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Activity patterns during pregnancy.

Michelle F Mottola1, M Karen Campbell

  • 1School of Kinesiology, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 3K7, Canada.

Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology = Revue Canadienne De Physiologie Appliquee
|August 9, 2003
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Women

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Physical activity during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health.
  • Understanding pre-pregnancy activity patterns and changes during pregnancy is essential for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has explored exercise in pregnancy, but determinants of activity patterns require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors influencing women's physical activity levels before pregnancy.
  • To identify factors associated with discontinuing structured exercise programs during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of data from a study on exercise in pregnancy and birth weight.
  • Self-completed questionnaires were used to collect data on subject characteristics and exercise patterns.

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  • Logistic regression, including univariable and multivariable analyses with backward stepwise selection, was employed.

    • Main Results:

    • 70% of women engaged in structured exercise before pregnancy; 49% continued in Trimester 3.
    • Pre-pregnancy activity was linked to higher education, no children, non-smoking status, and recreational activity involvement.
    • Factors associated with quitting exercise by Trimester 3 included having children, pre-pregnancy BMI ≥25, and higher weight gain. Walking activity increased during pregnancy.

    Conclusions:

    • Community programs should consider factors like education, parity, smoking status, BMI, and weight gain to promote active living in pregnant women.
    • Interventions should be tailored to address barriers to maintaining exercise during pregnancy.