Guidelines for Physical Activity during Pregnancy: Comparisons From Around the World.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Women attain numerous benefits from physical activity during pregnancy. However, due to physical changes that occur during pregnancy, special precautions are also needed. This review summarizes current guidelines for physical activity among pregnant women worldwide.

Methods

We searched PubMed (MedLINE) for country-specific governmental and clinical guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy through the year 2012. We cross-referenced with articles referring to guidelines, with only the most recent included. An abstraction form was used to extract key details and summarize.

Results

In total, 11 guidelines were identified from nine countries (Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Japan, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom, United States). Most guidelines suppo

SUBMITTER: Evenson KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4206837 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature