Physical activity and sedentary time during pregnancy and associations with maternal and fetal health outcomes: an epidemiological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is generally considered safe for the pregnant woman as well as for her fetus. In Sweden, pregnant women without contraindications are recommended to engage in physical activity for at least 30 min per day most days of the week. Physical activity during pregnancy has been associated with decreased risks of adverse health outcomes for the pregnant woman and her offspring. However, there are at present no recommendations regarding sedentary behavior during pregnancy. The aim was to examine the level of physical activity and sedentary time in a representative sample of the pregnant population in Sweden, and to explore potential effects on gestational age, gestational weight gain, birth weight of the child, mode of delivery, blood loss during delivery/postpa

SUBMITTER: Meander L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7913456 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature