Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Exercise and pregnancy in primary care.

A E Heffernan1

  • 1Mountain Meadows Medical Group, Minden, Nev., USA.

The Nurse Practitioner
|April 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Moderate-intensity exercise for healthy pregnant women is safe and beneficial. Following established guidelines, exercise can reduce pregnancy discomforts and enhance maternal fitness.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pediatric sun exposure.

The Nurse practitioner·1998
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Growing trend of exercise during pregnancy.
  • Need for evidence-based recommendations on exercise safety and benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and benefits of moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy.
  • To provide guidance for clinicians on prescribing exercise for pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current evidence on exercise in healthy pregnant women.
  • Analysis of risks and benefits associated with prenatal exercise.
  • Consideration of established clinical guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Moderate-intensity exercise does not increase adverse pregnancy risks in healthy women.
  • Exercise can alleviate pregnancy-associated discomforts.
  • Improved maternal fitness and well-being are associated with exercise during pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians can confidently recommend exercise during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods.
  • Adherence to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines is crucial.
  • Exercise is a safe and advantageous component of prenatal care.

Related Experiment Videos