Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of time needed for postpartum soldiers to return to prepregnancy fitness condition as evidenced by Army Physical Fitness Test scores (APFT). The findings from this study have implications for health care providers, patients, and the Army regarding the effects of pregnancy and delivery on the human body, and determining the actual and perceived time needed for postpartum recovery and return to prepregnancy fitness condition. Using a quantitative descriptive design, data were gathered using a questionnaire. Results revealed that complications, weight gain, and postpartum exercise practices had statistically significant effects on postpartum APFT scores. There were statistically significant differences between the prepregnancy and first postpregnancy APFT scores as well. The significant differences in scores and personal beliefs stated by the soldiers suggest that the current pregnancy profile of 6 months is not enough time for women to recover and perform as they previously did.
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