Physical Activity In Pregnant Women Research Articles

Do pregnant women with restless legs syndrome experience better sleep with physical activity?

Pregnant women benefit greatly from exercise due to its powerful impact on maternal and perinatal outcomes. The purpose of our study was to assess whether exercise improves objective sleep quality in pregnant women suffering from restless legs syndrome. This cross-sectional study is based on data from a large, naturalistic, consecutive cohort study in pregnant women recruited by four sleep centres, in Bologna, Milan and Turin (Italy), and Lugano (Switzerland), named the Life-ON study. Objective sleep parameters of 316 pregnant women were measured using polysomnographic recordings during the second trimester of pregnancy, and a self-reported assessment was used to evaluate physical activity. Pregnant women with restless legs syndrome (n = 91) who engaged in physical activity (n = 28) experienced better sleep efficiency (84.20% versus 82.10%, p = 0.01), less stage 1 sleep (10.50% versus 11.40%, p = 0.04) and wake after sleep onset (52.20 min versus 76.40 min, p ≤ 0.001), as well as reduced periodic leg movements during sleep (5.50 per hr versus 16.40 per hr, p < 0.001) when compared with the sedentary restless legs syndrome group (n = 63). Sleep structure was also better conserved in physically active pregnant women without restless legs syndrome compared with the inactive restless legs syndrome negative group. Overall, this study provides further evidence of the benefits of physical activity in pregnant women by illustrating its positive impact on sleep structure.

Assessing Health Professionals Guidance Regarding Physical Activity In Pregnant Women

Assessing Health Professionals Guidance Regarding Physical Activity In Pregnant Women

A smartphone coaching program (“Bouge Grossesse”) improves daily physical activity in pregnant women

BackgroundPhysical activity has been shown to reduce obstetrical risks however pregnant women reduce their physical activity and sedentary behaviors increase. ObjectiveOur aim was to evaluate the impact of a smartphone application developed to increase daily physical activity in pregnant women. MethodsWe enrolled 250 pregnant women in a prospective randomized controlled study. These women were instructed to download either an intervention application called «Bouge Grossesse» (coaching program and a pedometer; n=125) or a Placebo application (pedometer only; n=125). Primary outcome was defined as a daily increase of 2000 steps/day between day 1 and day 90 or 10 000 steps/week between week 1 and week 12. Data was analyzed with intention to treat. Secondary outcomes were the number of steps at week 12 and the evolution of quality of life measured by WHO score, EIFEL score and SPIEGEL scale, and on maternal and fetal outcomes. ResultsPatients were enrolled between August 2017 and February 2019. They were retrospectively registered after September 2018. We found a significant difference in the primary outcome between the two groups in favor of the intervention group (22.4% success vs 3.2% in the control group, P<.001) but only 43 women in the intervention group (34.4%) and 16 women in the placebo group (12.8%) completed the 12-week coaching program. There were no significant differences in the SPIEGEL, EIFEL and WHO scores. The mean number of daily steps at week 12 was significantly higher in the intervention group (6900.0 vs 4371.9, P<.001). ConclusionThe mobile health intervention « Bouge Grossesse » significantly increased physical activity in pregnant women but we observed a high percentage of withdrawals from the 12-week program. Trial registrationThis clinical trial was registered under the number NCT03688087 ClinicalTrials.gov.

31 Barriers to Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method Study

31 Barriers to Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method Study

Barriers to Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-method Study (Study Protocol)

Barriers to Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-method Study (Study Protocol)

Trimester-specific association between fetal growth and physical activity in pregnant women: total physical activity vs moderate-to-vigorous exercise.

