The influence of exercise during pregnancy on racial/ethnic health disparities and birth outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-Hispanic black (NHB) pregnant women disproportionately experience adverse birth outcomes compared to Non-Hispanic white (NHW) pregnant women. The positive effects of prenatal exercise on maternal and neonatal health may mitigate these disparities. This study evaluated the influence of prenatal exercise on racial/ethnic disparities in gestational age (GA), birthweight (BW), and risks of preterm birth (PTB), cesarean section (CS), and low-birthweight (LBW) neonates.

Methods

This study performed a secondary data analysis using data from a 24-week, two-arm exercise intervention trial (ENHANCED by Mom). Women with singleton pregnancies (< 16 weeks), aged 18-40 years, BMI between 18.5-34.99 kg/m², and no preexisting health conditions were eligible. The ae

SUBMITTER: Raper MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8004415 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature