Effect Of Antenatal Exercise Research Articles

Effect of antenatal exercise on mode of delivery in gestational diabetic females: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

IntroductionGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is common in pregnancy. Maternal consequences might include an increased rate of caesarean delivery. This study was conducted to determine the effect of an exercise program on the mode of delivery in gestational diabetic females.MethodsA prospective, randomized, single-blind, pre-post-test, controlled trial was performed. Overall, 60 pregnant females with GDM were included, at their 20–24 weeks of gestation, aged 25–35 years, with body mass index not exceeding 40 kg/m2. The participants were randomly assigned into 2 equal groups: group A, undergoing an exercise program with a moderately restricted diet and insulin therapy, and group B (control group), receiving solely the same diet protocol with insulin therapy.ResultsThe chi-square test revealed significant differences between the groups in the mode of delivery (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with a significant decrease in caesarean deliveries in group A. Group A showed a statistically significant difference in neonates’ Apgar scores at the 1st and 5th minute of life (<i>p</i> < 0.05) compared with the participants in group B.ConclusionsIt can be concluded that antenatal exercises can be considered effective in decreasing labour complications and shifting the mode of delivery towards normal, complication-free delivery in females with GDM and their offspring.

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Selected Antenatal Exercises on Outcome of Labour among Primigravida Mothers Attending Maternity Services at Selected Hospitals of Anand District

Pregnancy is not something that is related to only giving birth but it also includes a second birth of the woman. It is a precious time to take special care of the body as it concerns with two lives. The researcher aims to assess the effect of selected antenatal exercises on outcome of labour among primigravida mothers. 100 primigravida mothers were selected and divided into experimental (50) and control group (50). Intervention of antenatal exercises was given for experimental group only. The outcome of labour was assessed in both groups. The study result showed that there is significant difference between outcome of labour of experimental and control group that concludes the positive effect of antenatal exercises on outcome of labour.

Effects of Antenatal Exercise in Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women on Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

(BJOG. 2016;123:588–597) Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy have an increased risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and cesarean section, and have a longer hospital stay.

Effects of antenatal exercise in overweight and obese pregnant women on maternal and perinatal outcomes: a randomised controlled trial.

To assess whether antenatal exercise in overweight/obese women would improve maternal and perinatal outcomes. Two-arm parallel randomised controlled trial. Home-based intervention in Auckland, New Zealand. Pregnant women with body mass index ≥25 kg/m(2) . Participants were randomised to a 16-week moderate-intensity stationary cycling programme from 20 weeks of gestation, or to a control group with no exercise intervention. Primary outcome was offspring birthweight. Perinatal and maternal outcomes were assessed, with the latter including weight gain, aerobic fitness, quality of life, pregnancy outcomes, and postnatal body composition. Exercise compliance was recorded with heart rate monitors. Seventy-five participants were randomised in the study (intervention 38, control 37). Offspring birthweight (adjusted mean difference 104 g; P = 0.35) and perinatal outcomes were similar between groups. Aerobic fitness improved in the intervention group compared with controls (48.0-second improvement in test time to target heart rate; P = 0.019). There was no difference in weight gain, quality of life, pregnancy outcomes or postnatal maternal body composition between groups. However, compliance with exercise protocol was poor, with an average of 33% of exercise sessions completed. Sensitivity analyses showed that greater compliance was associated with improved fitness (increased test time (P = 0.002), greater VO2 peak (P = 0.015), and lower resting heart rate (P = 0.014)), reduced postnatal adiposity (reduced fat mass (P = 0.007) and body mass index (P = 0.035)) and better physical quality of life (P = 0.034). Maternal non-weight-bearing moderate-intensity exercise in pregnancy improved fitness but did not affect birthweight or clinical outcomes. Moderate-intensity exercise in overweight/obese pregnant women improved fitness but had no clinical effects.

A randomized controlled trial on the effects of antenatal exercise on birth weight and neonatal body composition

Methods We are conducting a parallel arm randomized controlled clinical trial in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ). Eligible participants were enrolled to the study from March 2013 to April 2014. The intervention group participated in a 16-week home-based moderate-intensity exercise programme utilising stationary cycles and heart rate monitors. Maternal measures including weight, aerobic fitness, physical activity and diet were assessed at baseline and end of intervention. Neonatal and maternal body composition were assessed 14 days after delivery.

Effects of antenatal exercise on length of gestation among women attending antenatal clinic of the Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Southeast Nigeria

Effects of antenatal exercise on length of gestation among women attending antenatal clinic of the Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Southeast Nigeria

Antenatal exercise in overweight and obese women and its effects on offspring and maternal health: design and rationale of the IMPROVE (Improving Maternal and Progeny Obesity Via Exercise) randomised controlled trial.

BackgroundObesity during pregnancy is associated with adverse outcomes for the offspring and mother. Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy such as antenatal exercise, are proposed to improve both short- and long-term health of mother and child. We hypothesise that regular moderate-intensity exercise during the second half of pregnancy will result in improved maternal and offspring outcomes, including a reduction in birth weight and adiposity in the offspring, which may be protective against obesity in later life.Methods/DesignThe IMPROVE (Improving Maternal and Progeny Risks of Obesity Via Exercise) study is a two-arm parallel randomised controlled clinical trial being conducted in Auckland, New Zealand. Overweight and obese women (BMI ≥25 kg/m2) aged 18–40 years, with a singleton pregnancy of <20 weeks of gestation, from the Auckland region, are eligible for the trial. Exclusion criteria are ongoing smoking or medical contra-indications to antenatal exercise.Participants are randomised with 1:1 allocation ratio to either intervention or control group, using computer-generated randomisation sequences in variable block sizes, stratified on ethnicity and parity, after completion of baseline assessments. The intervention consists of a 16-week structured home-based moderate-intensity exercise programme utilising stationary cycles and heart rate monitors, commencing at 20 weeks of gestation. The control group do not receive any exercise intervention. Both groups undergo regular fetal ultrasonography and receive standard antenatal care. Due to the nature of the intervention, participants are un-blinded to group assignment during the trial.The primary outcome is offspring birth weight. Secondary offspring outcomes include fetal and neonatal body composition and anthropometry, neonatal complications and cord blood metabolic markers. Maternal outcomes include weight gain, pregnancy and delivery complications, aerobic fitness, quality of life, metabolic markers and post-partum body composition.DiscussionThe results of this trial will provide valuable insights on the effects of antenatal exercise on health outcomes in overweight and obese mothers and their offspring.Trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12612000932864.

Effect of Antenatal Exercise Program with and without Abdominal Strengthening Exercises on Diastasis Rectus Abdominis - A Post Partum Follow Up

Background: Diastasis rectii abdominis (DRA) is defined as separation of rectii abdominis muscles as a result of widening of the linea alba (Nobel,1982). During pregnancy DRA can vary between a small gap of 2-3 cm wide and 12-15 cm long to a space measuring 12-20 cm in width and extending nearly the whole length of the rectii muscles. DRA caused by hormonal influences and biomechanical and structural changes mainly of the rectus abdominis and linea alba during pregnancy. Objective: To compare the effect of routine antenatal exercises with inclusion of abdominal exercises along with routine antenatal exercises on their size of the diastasis rectus abdominis in the postnatal mothers. Method: Quasi experimental post test design carried out in this study. 50 antenatal women randomly selected in this study and divided in Group A and Group B. DRA was measured by dial caliper. The DRA was measured at the level of umbilicus on the third post partum day. Presence of DRA was considered when the width was more than 2.5 cm (1 inch). Results: Finally data from 30 Antenatal women were analyzed. Chi square test was used as statistical tool. Out of 15 Antenatal women in Group A, 8 (53%) women had DRA (>2.5 cm= 1 inch) and 7 (47%) women did not have DRA (2.5 cm= 1 inch) and 1 (7%) did not have DRA ( Conclusion: There is significant effect of abdominal exercises along with routine antenatal exercises than the routine antenatal exercises alone on Diastasis rectus abdominis among the postnatal mothers.

Effects of Antenatal Exercise on Psychological Well‐Being, Pregnancy and Birth Outcome

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