Association of objectively measured physical fitness during pregnancy with maternal and neonatal outcomes. The GESTAFIT Project.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To analyse i) the association of physical fitness during early second trimester and late pregnancy with maternal and neonatal outcomes; and ii) to investigate whether physical fitness is associated with the type of birth (vaginal or caesarean section).

Methods

Pregnant women from the GESTAFIT Project (n = 159) participated in this longitudinal study. Maternal physical fitness including upper- and lower-body strength, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and flexibility were measured through objective physical fitness tests at the 16th and 34th gestational weeks. Maternal and neonatal outcomes were collected from obstetric medical records. Umbilical arterial and venous blood gas pH and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) and oxygen (PO2), were assessed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Baena-Garcia L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7028270 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature