigious scientific literature that has underscored the importance of regular physical activity to health, function, and quality of life across the life course. 5,9 While regular physical activity has been shown to positively impact health and function across all age groups, beginning prenatally, 14 a regular physical activity regimen may have particularly beneficial effects in the later years, 5 and may in fact slow the aging process. 11 The anticipated increase in chronic conditions associated with aging, as well as their accompanying strain on the healthcare system, presents a strong argument for promoting habitual physical activity as a primary prevention strategy.…”

Section: The Benefits Of Lifelong Physical Activitymentioning

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Physical Activity for an Aging Population

2010

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Physical activity has been identified as one of three key health behaviors impacting the major chronic diseases of aging that are increasingly responsible for a substantial proportion of global mortality. Although the scientific evidence indicates that the health and quality of life effects of a physically active lifestyle extend across the life course, midlife and older adults represent the most inactive portion of the population. Among the objectives of this review are to discuss the benefits of an active lifestyle, particularly for older adults; highlight the major issues and challenges currently facing the physical activity and aging field; and explore the types of directions for science, policy, and practice that could positively impact the significant physical inactivity challenge facing a growing number of countries worldwide.

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“…In a metaanalysis of 11 clinical studies Choi et al described significant effects of exercise and nutrition on gestation-associated weight gain in overweight and obese pregnant women [12]. The prevalence of gestational diabetes in particular is higher among physically inactive and overweight women, and this is associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality and birth-related complications [2,13,14]. Excessive weight gain in obese pregnant women also increases the risk of premature birth [15].…”

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Physical Exercise During Pregnancy – How Active Are Pregnant Women in Germany and How Well Informed?

Schmidt

Heilmann

Savelsberg

et al. 2017

Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd

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ABSTR AC TIntroduction There is sufficient evidence showing the positive effects of physical exercise on various aspects of pregnancy. This study evaluates knowledge and status of physical exercise among pregnant women. MethodsThe standardised paper-pencil questionnaire "Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire" (PPAQ) as well as general demographic questions were used to assess the exercise behaviour of study participants. 83 questionnaires completed by women presenting to the Kiel University Hospital for antenatal assessment were included in the analysis.Results At the time of questionnaire completion 10 women were in the first trimester of pregnancy, 64 in the second, and 9 in the third. Just less than 90 % of participants felt they had been informed "sufficiently" on the topic physical exercise during pregnancy, over 50 % felt they were "well" or "very well" informed. Just less than half of participants received their information from a doctor (either their gynaecologist or general practitioner) and none of these felt "insufficiently" informed. Almost 80 % of participants reported still doing no sport or less exercise than before falling pregnant. The maximum proportional energy expenditure for recreational activity -just under 20 % -was in the third trimester. Women who felt they had been well counselled tended to have higher activity levels.Conclusion Study participants demonstrated a clear decline in physical exercise during pregnancy despite clear evidence of the benefits of regular exercise for pregnant women, and despite participants feeling they were well informed. Detailed information on the recommendations for physical exertion in pregnancy should form an integral part of antenatal counselling. ZUSAMMENFASSUNGEinleitung Die positiven Effekte einer körperlichen Aktivität

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“…Maternal exercise during pregnancy has been associated with lower birth weight and lower risk of both small for gestational age (SGA) and large for gestational age (LGA) in the offspring [8, 16–21]. High birth weight and LGA have consistently been found as risk factors for overweight in childhood [22, 23], and SGA may be related to later visceral obesity and the metabolic syndrome [5, 24].…”

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Maternal Recreational Exercise during Pregnancy in relation to Children’s BMI at 7 Years of Age

Andersen

Juhl²,

Gamborg

et al. 2012

International Journal of Pediatrics

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Exposures during fetal life may have long-term health consequences including risk of childhood overweight. We investigated the associations between maternal recreational exercise during early and late pregnancy and the children's body mass index (BMI) and risk of overweight at 7 years. Data on 40,280 mother-child pairs from the Danish National Birth Cohort was used. Self-reported information about exercise was obtained from telephone interviews around gestational weeks 16 and 30. Children's weight and height were reported in a 7-year follow-up and used to calculate BMI and overweight status. Data was analyzed using multiple linear and logistic regression models. Recreational exercise across pregnancy was inversely related to children's BMI and risk of overweight, but all associations were mainly explained by smoking habits, socioeconomic status, and maternal pre-pregnancy BMI. Additionally, we did not find exercise intensity or changes in exercise habits in pregnancy related to the children's BMI or risk of overweight.

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Physical Activity and Fetal Growth During Pregnancy

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Cited by 53 publications

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Physical Activity for an Aging Population

Physical Activity for an Aging Population

Physical Exercise During Pregnancy – How Active Are Pregnant Women in Germany and How Well Informed?

Maternal Recreational Exercise during Pregnancy in relation to Children’s BMI at 7 Years of Age

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