Study on the correlation between physical activity during pregnancy and delivery mode in nulliparous patients: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity during pregnancy is a beneficial behavioral intervention that may enhance pregnancy outcomes. However, the association between prenatal physical activity and mode of delivery remains inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate whether physical activity during pregnancy is associated with delivery mode among nulliparous women. We conducted a prospective cohort study including women with singleton pregnancies and no contraindications to physical activity. Physical activity was assessed using the validated Chinese version of the pregnancy physical activity questionnaire, which categorizes and quantifies activities by type and intensity. The primary outcome was mode of delivery. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression models were applied to examine associatio

SUBMITTER: Ren SQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662442 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature