Physical activity postpartum: A systematic review and quality appraisal of clinical guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum physical activity (PA) is crucial in supporting maternal health, contributing to mental health and well-being, weight management, and overall physical fitness. Although multiple health organizations have issued PA recommendations for postpartum women, the content and quality of these guidelines have not yet been systematically evaluated.

Objectives

To evaluate the quality of published guidelines on PA for postpartum women and to summarize their recommendations to provide clearer guidance for healthcare providers and postpartum women.

Design

Systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Data sources and methods

Six electronic databases were searched for guidelines related to PA fo

SUBMITTER: Lan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12949317 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature