biostudies-literatureUnknown22Lan Q<h4>Background</h4>Postpartum physical activity (PA) is crucial in supporting maternal health, contributing to mental health and well-being, weight management, and overall physical fitness. Although multiple health organizations have issued PA recommendations for postpartum women, the content and quality of these guidelines have not yet been systematically evaluated.<h4>Objectives</h4>To evaluate the quality of published guidelines on PA for postpartum women and to summarize their recommendations to provide clearer guidance for healthcare providers and postpartum women.<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.<h4>Data sources and methods</h4>Six electronic databases were searched for guidelines related to PA foWomen's health (London, England)17455057261421734https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12949317biostudies-literaturePhysical activity postpartum: A systematic review and quality appraisal of clinical guidelines.PMC12949317Ferreira PLan QTian YFu ACLMcKay MJSimic MComachio JfalsePhysical activity postpartum: A systematic review and quality appraisal of clinical guidelines.<h4>Background</h4>Postpartum physical activity (PA) is crucial in supporting maternal health, contributing to mental health and well-being, weight management, and overall physical fitness. Although multiple health organizations have issued PA recommendations for postpartum women, the content and quality of these guidelines have not yet been systematically evaluated.<h4>Objectives</h4>To evaluate the quality of published guidelines on PA for postpartum women and to summarize their recommendations to provide clearer guidance for healthcare providers and postpartum women.<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.<h4>Data sources and methods</h4>Six electronic databases were searched for guidelines related to PA fo2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Jan-Dec2026-07-16T23:21:35.185Z2026-07-12T03:11:20.507ZS-EPMC129493174174679910.1177/17455057261421734