To investigate the trimester-specific associations between maternal total physical activity level vs moderate-to-vigorous exercise and fetal growth disorders. We analyzed 2062 mother-neonate pairs participating in the longitudinal China Medical University Birth Cohort Study. The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess the physical activity level of women during the three trimesters. A higher level of total physical activity was defined as meeting or exceeding the cohort-specific 75th percentile, and a higher level of exercise was defined according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Fetal growth disorder was defined as small-for-gestational age (SGA) or large-for-gestational age (LGA) at birth. Of the neonates included in this study, 7.1% were SGA and 15.5% were LGA. A higher level of total physical activity during the first trimester (adjusted relative risk (aRR), 0.62 (95% CI, 0.42-0.91)) and second trimester (aRR, 0.62 (95% CI, 0.41-0.95)) was associated with a lower risk of SGA, and a higher level of total physical activity during the third trimester was associated with a lower risk of LGA (aRR, 0.73 (95% CI, 0.54-0.97)). When analyzing physical activity by subtype, a higher level of occupational physical activity during the first and second trimesters was associated negatively with SGA risk, and higher levels of occupational and low-intensity physical activity during the first trimester were associated negatively with LGA risk. No significant association was found between maternal adherence to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and risk of fetal growth disorders. A higher total physical activity level during the first and second trimesters was associated with a decreased risk of SGA, whereas a higher total physical activity level in the third trimester was associated with a decreased risk of LGA. Pregnant women should be advised to increase their total physical activity levels instead of focusing on engaging in only moderate-to-vigorous exercise. © 2024 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Adherence to physical activity among pregnant women in Southern Italy: results of a cross-sectional survey

ProblemKnowledge about physical activity in pregnancy is limited compared to general population and several approaches have been used to evaluate duration and intensity of physical activity during pregnancy. BackgroundAlthough physical activity can contribute to maternal and fetal well-being, more than half of women stopped their physical activity because of pregnancy. AimTo evaluate the adherence to physical activity of low-risk pregnant women by adapting an Italian version of the PPAQ. MethodsPPAQ was administered to women with singleton uneventful pregnancies between May and December 2022. The intensity of physical activity was calculated using activity's metabolic equivalent (MET). FindingsRespondents spent 8.5 hours/week during the third trimester in all the types of activities included in the questionnaire, and the majority of METs were spent in household/caregiving activities (91.7 METs-h/week). Only 2,6 % of women reported they spent at least 150 minutes per week in moderate-intensity sport/exercise activity. One-hundred-forty-one women (37.2 %) reported they have been counselled by a midwife or an obstetrician regarding the importance of physical activity in pregnancy and 164 participants (43.3 %) declared that have been advised in favour of bed rest at least once in the current pregnancy. DiscussionOur results showed that a very small percentage was regularly involved in sport/exercise activities. ConclusionThe engagement in physical activity of pregnant women during the third trimester is still very low and specific policies to improve exercise in pregnancy should be warrantied.

The Relationship of Discomfort in Pregnancy with Physical Activity of Third Trimester Pregnant Women

Women during pregnancy experience many changes in themselves, both physically and psychologically. Changes continue to occur during the 9 months of pregnancy, physical and psychological discomfort has been felt from the beginning of pregnancy. Then, coupled with the majority of pregnant women entering the third trimester of pregnancy, experiencing comfort disturbances that have an impact on the fulfillment of daily activities. During the third trimester, the abdomen is getting bigger, causing it to be unable to move freely, and the ability to move is decreasing, so that pregnant women tend not to be able to carry out daily activities optimally because of limited movement. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between discomfort in pregnancy and physical activity of pregnant women in the third trimester. Research method: quantitative analytic survey with cross sectional research design. The population in this study was 23 third trimester pregnant women in Banjaranyar Village. Sampling in this study used a total sampling of 23 respondents. Results: show that the age of the majority of respondents is reproductive age (20-35 years) 56.5%. Most of the respondents have low education, as many as 16 respondents with a total of 69.6%. The parity frequency of the majority of respondents was primiparous, i.e. had given birth to as many as 10 respondents with a total of 43.5%. From 23 respondents, the frequency of pregnant women feeling discomfort was 21 respondents (91.3%), pregnant women doing light activities were 18 respondents (78.3%). Conclusion: There is a relationship between discomfort in pregnancy and physical activity of pregnant women in Banjaranyar Village, Banjaranyar District with P Value 0.001 = 0.05.

