The effect of exercise on the prevention of gestational hypertension in obese and overweight pregnant women: An updated meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational hypertension (GH) is a common disease that seriously threatens the safety and health of pregnant women and their newborns. Physical exercise (PE) is widely recognized as a health maintenance method and it has numerous benefits. Studies on the association between PE and the risk of GH in obese and overweight pregnant women have generated controversial findings. This updated meta-analysis was performed to reassess the effects of PE on GH.

Methods

The articles from inception to April 2022, presenting studies investigating exercise intervention and pregnancy outcomes were explored across several online databases. Heterogeneity among the included studies was estimated and tested by Q test and I ² statistic. Risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confid

SUBMITTER: Xie E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420989 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature