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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Physical activity is encouraged for women before, during, and after pregnancy.
  • Most pregnant women do not meet recommended physical activity levels.
  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management includes physical activity recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate walking patterns in pregnant women, including those with GDM.
  • To compare walking habits between women with and without GDM.
  • To explore the influence of health professional advice on walking during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • A convenience sample of pregnant or postpartum women in regional New South Wales, Australia, was recruited.
  • Participants completed a self-report physical activity survey including demographic and GDM diagnosis information.
  • Respondents were divided into GDM and NoGDM groups for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Walking activity declined during pregnancy for both GDM and NoGDM groups, returning to pre-pregnancy levels postpartum.
  • The GDM group exhibited higher walking frequency than the NoGDM group.
  • A greater percentage of women in the GDM group reported receiving physical activity advice from health professionals.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-pregnancy walking levels may not be maintained during pregnancy.
  • Health professional advice can potentially support sustained walking during pregnancy.
  • Encouraging pregnant women to maintain their pre-pregnancy walking habits is a potential strategy to increase physical activity.