Impact of physical activity on preeclampsia and angiogenic markers in the Finnish Genetics of Pre-eclampsia Consortium (FINNPEC) cohort

Introduction Effect of physical activity in pregnancy on preeclampsia (PE) and angiogenic markers is not well understood. We studied the association of physical activity and PE in a case-control setting and assessed whether exercise in PE and non-PE women associate with maternal serum concentrations of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (s-Flt-1), placental growth factor (PlGF) and soluble endoglin (sEng) and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio in the Finnish Genetics of Pre-eclampsia Consortium (FINNPEC) cohort. Materials and methods Participants completed a questionnaire on their background information and serum samples were collected from a subset. Questionnaire data on physical activity were available from 708 PE women and 724 non-PE women. Both first trimester serum samples and questionnaire data on physical activity were available from 160 PE women and 160 non-PE women, and second/third trimester serum samples and questionnaire data on physical activity were available from 139 PE women and 47 non-PE women. The PE and non-PE women were divided into categories of physically active (exercise 2 − 3 times/week or more) and physically inactive (exercise less than 2 − 3 times/week). Results A total of 43.4% of the PE women and 42.4% of the non-PE women were categorized as physically active. There were no differences in physical activity and exercise habits between the groups. The physically active women were more often nulliparous and non-smokers and had a lower body mass index. There were no differences in the concentrations of angiogenic markers (sFlt-1, PlGF and sEng and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio) between the groups who exercised more or less than 2 − 3 times/week. Conclusions In the FINNPEC study cohort, there was no association between physical activity and PE and no associations of physical activity in pregnant women with and without PE with maternal serum concentrations of sFlt-1, PlGF and sEng and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio.

Predictors of physical inactivity among pregnant women.

It is recommended that pregnant women be physically active to promote maternal and child health. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of physical inactivity and its modifiable predictors in the three trimesters in Chinese pregnant women. Four hundred forty-four pregnant women completed the Pregnant Physical Activity Questionnaire in the first, second, and third trimesters. The prevalence of physical inactivity reached its highest (66.2%) in the first trimester and lowest (19.4%) in the second trimester. Pregnant women with inadequate physical activity knowledge and low self-efficacy were at higher risk for physical inactivity. Monitoring physical inactivity could be incorporated into antenatal care and start from the first trimester. Prenatal care professionals should take action to increase pregnant women's physical activity self-efficacy and knowledge to enhance their physical activity.

Attitude, Facilitators, and Barriers Regarding Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Study

Context: The benefits of physical activity extend to the mother and the developing child. Pregnant women who are physically active had lower incidence of problems throughout pregnancy and postpartum than pregnant women who are not physically active. It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of women’s attitudes toward childbirth and the factors that affect their involvement in physical activity (influencing factors) since childbirth poses numerous physical, emotional, and practical problems to women and is known to interfere with regular physical exercise. Aim: The aim of the study was to study attitude and influencing factors (facilitators and barriers) regarding physical activity in pregnant women. Setting and Design: The study design was a cross-sectional observational study. Methods: Approval for the current cross-sectional study was taken by the institutional ethical committee. This study was planned for primi gravida from all three trimesters, and high-risk pregnancy was excluded from the study. Participants had filled the self-designed validated questionnaire which consists of six questions regarding attitude and factors which affected the participation in physical activity. Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive analysis. Results: Out of 100 participants, 89% had a positive outlook toward physical activity during pregnancy and 91% thought that it is beneficial, 60% of them engage in physical activity on a regular basis. Factors that influenced their participation were mainly social (88%), environmental (45%), and intrapersonal factors (90%). Conclusion: Attitude toward physical activity during pregnancy is positive.in-spite of participation in physical activity on a regular basis, however it is limited due to the various influencing factors which act as barriers.

Edukasi Aktivitas Fisik Pada Ibu Hamil Dengan Media Video Aktivitas Fisik Dan Poster Aktivitas Fisik

Physical activity is any type of body movement that involves the working of the body's muscles and increases energy consumption in the body. Physical activity in pregnant women is very important to do so that the health of the mother and fetus is maintained. Based on observations that have been made in Pucangan Village, the most common problem is the lack of awareness for physical activity among pregnant women. This is what prompted us to conduct education about the physical activity of pregnant women in the Pucangan Village Pregnant Women Class, providing this education using physical activity video and physical activity posters media so that it can be easily accepted by pregnant women. The contents of the material that we provide are physical activities that pregnant women can do at home. Where pregnant women understand about physical activities that can be done such as gymnastics even though, not only that physical activity can also be in the form of housework which includes: sweeping, washing dishes, shopping for daily needs, and exercising with a gymball. We also distributed a pre test before giving the material and a post test after giving the material. We provide pre test and post test as indicators of the success of this activity. The results of the pre test and post test show that the knowledge about physical activity in pregnant women has increased from not really understand to understand. With the education in the class for pregnant women in Pucangan Village, we hope that the participants can implement it into their daily activities so that they can meet the physical activity needs of pregnant women.

The Relationship Between Pregnancy Discomfort and Physical Activity of Third Trimester Pregnant Women

Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between discomfort in pregnancy and the physical activity of third-trimester pregnant women. Methods: quantitative analytic survey with a cross-sectional research design. The population in this study was 23 third-trimester pregnant women in Banjaranyar Village. Sampling in this study used a total sample of 23 respondents. Results showed that the age of the majority of respondents was reproductive age (20-35 years), 56.5%, and most respondents had low education, namely 16 respondents, for a total of 69.6%. The frequency of parity of the majority of respondents is primipara, namely having given birth. There are as many as 10 respondents, for a total of 43.5%. Of the 23 respondents, the frequency of pregnant women feeling discomfort was 21 respondents (91.3%), pregnant women did light activities as many as 18 respondents (78.3%). Conclusions: There is a relationship between discomfort in pregnancy and the physical activity of pregnant women in Banjaranyar Village, Banjaranyar District.

Edukasi Aktifitas Fisik Pada Ibu Hamil Di Kecamatan Gonila Dengan Media Power Point

Pregnancy is a unique event for women that can cause physical and physiological changes. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to be educated about the importance of exercising regularly so that they can live a healthy and happy pregnancy. The importance of physical activity for pregnant women to maintain health and fitness. The research was conducted through counseling to 10 pregnant women using pre-test and post-test. The results show that before counseling, the majority of pregnant women still did not fully understand the physical activities that could be done during pregnancy. However, after counseling, all participants managed to understand and were able to apply physical activity well. The conclusion of this research is the need for more intensive and targeted educational efforts to increase pregnant women's understanding of the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy.

Physical activity of pregnant women - benefits for pregnancy

Introduction: Physical activity in pregnant women, as in the rest of the population, helps to maintain good health and prevent diseases. It has a positive effect on the body of the future mother, but is also a source of measurable benefits for the developing fetus. There are many methods of active spending time for pregnant women that are not only safe but also recommended to ensure the proper course of pregnancy. &#x0D; Aim of the study: The aim of our study is to present current recommendations regarding activity among pregnant women and the benefits for the mother and fetus resulting from regular and moderate physical activity. &#x0D; Material and methods: We reviewed scientific publications using the Google Scholar database, using keywords such as “physical activity during pregnancy” or “physical activity among pregnant women”. &#x0D; Conclusions: Physical activity in pregnant women is not only safe but also recommended. According to the recommendations, pregnant women should exercise regularly in a way that is not too strenuous and does not pose a risk of injury. Regular, moderate activity during pregnancy brings a number of benefits for the pregnant woman and the fetus.

The influence of pregnant women's physical activity on selected perinatal parameters

AIM OF THE PAPER: Evaluation of influence of physical activity on selected perinatal parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 300 women in physiological pregnancy. The group was divided to physical active and non-physical active women by KAPAS survey which they fill out retrospectively. Both groups were identical in counts. Selected perinatal parameters were monitored such as: increase of body mass, in which week the pregnancy ended, necessity of using induction labor or supply with synthetic oxytocin and crotch injuries. The respondents of both groups fill up the KAPAS questionnaire second time up to 7 days after labor to assess physical activity during pregnancy. RESULTS: Both groups were homogenic in terms of somatic features. Increase of body mass was statistically significant lover in group of physically active women compare to non-active women. Birth mass of infant was significantly higher in the group of physically non-active women. It was proved that there is significant differences in physical activity during pregnancy between both groups. There were dependency between age and delivery term in physically active women. There were strong relationship between week when the pregnancy ended and necessity of using induction labor in both groups. There were no relationship between supplying with synthetic oxytocin during labor, crotch injuries and physical activity. CONCLUSION: Physical activity during pregnancy decreased the percentage of labor with inductive delivery and prevents weight gain during pregnancy. Women that were active before pregnancy sustained there physical activity during pregnancy. Women that weren’t active before pregnancy also weren’t active during pregnancy. Physical activity have no relationship with crotch injury or necessity of using synthetic oxytocin during labor.

Prevalence of Chinese pregnant women meeting physical activity recommendation and its influencing factors: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

IntroductionRegular physical activity during pregnancy is effective in preventing diseases and promoting the health outcomes of mothers and babies. However, the level of physical activity among them is not ideal....

Self-Empowerment of Pregnant Women to Maintain Wellness During Pregnancy

Women naturally experience pregnancy as part of the growth process. To prepare for pregnancy and the development of the fetus, pregnant women go through physical and psychological changes. Pregnant women often complain of discomfort during their pregnancies, with symptoms including back pain, abdominal pain, a developing physique, and prenatal anxiety. According to the findings of interviews with several expectant mothers in Kebondalem Lor Village, they were concerned about the state of their pregnancies and back pain. and have never engaged in prenatal exercise and are still unsure what to do. The community service team offers pregnant women self-empowerment as a solution to this issue. On May 6 and May 24, 2023, two meeting sessions with offline sessions were used to carry out community service activities. Prenatal yoga, prenatal nutrition, and anxiety management for pregnant women were the topics covered at the second meeting, while the first activity focused on changes in physiological and psychological adaptation to pregnancy, independent monitoring of fetal well-being, physical activity for pregnant women, and prenatal yoga. According to the results, pregnant women's average knowledge increased both before and after the activity. Participants in the activities expressed great satisfaction with the way things were done, how information was contributed, and how perceived complaints were decreased

Impact of physical activity on the quality of life of pregnant women

AIM: To study the effect of physical activity on the quality of life of pregnant women at various gestational ages.&#x0D; MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational cross-sectional study of physical activity and quality of life was performed in 99 pregnant women at various gestational periods. Criteria for inclusion in the study: age 1835 years; absence of acute extragenital pathology; consent to conduct research. Exclusion criteria: age younger than 18 and older than 35 years, the presence of acute extragenital pathology; lack of consent to participate in the study. To assess the physical activity of pregnant women, the international Pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ), consisting of 36 questions, was taken as a basis. In order to study the quality of life, an abbreviated methodology of the World Health Organization WHOQOL-26 (World Health Organizations Quality of Life), including 26 questions, was used.&#x0D; RESULTS: To achieve this goal, an adapted Russian-language version of the international questionnaire was developed that determines the level of physical activity in pregnant women PPAQ-RUS, on the basis of which a computer program was created. In the study, data were obtained on the statistically significant effect of a number of parameters of physical activity on the quality of life at various times of the gestational period. The correlation of professional activity with self-perception and the level of physical and psychological well-being, as well as activity associated with physical exercises, indicators of physical and psychological well-being was determined.&#x0D; CONCLUSION: The conducted study can be the basis for further study of the influence of the level of physical activity of pregnant women on the course of the gestational period, as well as the study of the possibility of managing the quality of life of women by changing physical activity depending on the duration of pregnancy.

Health Behaviors in Pregnant Women with Psychological Problems and Disorders: Scoping Review

Background: The negative impact of anxiety on the mother is changes in the behavior of pregnant women such as diet, lifestyle or physical activity, resulting in labor complications, anxiety problems in the puerperium period. While the impact on the baby such as stunted fetal growth, preterm birth, asphyxia, Low Birth Weight (LBW) and can even cause death in the baby. Objective: To review scientific evidence based on published articles related to the health behavior of pregnant women with psychological problems and disorders. Methods: This research method was a scoping review, using PEO framework. Literature search used PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, and grey literature using Google Scholar and Research Rabbit. Articles were critically appraised by using JBI and MMAT critical appraisal tools. Results: There were 7 articles out of 7,796 that were relevant to the research objectives. The articles come from 4 developed countries and 3 developing countries. Three themes were found namely health behavior, the impact of anxiety, and stress reduction strategy. Conclusion: Based on the 7 articles obtained, the health behavior of pregnant women is in accordance with the objective are knowing compliance with ANC visits in pregnant women, knowing health behavior related to consumption of nutritious food in pregnant women, knowing the physical activity of pregnant women with psychological problems and disorders.